Monthly Archives: August 2012

Art exhibit depicts nature’s beauty

As fall approaches the weather turns cooler and nature’s colours shift, reminding us to reflect on autumn’s beauty. The Collingwood Public Library’s September art exhibit brings focus to varying perspectives of nature providing both a realistic and a whimsical viewpoint of the beauty that surrounds us. The show, titled The...
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Reptiles caused squeals of delight

An educational event featuring snakes and turtles caused squeals of delight from attending children and their parents last Friday. The event, Reptiles at Risk: On the Road is an outreach project that educates children on reptile conservation. The interactive presentation provided children with hands-on access to reptiles that live in...
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New teen assistant joins Library

A new addition to the Collingwood Public Library’s team is making The Nook a livelier place for teens. New hire, teen assistant Jocelyn Knoester, recently joined the Library to help deliver targeted services to the community’s teen demographic. “Jocelyn comes to the Library with extensive experience working with youth as...
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Join our Teen Advisory Council

Teens in grades 8 to 12 are invited to join the Library’s Teen Advisory Council starting up this fall. Teens will meet for one-hour sessions each month to share their ideas for teen programmes and comment on Library services. Meetings contribute to teen’s required volunteer hours. The first meeting takes...
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Book Club picks announced

CPL Book Club’s new lineup is now available. Join us this fall to discuss these popular fiction and nonfiction titles. New and returning members are welcome to join us on the third Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the Murray Clerkson Room.     Book List 2012/2013 September...
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Corazon Trio performance cancelled

Our next Performance Workshop featuring The Corazon Trio on August 21st has been cancelled due to illness. Presented by the Arts Advisory Council of the Collingwood Public Library, the Performance Workshop is an ongoing series of lunch hour performances by a variety of local musicians and other artists. The half-hour...
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