Kingston Innovation Lab
Kingston Innovation Lab
Book a one hour session in our new Innovation Lab to learn how to use the equipment now available. Our instructor will provide an orientation to the equipment of your choice. Once it has been determined (by the instructor) that you are comfortable with the equipment, you'll be able to book the lab whenever the library is open, and use the equipment unsupervised. Equipment available: 3D Printer 3D Scanner Cricut Maker Cricut Heat Press Brother 3534DT Serger 2 Janome HD-1000 Heavy Duty Sewing Machines EV3 LEGO Robotics WeDo LEGO Robotics Snap Circuits Kits Turing Tumble Kits In order to follow COVID-19 guidelines we are booking individuals (18 years and older) or those from the same bubble (with at least one person 18 years or older) in each session. Contact the library at 902-765-3631 for further details.
COVID-19 & Wellness Information
COVID-19 & Wellness Information
Information on COVID-19, including Health & Wellness: Nova Scotia Government updates Updates and advice from Nova Scotia health professionals 811 Information - Online assessment, when to call, symptoms, and other information Masks - Mandatory in public places in NS as of July 31. This link has how-to videos and information. 211 - Access to help and support in your community. Nova Scotia Mental Health Association - Support, programs, and services across the province. Wellness information from NSHA- Comprehensive information about staying well, prevention, and living a healthy life Friendly Calls - From the Canadian Red Cross NS Health Authority - Free online wellness tools Canadian Mental Health- Wellness hub includes information on COVID-19 Public Health Agency of Canada - Current situation on Coronavirus in Canada Government of Canada: Coronavirus updates Outbreak updates, symptoms, travel advisories, and more. World Health Organization updates and alerts
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Starting Seeds and Microgreens
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Starting Seeds and Microgreens
April 12th (Mon)12:30pm to 1:00pm
How green is your thumb? Richard and Tim, ‘The Happy Gardeners’, will show you how to start seeds (for transplanting) and microgreens in a jar.Register to receive a *starter kit and watch us live, or when it's convenient, on the AVRL Facebook page for instructions. The kit will include seeds, peat discs, a pot, cheesecloth, and an elastic band. You will need a .5 to 1 L jar (wide mouth is better), for the microgreens. Kits will be available for pickup after April 6. All kits have been spoken for, however, with these instructions you can make your own kit and follow along!
FREE Income Tax Preparation
FREE Income Tax Preparation
Do you need a hand preparing your tax return? This program is run by volunteers trained by the Canada Revenue Agency, and provides free tax preparation for those with a simple tax situation. If you are an individual with an income below $35,000, or a couple with an income below $45,000, you may be able to take advantage of this free service. This program is available until May 15. You can drop off your income tax forms at the Annapolis Royal, Bridgetown, Lawrencetown, Middleton, Kingston, and Berwick libraries during open hours. For more details contact: Dorothy: 902-532-2975 (Annapolis Royal, Bridgetown, Lawrencetown, and Middleton) Shelly: 902-765-3631 (Kingston - during open hours) Barbara: 902-538-8060 (Berwick - during open hours)
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Mandala Dotting
AVRL Facebook Page
Mandala Dotting
April 23rd (Fri)2:00pm to 2:30pm
Learn to use dotting tools and paint a small canvas. Angela will show you how to start, and the rest is up to you! Kits have all been spoken for, but you can follow along if you want. You need paint & dotting tools (or can use pencils, toothpicks, q-tips, and bamboo skewers). Helpful YouTube videos: DIY dotting tools and Intro to dotting
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Find our Autism Resources here!
Today @ The Library
Monday, April 12, 2021
Activities are all-ages unless otherwise noted: Teens Kids
New Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction Books
Adult Fiction Books
Bootleg stardust : a novel
Daisy Jones & the Six meets Nick Hornby in this uplit debut novel about a young musician who auditions for a band and is suddenly catapulted into...
Adult Fiction Books
Astrid sees all : a novel
Most Anticipated: The Great First Half 2021 by The Millions New York's last bohemia--the glittering, decadent downtown club scene of the 1980s--is...
Adult Fiction Books
Miss Julia happily ever after
The delightful final installment of the beloved and New York Times bestselling Miss Julia series. Wedding fever hits Abbotsville and several of Miss...
Adult Non-Fiction Books
The beginner's guide to growing great vegetables
our Backyard Bounty Awaits! You can grow beautiful, healthy, delicious veggies and herbs right from the start--just follow the trustworthy advice...
Adult Non-Fiction Books
Eggs all day : 100 recipes to take you from dawn to dusk
There's no doubt about it; we love our eggs! They form a major part of our daily diets, whether eaten as a high-protein breakfast or brunch, whipped...
Adult Non-Fiction Books
The foot fix : 4 weeks to healthier, happier feet
This book will empower you to get your feet functioning as they should do, without any medical intervention. Includes a 4-week plan of quick-and-easy...
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