Tay Township Public Library
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Newsletter Volume 20 Issue 4
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Thank you to everyone who came by during March Break for our activities! We had a blast with our Nerf events, storytime and Snake craft. We were lucky to be able to set up a book sale and activity at Wye Marsh's Sweet Water Harvest Festival again this year. It was great to see so many excited people, and we helped almost 60 visitors make their own button with our button press.
We have lots happening to welcome Spring this month so keep scrolling to discover what is happening in your Library!
There is so much more in branch, don't take our word for it, plan to visit your Library today.
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All branches will be closed on Friday, April 7th, for Good Friday. |
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As the warmer weather approaches, we want to remind everyone that dogs and other pets are not permitted in the library. However, Service Animals are always welcome.
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Reciprocal Borrowing is here! If you are currently a member in good standing at your library, you are entitled to a free library membership at any of these libraries! Clearview Public Library Essa Public Library Penetanguishene Public Library Ramara Public Library Severn Public Library Springwater Public Library Wasaga Beach Public Library Midland Public Library Click here for more information
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Our Seed Library is ready for another great growing season! Get up to 10 types of seeds with over 80 varieties to choose from. A huge thanks for patron donations as well as donations from the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library and Nature Guelph. For more information on how to borrow seeds please visit our website.
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Earth Day Eggulents Victoria Harbour: 2 parts Part 1 - Sat. April 8th 1:00-3:00 pm Part 2 - Sat. April 22nd 1:00-3:00 pm Create a life-like succulent from a recycled egg carton, and a pot to plant it in from a recycled plastic bottle. This is a two day activity to allow paint to dry, and is suitable for ages 10 and up, adults too! Please register by calling or emailing.
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Kids' Seed Starting Waubaushene Branch Sat. April 15th - 1 pm Decorate a pot, plant some flower seeds, take them home and watch them grow! In partnership with the Waubaushene Community Garden. All Ages. No registration required.
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Pajama Storytime LIVE! on Facebook and Instagram Every Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Join library staff as we read our favourite books and sing a song. Don't forget to comment while watching live so we can say Hi!
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Storytime Activity Kit Each month we offer an activity kit that matches the book/theme of one of our Pajama Storytime Live! events. Stop by your branch the beginning of the month to pick up a raindrop suncatcher craft, then watch Pajama Storytime April 12th for an April showers storytime.
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Storytime with EarlyOn! Harbour Shore Community Room - Victoria Harbour Tuesdays 10:30 am during EarlyON's Stay, Play and Learn Join library staff for books and songs. Ages 0-6. Pre-registration required through the EarlyON Simcoe North website.
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Taste the World Season 2 Registration full! This very popular spice blend program is here for round 2! Each month for 6 months we will be featuring a new spice blend with recipe cards. Ages 10 and up. Pick up starts April 29th this month!
April – Italian Seasoning - Italian |
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Game Nights Port McNicoll: Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm Waubaushene: Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm Join us for Game Night with video games, board games and even some outdoor play! (Weather permitting) Great for all ages.
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Drop in Kids Colouring Victoria Harbour Drop in anytime to visit the table that has crayons and colouring pages where children of all ages can colour and relax.
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Bunny Hunting All branches This month we are offering a fun scavenger hunt all month long. Find all the bunnies in the library to solve the puzzle and earn a treat!
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All three branches have a cart full of donated and discarded books and movies you can purchase from, by donation to the library.
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Covid-19 and Flu Vaccine Pop-up Clinic April 5th 11:00 am-3:30 pm Victoria Harbour Branch Watch our Facebook and Instagram for new dates or visit smdhu.org/getvaccinated
Primary doses available for eligible individuals 6 months+. Booster doses available for eligible individuals ages 5+ years. This is a walk-in clinic while supplies last. |
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Learn to Play Chess Fridays, 3:30-5:00 pm Victoria Harbour Branch Never played, but always wanted to? Not played in a long time and need a refresher? Learn to play chess in a group setting. Come join us for a game! All ages. Contact us for more information!
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Socially Booked Club Meets the first Thursday every month at 10:00 am. The location changes each month to support local businesses. This volunteer run club invites all book lovers for conversation about the books you're currently reading! Contact us for more info on how to attend.
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Book Rec Club (Recommendation+Recreation) Meets the third Thursday of every month. Victoria Harbour Branch 2:00 - 3:00 pm No registration required. All adult book lovers welcome for light refreshments and to talk about what you are reading, what you have read, and what you would like to read. Meet new people and make/get book recommendations!
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Digital Device Coaching for Seniors
One/One Coaching with Instructor Join Jennifer for free one on one device coaching. Learn how to use your device and ask questions. Please bring your device(s), the power cords for each device, a USB cable if you want to transfer things from one device to another and your usernames and passwords.
To arrange a session please contact Jennifer Ellis. (705)-209-5699 | ed@gatewaycentreforlearning.ca 488 Dominion Avenue, Midland Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm |
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Borrow a Pass
Click here to visit our website for more information, or click the images to place your holds! |
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The Simcoe County Museum pass provides entrance to the museum for up to 7 people! Visit the museum for a wide variety of events, exhibits and programs for all ages throughout the year!
