Where’s the cookies?

Where’s the cookies?

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...
The Annapolis Royal Library is moving!

The Annapolis Royal Library is moving!

Exciting news! The Annapolis Royal Library is almost ready to move into its new home at The Academy!We will be CLOSED November 20, 21, and 22 while we relocate to 143 Ritchie Street (The Academy building, back entrance). Items may be returned to the book drop at our...
Stories of London

Stories of London

Where does story come from? On a recent trip to London, I found myself asking this over and over. When planning my trip, I knew I was going to visit many Kid-Lit sites. Here’s a blog post I wrote for the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) which...
Radon Test Kits available for loan from your public library

Radon Test Kits available for loan from your public library

Radon Test Kits available for loan from your public library November is both Lung Awareness Month and Radon Awareness Month. LANS (Lung Association of Nova Scotia), with funding from Health Canada, has partnered with public libraries across the province to offer radon...
Games at the Library Week

Games at the Library Week

October 29 – November 4 is Games at the Library week. Sponsored locally by the Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) , it is part of a worldwide celebration of game playing. Board games, chess, cards, video games, role-playing games, escape rooms, and active...