Essa Public Library
A Place For All Seasons
Upcoming events for Winter 2010
- March Break Fun!
Kids, ages 6-12, can join us for the following FREE events during the upcoming March Break, March 16-20. Pre-registration is required for our cyber-camps through the Community Access Program. (at our Angus Branch only)
Tuesday, March 16: 2 - 4 p.m. Computer on-line games and Library Board Games
Wednesday, March 17: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. St. Patrick's Day Cyber-Camp & Crafts
Thursday, March 18: 2 - 4 p.m. Computer on-line games and Library Board Games
Friday, March 19: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Make your own book & bookmark on the computer!
Saturday, March 20: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Easter Cyber-Camp & Crafts
For the younger set, please note that our Storytime sessions will be held at their regularly scheduled dates & times! For more information or to register, please contact us at the Angus Branch, 424-6531.
- Community Access Program (CAP) is winding down...
Through Industry Canada, we are pleased to offer the Community Access Program, featuring FREE one-on-one computer & Internet training. Our Angus Branch CAP Youth Intern, Cassandra is happy to assist you until March 31, 2010.
If you would like to register for training, please contact us at Essa Public Library, Angus Branch @ 705-424-6531
Times available for training sessions will be:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3:30-4:30 p.m.; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.; 1:00-2:00 p.m.; 2:00-2:45 p.m.
- Ontario Early Years 2010 Winter Storytime dates
FREE Ontario Early Years 2010 Winter programming on the following dates...
Angus Branch: Wednesday, March 24 & 31
Thornton Branch: Tuesday, March 23 & 30
Times: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE: PARENTS/CAREGIVERS MUST STAY WITH CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD.
- Preschoolers' Storytime Returns for the Winter sessions
Join us for the next session of our EPL Free Storytime for the 3-5 year old set, featuring stories & crafts around a theme! 2010 Session II starts soon in both library branches. Pre-registration is required! Please note: Parents/Caregivers must stay with children under 6 years old.
Angus Branch: Tuesdays - February 23, March 2, 9, 16 OR Wednesdays, February 24, March 3, 10, 17
Thornton Branch: Mondays - February 22, March 1, 8, 15 OR Tuesdays - February 23, March 2, 9, 16
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Bedtime Tales
*NEW* Storytime Fun is offered at our "Bedtime Tales", featuring stories, songs, finger play & fun for ages up to 6 years old! Bedtime Tales is held every Thursday evening, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Angus Branch. No registration is required--just come along for the FREE fun! For more information, please call us at 424-6531.
- Show your support for the Library!
We have a some great fundraising products to help the Essa Public Library Branches. We have new canvas bookbags with our new Library logo and featuring the slogan/graphic, "It takes a library to raise a community" for only $10.00 each. Monies raised from the sales of products will be directed to the Branch in which they are sold. At the Angus Branch, fundraising will go towards a new Angus Branch facility. In the Thornton Branch, fundraising money will be for facility enhancement. For more details, ask Library Staff at either Branch.
**NEW** Help us "dip" into extra funds! We are featuring the Epicure Selections delicious Sweet or Savoury Triple Dip sets, a healthy, easy unique product. Take home these tasty treats (3 complete jars in a gift bag) for only $21.00. Now available at the Essa Public Library branches in Angus & Thornton. Ask for a catalogue or check out their website at www.epicureselections.com.
- Good Food Box returns to Angus area!
The Simcoe County Good Food Box program operated by community organizations and volunteers is back! Anyone who enjoys high quality fruits and vegetables can purchase a small box @ $10.00 or a large box @ $15.00. Cash payment must be received at time of placing your order and must be received no later than the 5th. day of each month. You can place your order at the Angus Branch of the Essa Public Library.
All orders must be picked up on the 3rd. Thursday of each month and participants are advised to please bring their own bags or boxes to pick up your Good Food Box contents. The content of the boxes varies by what is in season and reasonably priced. Please note that orders not picked up, by 5 p.m. on pick-up day, are donated to people in need in the community.
Orders can be picked up at the Pinewoods Gospel Chapel on 52 Brian Avenue, Angus, between 1:30 - 5 p.m. For more information, you are welcome to contact the Essa Public Library @ 424-6531 or contact the Krasman Centre @ 435-0054.
- 2010 Dog Tags now on sale!
2010 Township of Essa dog tags are still on sale at both Library Branches in Angus & Thornton. NOTE: Library branches sell one-year tags only, at a cost of $20.00. These dog tags expire December 31, 2010.
Two-year tags are only available through the Township of Essa. Please contact 424-9770 for more information on licensing your dog for two years.
YOU MUST BRING PROOF OF VALID RABIES VACCINATION FOR YOUR DOG BEFORE WE CAN ISSUE A 2010 TAG!
- County of Simcoe Garbage Bag Tags
Both Library branches in Angus & Thornton also sell the County of Simcoe's garbage bag tag sheets. One sheet of five tags is only $10.00. With the new organic waste pickup now in effect, Township of Essa residents are allowed one garbage bag per pickup, so we are pleased to be an outlet for you to purchase tags, should you need them.
- Help the Homebound
If you would like to be a volunteer of the Library, we have opportunities for you to deliver and pickup library materials to homebound patrons. Also, if you are homebound and would like to have home delivery, please contact us at 424-6531 (Angus Branch) or 458-2549 (Thornton Branch)-Shaun Fox will be happy to discuss your needs and coordinate your homebound service.
Click on this link... HomeBound Service to print out the application or copies may be picked up at your branch.
