Library Closed Dec. 23 - Jan. 2

The Library will be CLOSED from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2.

The Library will re-open on Thurs. Jan. 3 at our regular hours.

Join us on Thurs. Jan. 3 and Sat. Jan. 5 at 1:00 pm

for LEGO Club!

LEGO Club returns - Jan. 3 & 5

Our popular LEGO Club for ages 5 -12 returns in January!

Give Mom & Dad a break on Thurs, Jan. 3 & Sat, Jan. 5 at 1:00 pm

and come to the library for some holiday LEGO fun.  

There will also be a selection of games and puzzles to enjoy.

LEGO Club will continue on Saturdays in January.

Off the Shelf welcomes Christmas- with the Giocoso Strings!

Off the Shelf, our popular story-reading series, returns Mon., Dec. 17 at 7:00 pm for a Christmas-themed evening of readings - and music!

Members of Theatre Night in Merrickville will be sharing favourite seasonal short stories and poetry for adults.  TNIM is delighted to once again welcome The Giocoso Strings to the program.  The Giocoso Strings, a popular Merrickville string "quartet plus", will be playing a selection of favourite Christmas music and carols.

As always, Off the Shelf is held at the Library.  Light seasonal refreshments will be available.  Don't miss it!

Sat., Nov. 24 - Juice Jam & LEGO Club

Come to the Library for great children's activities this Saturday (Nov. 24). 

At 10:30 am, we have Juice Jam with Polly Beach!  Juice Jam is an interactive music program for kids aged 10 and under, featuring singing, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation and a snack.

At 1:00 pm, we have LEGO Club!  Come for an hour of brick-filled building fun for ages 5 - 12.  This will be our last LEGO Club until January, so don't miss it!

Tai Chi Info Session - Tues. Nov. 20

Tai Chi is a Chinese system of slow meditative movements, suitable for old & young, promoting relaxation, balance and health.  Want to know more?

Join Marion Forster (lead instructor at the Canadian Tai Chi Academy, Montague location) on Tuesday, November 20th at 1:30 pm for an informative discussion and demonstration of the basic moves and health benefits of Tai Chi. 

This is the start of a series of talks by "local experts" at the library.

Off the Shelf is back - Mon. Nov. 19

Don't miss this month's Off the Shelf on Monday, November 19th at 7:00 pm

with readers from Theatre Night in Merrickville presenting a variety of short stories, poetry & more for adult listeners.

This month's readers are Alyson Reid and Victor Suthren.

Cancer Prevention Talk - Wed., Nov. 14

Don't miss our monthly Wellness Talk with naturopath Dr. Katie Weststrate on Wed., November 14 at 7:00 pm at the Library.

This month's theme is Cancer Prevention.  November is the awareness month for prostate, pancreatic, and lung cancers.  Join Dr. Weststrate for an informativetalk focusing on what you can do to help prevent prostate, breast and other common cancers.

LEGO Club - Saturdays in November!

Don't forget LEGO Club - running every Saturday in November at 1:00 pm

(including this Saturday, Nov. 10)!

Join us for an hour of building fun for ages 5 -12.

November Events for Adults & Kids!

Adult Programs in November! 
Wellness Talk: Cancer Prevention (Wed., Nov. 14, 7:00 pm):  November is the Awareness Month for prostate, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Join the 'Movember' movement and naturopathic doctor Katie Weststrate for an informative talk focusing on what you can do to help prevent prostate, breast and other common cancers.

This is part of an ongoing series of health and wellness talks by Dr. Weststrate on a variety of health issues, held monthly at the library.

Internet Basics (Sat., Nov. 17, 10:30 am): This month John Harris will be giving an easy, non-threatening demonstration of the basics of downloading and sending photos online. Bring your camera & cable! Or bring a photo and learn how to scan and send it.There will be 3 sessions (30 min) for 1 or 2 people each - Registration required! 

Off the Shelf! (Mon., Nov. 19, 7:00 pm): Last month's readings by Dick Shearman and Martin Green and music from Gloria Stowell and Marcia Phillips were a big hit! Don't miss this month's Off the Shelf with more readers from Theatre Night in Merrickville presenting a variety of short stories, poetry & more for adult listeners. 

Tai Chi Information Session (Tues., Nov. 20, 1:30 pm): Tai Chi is a Chinese system of slow meditative movements, suitable for old & young, promoting relaxation, balance and health. Want to know more? Join Marion Forster (lead instructor at the Canadian Tai Chi Academy, Montague location) for an informative discussion and demonstration of the basic moves and health benefits of Tai Chi. This is the start of a series of talks by "local experts" at the library. (If you're a local expert and would like to share your expertise, contact the library). 

