News

Summer Kitchen Party and Dufflebag Theatre events coming soon to the Macpherson House

Rob Plumley

The Macpherson House in Napanee is now open and a full slate of programming will soon be underway. Two fun-filled events will be taking place in mid-July that are aimed at music lovers and children of all ages.

Staff Picks: The Last Neanderthal

Catherine

Laura from the Amherstview Branch recently enjoyed The Last Neanderthal, a new book by Claire Cameron, the Canadian author of the popular novel The Bear

County Appoints New Chief Administrative Officer

Rob Plumley

(June 21, 2017) Lennox and Addington County Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Orchard as the County’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Ms. Orchard has almost 20 years of senior municipal leadership experience in three provinces including both urban and rural communities. She is currently serving as the CAO for Huron County, a position she has held since 2013. Prior to joining Huron County, she was the CAO for Annapolis County in Nova Scotia.

Be “In the Money” at the Museum & Archives in Napanee

Rob Plumley

This summer, the Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives in Napanee is pleased to be the home of an exciting travelling exhibition, the contents of which are of keen interest to almost a global audience: money.

 

Canada 150 Reading Challenge

Catherine

Happy 150th, Canada!  Join us in celebrating Canada's 150th Birthday by participating in our Canada 150 Reading Challenge and reading tons of CanLit this summer. 

Here's a tip: Access a wide variety of Canadian titles online instantaneously using your library card at Hoopla Digital here

Here are the challenges...

Staff Picks: Just Listen

Catherine

Caitlyn from the Napanee Branch reviews Just Listen by Sarah Dessen, 2006 YA novel that has it all: a relatable protagonist, a swoon-worthy love interest, and some serious soul-searching.

Busy summer season in store at the Macpherson House

Rob Plumley

The Allan Macpherson House & Park, located at 180 Elizabeth Street in Napanee, opened for another busy summer season on June 27th. The House, built in 1826, recently received a new cedar shingle roof and looks as grand as it ever has, standing proudly along the banks of the Napanee River. It will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1 – 5 pm.

Staff Picks: Secrets in Summer

Catherine

Patricia, Programming & Outreach Coordinator for the County Libraries, recently enjoyed the latest novel by Nancy Thayer, the Queen of the beach read. 

The Napanee Beer Company to host "Made it in L&A Business Collective"

Rob Plumley

Quarterly L&A business networking event is on Tuesday, June 27th at 7pm


Join your fellow entrepreneurs and register for the latest installment of the "Made it in L&A Business Collective". The evening provides an excellent opportunity to hear success stories and participate in fresh networking right here in Lennox & Addington.

FireRein ignites interest with firefighting eco-gel

Rob Plumley

For Napanee-based FireRein Inc., the buzz about their fire-extinguishing ‘eco-gel’ is spreading like, well, wildfire.