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Serving Middlesex County, Ontario: Ailsa Craig, Coldstream, Delaware, Dorchester, Glencoe, Ilderton, Komoka, Lucan, Melbourne, Mt. Brydges, Newbury, Parkhill, Strathroy, Thorndale & Wardsville.

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High School students! Be Warden for the Day: tell us what makes Middlesex County special, and if you were Warden for a day, what would you do to make a difference?

Submit a 60-second video OR short essay by Fri, Oct 17.

Apply here: bit.ly/3K560ap

More info www.middlesex.ca/wardenforaday

07.10.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“šπŸŽ§ October Reading Inspiration: Try an Award-Winning Audiobook or Graphic Novel! πŸŽ§πŸ“š
πŸ’¬ Get started with our recommendations: msxl.ca.iiivega.com/library-list...

➑️ Find even more great audiobooks and graphic novels on:
πŸ“± Cloudlibrary: yourcloudlibrary.com
🎧 hoopla: hoopladigital.com

06.10.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Due to the Canada Post strike, interlibrary loan is temporarily unavailable. We will provide an update when we are able to restart this service.

Thank you for your understanding.

26.09.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Komoka Library will be closed on Tuesday, September 30. We apologize for any inconvenience.

24.09.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ilderton Library will be closed Saturday, September 27. We apologize for any inconvenience. Enjoy the fair!

24.09.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Middlesex County Library is seeking patron feedback about online research and learning resources available to you for free with your Middlesex County Library card. Completing the survey should take less than 5 minutes.

Take the survey now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VFX9L9X

22.09.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ October 1st is National Seniors Day! πŸŽ‰
At Middlesex County Library, we're celebrating the incredible seniors in our communities with a full month of special programs! Learn more on our website: library.middlesex.ca/seniors-prog...

19.09.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎨✨ You're Invited! ✨🎨

Celebrate the creativity and talent of local artists at the Lucan Library’s Community Art Exhibit!

πŸ–ΌοΈ Visit anytime during regular open hours
πŸ“… Or join us for the closing reception from 11am - 12pm on Sat, Sept 27

18.09.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Food Drive Hunger Isn't SeasonalDonations pour in during the holidays, but food banks struggle to keep their shelves stocked throughout the year. Donate non-perishable, unexpired food at your local Middlesex Cou...

Local food banks are struggling to keep shelves stocked. Your support of Middlesex County's food drive can make a difference. Items can be dropped off at select Middlesex County Libraries: find a list of locations & suggested food items on the county website www.middlesex.ca/fooddrive

15.09.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“πŸ₯« Ready to savor the harvest all year long? We've got the perfect reads to help you master the art of canning and preserving! From jams and jellies to pickles and sauces, our collection is packed with tasty inspiration.

πŸ“š Check out our book list: msxl.ca.iiivega.com/library-list...

12.09.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Middlesex County is proud to work with London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership for the 2nd Annual #IAmMiddlesex campaign, to celebrate immigrants who are making an impact in the County β€” through leadership, volunteerism, community building, education, business, or cultural contributions.

11.09.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nominations are OPEN for the #IAmMiddlesex2025 campaign!
Do you know an immigrant living in Middlesex County whose story deserves to be shared and celebrated?

Nominate your candidates today➑ www.middlesex.ca/iammiddlesex

🌟Nominations close: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 🌟

11.09.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Dungeoneering 101 program scheduled for today and September 24th at the Dorchester Library has been cancelled.

We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

10.09.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A meme of singer Taylor Swift hugging her fiancΓ©e Travis Kelce. Text on Kelce reads 'me'. Text on Swift reads 'my library card'.

A meme of singer Taylor Swift hugging her fiancΓ©e Travis Kelce. Text on Kelce reads 'me'. Text on Swift reads 'my library card'.

#Memes #Booksky #Books #Libraries #TaylorSwift #Engagement #TravisKelce

28.08.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Middlesex County Library is proud to be part of this important project!

