Library

Welcome to the Greater Madawaska Public Library. It was founded as the Bagot & Blythfied Public Library in 1978 by four ladies dedicated to literacy at the request of the then reeve, Bob Knight. Since then it has evolved as amalgamations occurred, to the Bagot, Blythfield and Brougham Public Library and finally in 2001 to the Greater Madawaska Public Library. It has moved locations over the years and is presently located downstairs in the Township Office building.

Though tight for space, we offer many services to the public. Twice a year if numbers permit, we offer a computer course. A weekly Preschool Storytyme introduces children fro 0-6 to the joys of reading through finger plays, songs, movement and crafts. In the summer, the older children seach various themes through books, plays, art and other activities. Weekly visits to the two elementary schools add continuity to the other sessions. Incidental programmes arise if volunteers are available to present them. We have 6 public access computers for high-speed internet use. In 2005, we initiated an Outreach Programme to Wards 2 and 3 utilizing 3 Country stores.

Materials include a good collection of children's literature, both adult and children's nonfiction, magazines for all ages and reference materials. Through the inter-library loan service, materials may be borrowed from other libraries.

We acknowledge the help from The Township of Greater Madawaska, The Ontario Trillium Foundation, Industry Canada through its CAP program, the Southern Ontario Library Services, TD Toronto Bank & Toronto Public Library, the Calabogie Lions, Calabogie Seniors, Calabogie Book, Women's Institute Clubs, and the many citizens who have donated time and money through support of our Book Sales and Memorial Donations. None of the efforts would be possible without our loyal volunteers, who serve as trustees, in-house library workers and on-the-spot folks when the needs arise.

For information about the volunteer program and Memorial donations, contact the library.

Please come in, visit, join and tell all your friends. It is your library. You pay for it in your taxes at all levels, so why not get your money's worth @ your library!

Events !!

The Library Board will meet on the following dates:
May 22, June 26, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18. All are welcome.
Meetings will be in the Council Chambers at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
"Be a Library Advocate!"Come/call/Email the library to find out how.
Toonies & Loonies for CHEO: Since so many of our kids benefit from this great hospital, we are collecting for Coins for CHEO. Please add yours to our long tape.
KIDS!!!Come and watch a video at our Listening Centre
May 9: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Child Health Clinic at the Library. Speech & language assessment; infant weighing; immunizations if necessary (bring immunization cards).

NEWS!!

*FamilyDay February 18: There will not be a Library program since the Library is closed as usual that day

*Thomas (Tom) King has published a new book for all you Hockey fans! Come to view and borrow "120 Years-Tough Hockey: Terrific Trivia". Celebrate our local author.

* "Look who's reading". You may be caught reading by our roving camera.

Special OUTREACH:

This Project is possible by funds provided by a grant from The Trillium Foundation.

The Library is now available at the Mill Valley General Store in Dacre, The Eagle's Rest Country Store on Centennial Lake Road near Matawatchan Road and Lacourse General Store in Griffith.

Membership application forms are available at the depots.

Forms are available to apply for Library membership at the depots.

Books may be ordered right away!

Programmes:

Outreach: Call Library or visit stores for information about membership.
Searching: Call or email library for information.
Food Bank: Bring in unperishables. At present there is a great need for Peanut Butter, cereal, pasta, cake mixes, canned goods. They will be dropped of by staff to the Food Bank.
Preschool Storytyme : Tuesday's 2:00-3:00 p.m in the Council Chambers
Book Buddies: There is an urgent need for volunteers to help children with reading difficulties. Please call the Library for information. A Police screening will be required.
How is your physical fitness?
Pedometers are now available to borrow from the Library. See how many steps you take in a day...and how many you should be taking. Get physically fit in 2008!
Children's Computer games:
Children's computer games are available for use in the library.