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Book on Every Bed
Book on Every Bed will be returning for its 15th year! If you are unfamiliar with the Book on Every Bed program, we connect community members with children who receive Christmas baskets from local food banks. By purchasing a new book for a child, you can help them wake up on Christmas morning with a special gift! We hope to have the list of children available by November 1, along with book suggestions. Books should be brought in by November 29. Give the gift of reading! Additionally, we’ll once again be collecting activity books for senior residences. Large print crosswords, word searches, sudoku, spot-the-difference, word games, colouring books, and memory puzzles are all appreciated. |
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Share what you know Do you have a skill, passion, or hobby you would love to share? We’re looking for community members to lead workshops, presentations, or small groups. Some past examples include a three-part series on artificial intelligence, a knitting club, and mindful drawing sessions. Right now, we’re especially interested in people who can offer tech help, facilitate a craft or game group, or teach others how to use a Cricut. We're also interested in hearing your ideas! Your idea doesn’t need to be big or formal, it could be a single presentation, a short series, or a recurring meetup. We’re open to anything. If you enjoy it and want to connect with others who do too, we’d love to hear from you! |
Special Guest Speaker
Explore the universe with Nathalie! Champlain Library is excited to welcome astrophysicist and science communicator Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette for a special event on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m @ the Creating Centre. Nathalie is the Deputy Director of the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets and the Mont-Mégantic Observatory at the University of Montréal. She is also Canada’s Outreach Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope, sharing new discoveries while making astronomy engaging and accessible for all. This event will be held in a Q&A format, giving audience members the chance to ask their own questions about astronomy. Whether you’ve always wondered how galaxies are born, what the James Webb Space Telescope is finding, or just want to know more about our place in the universe, this is your opportunity to hear directly from an expert. Nathalie is known for her ability to explain complex science in clear and exciting ways, making this a perfect event for both seasoned stargazers and curious beginners. Come join us for an evening of discovery, conversation, and cosmic wonder. Everyone is welcome, and no background knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity about the night sky! Register here. It's free! |
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Movie nights are back!
We're teaming up with the NFB and Arbor Gallery again! Join us at the Arbor Gallery for a series of engaging films from the National Film Board of Canada. These screenings are a great way to relax, be inspired, and enjoy thought-provoking stories from Canadian filmmakers. See the Events section below for dates, times and film selections. |
Libraries for Life!
Ontario Public Library Week is Oct 19–25. This year’s theme is Libraries for Life. It’s a reminder that your library is here for you at every stage of life. From Storytimes and after-school programs for kids, to crafts, talks, and movie nights for adults, the library grows with you. Our spaces reflect this too: the Children’s Section, Middle Grade Section, Teen Room, Large Print Section, and our full collection are ready whenever you need them. The library also makes everyday life easier. Access free Wi-Fi, computers, or printing services, try audiobooks on the Libby app during long drives or chores, read magazines on Libby, or browse cookbooks for meal inspiration. Families can also enjoy movies and shows together with Kanopy Kids. Curiosity never stops, and neither does the library. Explore our book club, astronomy club, talks, non-fiction collection, and magazines. There’s always something new to discover! |
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Join Book Club Call Out
Love true stories, big ideas, and thought-provoking reads? Our Non-Fiction Book Club is looking for new members! Our Non-Fiction Book Club is looking for new members! The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm to discuss a wide range of non-fiction titles—chosen by the members themselves. It’s a great way to explore new topics, share perspectives, and connect with fellow readers. Our Wednesday Fiction Book Club is also looking for new members! This group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm to dive into engaging novels and lively conversations. Drop by the library or visit our website to learn more and find out when the next meetings are. If you're interested in joining, please fill out the form here. |
Friends Make it Happen
A big thank-you to the Friends of the Champlain Library for all their hard work this year!
From book sales and bottle drives to Read Between the Wines and Take Time for Tea, their contributions make the library a richer, more welcoming place for everyone. Thanks to their fundraising, we’ll soon be adding a new community bulletin board outside the library for everyone to enjoy. Want to get involved? The Friends are always looking for new members. Stop by the library to learn more or click here! |
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Library Closures
The library will be closed on Oct 13 - Thanksgiving Day Dec 24, 25 - Christmas Dec 26 - Boxing Day Dec 31 + Jan 1 & 2 - New Year |
Did You Know? Did you know… we have 17, 436 items in our library? That’s like having a personal bookstore at your fingertips! And with our apps, you also get access to thousands more eBooks, audiobooks, and movies - anywhere, anytime. |
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Movie Night: Theatre of Life
Thursday, October 2, 6:30pm
Arbor Gallery
Theater of Life captures the remarkable story of how renowned chef Massimo Bottura, joined by 60 of the world’s top chefs, transformed food destined for the dumpster into delicious and nutritious meals for Italy’s hungriest residents—refugees, recovering addicts, former sex workers, and other disadvantaged people. A visual feast in itself, the film puts a human face on its powerful message of social justice and the environmental impact of food waste.
