WELLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER | September 2021

Love to write? Wellington County students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 are invited to submit original stories of 500 – 750 words to the annual Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest.

All submissions will be entered in a draw for a $50 gift card for Magic Pebble Children’s Books and a $150 cash prize will be awarded to the top stories. The winning stories will be made available on the library website and will be submitted to the Wellington Advertiser for publication.

All branches are closed Monday, September 6 and Monday, October 11. 

Thursday, September 30 is Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters. This day asks all Canadians to better understand the residential school system as we move towards reconciliation. Read one of the books by Phyllis Webstad available in our collection or visit www.orangeshirtday.org.

Road to IELTS

Road to IELTS is the official online preparation course for IELTS (International English Language Testing System), a standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native speakers.

By Lyssa Kay Adams

Best friends since childhood, Vlad and Elena enter into a marriage of convenience to bring Elena to the US. Famous hockey player Vlad realises that he wants more out of his marriage and joins the Bromance Book Club. Follow Elena and Vlad as they navigate the ups and downs of professional sports, investigative journalism, and of course, love.

Check out staff picks through our online catalogue for more recommended reads.

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