The Township of Madawaska Valley Public Library

Ongoing Programs: Provision of library services that support recreational and informational reading literacy learning and research. The library has programs for all ages to support literacy and lifelong learning. Partnerships with local and cultural groups increase access to community-wide learning and sharing of resources. These programs include author talks children's story time Indigenous music and story time. We continue to provide space for a local employment services and Service Canada to provide services in our community. We also continue to highlight a local artist once a month. New Programs: In 2024 we offered mental health workshops for youth and their caregivers with the support of a grant from a local organization. We participated with Tackle Share lending fishing rods and tackle for all ages to learn how to fish and take advantage of 'free fishing' weekends. We began lending puzzles for all ages to enjoy. For the first time we hosted an Easter egg photo scavenger hunt for the community. We continue to look for ways to offer programs that meet the needs of the community - whether to fill a gap in social services or offer new programs for patrons of all ages to learn a new skill.