Wellington County Library Newsletter - Dec 2021

WELLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER | December 2021

Hillsburgh Sparkles

Drop by Hillsburgh Branch now until the New Year and enjoy the glitter of festive lights! Pose for Instagram-worthy photos and take a wintery stroll around the park and down the Elora Cataract Trail.

Join us in Hillsburgh on Tuesday, December 21 for an outdoor holiday celebration! Hot chocolate, crafts, and other winter activities will be available starting at 6:30 pm with caroling by the Erin Young at Heart Singers and Band at 7:00 pm.

Contact Hillsburgh Branch at 519.855.4010 or [email protected] to register.

SERVICE UPDATE

All branches closing at 2:00 pm on December 24 and 31

All branches closed December 25 – 27 and January 1-2

All visitors ages 12 years and older entering a library branch must show proof of vaccination and government ID. Curbside service is available to all cardholders, regardless of vaccine status.

Giving Back

This giving season, bring along a donation for our local food banks when you visit. In exchange, we’ll gift you one of our monthly activity kits with extra festive cheer!

Food banks serving Wellington County include: Palmerston Community Food Bank, Drayton Food Bank, Centre Wellington Food Bank, East Wellington Community Services, and Guelph Food Bank. Visit Visit www.feedontario.ca for more information.

High-demand items include:

Whole-grain cereal and oatmeal
Instant coffee
Basic spices and condiments
Protein-rich foods (canned or jarred)

Shelf-stable milk alternatives
Healthy kids’ snacks
Baking mixes that only require water

Toilet paper and unscented sanitary pads
Toiletries like toothpaste and shampoo
Diapers, wipes, and formula

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Take a walk on the darker side as we creep towards the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter. Request these and other titles at www.wellington.ca/Catalogue.

The Weight of Snow

by Christian Guay-Poliquin

Snow

by John Banville

At the Mountain’s Edge

by Genevieve Graham

Author Reading: Werner Zimmerman

Join local author and illustrator Werner Zimmermann for a special festive event in partnership with Guelph/Eramosa Township’s Christmas in the Park. Hear about his latest collaboration with Helaine Becker called We Wish You a Merry Christmas and create your own holiday craft following the presentation.

Saturday, December 4 at 10:00 am

Rockmosa Park, Rockwood

We Wish You a Merry Christmas Book Cover

Space is limited; please register at www.get.on.ca or call 519.856.9596 x139.

The Secret History of Food

by Matt Siegel

Food is amazing! Let Matt Siegal tell you weird stories about pie, ice cream, vanilla and hot peppers in this super fun romp about the evolution of foods and spices.

A treat for history buffs and foodies alike. This nonfiction book is available in hardcover, ebook, and downloadable audiobook.