Closed: Victoria Day
Closed: Victoria Day
All branches and the AVRL Administration Office will be closed on Monday, May 23rd for the Victoria Day Holiday.
Same Page
Same Page
Same Page is a partnership between eight regional libraries from across Nova Scotia. We’re working together in new and exciting ways to improve your library experience! This means more items to borrow, more resources to access, and major upgrades to our catalogue: bigger, better, and easier to use. April 21 - New system is live! What does this mean for me? Easy access to almost one million items from over 60 of Nova Scotia's public libraries - all with one card. Three week loans for all users on most items, including magazines and dvds. Three automatic renewals on all items without holds. No hold or checkout limits. No Interlibrary Loan limits. OverDrive's audiobook and ebook titles can be borrowed directly from the new catalogue. No fines for overdue items. Many new tools for exploring the catalogue and managing your account. For more information about Same Page, visit the website: www.samepagens.ca
Rapid Covid-19 Test Kits
Rapid Covid-19 Test Kits
AVRL will be assisting NS Health with the distribution of Take-Home COVID-19 rapid testing kits to our communities. Free COVID rapid antigen tests are once again available to pick up at the Library! Available during open hours. You can pick up a test kit any time during open hours. Find a location near you. Limited but regular supplies A new supply will arrive regularly, and each branch’s stock will fluctuate. Library staff cannot take appointments or reserve kits for you. We want you to have a safe and positive experience when picking up your rapid test kit. One kit (or bundle) per person, please. (Each kit contains 5 tests.) You may pick up a kit for others. Tests should not be used inside the Library. Are you feeling sick? If yes, please stay home and complete Nova Scotia Health’s self-assessment tool or call 811. And when you’re at your Library, please remember to remain physically distanced from staff and other community members. Pop-Up Sites Discontinued With test kits back in our branches, our drive-thru pick-up service has been suspended at this time. Thank you for all of your support! For further information on testing and staying safe, please visit the Nova Scotia COVID-19 webpage: https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirus
AVRL Seed Library
AVRL Seed Library
The AVRL Seed Library is back!Gardening is known to have substantial health benefits in terms of physical activity and mental well being. On top of that, it’s just plain fun. The AVRL Seed Library began in 2016 with donations of seeds from local growers at the Lawrencetown branch. Since then, it has expanded to all eleven AVRL locations. Annapolis Valley Regional Library promotes the Seed Library as a great family project that leads to healthy food choices and sustainable communities. Watch our Starting Seeds video to get going! This year, the AVRL Seed Library is partnering with our Moving Through Project and will feature the Three Sisters Companion Pack, along with a variety of vegetable seeds.The Three Sisters are corn, beans, and squash (pumpkin is too prolific). Three centuries before European settlers arrived in America in the early 1600s, Indigenous populations had been planting this trio. The Three Sisters method is companion planting at its best, with three plants growing symbiotically to deter weeds and pests, enrich the soil, and support each other. As a bonus, Three Sisters Soup is delicious. Thanks to local donations of seeds and financial support from the Province, the 2022 edition of the AVRL Seed Library is now available and the great things is, it’s all FREE. You can browse the peppers, tomatoes, and leeks to start for transplanting or peas, beets, spinach, and cukes for direct sowing, plus a whole lot more. Stop in at your local AVRL branch and pick up some free seeds. Let's get this garden started! AVRL recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.
The BookBikes are back!
The BookBikes are back!
The AVRL BookBikes are available to borrow at the Annapolis Royal, Berwick & Wolfville branches. Pedal around in style on one of our BookBikes. Chain Austen, Edgar Allen Go, and friends are ready for adventure. Find out more on our BookBikes page! We now have three eBikes to borrow at the Wolfville Library and one at the Berwick and District Library. Orson Scoot Card, Tanya Huffy, 42, and Hitchhiker's Ride To The Galaxy are ready to roll!
AVRL Accessibility Plan
AVRL Accessibility Plan
In 2017, Nova Scotia became the third Province to adopt Accessibility Legislation when the Accessibility Act was enacted. Under the act, certain public bodies, such as Public Libraries, were prescribed. The Interregional Advisory Committee for Library Accessibility (IACLA) is comprised of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library (AVRL), Cape Breton Regional Library (CBRL), Colchester East Hants Public Library (CEHPL), Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL), Cumberland Public Libraries (CPL), and Western Counties Regional Library (WCRL). This group has collaborated to develop a plan, which establishes a shared commitment to remove barriers in the following areas of focus: Employment Information and Communication Programs and Services Collections Built Environment Download the AVRL Accessibility Plan. "AVRL and the other regions recognize that a culture of accessibility education and awareness is key to being inclusive and advancing accessibility. We also recognize the value of first-voice input from persons with disabilities, and this document (has been) developed in consultation with stakeholders who have a disability and/or represent organizations that represent persons with disabilities." --Ann Marie Mathieu, CEO
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