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Curious about outer space? Here's your chance to ask anything you've ever wondered about space to astrophysicist and science communicator Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette. |
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Movie Night: Metamorphosis
Thursday, Novmber 6, 6:30pm
Arbor Gallery
Metamorphosis captures the true scale of the global environmental crisis. But this crisis is also an opportunity for transformation. Through a tidal flow of stunning images, Metamorphosis carves a path from the present to the future, and offers a bold new vision for humanity and the world.
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Christmas Storytime & Craft
The day of the parade, November 28, 6:00pm
Library Activity Room
Join us in ushering in the holiday spirit with a festive storytime and craft right before the Champlain Christmas parade! All ages are welcome, and no registration is required.
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A killer motive
by Hannah Mary McKinnon
Six years after her brother vanished, true crime podcaster Stella receives a chilling invitation to play a game that promises answers, until another person disappears and she's forced to play along in secret or risk more lives. Original.
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Crazy spooky love
by Josie Silver
Melody Bittersweet launches her own ghostbusting agency in her hometown, but her first case, a haunted house with feuding ghosts, draws in her charming ex, a rival TV crew and a skeptical reporter who might be her biggest distraction. Original.
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The Secret of Secrets
by Dan Brown
When Katherine Solomon vanishes and her manuscript disappears following a murder in Prague, symbologist Robert Langdon races across three cities to uncover a hidden truth about consciousness, pursued by ancient myths, secret societies, and a revelation that could upend humanity's understanding of the mind.
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Don't let him in
by Lisa Jewell
When charming Nick Radcliffe enters Nina's life, her daughter Ash grows suspicious, uncovering unsettling secrets that connect them to Martha, a florist with a husband who keeps disappearing, leading all three women toward a chilling truth they never expected.
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So far gone : a novel
by Jess Walter
A reclusive man living off the grid in a remote cabin is forced back into the world when his estranged daughter disappears, leading him, his sharp-tongued ex, and an unstable retired detective on a chaotic search that pits them against a dangerous militia. (action & adventure). Simultaneous.
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The Girl With Ice in Her Veins : A Lisbeth Salander Novel
by Karin Smirnoff
As unrest simmers in the snowbound town of Gasskas, Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist are drawn into a web of violence and buried histories involving a murdered journalist, a missing hacker, and Lisbeth's vanished niece, forcing them to confront dangers both personal and political.
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The Satisfaction Cafâe : a novel
by Kathy Wang
After a failed marriage and a whirlwind romance with a wealthy American, Joan Liang builds a new life in California, eventually opening the Satisfaction Café, where she creates a space for connection while searching for fulfillment in her ever-changing world.
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Billion-dollar ransom : a thriller
by James Patterson
When five members of a billionaire's family are kidnapped in a perfectly timed attack, FBI Special Agent Nicky Gordon faces off against a ruthless mastermind, racing to outsmart a plan that's as precise as it is dangerous. 350,000 first printing.
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Apostle's Cove : a novel
by William Kent Krueger
Just before Halloween, former sheriff Cork O'Connor reopens a decades-old murder case at his son's urging as whispers of the Windigo grow louder and bodies begin to fall in the latest addition to the long-running series following Spirit Crossing.
