October is Canadian Library Month

This October, celebrate Canadian Library Month and Ontario Public Library Week (OPLW) with Bruce County Public Library. OPLW takes place the week of October 20, and this year’s theme is Libraries for Life. BCPL will showcase services and products they offer that support different ages and stages of development. They will also host local authors all month long at various Branches throughout Bruce County.

Starting Friday, October 11 at 1:00 PM, community members are invited to hear local author Cindy Matthews read from her second book of short stories, The Roach Family and Other Stories, at the Chesley Branch. Tuesday, October 22, at 7:00 PM, the Walkerton Branch will host a special author event with Michelle Unsworth-Foote, to discuss her book How to Get Your Sh*t Together (so your loved ones don’t have to do it for you). Please register at the Walkerton Branch in advance to attend this event. BCPL will close out the month by showcasing local talent with the return of their popular Read Local Event, taking place Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Kincardine Branch. This is your chance to meet and connect with six talented local authors and find your next hidden gem among their many titles.

BCPL is also shining light on the many non-traditional items and online resources they offer that help support the different ages and stages of development. Throughout the week of October 20, they will highlight on their social media channels different age groups and the supports available to them, covering everyone from birth to seniors. Some things that you can expect to learn about are their Me, You and a Book Too bags for newborns and Be Active Sports Kits, Tech Kits and online services like Mango Languages and World Book for school-age kids.  For families and adults, you can borrow park and museum passes and fishing rods, or stream thousands of TV shows and movies with Kanopy. Seniors and their care partners can access Memory Kits and useful resources like the Canadian Reference Centre. These hardly scratch the surface of what is available with your BCPL card.

“As we celebrate Canadian Library Month and Ontario Public Library Week, we are proud to highlight the ever-growing range of resources that extend beyond traditional Library items. We invite the community to visit one of our 17 Branches throughout Bruce County or make their way to a Bookmobile stop to learn how much BCPL has to offer,” said Library Director Brooke McLean.  

Learn more about non-traditional items available to borrow on the Bruce County Public Library Website.

Bruce County Public Library is committed to its role as a trusted community connector, digital community facilitator and community sharing place. Consisting of 17 Branches and a Bookmobile BCPL provides access to information, resources, and programs throughout Bruce County.