Haiku contest winners announced

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Haiku Contest Winner
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...
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Library celebrates 100 years of Story Time

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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...
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Melody Fair performs May 21

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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...
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Georgian String Quartet to perform

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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...
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Reception recognizes volunteers

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April 2013 Volunteer Reception
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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New author donates book to library

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Leana Delle returned to her hometown to celebrate a recent success – the publishing of her first novel, Control Switch. Delle marked the occasion with a donation of her book to the Collingwood Public Library. Delle began writing several years ago to fulfill a promise to a friend. Her friend...
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Library exhibits work of Yükselle Hassan

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April Art Show WEB
Collingwood Public Library is featuring the work of Southampton artist Yükselle Hassan for the month of May. The show, titled Through the Eyes of Yükselle, is a collection of realism in fantasy paintings inspired by scenery of Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay area. The public is invited to an...
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Register for an eReader Clinic

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Are you stumped on how to download e-books to your eReader? We can help! Attend our eReader Clinic to learn how to download e-books from the Library. Choose one session: Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m.  Registration is required. To register, contact the Public...
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Enjoy a lunch hour musical performance

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Our upcoming Performance Workshop features musician Laurie Zwarych playing the guitar and singing. Join us on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 12:15 p.m. in the FreeSchools World Literacy Community Room. Presented by the Arts Advisory Council of the Collingwood Public Library, the Performance Workshop is an ongoing series of lunch...
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Godwin to share stories from India

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Performance Workshop TV Spring 2 WEB
Ian Godwin will share personal stories from his experience growing up in India for our next Performance Workshop. His presentation will include photographs and artifacts. Join us on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 12:15 p.m. in the FreeSchools World Literacy Community Room. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Presented by the...
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