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Haiku contest winners announced

Posted in: Library News, News, Programs, Recommendation, Teen's News | May 15, 2013 at 3:45 pm , by cpalka

For National Poetry Month, the Library challenged teens to write an original haiku and submit it to a panel of judges. 15 teens accepted the dare. And the winners are… Photo caption: First place winner Xuan Zhao (Cathy) 1st Place Xuan Zhao (Cathy) In a silent world, Between the raindrops...

Library celebrates 100 years of Story Time

Posted in: Children's News, Library News, News, Programs, Recommendation | May 14, 2013 at 1:40 pm , by cpalka

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To celebrate 100 years of Story Time, Karlie Hill, Isabelle Mansell and Madeline Mansell read from a popular picture book. The girls wear souvenir buttons to be distributed at the Anniversary Story Time event.

Collingwood Public Library’s beloved Story Time celebrates 100 years this month. Nearly a rite of passage, hundreds of Collingwood residents participated in Story Time as children. Many continue to bring their own families to the Library for the interactive programme that teaches children the joy of reading. The Library is...

Melody Fair performs May 21

Posted in: Featured, Library News, News, Programs | May 13, 2013 at 10:00 am , by cpalka

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Our next Performance Workshop features a musical medley presented by David Wipper, Hazel Wipper and Susan Connolly. Join us on Tuesday, May 21 at 12:15 p.m. in the FreeSchools World Literacy Community. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Presented by the Arts Advisory Council of the Collingwood Public Library, the Performance...

Georgian String Quartet to perform

Posted in: Library News, News, Programs | May 5, 2013 at 2:18 pm , by cpalka

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Please join us for our upcoming Performance Workshop featuring The Georgian String Quartet. The Georgian String Quartet performs on Tuesday, May 7 at 12:15 p.m. in the FreeSchools World Literacy Community Room. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Presented by the Arts Advisory Council of the Collingwood Public Library, the Performance...

Reception recognizes volunteers

Posted in: Featured, Library News, News | May 5, 2013 at 2:09 pm , by cpalka

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For National Volunteer Week, Collingwood Public Library’s hardworking volunteers took a brief respite to attend a reception in their honour. “In marking the celebration of Volunteers’ Week in Canada, the Collingwood Public Library Board is proud to recognize the invaluable contributions of the women and men who volunteer at the...

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