Selwyn Library

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National Volunteer Week, April 14th to 20th, is a time for us to recognize our volunteers and celebrate the contributions they’re making. We at Selwyn Public Library would like to convey our deepest gratitude to all of our wonderful, talented and friendly volunteers.

Pop into the SPL Makerspace this Saturday for a quick tour around the space. Learn what programs and services we offer and ask us the questions you've had on your mind. Open between 12 noon and 2 p.m.

View the SPARK Photo Festival individual exhibit of photographer Peter Maskens' 'Images of Peterborough County' at the Bridgenorth Library this month. For more info go to sparkphotofestival.org

Join us at the SPL Makerspace tonight at 6PM or tomorrow morning (Wednesday, April 3rd) at 10 AM for Needlework Group. This drop-in group is the perfect opportunity to meet new needlework lovers, ask questions and have a laugh! Bring your own project - tea and coffee welcome!

Wishing you a safe and happy long weekend!

Did you know you can drop off your old or unwanted eyeglasses at the library? Visit any of our three branch locations during open hours and look for the Lions Recycle For Sight box!

We are looking for teens who are interested in contributing to their library by sharing ideas and helping to develop services and programs for teens. Meet other teens and earn community involvement hours! Next meeting is Thurs, March 21 from 6 -7:30 pm at the Lakefield Library.

Don't forget to drop by the Bridgenorth Library during open hours to see sculptural paintings by the featured artist David Van Drunen in March.

Sharing Dance is back at the Bridgenorth and Lakefield libraries! Take part in creative classes that incorporate a variety of musical and dance styles. Classes are offered weekly for six weeks at one of two branch locations. Register online under Adult Programs

Learn how to use our digitizing equipment to turn your VHS & VHS-C into MP4 files at the SPL Makerspace. Registration is open on our website under SPL Makerspace > Programs.

It's that time again: Movie Night at the Bridgenorth Library! Register online under Adult Programs.

Interlibrary loan is a free service that enables our patrons to borrow physical materials and receive electronic documents that are held by other libraries across Ontario! Ask for an interlibrary loan request form at one of our three library branches.

Join us at the SPL Makerspace for this creative spring program! In this beginner class we will experiment with two different decoupage styles on wood. Feel free to bring your own napkins if you have a design you'd like to use.

The Library Leprechaun has lost his shamrocks again! Visit any branch and grab a hunt sheet from the front desk to help him out. Once you’ve found them all, turn in your hunt sheet by March 16th for a chance to win a prize bag for you and your family!

Learn the basics of text and fonts on Inkscape for your next laser project. Register online under SPL Makerspace > Programs.

Join us for Needlework Group at the SPL Makerspace this Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm or Wednesday morning from 10am to 12 noon! Bring a project and enjoy!

We're sorry to say that our Saturday drop-in time at the SPL Makerspace will be cancelled tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding!

There's still time! Share your story with us in the comments below, submit a feedback form in person or online, or tag us in your post on Instagram or Facebook. Submissions made before 12 noon on February 29th will be entered to win a $50 gift card!

Love is in the air! 💝 Tell us what you love about Selwyn Public Library for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local buisness of your choosing! There are lots of ways to share. #booklovers