Category: News & Events

The Biblio File April 11, 2022 First Nation Communities READ is an annual reading program launched in 2003 by the First Nations public library community in Ontario. Through title selections, other recommendations, and creators’ tours in First Nation communities and beyond, First Nation Communities Read encourages family literacy, intergenerational storytelling and information sharing, along with increasing…

The Biblio File April 4, 2022 Unfortunately it’s that time again – when we must use our time at the library to seek out and ask for our books back.  We will begin by sending emails then following up with phone calls and letters – this is a time consuming and thankless job that ultimately…

The Biblio File March 28, 2022 Happy Spring Break!  If you are away, we hope you didn’t forget to pack your books!  If you are staying home and need something to read, we can help! The Grade 9 ELA students at PSS have just finished off the term with a Poetry Café, where they recite…

The Biblio File March 21, 2022 Happy spring!  Just take a look outside your window and you will see all of the green…oh wait.  Okay so maybe spring isn’t here quite yet but it’s definitely in the air.  Some folks have undoubtedly already started their seeds inside or are thinking about it.  Why not get…

The Biblio File March 14, 2022 Please be advised that in order to maintain the safety and comfort of our staff, volunteers, and patrons, the library has chosen to keep mask wearing mandatory until further notice. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th – read a book with a green cover then let us know how…

The Biblio File March 7, 2022 International Women’s Day is tomorrow, March 8th.  The theme for 2022 (and beyond) is gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.  There are, of course, many different social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women to celebrate.  However, focusing from a literary perspective and female authors, this piece from…

The Biblio File February 28, 2022 One more day until March!  The first official day of spring is March 20, 2022 which, according to our calendar is also the International Day of Happiness.   Looking outside today I would bet that in 3 weeks it won’t look much like spring but there’s still a lot of…

The Biblio File February 21, 2022 Today’s holiday is in honour of Louis Riel, the Métis leader who led the fight to maintain aboriginal and francophone rights in Manitoba. “Riel led two resistance movements against the Government of Canada and sought to defend Métis rights and identity as the Northwest Territories came progressively under the Canadian sphere of influence. In 1884 Riel was called upon by…

The Biblio File February 14, 2022 Happy Valentine’s Day!  Have you ever gone on a blind date with a book?  What better day to try! Choose an aisle in the library, decide left or right side, choose a row then grab the first book you find with a red spine.  That book is your blind…

The Biblio File February 7, 2022 So who’s watching the Olympics?  Do you think a library Olympics would catch on? Category ideas: Shelving, Alphabetizing, Research, Relay? Maybe add in a few of those lesser loved chores like dusting (white glove test), shelf reading and DVD case organization.  Points awarded based on speed and accuracy while…