Uxbridge Public Library Official Blog

You bring the food, we’ll waive the fines! Do you owe fines a the Uxbridge Public Library or the Zephyr Public Library? Would you like to clear those fines and do a good deed at the same time?

Well, now’s your chance!

From September 13 to September 27, 2010 patrons are invited to help the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank and themselves, by donating non-perishable food items in lieu of paying library fines. The food bank is in need of cold cereal, canned fruit, pancake mix, syrup, cake mix and muffin mix. For each item donated, we will waive $2.00 in fines from your card. Please note that food donations DO NOT cover lost/damaged book fines.

Everyone is invited to attend the Pass the Book Media Launch on Wednesday, May 26th at 12:30 p.m. at the Main Branch of the Ajax Public Library (55 Harwood Avenue South). Refreshments and cake will be served.

The Pass the Book community read program encourages everyone in Durham to read the same book, written by a Canadian author. Stay tuned to your library’s website for news on upcoming Pass the Book related programs in Uxbridge. For more information about the program, you can check the Pass the Book website.

One region, one book, infinite opportunities to share your love of reading!

Friends of the Zephyr Library

BUCK-A-BAG Book Sale

SaturdayMay 29, 2010

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

at the

Scot Zephyr Community Hall

310 Zephyr Road

All proceeds go to the benefit of the Zephyr Public Library

Donations may be dropped off at the Library 13000 Regional Road 39

The short story must begin with the line:

“Maybe it was my imagination but yesterday I looked through the library window and I thought I saw …”

The contest is open to Uxbridge Township students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Prizes will be awarded to the winning entry from each of the following categories: JK-SK, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, and Grades 9-12.

Winning entries will be published on our website (www.uxlib.com) and be prominently displayed in the library. The short story can be no longer than two double spaced pages and must be accompanied by an entry form. Entry forms are available at both the Uxbridge and Zephyr branches or online.

The short story contest ends at 5:00 pm on Friday March 19, 2010. Entries may be dropped off at your local library branch beginning Monday March 1, 2010. Winners will be announced on Wednesday March 30, 2010.

What a great opportunity for young writers to use their imaginations and story-telling skills over the March Break.