Children's Programs in November!
Read to Every Kid is back!: The county-wide Read to Every Kid Every Day campaign kicked off its 4th year at Merrickville Library! This year's 10 selected picture books are available at the library. Share them with your children and have them vote for their favourite. The program runs until Jan. 25, and the book with the most votes will be announced on Family Literacy Day. Reading to children from the earliest age contributes to greater success in school and in life. The 10 selected titles promote key skills for reading success, as well as being lots of fun. 

Juice Jam (Sat., Nov. 24, 10:30 am): Start getting in the Christmas spirit with a Juice Jam with Polly Beach. Juice Jam is a music program with singing, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and juice! Fun for ages 10 & under. 

LEGO Club (Saturdays, 1:00pm): What do we want? More LEGO Club! Join us Saturdays in November at 1:00 pm for a brick-filled hour of building fun. 

StoryTime (Fridays, 10(ish)): Stories, songs, rhymes & a simple craft.

Don't miss our Halloween Howl - Oct. 27

Come to the library on Sat., Oct. 27 at 1:00 pm for our Halloween Howl!

Join us for Halloween stories and songs, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and a snack!  Fun for kids of all ages!  Wear your costume or come as you are!

Don't miss this howlingly good time!

Last year's Halloween Howl was a blast!

"Read to Every Kid" is Back for another great year!

Leeds & Grenville's 4th Annual "Read to Every Kid Every Day" campaign is back with a new selection of 10 great picture books to read with your child.

The books are available at your library.  Read the books with your child and let him/her vote for their favourite.  The program runs from October to January, with the winning book to be announced on Family Literacy Day.

Visit the Read to Every Kid website for more information, or to vote.

The campaign got off to a great start at Monday's launch at the Merrickville Library.  The kids were excited to see this year's books and special guest, Mayor Struthers, dropped by to read one of the stories to the kids.



Mayor Struthers & friend share a book with the kids

 

Relaxation & Stress Management - Oct. 22!

Stressed out? 

Join Naturopathic Doctor Katie Weststrate on Mon. Oct. 22, 7:00 pm at the Library for

Relaxation and Stress Management. 

The effects of stress lie at the root of all disease and you have the power to change it!  Get a handle on your response to stress with some simple and effective relaxation-inspiring techniques. Topics will include: effects of stress, mindfulness in action, tips for sound sleep and the importance of breath and exercise to minimize the impact stress has in your life.

Off the Shelf is back - Mon. Oct. 15th

Join readers from Theatre Night in Merrickville at this month's

Off the Shelf on Mon., Oct. 15, 7:00 pm. 

October features music as well as words!  Our readers, Andrea Howard and Dick Shearman, will be joined by musicians Marcia Philips and Gloria Stowell.  The delight will be, as usual, in not knowing what will be read and what will be played!

Last month's Off the Shelf captivated the audience.  Jocelyn Rait read extracts from books by the brothers Laurence Durrell (The Alexandra Quartet) and zoologist Gerald Durrell (The Corfu Trilogy).  Martin Green read selections from Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome and The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.

Don't miss this month's songs & stories!

"Read to Every Kid" Starts Mon. Oct. 15!

Join us on Monday, Oct. 15 at 10:00 for the Launch of the 4th annual "Read to Every Kid Every Day" campaign at the Merrickville Public Library.

Parents & kids are welcome as we unveil this year's 10 selected picture books!  Join us for a special Storytime featuring this year's books and a simple craft, plus light refreshments.

The premise behind this award-winning annual campaign (a joint effort of libraries, OEYCs and other children’s agencies across Leeds & Grenville) is simple: reading to children from the earliest age contributes to greater success in school and in life - and it's fun.  Parents/caregivers read the 10 selected picture books (available at libraries and OEYCs) to their children, who then vote for their favourite.  The book with the most votes will be announced on Family Literacy Day in January.  The 10 titles promote key skills for reading success, as well as being lots of fun to read. 

October programs for kids & adults!

Children's Programs in October! 

Read to Every Kid Comes to Merrickville-Wolford!:  
The county-wide Read to Every Kid Every Day campaign is back for its 4th year - and Merrickville Library is excited to be hosting this year's launch! Bring your kids to the library at a special time - Monday, October 15 at 10:00 am - for the opening ceremony with a special StoryTime featuring some of this year's great books! Let's show Leeds & Grenville our enthusiasm for reading!

