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Message STORY TIMEHey kids, we have a new LEGO station at our Bailieboro branch! The table, chairs, cart and LEGO were purchased with funds from The Friends of OSMPL. Come on in and check the blocks out!2025Edition10-11 am Mondays - Stewart Hall LibraryTo register, visit our Events Calendar on our website Library Clerkhttps://otosoumon.library.on.ca@osmpubliclibrarylibraryosmplWe are thrilled to welcome Harper, in the role ofLibrary Clerk at our Stewart Hall branch.Harper has always found joy in being part of the library community, with a love for reading and connectingwith others. She is currently studying English Literature and isgoing into her second year at Trent University. Outside of her studies, she enjoys travelling, playing ice hockey, andspending time outdoors with friends. Harper is excited to jointhe OSM library team—stop by anytime to say hello to her!Summer Minecraft CampsDrop-In10-11 am Tuesdays - Bailieboro LibraryAges 0-5A reminder that the Library can bring story time to you! Ifyou have a home daycare, childcare program, or school, thelibrary can bring story time to you every month. Pleasecontact Hannah at hannah@osmpl.caUpcoming ProgramsJoin us for a magical journey through stories at our Drop-InStory Time! Perfect for children 0-5 ages, this story time isdesigned to spark imagination and foster a love for reading.Engaging stories, fun activities, and a chance to meet newfriends! No registration is required—just come by and enjoy!Attention Home Day Care or SchoolGet ready for an exciting adventure in the FrozenWasteland! Campers will face thrilling survival challengesin a desolate, ice-covered terrain. They'll encounter theabominable snowman and battle against icy CREEPERSand other scary creatures in a specially created Minecraftworld. Throughout the week, campers will engage in avariety of fun activities, including creative crafts, outdoorgames, and, of course, plenty of Minecraft gameplay. It'sgoing to be a week filled with excitement, creativity, andunforgettable experiences! July 7-11, 2025 Keene Public Library 9-4 pmFor ages 7-11Cost: $200 per childthe LibraryLEGO at the Library is an exciting and imaginative activitythat takes place every Saturday at all library branches.Children of all ages are welcome to participate and buildunique creations using LEGO bricks based on a specifictheme. This LEGO challenge fosters creativity and inno-vation. Each creation will be showcased at the respectivebranch for a week and will be entered into a weekly drawfor a chance to win a LEGO prize.PiratesFor ages 7-11August 11-15, 2025 Keene Public Library 9-4 pmAhoy Matey! Join us as we embark on a thrilling adventurein the Minecraft world, where pirates roam the seas andtreasure awaits. Set sail on your ship, navigate throughtreacherous waters, and uncover hidden islands filled withsecrets. Whether you're battling fearsome sea creaturesor searching for buried gold, the pirate life is full ofexcitement and danger. So grab your compass, hoist theJolly Roger, and let's explore the vast oceans together!Throughout the week, campers will engage in a variety offun activities, including creative crafts, outdoor games,and, of course, plenty of Minecraft gameplay. It's going tobe a week filled with excitement, creativity, andunforgettable experiences!Cost: $200 per child"The heartbeat of your community."Stop into the library on the first Saturday of every month topick up your family adventure kit! Each kit contains activities,books, and information to help you and your family connectwith the natural world.Themes: June - All about birds, July - geochaing/orienteering,August - Acts of kindness. Registration required.FAMILY ADVENTURE KITSJune-August

