Deseronto Public Library

Deseronto Public Library Awarded Canada Summer Jobs Grant to Support Youth Employment

The Deseronto Public Library is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the Canada Summer Jobs grant to fund a student position for 8 weeks in the summer of 2024. This grant will provide invaluable support for youth employment initiatives and enable the library to offer a meaningful summer job opportunity for a local student.

Canada Summer Jobs is a Government of Canada initiative that provides wage subsidies to employers to create employment opportunities for youth. The Deseronto Public Library successfully applied for the grant to fund a student position as the Arts & Recreation Leader: Summer Programs for the duration of 8 weeks during the summer months.

"We are delighted to receive the Canada Summer Jobs grant," said Julie Lane. CEO of the Deseronto Public Library. "This funding will allow us to hire a motivated and enthusiastic student to assist with our summer programs and services, further enhancing our ability to serve the community."

The selected student will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a dynamic library environment while contributing to the delivery of essential library programs and services. Responsibilities will include assisting patrons, organizing library materials, and supporting the planning and implementation of summer reading programs and activities.

The Deseronto Public Library extends its gratitude to the Government of Canada for its support through the Canada Summer Jobs program and looks forward to welcoming a talented student to its team for the summer of 2024. For more information about the Deseronto Public Library’s Summer Student position, please visit deserontopubliclibrary.ca to view the full job description. Applications are welcomed until May 17th, 2024.

Read the full Press Release Here.

March Break 2024 At The Library

March Break 2024 is filled with all the creativity under the rainbow! Join us for a wide variety of events that celebrate different forms of art, science, creative thinking, and creation!

Registration for programs can be found at deserontopubliclibrary.ca.

Monday 11th, 10:00 AM - magical monday

Storytelling with magical interactive activities.

Monday 11th, 2:00 pM-4:00 PM - magic workshop

Learn simple magic tricks.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

TUESDAY 12TH, 10:00 AM - Science exploration

Science-themed stories and hands-on experiments.

TUESDAY 12TH, 2:00 pM-4:00 PM - mad scientist lab

Conduct exciting science experiments and make cool discoveries.

WEDNESDAY 13TH, 10:00 AM - artistic adventures

Paint and take home art.

WEDNESDAY 13TH, 2:00 pM-4:00 PM - Crafty creations

Creative art projecs and crafts.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

THURSDAY 14TH, 10:00 AM - Treasure Hunt

Follow clues to find hidden treasure.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

THURSDAY 14TH, 2:00 pM-4:00 PM - Andy Forgie

Performance and Indoor Camping.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FRIDAY 15TH, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm - The great library escape

FRIDAY 15TH, 12:30 pm-4:00 pm - book swap

Earth Day 2023: Plant Swap! at the Deseronto Public Library

Apr 22, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Plant Swap and Propagation Station:

Are your indoor plants looking a bit worse for wear after the long winter? With Earth Day here and summer just around the corner, it's time to bring new life into your house! Join us at the Deseronto Public Library for a Plant Swap and Propagation Station and come home with a new plant and first-hand knowledge on how to take care of your plant at home. Bring a plant or cutting and swap with fellow plant enthusiasts. Learn about unique indoor plant varieties and how to propagate your houseplants.

RSVP on the Deseronto Public Library website.

National Canadian Film Day: "Beans" at the Deseronto Public Library

Apr 19, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Join us to celebrate Canadian Films on National Canadian Film Day with our screening of the 2020 film "Beans", directed by Tracey Deer. All are welcome to this free event. Details and trailer for the film can be found here: https://canfilmday.ca/film/beans/

RSVP on The Deseronto Public Library website.

Spring has Sprung at the Deseronto Public Library

Library implements new operating hours and special events for April.

Spring of 2023 brings many new and exciting programs to the Deseronto Public Library, as well as some welcome and refreshing changes. Today we are thrilled to announce that through community consultation over the last several months, the Deseronto Public Library will be implementing new hours of operation to better serve community needs. The as of April 11th, 2023, the Deseronto Public Library will be open six days a week with the following schedule:

Mondays: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Tuesdays: 10:00am – 8:00pm

Wednesdays: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Thursdays: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Fridays: 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturdays: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Adding an additional evening enables those who work during the day to have an extra opportunity to use the library resources and participate in scheduled programming, instead of being limited to the single evening on Tuesdays.

Read the full Press Release Here.

March Break At The Library

March Break 2023 is filled with all the creativity under the rainbow! Join us for a wide variety of events that celebrate different forms of art, science, creative thinking, and creation!

