Life has looked considerably different for many people over the past two years. COVID-19 took a big toll on mental health, especially in students. Sunday, Oct 10 is World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness and advocate for mental health around the world. Mental health supports and services are needed now more than ever. According to a 2020 Statistics Canada survey, around 64 per cent of participants aged … Continued
“There’s so much demand for books, puzzles, board games… it’s go-go-go all the time,” says Leah McGuire, an information specialist at the Queen’s Square branch of Idea Exchange Library.
A forum at Kitchener Public Library featured a digital presentation on the experiences of students with racial intolerance in area schools.
The weekend-long event, hosted by the U of W Juggling Club, will include workshops, performances and competitions. All ages are welcome.
BY BRANDY FULTON Roots were spread and trees grew taller at the Kitchener Public Library on Nov. 5, thanks to the fifth annual genealogy fair. Expert researchers and inquisitive beginners came together to find their ancestors. Anyone who entered the doors with as simple a question as “Where do I start?” were greeted warmly and guided in the right direction. The event took place throughout the library, with speakers flowing … Continued
By Jessica Hammer New York Time bestselling author Kelley Armstrong is the Kitchener Public library’s Writer in Residence for 2016. March 16 was the kick off event for the Writer in Residence workshops. Armstrong talked about her experiences writing, gave away some books, read from her new book coming out in May 2016 and signed some books.
BY ASHLEY KOWITZ A new program from the Kitchener Public Library (KPL) brings the book club to the pub. PubLit, a book club that takes place outside of the library’s walls, is now being held at the Firkin at the Tannery. It is a book club unlike the rest. “I have participated in a book club before but I didn’t last long,” said Ashley Egerdeen, a second-year nursing student at … Continued
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