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In this newsletter:
- Remembrance Day
- Veterans' Week
- Norfolk Remembers
- One Novel, One Norfolk Dinner
- Library Lifeline Updates
- Business Booster Book
- November Products for Literacy
- Library Folk
- Adopt-A-Book Challenge
- In-Person Programs
- Storytime
- Sensory Sunday
- START Program
- Drop-In Tech Help
- Virtual Programs
- Featured Author
- P.A. Day Fun
- Fitness Friday
- Norfolk Literary Prize Awards
- Featured Online Resource
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Veterans’ Week is November 5 to 11. This year’s theme is “Service, courage and sacrifice—at home, around the world, and across generations.” Canadians are encouraged to honour all those who have served our country in times of war, military conflict, and peace. November 8—Indigenous Veterans Day—recognizes the many contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit service members over the years. Wear a poppy with pride and explore stories. Visit ncpl.ca or your local Branch to learn more. | |
Join the Norfolk County Public Library on Sunday, November 14th to support the Library Lifeline! We’ll be enjoying a three-course meal at the Blue Elephant in celebration of this year’s One Novel, One Norfolk with dishes being prepared from The Official Norfolk County Cookbook! Entertainment and opportunities to win prizes will also be included! Tickets are $50 each. A $25 charitable receipt will be issued for each ticket. Tables of 2, 4, 6, or other numbers for either the 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. seating are available. Special thanks goes to the Norfolk Federation of Agriculture and Nova Mutual for their generous sponsorship of this event! In accordance with provincial regulations, proof of vaccination is required prior to restaurant entry. Purchase your tickets by contacting Jennifer Carrier by phone 519-426-3506 ext.1252 or email jennifer.carrier@norfolkcounty.ca. | |
We have raised $31,938 of our goal of $61,000! | | |
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Business Booster Book Available NOW!
Give the gift of local savings this Christmas and gift a Business Booster Book! Local businesses across Norfolk County have partnered with the Norfolk County Public Library and the Rotary Club of Simcoe to bring you incredible in-store discounts! These businesses are also supporting the Library by selling Products for Literacy! The Business Booster Book is being sold for $20 but has over $250 in shop local incentives! Purchase your Business Booster Book today at any NCPL Branch!
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Featured Products for Literacy! | |
The Norfolk County Public Library wants to send a big THANK YOU to all of the local businesses who are offering a Product for Literacy and participating in the Business Booster Book! By supporting the Library Lifeline, you are ensuring that the next generation of life-long learners will have a vibrant Library to access! | |
Genuine Folker
The Genuine Folker Brand is launching its 12-month long Product for Literacy this month! $5 from every County of Norfolk t-shirt and $10 from every County of Norfolk hoodie at the Folker from September 2021 until August 31, 2022, will be donated to the Library Lifeline! Shop online at Folker.ca
THANK YOU!
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Urban Parisian
Port Dover's Urban Parisian is also launching their 12-month long Product for Literacy this month! $0.10 from every cookie sold at Urban Parisian from September 2021 until August 31, 2022, will be donated to the Library Lifeline!
THANK YOU!
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The Waterford Girl®
The Waterford Girl® is donating $1 from every "My Feet Need A Retreat" gift box to the Library Lifeline for the months of September, October, November, and December!
THANK YOU!
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Eising & Sassyfras
Eising Greenhouse & Garden Centre and Sassyfras Boutique are offering $10 off any fashion top valued at $50 or more as well as $10 off any 10" tropical houseplant! $5 from every top or houseplant from this promotion will be donated to the Library Lifeline! (Please note that the Busines Booster Book coupon must be present at the time of purchase. One coupon per customer.)
THANK YOU!
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The Dover Cheese Shop
The Dover Cheese Shop is donating $1 from every gift card sold this November to the Library Lifeline!
THANK YOU!
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Hoy's Chinese Cuisine
Hoy's Chinese Cuisine is donating $1 from every spring roll purchased eat-in or take-out (not including the family or choice dinners) in the months of November and December to the Library Lifeline!
THANK YOU!
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The Folk is bringing you another Library Folk fundraiser! There are five NCPL Branches across the County and each looks forward to serving the community every day! Show your support by purchasing your Library Folk apparel! But hurry, the fundraiser is only running the week of November 14 – 20! Go to thefolk.ca/f-u-n-d-r-a-i-s-e-r-s to find Library Folk t-shirts and hoodies in a variety of sizes and colours! $12 from every Library Folk t-shirt and $15 from every Library Folk hoodie will be donated to the Library Lifeline! Thank you to The Folk for supporting the Library with this great Product for Literacy!