Registration for programs can be found at deserontopubliclibrary.ca.

Monday 13th, 11:00 AM - Embroidery Workshop with Nell!

Join us as we learn the basics of the art of embroidery, with professional fiber-artist, Nell Casson. Ages 10+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED

TUESDAY 14TH, 3:00PM

Bring candy, science, coding, and art together for an afternoon of "Taste the Rainbow" Science Experiments. Ages 6+

TUESDAY 14TH 6:00PM - AUTHOR TALK

Join us for a conversation with local author, Sarah Dunkley, as she discusses her book "Beauty After the Storm". Light refreshments will be available.

WEDNESDAY 15TH, 3:00PM Come paint with us!

Join us for snacks and fun as we try to follow a Bob Ross Paint Tutorial. All supplies are provided. Ages 10+. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

THURSDAY 16TH, 11:00AM

Jigsaw puzzle building and strategies with world record speed-puzzler, Maxine Olive!Come and learn some tips and tricks while also seeing a demonstration! All Ages Welcome.

FRIDAY 17TH, 5:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT!

Join us for a special evening program! Have some snacks, enjoy a film, and celebrate the library's first movie of 2023!

SATURDAY 18TH, 11:00AM - DIY Journals!

Come and join us to create your own bullet-journal. Ages 4+.

March Break At The Library

March Break 2023 is filled with all the creativity under the rainbow! Join us for a wide variety of events that celebrate different forms of art, science, creative thinking, and creation!

Registration for programs can be found at deserontopubliclibrary.ca.

Monday 13th, 11:00 AM - Embroidery Workshop with Nell!

Join us as we learn the basics of the art of embroidery, with professional fiber-artist, Nell Casson. Ages 10+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED

TUESDAY 14TH, 3:00PM

Bring candy, science, coding, and art together for an afternoon of "Taste the Rainbow" Science Experiments. Ages 6+

TUESDAY 14TH 6:00PM - AUTHOR TALK

Join us for a conversation with local author, Sarah Dunkley, as she discusses her book "Beauty After the Storm". Light refreshments will be available.

WEDNESDAY 15TH, 3:00PM Come paint with us!

Join us for snacks and fun as we try to follow a Bob Ross Paint Tutorial. All supplies are provided. Ages 10+. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

THURSDAY 16TH, 11:00AM

Jigsaw puzzle building and strategies with world record speed-puzzler, Maxine Olive!Come and learn some tips and tricks while also seeing a demonstration! All Ages Welcome.

FRIDAY 17TH, 5:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT!

Join us for a special evening program! Have some snacks, enjoy a film, and celebrate the library's first movie of 2023!

SATURDAY 18TH, 11:00AM - DIY Journals!

Come and join us to create your own bullet-journal. Ages 4+.

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR Deseronto Public Library

FLEXspace for the Deseronto Public Library

$45,000 COMMUNITY GRANTS AWARDED TO SUPPORT FLEXspace Project

Deseronto, ON – December 7, 2022

Today we are excited to announce that Deseronto Public Library has been awarded a grant of $45,000 to support the FLEXspace Project which will bring a flexible and modern programming space to the Deseronto Public Library.

The purpose of the FLEXspace is to refresh and redesign the back rooms of the Deseronto Public Library, which were previously used as the computer lab and archives area. The project will result in a new resource for the community and surrounding area that will empower residents to explore new skills, build upon existing experience, and future-proof the Deseronto Public Library for whatever the future may hold.

This grant is part of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group’s new L.E.A.F. (Learning Engagement & Accelerator Fund). The company invited community groups from across Eastern, Central and Western Ontario to apply for a total of $300,000 in grants that focus on learning and building the skills and capacity of local communities.

“We are absolutely thrilled to receive this generous funding from The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group. The L.E.A.F. grant is helping us bring new resources and possibilities to the Deseronto Public Library and it cannot be understated how important education opportunities are for anyone at any age.” – Julie Lane, CEO/Librarian of the Deseronto Public Library.

A step beyond typical funding, The Commonwell’s L.E.A.F. (Learning & Engagement Accelerator Fund) is supporting community projects that focus on learning new skills and building resiliency and capacity for the long-term health of the communities.  

"We had almost 100 applications and they were all worthy of supporting. Making the selection was difficult, but we feel the 2022 L.E.A.F. grant recipients represent a very impressive range of community causes that will result in a long-term community investment by funding the sharing of knowledge.”  said Tim Shauf, President and CEO of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group. “We are excited to see these programs and initiatives across Commonwell Country come to life and serve the people and communities for years to come.”

