This winter, the Same Page libraries, launched the Read Coast to Coast Challenge!
Read Coast to Coast Challenge Wrap-Up!
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Hunt for memorable cake recipe leads to library
Some people will go to great lengths to create a wonderful moment for a loved one. Donna Ward, from Eston, Sask., reached out to the Yarmouth library to track down a recipe for her husband’s favourite childhood cake. She wanted to bake it for him as a surprise.
Library making website more accessible
Western Counties Regional Library continues to strive to make its website more accessible. “In the fall of 2022, we had an accessibility audit done of our new website to see if it met the necessary standards,” says Executive Director Erin Comeau. “We discovered we had...
Trio of Devices Help Borrowers Gauge Home Health
Carbon dioxide (C02) monitors, radon detectors, and energy meters are available at the library to help borrowers gauge the health of their home.
Library raises awareness of its services for people with disabilities
Western Counties Regional Library is raising awareness of its services for people with disabilities from Dec. 3 to 9. International Day of People with Disabilities is on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Borrow a binocular kit from the library
People can borrow binocular kits from the library and explore the night skies, watch birds or marine animals.
Library offers free menstrual products at its branches
Western Counties Regional Library is offering free menstrual products at its 10 library branches.
Continuous Book Sales
Find that special book to read or gift of reading to give at continuous book sales at our Barrington, Clark’s Harbour, Digby, Shelburne, Weymouth and Yarmouth branch libraries.
People can receive text notifications from library
Western Counties Regional Library is making it easier for people to know when their book or movie is ready for pick up from their nearest library branch. Through its Same Page catalogue as of Nov. 21, library users can receive text/SMS alerts straight to their mobile device.
Latest technology arrives for those with print disabilities
Western Counties Regional Library has acquired the latest reader technology, providing better support and services for those with print disabilities. As of Tuesday, July 26, the Victor Stratus DAISY readers can be borrowed by any library user who self-identifies as having a print disability. DAISY readers will read a variety of formats such as .txt, ePub, .html, Mp3 and DAISY.
Library card is an important part of a student’s school kit
Western Counties Regional Library reminds students that a library card is an important back-to-school item.