Closed for Heritage Day
Closed for Heritage Day
February 17th (Mon)(All day)
All branches will be closed on Monday, February 17th 2020 for Nova Scotia Heritage Day.
Food for Fines Month
Food for Fines Month
February 2020 is Food for Fines month! During the month of February, you can combine a visit to the library with a good deed for those who use food banks in your area. Get the details on our blog, RenewYourCuriosity.ca!
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Cancellation reminder
Cancellation reminder
Winter weather reminder: If the weather is bad, or expected to change for the worse, please check our website or call ahead to your local library before heading out. Some programs may be cancelled due to weather conditions. **When AVRCE schools are closed due to inclement weather then *all children's and teen* library programs for that day in that area will be cancelled. In the event of any cancellations of AVRL open hours, a red "Cancellations" button will be posted on our website to take you to the cancellations page.
I Read Canadian Day
I Read Canadian Day
February 19th (Wed)9:00am to 5:00pm
The inaugural I READ CANADIAN DAY is a national day of celebration of Canadian books for young people. This is a day dedicated to ‘reading Canadian’ and will empower families, schools, libraries and organizations to host local activities and events within the week. GOAL: The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of Canadian books and celebrate the richness, diversity and breadth of Canadian literature. WHEN: February 19th, 2020. ACTION: We challenge the nation to “Read Canadian” for 15 minutes and to share their experience at their library, in their school, with their families and friends, or on social media Young people are encouraged to read, or be read to, a Canadian book of their choice.
Hantsport - Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library
Writers' Circle
Hantsport - Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library
Writers' Circle
February 18th (Tue)2:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us for an 8-week session to learn tips, tricks, and techniques for creative writing. An open and inclusive atmosphere for writers of all ages and experience! Please register in advance.
February 17th (Mon)
February 18th (Tue)
February 19th (Wed)
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