Student Volunteers Wanted!Do you love working with kids? Are you looking for fun a way toearn volunteer hours and gain valuable work experience? Have we got an opportunity for you! We are currently looking forstudent volunteers to help with our July & August, MinecraftSummer Camps. Volunteer Application Form Are you passionate about books, learning, and communityengagement? Do you have a skill, hobby you would like to share?We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team and helpmake our library programs even more amazing! Fill out ourVolunteer Application Form we would love to hear from you! Given our current budget limitations, we would greatly appreciate your financial support. Yourcontribution will help us continue providing valuable services to your community. Borrow one now and embark on a winter adventure at one of Ontario’s stunningProvincial Parks. With these passes, you can enjoy thebeauty of nature on a winter walk. The passes areavailable for day loan period. 2025 Ontario Park PassessEUCHRE TOURNAMENTEUCHRE TOURNAMENT Join us for some free and friendly competition atour library euchre tournament every last Friday of the monthStewart Hall Community Centre. 6-8 pm. No entry fee! Join us monthly to discover dishes you neverdreamed you would make! Participants will be assigned amystery cook book and they must make one dish from theirbook and bring it to the next meeting where we will have apotluck and discuss what they thought of the cook bookthey got!MYSTERY MYSTERY COOK COOK BOOK CLUBBOOK CLUB2 n d T h u r s d a y E a c h M o n t h , 6 - 7 : 3 0 p m S t e w a r t H a l l L i b r a r yAttention Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiasts! We're excited to announce our upcoming friendly 500 piece foil ”Art of the Table ” jigsaw puzzle competition! June 21, 11 am - 2:30 pm, Stewart Hall Community Centre OSMPL received a grant from Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. Thank you for your support! Help from our FriendsTo register, visit our Events Calendar. 2025Editionotosoumon.library.on.ca@osmpubliclibrarylibraryosmplCanoe Museum PassWe are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Canadian Canoe Museum, offering ourmembers a complimentary admission pass for daily visits. TheCanoe Pass allows free entry for 2 adults and up to 4 youth. Youcan borrow the pass from the Keene Branch or reserve it forpickup at Stewart Hall or Bailieboro Branches. The pass has a 7-day loan period with no renewals, and each library card is limitedto one loan per year. The replacement cost for the Canoe Pass is$100."The heartbeat of your community."Have you ever wanted to join a book club butworried you might not enjoy the book selection?We've got the perfect solution. In this club, members readdifferent books under a shared theme, so you'll neverhave to read something you don't like! Join us forengaging discussions, great company, and delicioussnacks! Meeting Time: Last Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 pm.Stewart Hall Book ClubBring Your Own Book! Thank you Keene Lions for your continued support,we really appreciate it.To register, visit our Events Calendar. New CookbooksClick on the book icon for info and or to reserve.June-AugustTo register, visit our Events Calendar.

Check out our on-line catalogue for new additions In partnership with Sir Sandford Fleming College's Global Business Management students, the Library aimsto enhance community engagement and visibility for theOtonabee-South Monaghan Public Library (OSMPL) byimplementing a comprehensive digital marketing strategy.The primary goal is to promote Library programs andevents, ensuring that the community is well-informed andinvolved.This collaborative project will help boost communityengagement and visibility for OSMPL through a well-rounded marketing approach, which includes:Analyzing current online marketing activities.Identifying specific target groups.Creating a digital marketing strategy and plan toraise awareness of library programs and eventsamong identified target groups and build an activecommunity.Recommending improvements for the distribution ofthe library newsletter.Developing metrics to track the effectiveness of theseactivities.CEO Carolanne and Community Engagement Co-ordinator Melissa visited their SSFC Global BusinessManage-ment Team during the SSFC Innovation &Technology Showcase in April to support their projectpresentation. We wish to thank our SSFC Team forassisting us with this initiative and all the best on theirfuture endeavours. 