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Kawartha Lakes Public Library partners with Pinnguaq to present computer coding workshops
KAWARTHA LAKES— This summer the Kawartha Lakes Public Library is partnering with Pinnguaq to present several computer coding courses for children and teens.
All of the courses are free, but pre-registration is required. No computer coding experience necessary.
COMPUTER CODING COURSE FOR AGES 5-9
You can sign up for the 2 courses individually or together. No computer...
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Library to Host Summer Reading Club sign-up event with JUNO award-winning musician, Simon Ward
Kawartha Lakes – Saturday June 23 is the official registration kick-off for the TD Summer Reading Club, so “Get Your Summer Read On”. Visit your local branch library to register, pick up a reading kit and enter your name in a draw. An exciting part of the kick-off event at the Lindsay Branch Library will be an acoustic performance by Lindsay musician, Simon Ward.
Ward...
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Canadian Libraries Invite Kids to “Get Your Summer Read On” Day
Kawartha Lakes—Summer has arrived and libraries across Canada are inviting kids and their families to “Get Your Summer Read On” by registering for the annual TD Summer Reading Club, Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests and all abilities.
On Saturday, June 23, kids are encouraged to register for the Club at their local branch...
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Diane Lansdell, our Children’s librarian and South Area Coordinator will be retiring at the end of June.
On Wednesday June 27, we will be hosting an open house for the public and staff to say goodbye, thank her and wish her well. The open house will be held from 2pm to 4pm at the Lindsay Library in the Children’s Area. Please join us for cake and refreshements to honour Diane.
Everyone is welcome to attend!

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KAWARTHA LAKES- Kawartha Lakes Public Library welcomes author Janet Stobie as she launches her new book “To Begin Again” at the Lindsay branch library on Wednesday, June 13 at 7 pm.
 “To Begin Again” is the story of widower, Steve Grenville, and his seventeen-year-old daughter as they begin again as a family of two after the death of wife and mother, Serena,  in the small town of Catalpa Creek.  Janet has written an intriguing story of...
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