After the Strategic Plan presentation on November 9th, local journalist Kalonji Mukendi interviewed France Séguin-Couture; the CEO of the Township of Russell Public Library. In this short 5 minute audio, they speak about the relocation of the Embrun Branch.Listen to…
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Happy Winners
Les Ami(e)s de la bibliothèque (Embrun Branch) held a draw (permit no.: M840144) last Sunday (November 12) at the Christmas Festival, for 2 gift certificates to Embrun hairdresser Louise Bourbonnais. The lucky winners were Evelyn Howard and Paulette St-Pierre. Congratulations…
Used Book Sale 2023
Used Book SaleDecember 2nd-9thAt the Russell Branch, during regular opening hours Come browse through hundreds of books in both French and English: fiction, non-fiction, teens, children.How much: Picture books and pocketbooks are $1 each. Trade/hard covers are $2 each. Cash and…
Embrun Branch: Closed
November 1st: The Embrun Branch is closed until further notice.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon TeaSaturday, November 4th from 1pm-3pmRussell BranchEnglish Grab a few friends and join us for a social gathering of tea, baked goods, and storytelling!The Friends of the Library (Russell Chapter) will be selling sweets and treats and Len Tremblay, the…
Strategic Plan Presentation
Join us at the unveiling of the 2024-2028 strategic plan presented by the Library Board.November 9th at 6:30 PM at the Russell Branch Library.
Literary Café
Monday, October 30 from 7pm-8pmRussell BranchBilingual Love scary stories? Sign up to present!1. Register online or in-person.2. Pick Halloween themed material.3. Prepare to read your piece in front of an audience (6-7 minutes).All skill levels are welcome. 13 years+Registration required.…
$118 in late fees waived!
Thank you for all of your donations! Between September 27-October 4, we ran our first ever Food 4 Fines campaign. We received 54 items (that’s $118 in fines)! We also received donations out of generosity for a total of 87…
Storytime with Rapunzel
Storytime with RapunzelSaturday, October 21 at 10:30 AMEmbrun BranchAll agesFrench Dress up in your favourite prince or princess costume for this special story time with Rapunzel.Registration required. Free.
Public Library Board Meeting
Public Library Board Meeting this Thursday, September 21st at 6:30PM. In-person in the Gaston R. Patenaude Meeting Room, Town Hall (Embrun). Information and agenda can be found on this webpage.