Digital Living – Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

Post by Information Services staff Kitchener Public Library is situated on land that is the traditional home of the Haudenosaunee (Ho-deh-no-show-nee), Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bay) and Neutral People. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also recognize the contributions Indigenous peoples have made in shaping and strengthening this community. We are grateful… Read More Digital Living – Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

June 2, 2022June 1, 2022 kplstaff

Digital Living – Asian Heritage Month

Post by Information Services staff Asian Heritage Month is celebrated every May in Canada, and aims to focus on the amazing achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent. This month’s Digital Living page celebrates Asian stories of resilience and resolve in today’s world and throughout history in Canada. The experiences of Canadian Asians caught… Read More Digital Living – Asian Heritage Month

May 3, 2022May 2, 2022 kplstaff

Digital Living – Celebrating Trans Voices

Post by Kim, Anne and Valerie, Information Services staff March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. This annual awareness day was created to highlight the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people. We are dedicating the entire month of April to help raise awareness to these accomplishments while also addressing the work that needs… Read More Digital Living – Celebrating Trans Voices

April 7, 2022April 16, 2022 kplstaff

Digital Living – A Life Aquatic

Post by Kim and Valerie, Information Services staff Access to clean drinking water is an important but often overlooked issue. This month, we want to shed light on breakthroughs and concerns here in our community, across the country and around the world. Check out some of these fiction titles that made a splash with us… Read More Digital Living – A Life Aquatic

March 10, 2022 Kitchener Public Library

Where We Bee At?

Post by Curtis, Information Services staff Ever wonder what happens to the bees in the winter? As we look out at our hives here at 85 Queen, things seem awfully quiet but what’s really happening inside these normally busy boxes? As the cold winds blow and insect activity has diminished, this is actually a crucial… Read More Where We Bee At?

January 25, 2021April 14, 2021 kplstaffLeave a comment

Inspired Staff Showcase

Post by Ellie, Information Services Staff. As you may know, Kitchener Public Library has an art gallery in our lower level that hosts rotating exhibits of local artwork throughout the year. Unfortunately due to COVID we have had to close public access to the lower level and the art gallery, but we’ve taken this opportunity… Read More Inspired Staff Showcase

October 21, 2020April 13, 2021 Kitchener Public Library

Where to Start When You’re Without Work

Post by Megan and Anne, Information Services staff If you’re not an essential worker and you are not working from home, you may be looking for financial support or a new job. This post is for you. We’ve gathered benefit and employment resources from reliable sources and hope you will find the tools that you… Read More Where to Start When You’re Without Work

May 7, 2020March 10, 2021 kplstaff1 Comment

Everyday is Earth Day

Earth Day was recognized for the first time on April 22, 1970. Fifty years later, it is more important than ever to mark this date any way we can because climate change is real. In Southwestern Ontario we can be grateful for many things in our natural environment. Most of us have access to fresh… Read More Everyday is Earth Day

April 22, 2020March 9, 2021 kplstaff3 Comments

A Message to Our Volunteers

We are so grateful for you and the other 300+ volunteers who make this library the vibrant community that it is. We wouldn’t be able to do it without you. Even though we’re not able to celebrate you in person, we want you to know how much we appreciate your contributions. Thank you for helping… Read More A Message to Our Volunteers

April 21, 2020March 9, 2021 Kitchener Public Library

Separating Fact from Fiction Amid COVID-19

Post by Ada Librarian, Information Services In these uncertain times, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by constant updates about COVID-19, especially when it feels like there’s a lot of contradictory information. Now, more than ever, it’s important to make sure what we’re reading is accurate. We probably all have that one Facebook friend or neighbour… Read More Separating Fact from Fiction Amid COVID-19

April 2, 2020April 15, 2021 Kitchener Public Library

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