27.08.2025 07:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Partnerships for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) Learn how this program is helping Jordan’s municipalities manage their solid waste infrastructure as they welcome 1.4 million displaced Syrians.

#MiddlesexCounty #TownofTruro #GlobalAffairsCanada @FCM.ca fcm.ca/en/programs/...

27.08.2025 03:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We spent our first day in Kampot Province, visiting the municipalities of Tuek Chhou and Kep. We received updates on their projects Information on the project can be found in comments. #MiddlesexCounty #TownofTruro #GlobalAffairsCanada @FCM.ca

27.08.2025 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Middlesex County 2026 Budget Survey Middlesex County community members are invited to participate in a survey to inform the County’s 2026 Budget.

The Middlesex County 2026 Budget Survey is now live. This survey is your opportunity to let us know what matters most to you.

Take the survey ➑ bit.ly/45op63F

Paper copies of the survey are available at all Middlesex County Library branches.

πŸ“† Survey closes: Sept 15

21.08.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer at the Library participants in Lucan, Strathroy and Dorchester have been adding to community art displays all summer long, and we are excited to share their efforts!

14.08.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interested in Mosquito & Tick Protection?

Join Steve TomΓ©, Vector-Borne Disease Field Technician with the Middlesex-London Health Unit, for an informative Zoom session!

Date: Wed, Sept 17
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom

Registration required: register at library.middlesex.ca/event/14172035

13.08.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🐻 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt!

This August & September, all Tales & Trails locations feature Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen!

Follow the trail to:
🎢 Sing along to the story
🚢 Walk like a bear
πŸ“š Learn fun bear facts

Find a trail near you: library.middlesex.ca/community-storytelling

12.08.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“š It’s the final week of Summer at the Library!

If you’ve been working on reading logs or challenges with Middlesex County Library, don’t forget to drop them off at your local branch before Saturday, August 16.

Let’s wrap up summer reading strong. πŸ’ͺ

#SummerReading #MiddlesexCountyLibrary

09.08.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are currently accepting applications for the position of Student Assistant at the Thorndale Library. For more information, including details on how to apply, please visit the County of Middlesex website: www.middlesex.ca/careers/stud...

This posting closes at noon, on Friday, August 15.

08.08.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All summer long library visitors can get creative at our Imagination Stations! Use our supplies to build a structure, make a craft or contribute to a collaborative art project. There's something new every week!

31.07.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CloudLIbrary is performing maintenance which will impact audiobook access for 24 hours starting at noon on Thurs, July 31:
- audiobook borrows and returns will not be possible
- downloaded audiobooks will play except for a period on Friday.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

30.07.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Curious about your roots? 🌳
Explore Ancestry Library Edition FREE at Middlesex County Library!

Dig into census records, photos, military files & more β€” your ancestors left a trail, and now you can follow it.

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #MiddlesexCountyLibrary #Ancestry

24.07.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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July 22 marks the halfway point of Summer at the Library at Middlesex County Library β€” but don’t worry, there’s still lots of time to join the fun!

Drop by your local branch to get signed up: let’s make the second half of summer one to remember! 🌟

22.07.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎬 Did you know your Middlesex County Library card gets you free access to Kanopy?

No ads. No fees. Just award-winning films, indie gems, docs, classics & kids' content β€” all streaming on-demand. πŸ“±πŸ’»πŸ“Ί

Sign up with your card and start watching: middlesexca.kanopy.com

18.07.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Music in the Garden program at the Coldstream Library this evening has been moved to the Community Room of the Coldstream Community Centre at 6:30pm.

17.07.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“š Kids who join our Read in Colour or Power Up programs can earn ballots for awesome branch prize draws!
🎁 Teens and adults β€” you’ll have the chance to win amazing system-wide prizes.
Registration is now open at all Middlesex County Library branches! library.middlesex.ca/summer-at-th...

09.07.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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