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Birth of a dynasty : a novel
by Chinaza Bado
"After witnessing the massacre of everyone he's ever known and loved, M'Kuru Mukundi, the sole surviving member of the High Noble House Mukundi of Madada, vows revenge. M'kuru flees to a small village where he hides under the guise of farm boy Khalil Rausi... unaware that the real Khalil's father is the bloodthirsty General of Zenzele army, and under the direction of the King's scheming son, Prince Effiom, was responsible for the murder of M'kuru's people. When an imposter claiming to be M'kuru shows up in the village, the real M'kuru-now Khalil-must bide his time amongst his enemies, pretending to be everything that he hates in order to get vengeance. In another part of the country where giants roam free, young Zikora Nnamani, the only daughter of Lord Nnamani, knows nothing of political intrigue-she wants little more than to be a fierce Seh Llinga warrior. But a well-known prophecy places too much potential power on her small shoulders, and-as far as Prince Effiom and the King know-she is the only living threat to their dynasty ruling forever. However, when a messenger arrives to "invite" Zikora to stay at the palace, her family is not in a position to refuse. Before she is taken away, she begins The Rite of Blessing, a magical inheritance that she will need to learn how to use, but that may also bring the world one step closer to the completion of the prophecy that Prince Effiom so fears. Between scheming ladies at court, backstabbing princes on the prowl, and paranoid kings, M'kuru and Zikora must dowhat they can, no matter how terrible, to save their people and claim vengeance for their families. But they are just two young people against an entire kingdom-and a prophecy destined to thwart their dreams-and the last thing they can do is trust anyone...even each other"-- Provided by publisher
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All the Little Monsters : How I Learned to Live With Anxiety
by David A. Robertson
From the outside, David A. Robertson looks as if he has it all together—a loving family, a successful career as an author, and a platform to promote Indigenous perspectives, cultures and concerns. But what we see on the outside rarely reveals what is happening inside. Robertson lives with “little monsters”: chronic, debilitating health anxiety and panic attacks accompanied, at times, by depression. During the worst periods, he finds getting out of bed to walk down the hall an insurmountable task. During the better times, he wrestles with the compulsion to scan his body for that sure sign of a dire health crisis.
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The art of uncertainty : how to navigate chance, ignorance, risk and luck
by D. J. Spiegelhalter
"In lucid, lively prose, Spiegelhalter guides us through the principles of probability, illustrating how they can help us think more analytically about everything from medical advice to sports to climate change forecasts. He demonstrates how taking a mathematical approach to phenomena we might otherwise attribute to fate or luck can help us sort hidden patterns from mere coincidences, better evaluate cause and effect, and predict what's likely to happen in the future. Along the way, we learn how a misinterpretation of a probability contributed to the infamous Bay of Pigs fiasco, why a ship twice the size of the Titanic sank without a trace, and why we can be so confident that no two properly shuffled decks of cards have ever been in the same order.Sparkling with wit and fascinating real-world examples, this is an essential guide to navigating uncertainty while also retaining the humility to admit what we don't, or simply cannot, know"
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Heal the beasts : a jaunt through the curious history of the veterinary arts
by Philipp Schott
"This history of veterinary medicine provides an abundance of bizarre, funny, surprising, and heartwarming anecdotes. Heal the Beasts chronicles human efforts to treat animal illnesses from 14,000 BCE to today. How and why did humans begin to treat sick and injured animals? And how did those practices, and the associated attitudes, evolve from prehistory to the present day? To answer these questions, Dr. Schott shares stories of 22 different animal healers and veterinarians from across eras and continents, examining the always fascinating, often unexpected, and sometimes hilarious veterinary methods employed by these people and their colleagues. But at the heart of the tale lies the evolution of the human-animal bond, which has been more cyclical than linear. In many ways, we are returning to the outlook of our distant ancestors after a centuries-long detour through a more utilitarian approach. James Herriot will be familiar to many people, but most of the other featured vets will be new. They range fromPalakapya, who treated fighting elephants in India almost 3,000 years ago, to Dr. Louis Camuti, who had the first feline house call practice anywhere, tending to the cats of celebrities in mid-twentieth century Manhattan. Along the way, we see every kindof person trying to heal every kind of creature, from dogs, cows, horses, and cats to canaries, gorillas, and even dragons. Whether you have a passion for animals, the history of the medical sciences, or just quirky history, this light-hearted exploration of the empathetic relationship between man and beast will entertain and delight"
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Lonely Planet the Travel Atlas
by Lonely Planet
This must-have cartographic companion includes 205 comprehensive maps across 195 countries, detailed city maps, travel itineraries for two days to two weeks, climate information, and details on transport hubs to get you there. Illustrations. Maps.
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The executioners three
by Susan Dennard
A group of small-town teens try to solve a supernatural murder mystery involving an old forgotten poem, legends from the past and a blood curse.