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The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre has provided the Tay Township Public Library with Family Day Passes! This gives you FREE entrance to the Marsh for up to 2 adults and 2 children.
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Visit any Ontario Park for FREE by borrowing an Ontario Parks Vehicle Permit from the library! Permits allow park entry to any provincial park for one vehicle (excluding busses) and its passengers for the whole day (not for overnight use).
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The Huronia Museum has provided the Tay Township Public Library with 3 Museum Passes! This gives you FREE entrance to the Museum for up to 2 adults and 2 children.
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Apps to read on the go!
Click on the App icons to learn more about cloudLibrary for borrowing Ebooks and AudioBooks, and PressReader to view your favourite newspapers and magazines, all on your own device! |
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Library Board Information |
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Library Board Members: Heather Walker (Chair) Janet McFadden (Vice Chair) Laura Adams Gerard LaChapelle (Council Representative) Sandy Talbot (Council Representative)
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New Titles for your holds!
Click the images to display in our catalogue or search for them in the Simcoe County Libraires App to place holds. |
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The Lost English Girl Julia Kelly
Telling the harrowing story of England’s many evacuated children, bestselling author Julia Kelly’s The Lost English Girl explores how one simple choice can change the course of a life, and what we are willing to forgive to find a way back to the ones we love and thought lost. |
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The Story of Us Catherine Hernandez
Beautifully narrated by the all-seeing eye of Mary Grace's newborn baby, The Story of Us is a novel about sisterhood, about blood and chosen family, and about how belonging can be found where we least expect it. |
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The Curator Owen King
Searching for the truth behind the secret she's long concealed, Dora, a former domestic servant, is given curatorship of The National Museum of the Worker by her lover, a place that isn't at all what it seems as she unravels a monstrous conspiracy that brings her to the edge of worlds. |
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The London Séance Society Sarah Penner
1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D'Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike.
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It's One of Us J.T. Ellison
Olivia Bender designs exquisite home interiors that satisfy the most demanding clients. But her own deepest desire can't be fulfilled by marble counters or the perfect rug. She desperately wants to be a mother. Fertility treatments and IVF keep failing. And just when she feels she's at her lowest point, the police deliver shocking news to Olivia and her husband, Park. DNA results show that the prime suspect in a murder investigation is Park's son. Olivia is relieved, knowing this is a mistake. Despite their desire, the Benders don't have any children. Then comes the confession. Many years ago, Park donated sperm to a clinic. Olivia must face the unthinkable. The man she married has fathered a killer. But can she hold that against him when she keeps such dark secrets of her own?
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Sacred Nature
Karen Armstrong A profound exploration of the spiritual power of nature—and an urgent call to reclaim that power in everyday life.
Since the beginning of time, humankind has looked upon nature and seen the divine. In the writings of the great thinkers across religions, the natural world inspires everything from fear to awe to tranquil contemplation; God, or however one defined the sublime, was present in everything. Yet today, even as we admire a tree or take in a striking landscape, we rarely see nature as sacred. |
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Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults Robin Wall Kimmerer
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation. |
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The ultimate Roblox book : an unofficial guide Susannah Lloyd
Roblox, the largest user-generated online gaming platform that allows users to create and share their own game worlds and gaming creations, has taken the digital world by storm! With updated screenshots and instructions, this edition provides brand-new information on game changes and the latest features so you can make the most out of your Roblox game. |
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How To Party Like A Snail Naseem Hrab Snail is a party animal. Well ... kind of. He especially appreciates the quiet things about parties, like confetti, using his indoor voice, and softly blowing out birthday candles. But parties tend to get pretty loud, and that's when Snail disappears into his shell. But not to worry! Snail still has fun at parties - it's just that from inside his shell nobody can tell he's having a good time.
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Why Can't We Be Bestie-Corns? Jessika von Innerebner When a new unicorn moves in next door, Kevin is certain he's about to make a new magically awesome best friend. After all, everyone loves unicorns (especially other unicorns)! But it turns out Eric loves scary movies (eek!) and clam juice (blech!) and he doesn't like camping or skateboarding or any of the activities Kevin adores. In fact, apart from his sparkly mane and radiant horn, Eric doesn't have all that much in common with Kevin. Could it be that Eric and Kevin aren't destined to be the best of buds?
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Joe Picket Season 1 [DVD]
Based on the best-selling book series from CJ Box, Joe Pickett is the new game warden of a town as beautiful and charming as it is corrupt and dangerous. When a poacher turns up brutally murdered, Joe decides to investigate it to keep his wife and young daughters safe. This sets off a chain of events that uncovers lies and deceit from within the community, putting Joe and his family in mortal danger. |
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Alice Darling [DVD]
In this taut thriller, Alice is pushed to the breaking point by her psychologically abusive boyfriend Simon. While on vacation with two close girlfriends, Alice rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective. Slowly, she starts to fray the cords of co-dependency that bind her. But Simon's vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering and, once unleashed, it tests Alice's strength, her courage, and the bonds of her deep-rooted friendships. |
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