The premise behind this award-winning annual program (a joint effort of libraries, OEYCs and other children’s agencies across Leeds & Grenville) is simple: reading to children from the earliest age contributes to greater success in school and in life - and it's fun. Parents/caregivers read the 10 selected picture books (available at libraries and OEYCs) to their children, who then vote for their favourite. The book with the most votes will be announced on Family Literacy Day in January. The 10 titles promote key skills for reading success, as well as being lots of fun to read.

Halloween Howl:
Join us on Sat., Oct. 27 at 1:00 pm for a Halloween music & story program featuring stories, music, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, and a snack! Fun for ages 10 & under. Wear your costume or come as you are!

LEGO Club (Sat. Oct. 6, 13 & 20, 1:00pm):
Come for a brick-filled hour of building fun.

StoryTime:
Friday mornings at 10(ish) for seasonal stories, songs, rhymes & a simple craft. New StoryTimers are always welcome.

Adult Programs in October!

Off the Shelf! (Mon., Oct. 15, 7:00 pm):
Off the Shelf captivated last month's audience. Don't miss this month's readers from Theatre Night in Merrickville with a variety of short stories, poetry & more for adult listeners - and with a special musical interlude by Gloria Stowell & Marcia Phillips.

Internet Basics (Thurs., Oct. 18, 10:30 am):
Last month's Internet basics workshop was so popular we are running it again. Join John Harris for an easy, non-threatening introduction to email and internet searching at the library. Limited space - call to register. Watch for our session on downloading and sending photos in November!

Relaxation and Stress Management (Mon., Oct. 22, 7:00 pm):
The effects of stress lie at the root of all disease and you have the power to change it! Get a handle on your response to stress with some simple and effective relaxation-inspiring techniques presented by Naturopathic Doctor Katie Weststrate. Topics will include: effects of stress, mindfulness in action, tips for sound sleep and the importance of breath and exercise to minimize the impact stress has in your life.

Duplicate Bridge: Want to learn to play duplicate bridge? There is interest in starting a beginner's group (with instruction) at the library. Open to ages 12 & up. Contact the library.

LEGO Club is back this Saturday (Sept. 29)!

Our LEGO Club is back on Saturday Sept. 29th at 1:00 pm!

Join us for an hour of building (and books) fun for kids aged 5 -12.
Can't make it? Don't worry - LEGO Club continues on Sat., Oct. 6, 13 and 20!

Check our Events Calendar for October for more upcoming Children's Programs!

Contact the Library for more information about any of our programs
(613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca).

Join us for Juice Jam - Sat. Sept. 22!

Juice Jam is a music program for kids - with lots of songs, rhythm instruments, audience participation, and juice!

Join Polly Beach on Saturday, September 22 at 1:00 pm for musical fun for ages 10 and under.

Contact the library (email or 613-269-3326) to register or for more information. s for

Off the Shelf returns Mon. Sept. 17th

"Off the Shelf",

our popular "Stories for Grown-ups" program

with readers from Theatre Night in Merrickville

returns for its 2nd season

on Monday, September 17 at 7:00 pm (new earlier time)

with a variety of entertaining readings.

This month's readers are Jocelyn Rait and MC Martin Green (always an audience favourite).

Light refreshments are available.  There is no charge for this program, but donations are appreciated.

Off the Shelf will be running on the 3rd Monday of the month for the fall - be sure to mark your calendars.  Contact the library with your email to be added to our email notification list.

French StoryTime - Sat. Sept. 15

"Il etait une fois..."

- a French language storytime for ages 8 & under - 

returns on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1:00 pm

Join Denise Vanopdenbosch for stories, songs & a simple craft.

Check out our Sept. programs!

The Library has programs for adults and children this month.  Check our Calendar of Events or contact the Library (or call 613-269-3326) for more information or to register for any of our programs.

Programs for Adults
Smart Start to School (Mon., Sept. 10, 7:00 pm): Did you know that September is the official 'Breakfast for Learning' month? Start your child off to a healthy and productive school year with tips and tricks presented by Naturopathic Doctor Katie Weststrate. Optimized nutrition geared to fuel growing brains and bodies!

Off the Shelf! (Mon., Sept. 17, 7:00 pm): Our popular "Stories for Grown-ups" program is back for a new season. Join us as members of Theatre Night in Merrickville read short stories, poetry & more.