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The enemy's daughter
by Melissa Poett
Isadora's father promises her hand in marriage to whoever kills his rival, but she sneaks out and encounters an assassin-prince who permanently binds them together to heal her injury, and she starts to question everything she was raised to believe
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unOrdinary. Volume 1
by uru-chan
Staying under the radar at a high school where the social elite possess unthinkable powers and abilities, John, who has a secret past that could bring down the school's whole social order, is pulled into a world of turf wars, betrayals and deadly conspiracies. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Blades of furry. Volume 1
by Emily Erdos
"Emile, a promising rookie in the high-stakes world of battle skating, learns the reigning champion Radu's secret, and must decide whether use it to take his rival down, all the while getting closer and closer to him"
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The rebel girls of Rome
by Jordyn Taylor
"Now: Grieving the loss of her mother, college student Lilah is hoping to reconnect with a grandfather who refuses to talk about his past. Then she receives a mysterious letter from a fellow student, Tommaso, claiming he's found a lost family heirloom, and her world is upended. Soon Lilah finds herself in Rome, trying to unlock her grandfather's history as a Holocaust survivor once and for all. But as she and Tommaso get closer to the truth--and their relationship begins to deepen into something sweeter--Lilah realizes that some secrets may be too painful to unbury... Then: It's 1943, and nineteen-year-old Bruna and her family are doing their best to survive in Rome's Jewish quarter under Nazi occupation. Until the dreaded knock comes early one morning, and Bruna is irrevocably separated from the rest of her family. Overcome with guilt at escaping her family's fate in the camps, she joins the underground rebellion. When her missions bring her back to her childhood crush, Elsa, Bruna must decide how much she's willing to risk--when fully embracing herself is her greatest act of resistance"
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The Blue Lady of Coffin Hall
by Carolyn Keene
When a fire breaks out at Coffin Hall while they are doing research on the library's rumored ghost, Ned is accused of arson, and Nancy, believing in his innocence, sets out to find the real culprit. 5,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The princess and the petri dish
by Sue Fliess
Princess Pippa's latest experiment to create a better tasting pea goes awry and she must figure out a way to get the kingdom back to normal
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Ruridragon. 1, Actually a dragon
by Masaoki Shindo
"Just after starting high school, Ruri gets hit with the biggest reveal of her life-she's a dragon! Well, a half dragon. Her mom admits Ruri inherited her draconic traits from her father, who, yes, is actually a dragon. As if dealing with curious classmates wasn't already challenging enough, Ruri and her dragon genes literally turn up the heat in the middle of a lecture. Her ordinary life is about to be anything but!"
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Growing home
by Beth Ferry
"A motley crew of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family from a greedy human"
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The most magnificent team
by Ashley Spires
"Captures the emotional ups and downs of working with others in this celebration of collaboration in the creative process. As the girl perseveres through technical and emotional challenges, she learns that mistakes don't mean failure and setbacks are just part of the route to success"
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Tokyo alien bros. 1
by Keigo Shinzo
"Fuyunosuke's been living the good life in Tokyo. In fact, he's almost got the whole "being human" thing down. His brother Natsutaro, on the other hand, can't figure out the first thing about blending in on this strange planet. There's still a lot they don't know about humans, but with any luck, Fuyunosuke might just be able to show his bro that life on this little blue ball isn't so bad after all"
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Player attack
by Winston Wolf
"Taming a Minecraft player to be his secret crimefighting weapon, Minecraft wolf Winston and his new partner seek to reveal the true evil nature of the adorable Baby Turtles who are forever wreaking havoc across the Overworld. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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My friend May
by Julie Flett
"Margaux and her cat May became friends when Margaux was just six years old. They grew up together, sharing countless memories along the way. But one day, May is late coming home. Where is May? Is she under the porch? Maybe on the roof? Margaux's Nitãosis (the Cree word for auntie) helps search for May in the tall grass. But soon Nitãosis needs to leave; she's moving away to the big city, and has to pack her things into boxes. Margaux helps Nitãosis, but she can't take her mind off May. Will she ever return? Nitãosis is worried, too. But little do they know, May has a surprise in store for both of them!"
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Ghost town
by Eric Colossal
"The sleepy little town of Crater, NY is falling apart... However, it's the only home Lily Cole has ever known, and despite her protests, Lily's family will be moving away at the end of the summer. Now, Lily is determined to spend as much time as possible with her friends before she leaves... When a foul ball leads the kids into an abandoned mansion... the gang is shocked to discover that Crater is haunted by thousands of ghosts, and they've stumbled upon the tools to hunt and trap them!"
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Marabella's moment
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Marabella, a shy girl often overlooked, uses her artistic talent to draw flowers on a playground wall, inviting her classmates to notice both the world around them and her
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Libby
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Cantook
Borrow ebooks and audiobooks easily through the new and improved Cantook app! |
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KanopyThousands of movies, documentaries, and kids' programs for free with your library card. Start streaming today and explore diverse content anytime, anywhere! Check out the curated kids collection here. |
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Bibliothèque Champlain Library
94 Main St E
Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B1R0
(613) 678-2216
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