Uxbridge Public Library Official Blog

Food for Fines – September 13 to September 27

Alex — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:37:19 +0000

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.

Ride to Read

Alex — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:02:06 +0000

The Library is excited to announce a unique partnership with Durham Region Transit (DRT). Throughout the months of July and August, elementary school children enrolled in the TD Summer Reading Club at the Library can ride the DRT bus for free! Drop into a branch of the Library to find out more about the Ride to Read program.

Pass the Book

Alex — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:51:18 +0000

Pass the Book aims to foster community and discussion through shared stories. In an exciting partnership, Uxbridge Public Library, Oshawa Public Libraries, Whitby Public Library, Clarington Public Library, Scugog Memorial Public Library, and Ajax Public Library have selected one title for the entire Durham community to read, discuss, and share. The title is “The Factory Voice” by Jeanette Lynes.

This exciting program gives people across Durham Region the opportunity to read an outstanding Canadian novel, come together to discuss the book, and attend programs based on the book’s themes. Books can be borrowed from either the Uxbridge Public Library or the Zephyr Public Library.

This book is a light-hearted mystery that tells the story of four women trying to achieve their dreams while working at an aircraft factory in Northern Ontario during World War II. The story is told through different voices as their lives intersect and create a snapshot of life in Canada in the 1940s.

Stay tuned for more details on a luncheon with the author on September 24. Visit the Pass the Book website at www.passthebook.ca for a list of events throughout Durham Region.

Calling all Uxbridge Teens

Alex — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:33:37 +0000

Uxbridge Teens!

Do you like to read?

Do you like prizes?

Share your thoughts and ideas on the books you read this summer and earn chances to win weekly prizes! Check out our website or call for more information @ (905) 852-9747 and ask for Corrinne or Deanna.

Pass the Book Media Launch

Alex — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:09:25 +0000

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!

Zephry Library Book Sale

Alex — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:20:27 +0000

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

Friends of the Township of Uxbridge Public Library

Alex — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:15:58 +0000

Once again the Friends presented a cheque for $3,000 to the Uxbridge Public Library. The majority of the money comes from the book sales held throughout the year at the library and also includes Friends membership dues. The library accepts the generous book donations year-round from Uxbridge residents and selects the books that are most needed by the library to replace used copies, add more copies of the more popular books or to add new titles to the shelves. Last year the donated books saved the library $41,960 (retail cost). In the near future, the Friends will be donating $2,000 to the library for the purchase of a selection of BBC productions on DVD.

As We See It … The Galapagos Islands

Alex — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:12:07 +0000

Join Yvonne Harrison as she shares her adventure – swimming with seals and sharks and trekking amongst the indigenous animals . She visited 12 of the 19 volcanic islands 1000 km west of Ecuador following in the footsteps of Darwin almost 175 years later. Since 1959 the islands form Galapagos National Park, dedicated to preserving the many unique species that live there — animals such as the huge 200 kg Galapagos Tortoise, land and marine iguanas, frigate birds, and the comical bluefooted booby. These enchanted islands are truly a magical place ! When: Wednesday, May 26 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Where: Uxbridge Public Library Lower Meeting Room.

Career Cruising

Alex — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:15:02 +0000

Looking at a career change? If you need information about careers, why not check out Career Cruising! Career Cruising is an online career information, education and guidance database. You can explore careers by learning about the basics of a job, a typical day on the job, career paths, education and earnings. Each career profile includes interviews with people who hold the job in question.

Career Cruising also includes personality assessments to help you determine what sort of job is right for you and information on education programs to help you get there. You can also create a profile to save results and other information you find, and use the résumé builder to improve your CV.

Career Cruising is available anywhere 24/7 with your library card. You can access it (and much more) from our website. Click on Online Databases and then Career Cruising.

Short Story Contest

Alex — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:16:41 +0000

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.