One of our most popular programs is Yarn & Yap, where folks come into the library to meet other fans of the fibre arts. So until we meet again, we wanted to share some of our staff’s favourite places to go for supplies, ideas, and help. Continue reading Yarn & Yap Resources
Our staff give you a peek into their deepest secrets by exposing their personal bookshelves to the harsh light of the interwebs. #shelfie! Continue reading #ShowUsYourShelves
Fan of books? Big trucks? Books on big trucks? Marvel at our staff’s ability to maneuver the Mobile Library. Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Mobile Library
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If you’re like me, you saw our Kids Book Bingo challenge last month and were pretty jealous. So our staff have put together a new reading challenge for everyone over the age of 12! Continue reading A Contest for the Rest of Us!
May the 4th be with you! Today we celebrate Star Wars Day and all things George Lucas. Read on for another awesome video program in which you will be trained to join the Rebel Alliance. Continue reading May the 4th be with you
Did you know that the famous Battle of Hogwarts occurred many years ago on May 2nd? Today is the anniversary of that epic event. To commemorate this special occasion we’ve put together this fun and spoiler-free video. Listen to a BookTalk of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling, attend a Potions Class to learn how to make a Giggling Potion, and check out all of the fun additional activities and resources below to throw your own Harry Potter celebration at home! Continue reading Anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts
One year ago, the Merritt Library hatched our first chick. Let’s take a look at our now grown-up chickens as they celebrate their first birthday. Continue reading Merritt Library Chicks: Where are they now?
You may already be familiar with TumbleBooks, one of our online reading databases for kids, but the creators of TumbleBooks have just made some of their other databases freely available for library patrons right now! The best part is, there are no waitlists with these titles. So if you’re craving a book for teens, an audiobook, a romance, or some math books for children check these out! Continue reading (More) Free eBooks and eAudiobooks!
While we are all working from home, and occasionally get to video chat for meetings, we’re finding we miss seeing each other’s faces every day. We thought you might be missing us too so we’ve shared some of our best mug shots! And also pictures of our favourite mugs. Continue reading Mug Shots!
We may not be able to bring you Easter eggs today, but we hope this is just as fun. Complete your Easter Scavenger Hunt search inside or outside and snap pictures of what you find! Then share your pictures and tag us on Facebook @tnrl.ca! Continue reading Easter Scavenger Hunt
