Dennis Vanderspek of Millbrook has won the 2021 Kenneth Patchen Award for the Innovative Novel for his wonderful novel A Is for Everyone! From among the many dozens of delightful books submitted for the contest, Vanderspek’s novel eventually rose to the top. In his encomium for the novel, contest judge… Continue reading
In my garden, buds swell fatter and fatter. The process is slow, requires patience. Finally, the opening. A majestic splash of colour greets me. The flower’s exquisite beauty sparkles with the morning dew. We’ve had a long Covid journey. Our re-opening is also a slow process. When we entered phase… Continue reading
It’s hard to believe this relaxed canine is the same animal who, while being transferred to its new home, ran terrified from its new Millbrook owners and spent five weeks evading capture as it crossed large swathes of unfamiliar territory. The dog was eventually located outside Pontypool. These days it… Continue reading
All branches of OSM Public Library have opened to the public as of the beginning of the week of July 6th under COVID-19 protocols and restrictions. Keene Branch: Tues & Thurs 12 – 8:00 pm and Saturday 11 am to 4:00 pm. Bailieboro Branch: Tues & Thurs 1 – 7:30… Continue reading
The CMLibraries continues to offer summer programming with a literacy focus at both branches. For August, we have added new programs to our summer line up. Which programs will your family register for? Join our Bubble Club! This program is fun for all ages and incorporates STEM skills. We will… Continue reading
This has been a bad year for the Gypsy moth. While we usually see outbreaks of this pest every seven to ten years, 2021 will be the second year in a row of a severe infestation in many parts of Ontario. At the larvae stage, the creatures chew holes… Continue reading
