Library
Covid-19 Update:
Due to the province’s current Level 4 health and safety protocols, the PCSP Library is temporarily closed to the public.
There are a range of online programs and events ongoing, which are outlined below. Library patrons may also request books for curb-side pick up. To schedule a pick up, please email [email protected]
Library Events and Programs:
- Family Literacy Week
- On January 27th, it’s Family Literacy Day! We’re celebrating all week long with a fantastic book of fun activities for kids and your chance to win a $100 value local prize pack. To enter for your chance to win, simply complete our Literacy Week Booklet below, and send a photo of your finished activity book to [email protected] by end of day on Friday, January 28th, 2022.
- https://pcsp.ca/article/family-literacy-week-is-january-24-to-28-2022/
- View or Download 2022 Literacy Week Booklet Here
- Book BINGO
- Kids Book BINGO
- Throughout the month of January, enjoy some of your favorite winter books and complete the KIDS BINGO CARD below. Send a photo of all your BINGO books to [email protected] before January 31st for your chance to win an Indigo gift card!
- Teen & Adult Novel Book BINGO
- From now through April 30th, cozy up with some wonderful winter novels and complete a line on the WINTER NOVEL BINGO CARD below. Send a photo of your BINGO books to [email protected] before April 30th for your chance to win an Indigo gift card!
- Kids Book BINGO
- Storytime
- With the recent changes due to the pandemic, Storytime is going virtual for now!
- When: Fridays 10:00am-11:00am (January 14th 2022, Jan 21st, January 28th, 2022)
- Where: Via Zoom (Link will be sent to all registered participants)
- Registration: Available on eServices. Only 1 person per household will have to be registered to receive the zoom link.
- Overview: Join us 10am on Fridays for a story and simple craft/activity that participants will be able to do from home! All materials needed for the craft/activity will be sent out the Wednesday prior to the session (they will mostly consist of materials that one would typically have around your home).
- CRAFT: Friday, January 21st, 2022
- Marshmallow engineering challenge
- You will need:
- Marshmallows
- Skewers or chopsticks
- 12-inch ruler
- Timer
- You will need:
- Marshmallow engineering challenge
- With the recent changes due to the pandemic, Storytime is going virtual for now!
- Family History Club
- The Family History Club meets monthly in the PCSP Library to discover and share heritage resources. Using archive information, book resources, and online tools, the group researches information pertaining to their family history and how to develop a family tree. Access to Ancestry Library Edition is also provided to all members to use while they are at club meetings. Support is provided by staff liaison, Julie Pomeroy, who works as the Town’s Heritage and Environment Coordinator. Members have the option to work both individually or as a group.
- Contact [email protected] for further details.
Location & Contact
The Library entrance is located at the back entrance of the Town Hall, located at 1119 Thorburn Road. This entrance is also shared with Planning and Development.- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 895-5662
Hours
The Library is temporarily closed due to covid-19 public health guidelines. Please check back soon for details on when we will reopen.
Library patrons may still request books for curb-side pick up. To schedule a pick up, please email [email protected]
Entry Guidelines
The library is mirroring our guidelines for summer camp and the guidelines in place for schools when it comes to masks/passports.
There are two streams for the library (A. Programming, and B. General Entry) each with unique guidelines:
- A. Programming (Storytime, Tutoring, Events, etc.)
- 1. Masks are required for all those ages 5 and above for Library programming/events.
- 2. Vaccine passports ARE required for those wishing to attend Library programming/events.
- 3. All program/event registration takes place through eServices.
- B. General Entry (Checking out books, visit during open hours, etc.)
- 1. Masks are mandatory for all who are able to wear them. Based on the recent school guidelines all those in grades Kindergarten and above will have to wear a mask to enter, unless they cannot do so for medical reasons.
- 2. Vaccine passports ARE NOT required for general library entry.
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