All Entries in the "COMING EVENTS" Category
Author to share journey of 3,400 km solo canoe paddle following peregrine falcon
The Picton Branch Library will be hosting author Adam Shoalts, a modern-day Canadian explorer on Thursday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. He will be speaking of his extraordinary canoe adventure as told in his latest book ‘Where the Falcon Flies’. This book was voted this year’s winner at Prince Edward County Author’s Festival’s ‘County Reads […]
Celebrate return of the birds at PEPtBO Spring Birding Festival – May 10-12
The Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) invites all to celebrate the return of birds during the annual Spring Birding Festival. Set against the backdrop of peak spring migration and the natural beauty of Prince Edward Point, the festival offers a unique opportunity for bird lovers of all ages and levels of expertise to share […]
Join seniors to learn about plants, birds, find the beat and explore mindfulness – in May
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week as Prince Edward Community Care is slowly and safely reintroducing in-person activities. Also on offer is more than 50 online events each month for seniors 60+. Online Zoom fitness and arts classes along with socials are held Monday to Friday. Visit the community care for […]
Explore Point Petre Woods – May 4, 2024
Join the South Shore Joint Initiative members to explore Point Petre woods Saturday, May 4. Point Petre woods is a wonderful showcase of ephemeral wildflowers in the spring. Of note is the Carolinian species Twin Leaf. Hepatica, Dutchman’s’ Breeches and Meadowrue are only some of the other beautiful blooming species to see and photograph. Since […]
Free fitness in person or online – Tuesdays and Thursdays
The Prince Edward County Public Library is helping people with core and balance with a fun, chair-based exercise program that combines warm-up, cardio, resistance, flexibility and cool-down. The free FUNctional fitness classes are hosted by Jennifer Cobb Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. at the Wellington Branch Library and Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. at the Picton Branch […]
Community Care for Seniors foot care clinics
Seniors are invited to take a healthy step in the direction of comfort with Community Care for Seniors’ foot care clinics. “They’re professional and they want to help you,” says a long-time client of the foot care clinic. Registered nurses visit with seniors at a clinic in Rossmore, Picton and Wellington. “Careful and regular care […]
Explore 4H at the Picton library
Have fun with friends old and new while “learning to do by doing” in a hands-on approach to a wide variety of new skills and ideas. In Explore 4-H, members (ages 9 – 12 as of Jan. 1, 2024) will be encouraged to develop self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, and a positive self-image helped to […]
Listen in to all the jazz with new group – Wednesdays
Everybody is welcome to join a new ‘Jazz Listening Group’ at the Picton Branch library. The jazz listening group meets on the first Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon at the Picton Branch. The purpose is to listen to members’ jazz CDs and make an introduction or presentation on the selection. All welcome.
Bigger games, better brains, Thursdays at the Picton library
Adults are welcoming to join in the fun Thursdays from 2-3 at the Picton Library’s large meeting room to try out giant board games including checkers and inflatable bowling. Jennifer Cobb facilitates the fun packed with brain building and activity. The gatherings are free of charge. Click here to register or call the library at […]
Research your family history through Ancestry Library
The Ancestry Library edition is temporarily available to be accessed outside the Prince Edward County libraries. If you are interested in starting to research your family history, start at peclibrary.org and use your library card number and PIN to explore Ancestry. also continues to offer Hoopla – an online streaming service that gives you access […]
