Best to be overcautious in efforts to slow spread of COVID-19
Naturally this week’s editorial topic is on COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization last week and led to a state of emergency in Ontario. Quite…
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E-books for your self isolation
Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes As I write this column, all of Lennox & Addington’s library branches are closed to the public as a preventative measure to minimize the possible spread…
Education unions, government seem more interested in winning PR points
As teacher unions and the Ontario government have sparred behind closed doors over proposed changes to the province’s education system, a very public battle has taken place simultaneously. That fight…
Graphic novels as a reading gateway
Catherine Coles Coles Notes Despite their growing popularity, graphic novels have long carried a stigma. At the library, we find that there are plenty of well-meaning parents with unfounded concerns…
Adults need a reminder to be kind as well
Last week thousands of people across Canada donned pink shirts to raise awareness for Anti-Bullying Day. Great as the message of the day was, it didn’t seem to take too…
March staff picks round up
Catherine Coles Coles Notes The staff of the County of L&A Libraries are avid readers and always eager to share their favourite books. Here we bring you a list of some of the…
Local municipalities make their voices heard on rising water concerns
Way back in autumn of last year, Greater Napanee mayor Marg Isbester challenged the notion that a small municipality could have its complaints of rising water levels taken seriously by…
Spring-summer reads preview
Catherine Coles Coles Notes It will not be long until we are out of the woods of winter. Until then, I have my sights set on a variety of soon…
Response to rail blockade must be calculated
One of the greatest things about this country is our right to voice our opinion on things we feel make Canada less than perfect. And as Canadians, we certainly exercise…
Canadians reminded to think of their heart this month
Thoughts of February will no doubt invoke visions of cupid, chocolates and of course, hearts. So perhaps it’s not a coincidence the Heart and Stroke Foundation chose this month for…