Library

COMING SOON!

Get A: Clue: the CSI*Magic Show featuring Peter Mennie, that Magic Guy.
July 17 at the Calabogie Community Hall, 2:30 p.m.

Adults and kids over 12: $3.00
Kids under 12: $1:00

* If you have not already used our WiFi service, it is available 24-7. If you have a wireless card in your laptop, you may access it inside or outside in the parking lot.

* Please note that in the event of a power outage, the library server will shut down so that you will be unable to search. It will be remedied asap.

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 from 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:
First Thursday of the month in Council Chambers September - June. 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.
KIDS!!!
Come and watch a video at our Listening Centre

NEWS!!

If you have not already used our WiFi service, it is available 24-7. If you have a wireless card in your laptop, you may access it inside or outside in the parking lot. In the event of a power failure, it will not be available since our Server shuts down.

Welcome kids this summer to the TD summer Reading Program. The theme this year is 'Agent 009'. We will be solving crimes and mysteries through reading, activities and crafts. It will run every Wednesday afternoon in July and August. Call, email or visit the library to register. It's cool and it's free!!! We will also have an entertainer who combines magic, humour and interactive fun with theme-related activities.

EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA!

Do you have any talents to share with children or presentations which could be presented for our Seed Money Project? Call the Library to discuss your proposal.

OUTREACH:

Visit Lacourse's Country Store, or Eagle's Rest to get your Library Books delivered every Wednesday.� Order on Line, or by Email or phone and your requests will be sent to you. Take advantage of our websites on the right side of this website. The Mill Run Store in Dacre is no longer a remote library depot. We are looking into another venue. We will keep you posted.

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.