November 14 – 20
thefolk.ca/f-u-n-d-r-a-i-s-e-r-s
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Port Dover Friends of the Library Adopt-A-Book Challenge
During the month of November 2021, the Port Dover Friends of the Library is challenging the community to adopt a Large Print book. The Port Dover FOL will match donations up to $1,000!
The “Adopt-A-Book-Campaign” allows people to adopt books by making a minimum donation of $20. All five Branches will have new books on display that are available to adopt and borrow immediately. You can also adopt an older book in the collection! Every book adopted will have a nameplate acknowledging the adoption placed inside the front cover of the book. You can choose to adopt in the name of a loved one, a friend, a teacher, or even a pet. The adoption price for a book is $20.
A charitable receipt will be issued for donations of $20 or greater.
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Delhi Friends of the Library Vendor Market
Join the Delhi Friends of the Library for their Vendor Market on Friday, November 12 from 4 - 8 p.m. Vendors include Pampered Chef, Pottery by Kathy, Epicure, Scentsy, 31 Bags, Divine Design Hand Bags, Bath Bombs & Soaps by Candice, Norwex, Baking by Rachel, and more! Place poinsettia orders and register for the Cedar Gnomes Workshops taking place on Friday, November 26 from 1 - 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 27 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Masks and proof of vaccination are required.
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In-Person Programs this Month | |
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Storytime is Back!
We’re so excited to share that Storytime will be starting up in person again this November! Songs, stories, crafts, and fun! Early literacy is important, and storytime is tailored to children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Join us on:
Saturday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Port Rowan Branch
Thursday, November 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Delhi Branch
Monday, November 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Simcoe Branch
Wednesday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Waterford Branch
Friday, December 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Port Dover Branch
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Sensory Sunday
Do you have a child with autism? Sensory Sunday is back! Up to 6 families with children 10 and younger can be accommodated. Call Katie at the Delhi Branch to register: 519-426-3506 ext. 2. Proof of vaccination is required for caregivers.
Sunday, November 28 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Delhi Branch
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Drop-In Tech Help
Do you have tech issues? Are computer questions leaving you stuck and stumped? Bring your questions and devices to your local NCPL Branch! NCPL’s Technology Coordinator Carly will be running Drop-In Tech Help!
Friday, November 5, 1 - 4 p.m.
Delhi Branch
Friday, November 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Port Dover Branch
Friday, November 19, 1 - 4 p.m.
Port Rowan Branch
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Simcoe Branch
Friday, November 26, 1 - 4 p.m.
Waterford Branch
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START Program
Are you a senior struggling with technology? It’s never too late to START! START, an acronym for Seniors, Technology, and Resources Today, is a project aimed at improving seniors’ ability to access and use technology. In-person computer lessons are now available to book! Contact Jim at the Waterford Branch to set up your appointment at 519-426-3506 ext. 6.
Funding for START is provided by the New Horizons for Seniors Program, Employment and Social Development Canada.
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Virtual Programs this Month | |
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Virtual Featured Author:
Dave Stelpstra on behalf of Norfolk Remembers
Dave Stelpstra from Norfolk Remembers will be our guest speaker in this month's Featured Authors video. Dave will be discussing Norfolk Remembers' latest book: Norfolk Remembers the Second World War, 1939-1945. This hardcover book profiles the 159 Norfolk County individuals who sacrificed their lives in the Second World War. Pre-order your copy by visiting any NCPL Branch or emailing NorfolkRemembers@gmail.com
Join us on Facebook and YouTube!
Sunday, November 7 at 7 p.m.
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P.A. Day Fun
It's a P.A. Day, but did you know it's also Chicken Soup Day? We have a cute story for you to enjoy, and you can pick up a take-away at your local Branch!
Join us on Facebook and YouTube!
Friday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m.
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Virtual Fitness Friday
Our Summer Student Ally visited a bunch of free local parks right here in Norfolk County with Madison for a new Fitness Friday series! Check it out!
Join us on Facebook and YouTube!
Friday, November 12 at 1 p.m.
Friday, November 26 at 1 p.m.
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Norfolk Literary Prize
Awards Ceremony
Celebrate local writers and the winners of this year’s Norfolk Literary Prize writing contest! An invite-only Zoom award ceremony will be shared on Facebook and YouTube with special guest speaker Kolton Stewart! Winners from each category will be announced, including this year's Poet Laureate award.
Saturday, November 20 at 1:00 p.m.
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