Summer listens

Summer listens

Jul 19, 2017 | Reviews, blog post

Are you on the road this summer? If you commute to work, or are taking a road trip, one of the best ways to pass the time is audiobooks! School Library Journal just issued a list of author-narrated books. Some of my favourite audiobooks are on this list, including...
Building strong communities at libraries

Building strong communities at libraries

Jul 5, 2017 | News

Our libraries have become community development centers of creativity and social engagement.  In the past eighteen months alone, the citizens of the Annapolis Valley have contributed over $800,000 toward five library capital projects – expansions, renovations,...
Let them eat cake – no more!

Let them eat cake – no more!

Jun 19, 2017 | Guest Post, blog post

This week our blog post was written by Barbara Lipp, manager of our Berwick branch. The conversation started: Once a month the Berwick & District Library hosts an event called Coffee & Conversation. To start the “conversation” an individual or organization...
Valley Ghosts and Superstitions

Valley Ghosts and Superstitions

Jun 12, 2017 | blog post, Contests

During the month of May, our featured Book Club 150 author was Christy Ann Conlin, and in her book  The Memento, there are plenty of ghosts and superstitions, including one she made up that appears in the opening chapter (remember that mirror?). For our May contest,...
  Summer (reading) is just around the corner

  Summer (reading) is just around the corner

Jun 1, 2017 | blog post

Every summer, library staff gear up for the Summer Reading Club. This year, we are proud to present Book Club 150, Summer Edition for all ages! For children up to age 12, we have a summer learning experience designed to keep your kids’ brains active all summer long....