Poetry often captures truths better than prose. The poet Wordsworth had a wonderful eye for nature: “…of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower…” is one of those good bits. The heavy dews and frosts along with plentiful spider webs bespangled with dew or frost certainly reveal that… Continue reading
When Susan Tung opened the second outlet of her successful Vietnamese restaurant, Hanoi House on Lansdowne Street in Peterborough last December, the Cavan resident was not expecting another lockdown would close the doors again, but in fact it happened not once but twice. It didn’t matter- when the location became… Continue reading
Millbrook and District Food Share volunteers are getting organized for this year’s Christmas Hamper program which distributes hampers each year to local families. Hampers are prepared for registered recipients and includes non-perishable food items, fresh local produce, a grocery voucher from Foodland and Walmart vouchers for each child in the… Continue reading
Fall is well under way and it is the best time to curl up with a new title. We have a wonderful selection of new fiction, non-fiction, and magazines. Don’t forget about our amazing eResources (our Virtual Branch – open 24/7)! Kanopy offers wonderful animated storytime options. Enjoy popular titles… Continue reading
With clear minds, fresh perspectives and pure motives, young people can often lead the way to meaningful change when weary adults flounder, held back by their baggage of preconceived ideas. Autumn Sky joined CML libraries in July as a summer student. A 2nd year student in the Indigenous Bachelor of… Continue reading
Normally property line disputes cause ill feelings between neighbours, but a local dispute has resulted in an outcry from an entire neighbourhood. Trouble has been brewing around Collins Lane in Millbrook for a few years now. A pedestrian path connecting Centre Street to King Street, it was originally part of… Continue reading
Jennifer Johnston is excited to join the team at North Cavan Public School and looks to meeting and getting to know students, families and community over the upcoming year. A passionate educational leader, Jennifer Johnston joined the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board in 2010 as an Elementary school administrator…. Continue reading
Brent Morrison was on his way to Queen’s University to study to become a Physiotherapist when he got sidetracked. With a BA in History from Trent and a teaching degree from Western, he was already well-educated but was looking for a career where he could help people feel better. In… Continue reading
Back to school is here! During this period of transition that can be exhausting for families the CMLibraries wants to remind you that we have materials that can help make life a little easier. Struggling with what to make for lunches or family dinners? We have a huge selection of… Continue reading
