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Cynthia Martin CEO/Head Librarian |
As the CEO of our beloved library, I want to highlight the crucial role our library plays in our small community. Libraries are not just about books; they are the heart of our community, offering vital resources, fostering lifelong learning, and serving as a hub for social connections. Our library provides free access to books, digital resources, and educational programs, ensuring everyone can learn and grow. It's a place where people of all ages come together through book clubs, story hours, cultural events and classes, strengthening our community bonds. In a rapidly changing world, our library adapts to meet your needs, providing access to e-books and streaming services, and online registration. Most importantly, our library is a safe and welcoming space for all, regardless of background, beliefs, or circumstances. We are committed to being an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Whether you're a regular visitor or new to our services, there's something here for everyone. |
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Library Closures
The library will be closed on - July 1st for Canada Day
- August 5 for the Civic Holiday
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Did you know? Our library offers fun activities for the whole family this summer? You can borrow board games for family game nights, fishing rods for a relaxing day by the water, Ontario Parks passes for outdoor adventures, and museum passes for educational outings. |
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Art Hive
Second Saturday of the Month, 10:30am
Library Activity Room
Come unleash your creativity, share skills and connect with each other through the universal language of art.
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SRC Kick Off Event
Thursday, June 27, 4:15pm
In front of the library
Summer Reading Club starts today! Come to the Kick Off Event to sign up and get your calendar, booklet and stickers!
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The paradise problem
by Christina Lauren
When his 100-million-dollar inheritance comes with a catch—he must be happily married for five years, Liam Weston, the uptight heir of a grocery chain, turns to his secret not-so-ex-wife Anna Green, a feisty, foul-mouthed artist, to fake their relationship and convince his one-percenter parents they're in love.
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Miss Morgan's book brigade : a novel
by Janet Skeslien Charles
The New York Times and internationally best-selling author of The Paris Library returns with a novel based on the true story of Jessie Carson—the American librarian who changed the literary landscape of France. Illustrations.
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One perfect couple
by Ruth Ware
Landing on a tropical paradise where they'll compete against four other couples to win a cash prize, Lyla and Nico, starring on the new reality TV show, One Perfect Couple, find themselves trapped on a storm-swept island where they all must band together for survival as a killer walks among them.
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The most fun we ever had
by Claire Lombardo
"A multi-generational novel in which the four adult daughters of a Chicago couple--still madly in love after forty years--match wits, harbor grudges, and recklessly ignite old rivalries until a long-buried secret threatens to shatter the lives they've built"
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Judgement prey
by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers team up to solve another challenging case in this edge-of-your-seat thriller. Simultaneous.
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Finding the mother tree : discovering the wisdom of the forest
by S. Simard
The world's leading forest ecologist, in her first book, draws us into the intimate world of trees where she brilliantly illuminates the fascinating and vital truth— that trees are a complex, interdependent circle of life. Illustrations.
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Birding to change the world : a memoir
by Trish O'Kane
A writer and educator specializing in environmental justice and climate change chronicles her bird-watching journey and shares what she has learned from each new bird she's observed about life, social change and protecting the environment. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Discovering watercolor : an inspirational guide with techniques and 32 skill-building projects and exercises
by Jennifer Lefáevre
"A stunning and skill-building guide to take your watercolor painting techniques to the next level, Complete Guide to Watercolor Techniques has everything you need to become a master artist! Opening with practical advice to take your first steps in the medium and then progress in your practice, this must-have guide then features over 30 watercolor projects that slowly advance in difficulty and cover a wide range of subjects and techniques. Starting with exercises to help you understand color and create patterns before building your skills to create floral compositions, nature landscapes, realistic portraits, and more, Complete Starter Guide to Watercolor provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through each challenge so you grow in confidence and discover your own personal style! Also included within these pages are real life testimonies from other artists to further inspire your journey in the world of watercolor art!"
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I feel awful, thanks
by Lara Pickle
"Joana is a young witch who secured her dream job with a coven in London, her favorite city, where she can dedicate herself to creating potions, her favorite activity! However, she will soon discover the reality of city life is not so idyllic. Finding a flat is an ordeal, her 'dream job' is stressful, and she's totally alone. Little by little, she makes her place, but fatigue, sadness, and doubts threaten to topple her hard-earned success . . . until she starts talking to a professional who helps her realize in order to take care of herself, she must know herself"
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A magic steeped in poison
by Judy I. Lin
To save her sister's life, Ning, a young tea-maker, enters a competition to win a favor from the princess, but soon finds herself the one in danger when she is faced with backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics and a mysterious boy with a shocking secret. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Clever creatures of the night
by Samantha Mabry
When Case arrives at her best friend Drea's isolated West Texas home and finds her missing, she embarks on a search for clues about Drea's disappearance while facing the unsettling, cult-like and possibly murderous behavior of Drea's roommates. (Young Adult– Grade 7+)
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Just try it!
by Phil Rosenthal
When he brings his daughter, Lil, to a food truck festival hoping his picky eater will try something new, Phil is about to give up until an unexpected mustard accident changes everything, in this hilarious picture book from the Netflix star and New York Times best-selling author. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Touch the sky
by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic
Captures the unforgettable moment when a child learns how to pump on a swing
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Chasing rainbows / : All Engines Go
by Random House Children's Books
The engines race towards what they perceive as the end of the rainbow to find the supposed treasure, but it always changes location whenever they get close. Once they actually reach it, Thomas and the others realize that sometimes, the real treasure can only be realized when the bigger picture is seen in full
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Yawn
by Patricia Hegarty
A little boy's contagious yawn spreads throughout his entire neighborhood before expanding into other countries and even outer space, triggering yawns in everyone, from penguins and polar bears to elephants and astronauts. Illustrations.
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The book from far away
by Bruce Handy
"A child busy reading in a treehouse spots a family who seems to have just arrived on Earth for a picnic. The youngest member of the alien family holds a mind-bendingly strange object. Could it be a book from outer space?"
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Libby
Instantly Carry an entire library in your pocket with the Libby app - download it today! |
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Cantook
Borrow ebooks and audiobooks easily through the new and improved Cantook app! |
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Bibliothèque Champlain Library
94 Main St E
Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B1R0
(613) 678-2216
https://bc-cl.ca/ |
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