About the Deseronto Public Library:

The Deseronto Public Library has been serving the community of Deseronto as a public library since May 1st, 1896. Providing safe, inclusive, and inspiring opportunities and resources to the community and surrounding area is what drives the organization to fulfill its mission to be the doorway to life-long-learning for every citizen. You can learn more by visiting their website at deserontopubliclibrary.ca or by contacting Julie Lane, CEO/Librarian, at ceo@deserontopubliclibrary.ca or by phone at 613-396-2744.

About The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group:


Established January 1, 2014, The Commonwell is a merger of three longstanding mutual insurance companies built on more than a century of hands-on commitment to the local communities it serves. Since its founding eight years ago, The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group operates on the same historical premise as its three legacy companies – maintaining a focus on local presence and service that builds strong long-term relationships to benefit the greater community. You can learn more in the first annual Care To Grow Impact Report 2022.

Request for Volunteer Board Members for the Deseronto Public Library

The Town of Deseronto is currently seeking letters of interest from individuals who are looking to become a member of the Deseronto Public Library Board.  This position involves a commitment of one meeting every month, with a summer and winter holiday break (minimum of 9 meetings per year), and possible supplementary meetings as required.  Any person is qualified to sit on the board if they meet the following criteria:

  • A person is qualified to be appointed as a member of a board who is a member of the appointing council or,

    1. is at least eighteen years old;

    2. is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada);

  • is,

  • (i) a resident of the municipality for which the board is established in the case of a public library board, a resident of one of the municipalities for which the board is established in the case of a union board, a resident of one of the participating municipalities in the case of a county library board, or a resident of the area served by the board in the case of a county library co-operative board,

  • (ii) a resident of a municipality that has a contract with the board under section 29,

  • (iii) a resident of the board area of a local service board that has a contract with the board under section 29,

  • (iv) a member of an Indian band that has a contract with the board under section 29, or

  • (v) a member of a second board that has entered into a contract with the board to purchase from it library services for the residents of the second board; and

  • (d) is not employed by the board or by the municipality or county or, in the case of a union board, by any of the affected municipalities.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44, s. 10 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. F, s. 3 (9); 2019, c. 14, Sched. 12, s. 1.

The duty of the Deseronto Public Library Board is to provide comprehensive, effective, and efficient library service that reflects the community’s needs and builds community capacity.

The stakeholders of today’s libraries expect strong leadership.  Consequently, modern governance must reach to embrace new ideas and forge strong relationships that will support the library in its vision, mission, and values. 

Vision Statement:

The Deseronto Public Library is a leader in celebrating reading and transforming lives through knowledge and information.  The library provides accessible services through current technology and contemporary facilities.  The library is a recognized contributor to the high quality of life in the community through exceptional services and valued partnerships. 

Mission Statement:

A Citizen’s Doorway to Lifelong Learning.

 

Statement of Values:

Creativity, imagination, curiosity, equity, intellectual freedom, customer service, community connectedness, and teamwork.

All interested applicants should submit their letter of interest with the details of their education and/or experience that they feel would be beneficial to the Deseronto Public Library Board.  All letters must be received by Friday, December 2nd, 2022 addressed to:

Mr. Rob Hedley, Town Manager
Town of Deseronto
331 Main Street
P.O. Box 310
Deseronto, ON
K0K 1X0
Fax 613-396-3141
E-Mail – rhedley@deseronto.ca

Deseronto Public Library Seeking Community Input: Logo Redesign Project

Following recent renovations, the Deseronto Public Library is welcoming input from the community regarding the selection of a logo concept to update the digital presence of the Library.

The goal of the rebrand is to create a modern, simple, and recognizable logo that preserves the spirit of the original design. Staff and the Library Board have selected two logo concepts and these options are available for public input.

Regardless of whether or not you are a library-user, the Library wants to hear from you. Logo concepts can be found and voted for on the Deseronto Public Library website, Facebook page, by phone at 613-396-2744, or in person.

The Survey will open on September 26th, 2022 and close on October 7th, 2022. Library staff are excited to receive your feedback!

The winning concept will be announced at the end of October. The library would like to thank the community in advance for their help with the rebranding process.

For questions, you are welcome to contact Julie Lane, CEO/Librarian, at ceo@deserontopubliclibrary.ca or by phone at 613-396-2744.

Logo Concept 1

Logo Concept 2

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The Deseronto Public Library is located at 358 Main Street, Deseronto.

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