Tomorrow's the day - rain or shine! Get a great deal on books & support our local libraries at the Friends' of the Library Summer Book Sale. 10 am - 2 pm haliburtonlibrary.ca/Programs-Event…

The tick display was recently moved to Stanhope branch. You can borrow a magnifying glass and pick up pamphlets to help you spot them in the wild!

Don't forget to have a go at our Trivia Challenge for July - this month's theme is Animals! Click here to give it a try: bit.ly/animal-kahoot

The Turtle Guardians will be at the Dysart branch tomorrow! Stop by between 12-2pm to meet the turtles and learn more about them from the turtle experts. No registration required. Can't make it? The Turtle Guardians will be at the Minden Hills branch on August 26th!

Congrats to the library staff who helped organize the vinyl wrap at our Dorset Depot Library Lockers. 2 passersby stopped our courier on his trip today to say how great they look - and we agree! The superb digital artwork on the middle locker is by Noelia Marziali.

Come and try your hand at Henna Art with local volunteer Yasmin! All ages are welcome to attend this free workshop at the Dysart library on Thu, August 10 from 10:30-11:30am. Space is limited, click here to register: bit.ly/dysart-henna

Join the Haliburton County Master Gardeners for a free workshop about preserving your garden bounty by canning, pickling, drying or freezing. Dysart Library: Sat, August 19, 2-3:30pm, click here to register: bit.ly/preserving-you…

Don't forget to try our August "Pride Season" Trivia Challenge! Click here to give it a go: bit.ly/pride-kahoot

A perfect sunny Monday activity, thanks to Haliburton County Public Library and @Pinnguaq ❤️ 🌳 🍃 🌞 #MyHaliburtonHighlands

Here are the results from last month's trivia challenge! Click here to try out the September challenge: bit.ly/3qTLX5N

We can’t wait! And we’re glad you’ll be there, Jan! 📚

Today was the maiden voyage of our new Library Courier van! 🎉 Book bins to the people!

Please be advised that our Cardiff branch will not be open today due to a power outage. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Congrats on returning to the blog, Jan! Thanks for the shout out, too. We’re excited about your next book ❣️

Tonight is a special free screening of We Were Children, in advance of Truth & Reconciliation Day Sat. Sept. 30th The film will begin at 5pm in the Minden Hills Cultural Centre’s Welch Room. It’s recommended for audiences 16 & up

We’re hiring for branch staff once again! haliburtoncounty.ca/en/county-offi…

This week Mike Jaycock interviewed Murdoch Mysteries author Maureen Jennings. This is in advance of her talk at the Friends of the Library Gala event on Oct. 22nd at our Minden Hills branch You can watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=WhmcYu…

If you read the local newspapers then you've already heard the news: our CEO and Head Librarian, Chris Stephenson, is wrapping up his time with HCPL today. Thank you, Chris!

The 2 pm Ukulele Club is cancelled today at Minden branch. We’re sorry for any inconvenience.