Computer Basics (Thurs, Sept. 20, 10:30 am): Are you clueless about the Internet? It's not too late. Join John Harris for an easy, non-threatening introduction to some Internet basics at the library. Learn how to get your own email account, view and send photos, and some basics of finding information on the Internet. Limited space - call 613-269-3326 to register.

Library Book Clubs: The library has 2 books clubs - one meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the month (at 10 am), and one on the last Monday of the month (at 6:45 pm). If you are interested in joining one of our clubs, or starting up a new one, contact the library.

Children's Programs
StoryTime is Back!: Bring your child (6 & under) to the library for StoryTime Friday mornings at 10:00(ish). Our drop-in StoryTime is a great way to develop your child’s early literacy and group interaction skills in a fun and relaxed setting. StoryTime uses the Every Child Ready To Read pre-literacy programming. Current child development research has identified 6 key skills for toddlers and preschoolers that will help them to become successful readers in school. StoryTime helps build these skills using stories related to a theme, songs, rhymes & rhythm instruments, and a simple craft. New StoryTimers are always welcome! September’s themes are: Colours, Apples, Firefighters, and Fall. The first Friday of the month (Sept. 7) is geared to toddlers.

LEGO Club (Sat. Sept. 8 & 29, 1:00pm): Our popular LEGO Club is back for fall. Join us for a brick-filled hour of building fun for ages 5-12.

"Il Etait Une Fois…" (Sat. Sept. 15, 1:00pm): Join us on for another French StoryTime with Denise Vanopdenbosch.

Juice Jam (Sat. Sept. 22, 1:00pm): Music program with Polly Beach for ages 9 & under. Join us for songs, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, & a snack.

Our French StoryTime is Front-Page News!

Our French StoryTime, "Il etait une fois...", on July 28 makes the front page of the EMC! Tout le monde avait un grand moment.

Check it out!

Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshops - Lots of Fun

This summer's Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshops for Kids were a great success!

The kids in our TD Summer Reading Club, led by local artist Debbie Alexander, had lots of fun constructing and painting a papier-mache dragon which is now hanging in the library.

Drop by and have a look for yourself!

Summer Programs for Kids @ your Library

The Library has great summer activities for kids!

Our Summer Reading Club Is Here!:

Calling all kids to our “Imagine” Summer Reading Club for ages 4 -12 (sponsored by the TD Financial Group)! Join and get a poster, activity book, & stickers! Get a ticket for our summer prize draws for each book read!
The TD Summer Reading Club can be done as an independent reading program, or join us for some of our "fantastic" activities and events. Summer reading programs have been shown to preserve and enhance literacy skills over the summer - they encourage kids to read for pleasure and develop the reading habit. 

"Imagine" Activities & Crafts:
Join us for fantasy-themed crafts & activities on Thursday afternoons (1:00 – 2:30 pm) in July & August - starting July 5.
Activities include a 2-part workshop creating a life-size papier-mache dragon with local artist Debbie Alexander - part of our series of
Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshops for Kids (July 12 & 26).

More Programs for Kids in July:
Dinosaurs & Dragons - Just Imagine! (Sat. July 7, 10:30 & 1:00):
Most cultures have legends about Dragons. Where did these mythical creatures come from? Are they based on dinosaur fossils?
Find out with Betsy Cotton “The Dinosaur Lady”! For ages 5-9.
The library is offering 2 sessions of this fun presentation - participation is limited to 15 kids/session. Don't be disappointed - register early!

Learn to Knit! (Tues. July 10, 1:00):
The Merrickville Knitting Club is offering beginning instruction and help to aspiring knitters & crocheters of all ages (needles & wool available).

Knitting 101 Drop-in (Mondays in July @ 6:30+):
In a snarl? Knitting Club members will be on hand to help with your knitting & crochet problems.

Juice Jam (Sat. July 14, 1:00):
Music program with Polly Beach for ages 9 & under. Join us for songs, rhythm instruments, lots of audience participation, & a snack.

"Il Etait Une Fois…" (Sat. July 28, 1:00):
Join us on for another French StoryTime with Denise Vanopdenbosch.

LEGO Club (Sat., July 14, 21, 28 @ 11:00):
Saturday mornings are LEGO time at the library in July. Join us for a brick-filled hour of building fun for ages 5-12.

StoryTime (Fridays @ 10(ish)): StoryTime for ages 6 & under (and a parent/caregiver) continues through the summer.  Stories, songs, rhythm instruments and a simple craft.

