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Happy Bookversary!

Coleen McFarlane

If you are looking for a unique reading challenge try celebrating a “Bookversary” by reading these juvenile and adult titles with milestone anniversaries in 2020:

25th Anniversary

"Springing" Outdoors

Coleen McFarlane

Spring has had a slow start this year, but with the longer days we are finally seeing the greening of our lawns. Depending on your hardiness zone, the tasks you are trying to complete can range from cleaning up your beds to planting your garden. For those in urban areas you may have already had your spring bulbs emerge and may be working on cleaning up your patio furniture and fertilizing your yard. If you need some sage advice or are looking for outdoor plans start with Hoopla and Overdrive:

Motorcycle Mania

Coleen McFarlane

With the arrival of May flowers rather than April showers, you may be getting your motorcycle back on the road for another season. Whether you ride or drive we have go-to resources to help you plan for getting back on the road or just ride virtually.

Dreaming of riding and need to practice for your license?

Memo to Businesses from Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health

Stephen

To: All Businesses

From: Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health

Date: May 8, 2020

Re: Re-opening of Businesses and Workplaces

The provincial government released A Framework for Reopening our Province on April 27, 2020, which provides a phased approach for re-opening businesses and workplaces. Since the release of the framework, the Premier has announced a number of businesses that may re-open with some conditions.

Throwback to a Classic

Coleen McFarlane

With children studying at home, why not join them by indulging in a Classic. Maybe there is one you have been meaning to read, but never had time for? Although more challenging than a beach read or thriller, they offer you the opportunity to practice your focus through the length and language you encounter and will give you an opportunity to engage, rather than just be entertained. You will often find allusions to the classics in everyday life.

Staff Pick: The Housekeeper

Catherine

Recently, Marg Wood of the Napanee Branch has been enjoying the intricately-plotted psychological thrillers of Natalie Barelli.

Here is her review of The Housekeeper:

Happy Mother's Day

Coleen McFarlane

We may have to modify our Mother’s day celebrations this year, but there are still many ways to celebrate and honour Mom on her special day.

If you are isolating together, why not cook a nice breakfast or lunch. See what you have in the cupboard and fridge and find a recipe:

STEAM in the Kitchen

Karen Scott

Seems all the talk these days on Facebook is of "quarantine snacks"!  Why should kids be left out of the action? Here are some kid friendly recipes they can whip up themselves in minutes using the microwave. Adult supervision for the younger ones is advised, of course, but even teens and adults may want to give recipes these a try.  Baking is the perfect STEAM activity - math in the measuring, chemistry in the cooking, and a perfect work of art when it's done!

A Meditative Holiday

Coleen McFarlane

“Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C. that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his eightieth year passed away.

Rock On!

Karen Scott

Sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic...which is which and what do they mean anyway?