2025EditionPartnershipsotosoumon.library.on.ca@osmpubliclibrarylibraryosmplTo register, visit our Events Calendar. Paint & Sip Fundraiser"The heartbeat of your community."Community Care Speaker SeriesJoin us for an evening of painting and support the library's fund-raising efforts! Under the guidance of our wonderful instructorJodi, you'll create your own masterpiece. All materials and drinksare included!Jodi brings over 20 years of teaching experience, having workedwith Oshawa community centres, senior homes, and Michael’s.Since 2006, she has operated her own studios in Oshawa,Orono, Kirby, and Cavan, with a new location soon opening atMather’s Corners! The Cove Studio offers enjoyable paint partiesfor both children and adults. Jodi loves to help people discovertheir hidden painting talents! Age: 19+Cost: $50 Dates: June 18th - Stewart Hall, July 16th - Keene,August 20th - Bailieboro. Time: 6-8 pm Registration isrequired.We are excited to bring you our Community Care SpeakerSeries. Join us once a month at the Keene Branch for aninformation night on some of the most requested topics in ourcommunity right now. Each talk will be presented by aprofessional in the field with time at the end for a brief Q&A.Topics include; Fraud Prevention, Caring for Aging Parents, andWriting a Will. June 24th - How to Protect Yourself from Frauds & Scams 6 pm July 29th - TBD 6 pmAugust 26th - TBD 6 pmJoin us the 2 & 4 Tuesday of each month for our SeniorsSocial and Scrabble Club! Drop in for a game or just to chatwith some other community members. Light refreshments willbe provided. Keene Branch, 12- 2 pm starting June 10th. nd thChat with your Council RepresenativeParticipate in an open forum with Councillor Terry Holmes on thefirst Saturday of each month, where residents can ask questionsand receive information on all township-related matters.1st Saturday of the month, 3-4 pm, Bailieboro BranchNew to Our CollectionClick on the book icon for info or to reserve.June-AugustDrop In

2025EditionLibby is used by millions of library patrons allover the world to enjoy ebooks, magazines, &audiobooks from their public libraries.Gayle Nelson Keene Library 3252 County Road 2, Keene, ON705-295-6814Keenebranch@osmpl.ca Bailieboro Library Hwy. #28, Bailieboro, ON705-939-6510Bailieborobranch@osmpl.caComputer, Devices Assistanceotosoumon.library.on.ca@osmpubliclibrarylibraryosmpl Stewart Hall Library 1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd.705-749-5642Stewarthallbranch@osmpl.ca Is a ground-breaking database... one-stopself-help resource and fully interactive online communitycenter for teen health and wellness.Visit our Digital Resources page to see our full e-resources.Computer, device etc. assistance is available. We can assist with device,computer set-up and installations there is a fee of $10 per hour. Please call us to make anappointment. One-to-one lessons can bescheduled but must be arranged beforehand withinstructor. Please call your branch to book yourtime with Melissa. tech_support@osmpl.ca Cost perinstruction is $10. We added new e-resources to our collection line-up in 2025. You will need an OSMPL LibraryCard ti access them. Sign up here. Library CardApplicationAncestry.com library edition can only beaccessed at your library branch. Thedifference between Ancestry is that thelibrary edition lacks some of thepersonalization tools such as creating andlinking family trees.You want to look up your roots? We can help youwith that?Unleash your creative potential with our fantastic e-resources! Dive into Craft & Hobby and Creativebug tosatisfy your artistic cravings and explore endless creativepossibilities.Is Creativity Your Passion? Discover The Mailbox Plus—an incredible resource perfect for bothteachers and homeschoolers. With over 54,000 ideas andworksheets, it helps teach essential skills and makes lessonplanning a breeze, all on an easy-to-use, teacher-friendlyplatform.Attention Homeschoolers and Teachers! Home Improvement SourceWhether you're installing a new door, fixing a leaky faucet, orsprucing up your garden, we've got you covered! Our library offersfree access to Home Improvement Source, a comprehensivedatabase with thousands of articles from top home improvementmagazines and reference books, plus a unique collection of homerepair images you won't find anywhere else online.Ready to Tackle Home Projects? Designed for non-medical professionals, ConsumerHealth Complete is a comprehensive research database.It offers full articles from journals and magazines, healthreference e-books, and evidence-based health reports. Discover Consumer Health Complete"The heartbeat of your community."June-August

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