For more information or to register for any of our programs, please contact the library (613-269-3326 or email us ). 
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Our Survey Results are in!

Curious about the results of our survey?

Click here for an overview

The Library Board was pleased to see that 96% of responders rated themselves as satisfied or very satisfied with the Merrickville Public Library!

The Library Board will be addressing the results of the survey and the specific comments that we received in their strategic planning session coming up this fall.

The Board would like to thank everyone for their input.

Follow us on Facebook!

Visit the Library's new Facebook page for info on upcoming events and new books.
Follow us and you'll always know what's coming up at the Library!

eResources for Gardening & Home Repair!

Spring is here and an Ontarian's fancy turns to thoughts of...

Gardening & Home Repair!

Check out these online databases from our collection of eResources! 
Contact the library for your login code.

Gardening, Landscaping and Horticulture 

• This collection of journals focuses on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. A fertile and growing collection, this collection includes content relating to both the practical aspects as well as scientific theory.

Home Improvement

• Even the smallest home improvement project can be daunting: with this collection of home improvement focused titles, hobbyists and professional carpenters alike will immediately put their projects on a more solid foundation. Coverage includes such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more.

Support for these eResources from the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports is gratefully acknowledged.

The Library's Annual Report is here

Did you know that library use increased 7% at the Merrickville Library in 2011?

That visits to our Library have grown by over 25%, and circulation & Internet use have increased by almost 40% over the last 5 years?

Did you know that the Library held 88 programs for children and adults last year with nearly 2,000 attendees? And that the librarian made 80 visits to schools and community groups in 2011?

Find out more about library use, eResources, programs & outreach, community partnerships, special funding, and more in the Library's 2011 Annual Report!

Help Save CAP Funding

Industry Canada has cut funding for the Community Access Program (CAP) which subsidizes public Internet access at libraries (including ours!) and other CAP sites.

The Federal Government states CAP "has achieved its objectives".
(Read the letter here).

Here are the Facts:
Community Access Program (CAP) objectives are to ensure all Canadians have equal access to the Internet and technology and have the skills to use it to better their lives and their communities.

Usage of CAP sites is still the same or more than in 1995 and training sessions are constantly in demand. Industry Canada knows this.

What Can I Do?
Use this form to let Minister of Industry Christian Paradis know you want CAP re-instated and why.

Who depends on CAP?
• People without high speed Internet access
• Low income families
• Seniors
• Youth
• Job seekers
• Canadians who need to connect to Government Services
• Travellers, especially in rural areas
• Canadians just like you

What does it cost?
42 cents per Canadian per year, less than the price of a phone call.

People just like you need CAP...


Information in this post is taken from the Nova Scotia Save CAP initiative:  www.savecap.ca

New - French books for kids!

The library has recently added lots of new children's books in French!

These new books include: picture books, beginning/easy readers, and chapter books in popular series.  Come by and see what we have in for you!

These new books were purchased thanks to a generous grant from the Regional French Network for the Best Start Initiative.

Off the Shelf - Wed. Mar. 21 at 7 pm!

TNIM Puts On the Green for Off The Shelf!

Theatre Night In Merrickville's "Stories for Grown-ups" program is on back on Wed. Mar. 21 at a special time - 7:00 pm - with an evening of "Irish Wit & Wisdom" in honour of St. Patrick's Day.

Guest readers include TNIM favourite, Gerard Phillips and Diana Beresford-Kroeger, international botanical celebrity & raconteur, who will be sharing some favourite stories.

We are also excited to welcome back The Giocoso Strings, who were such a hit in December. This time The Strings promise to set heels tapping with some lively Irish music.

As always, Off the Shelf is held at the Merrickville Library. Light refreshments will be available. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated. Seats are sure to fill up quickly - reserve yours today (613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca).

Library Use Going Up!

Did you know that library use increased 7% at the Merrickville Library in 2011?
That visits to our Library have grown by over 25%, and circulation & Internet use have increased by almost 40% over the last 5 years?

Did you know that the Library held 88 programs for children and adults last year with nearly 2,000 attendees?  And that the librarian made 80 visits to schools and community groups in 2011?

Find out more about library use, eResources, programs & outreach, community partnerships, special funding, and more in the Library's 2011 Annual Report!

Tax Tips for Seniors - Sat. Feb. 18

Don't miss Tax Tips for Seniors - this Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 am!

