Watch a butterfly!

Watch a butterfly!

Jul 22, 2019 | blog post

This summer, several of our branches are raising Painted Lady caterpillars. These came to us as kits last Friday. In the kit you get a butterfly house, which is this nifty pop-up tent that you use for the chrysalis stage. You also get 10 caterpillars. Live...
It’s almost time for gardening …

It’s almost time for gardening …

May 7, 2019 | blog post

Started your seeds yet? Dreaming about what new plants to purchase at the local nursery?  Viewing the garden plot from your kitchen window and pondering improvements? Whatever you’re considering, chances are the library has books to help you out. The AVRL gardening...
Artists Talk: Maintaining Maud’s Captivity

Artists Talk: Maintaining Maud’s Captivity

Feb 6, 2019 | Guest Post, Events

This guest blog post is from the artists who will be presenting a talk in Annapolis Royal on Wednesday, February 20, at 1 PM. Please register as space is limited! And now, a word or two from Laura Kenny and Steven Rhude: The processing and transformation of Maud...
What’s up this winter?

What’s up this winter?

Dec 18, 2018 | blog post

Winter is a time of hunkering down, settling in and being cozy. We’ve got plenty of books and DVDs to help you do just that. But if you feel like getting out, the library can help you there, too.  In January, in addition to our regular storytimes , knitting groups,...
Where’s the cookies?

Where’s the cookies?

Nov 30, 2018 | 12 Days of Cookies, blog post

Way back in 2011 we started a little thing called 12 Days of Cookies. Staff baked cookies using recipes from our cookbook collection, and we sent them out with our delivery van to all 12 of our branches. We posted photos of the cookies and the recipes, as well as...