StoryTime in March!

Join us for StoryTime - Friday mornings at 10:00(ish).

StoryTime is for ages 6 and under plus a parent or caregiver. We have stories, songs, rhymes, rhythm instruments, and a simple craft - including "Every Child Ready to Read" programming to promote pre-literacy skills.

The first Friday of the month (Mar. 4) continues to be a special StoryTime for toddlers - all children are will always be welcome, but we'll be doing stories and activities of special interest for 1 & 2 year olds.

StoryTime is a great way to introduce your child to books and develop literacy skills in a fun & relaxed atmosphere. New StoryTimers are always welcome! For more information, contact the library (613-269-3326).

Themes for March:
Mar. 4 - Toddler Time - Big & Little
Mar. 11 - The Circus
Mar. 18 - Reptiles
Mar. 25 - Bathtime

Book Clubs in March!

The Merrickville Library Readers Book Club meets the 2nd Tues. of the month.
Next Meeting: Mar. 8 at 10 am.
March's book: Twelve Weeks in Spring (June Callwood).


The Library Bookworms Book Club meets the last Mon. of the month.
Next meeting: Mar. 28 at 6:30 pm
February's books: Family Matters (Rohinton Mistry).

New members welcome!
For more information, contact the Librarian 613-269-3326
or use our email link (above).

Welcome to our New Website!

The Library is pleased to launch our new website. Let us know what you think.

Now it's even easier to:
Check for Upcoming Events & New Books!
Find out about the Library's Services!
Search the Library's Catalogue or use our Online eResources!

The library has recently added several new eResources (see below) thanks to funding from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism & Culture. Contact the library for your personal login.

New resources include:
Tumblebooks Library - online narrated picture books for kids & related games - includes French and other languages. Also includes read-along early readers and chapter books and audiobooks for kids and adults. Fun for kids and a great resource to enhance literacy skills and for homeschoolers. No login required.

New Homework E-Resources include:
World Book Online - enhanced online encyclopedia for kids and adults. Also available in French & a format for struggling readers.
PebbleGo - fun database covering animals and science for grades K - 3. All information is written for the emergent reader (with optional audio narration) and lots of video clips.
Literature Reference Centre - excellent resource for literary and dramatic works for high school and up. A great place to research English assignments!

New E-Resources of interest to adults include:
Novelist - find read-alikes for your favourite authors!
Consumer Health Complete - excellent resource with reliable information on health conditions/procedures, drugs, alternative treatments & more - includes reference books, health magazines, fact sheets/pamphlets, video clips, etc. Also in French.
Chilton Library- a great database of auto repair manuals and info.
Home Improvement Collection (joining our Culinary Arts & Gardening/Landscaping databases).

Winner announced - Read to Every Kid!

We have a winner in this year's Read to Every Kid Every Day Contest!

The children of Leeds & Grenville have voted for

What Color is Your Underwear? by Sam Lloyd.

This book and the other 9 titles are available at the library.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest this year! 

Join us again in October to vote for next year's favourite!