This information seminar, delivered by John Harris, a Certified Management Consultant, and Jane Graham, a financial planner, will address Income Slips, the basic form and the 4 key “schedules”, as well as other common deductions such as medical expenses, charitable donations, the Age Amount, the Pension Income Amount and the Ontario Seniors Home Property Tax grant.  More complex tax issues such as pension splitting, the Disability Amount, and the advisability of contributing to the CPP and/or Registered Retirement Savings Plans after the age of 65 will also be touched on. Handouts will be provided.


This is a free seminar, but space is limited.  Contact the library at 613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca to register.

What's New in February?

Don't miss these programs at the library this month! 

Tax Tips for Seniors - Sat. Feb. 18 at 10:30 am
Has tax time got you stressed and confused? 
This information seminar, delivered by John Harris, a Certified Management Consultant who has assisted over 300 people in filing their tax returns over the last 3 years, will address the topics that need to be understood by most Seniors whose primary income source is pensions.
This will include the Income Slips, the basic form and the 4 key “schedules”. It will also cover other common deductions such as medical expenses, charitable donations, the Age Amount, the Pension Income Amount and the Ontario Seniors Home Property Tax grant. More complex tax issues such as pension splitting, the Disability Amount, and the advisability of contributing to the CPP and/or Registered Retirement Savings Plans after the age of 65 will also be touched on. Handouts will be provided.

This is a free seminar, but space is limited.Off the Shelf: Stories for Grownups  -  Wed. Feb. 22 at 7:30 pm
Contact the library at 613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca to register.

Our "Reader’s Theatre" program is back on a Wednesday evening for February.  Join members of Theatre Night in Merrickville as they read short stories, poetry & more.  There is no charge, but donations are always appreciated. 

Contact the library at 613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca to reserve your seat!

Book Clubs

• Library Readers - Tues. Feb. 14 at 10:00 am.  This month's book is Saving CeeCee Honeycutt (Beth Hoffman)
• Bookworms  -  Mon. Feb. 27 at 6:45 pm  (contact the library for location).  This month's book is Mental Traps (A. Kukla)

StoryTime  -  Friday mornings at 10:00(ish).
Stories, rhymes and a craft for ages 6 and under.

• Feb. 10  -  Valentines Day
• Feb. 17  -  Dinosaurs
• Feb. 24  -  Feeling Grumpy

See our Calendar of Events for more about upcoming programs & events!

New eResources for Elementary Students!

The library has new eResources from World Book Online geared especially for the elementary grades!

• Early Peoples
• Inventions & Discoveries
• Living Green
• Science Power
• Social Studies Power

These digital collections support Gr. 2-6 curriculum - and are fun & easy for kids to use from home.

And for preschoolers to Gr. 1,
try World Book Online's Early World of Learning

• Levelled Readers with related games - makes learning to read fun!
• Fun Facts about Animals, Transportation, Weather, Community Helpers & More
• Concept games

Contact the Library for your Login!

Family Literacy Day Fun - Jan. 28!

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with Stories & Fun at the Library on

 Sat., Jan. 28 at 10:00 am. 

The morning will start with stories from the Read to Every Kid contest - including this year's winning story. Join us for Big Bear Hugs, Rhyming Dust Bunnies, Pete the Pizza, and possibly The Biggest Thing in the Ocean! There will also be games & activities, handouts, prizes, a LEGO corner, and a snack for kids and parents. Attendance is free, but interested families are asked to register with the library (613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca). You're sure to have a Pinkalicious time!

Family Literacy Day was created by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation in 1999 to promote the importance of reading and learning together as a family all year round. For more information, visit ABC Canada’s website: www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca .

Library adds new Travel E-Resource!

The Library has added A to Z World Travel to the collection of online e-resources available from our website! 

A to Z World Travel has up-to-date travel guides to over 150 world cities, plus tourist and culture information on top travel destinations around the globe.  Find information on activities, hotels, restaurants, maps and much more!

Contact the library for your e-resource login!

The Library has eBooks!

Get an e-reader for Christmas?  The Library offers eBooks that you can download to your reader (they also work on iPads!) 
Get an iPod or MP3 Player?  The Library also has eAudiobooks that can be downloaded to most portable devices. 
Contact the library (613-269-3326 or merrickville_library@bellnet.ca ) for your login code.

Go to our eBook/eAudiobook page for more details. 
Or
Go to OverDrive to see what's available.  Tip: Check their "My Help" link to find out how to set up your device.

Note: At this time, Amazon will not allow library eBooks to be downloaded to Kindle devices.