News Article

January 14th

Looking for volunteers

Are you passionate about your community, love the world of books and have a few hours a month to spend with us? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Year-Round Volunteer Committee! Help us raise funds and support the library through engaging events, creative campaigns, and community outreach. Whether you have a knack for event planning, marketing, or simply want to lend a helping hand, we have a role for you!

  • Make a difference in your community
  • Develop new skills and gain experience
  • Enjoy fun events and meet like-minded individuals
  • Receive recognition for your contributions

Ready to turn your passion into action? Reach out to Carolyn, Alex or Toni at the library 519-364-1420. Together, let’s keep the love of reading and information alive!

New Digital Learning Resources at Your Library for 2025

New E-Resources

Our library has expanded its online resources to provide enhanced digital learning opportunities for community members of all ages.

HelpNow

A comprehensive online learning platform offering:

  • One-on-one tutoring
  • Homework assistance
  • Instructional videos covering: Life skills, Information literacy, Computer skills, and more!

LOTE4Kids

An innovative language learning tool that reads storybooks to children and provides multiple language experiences.

Continuing Popular Resources

We’ve maintained access to:

  • Libby (e-book, e-audiobook and magazines for loan)
  • The Great Courses (streaming learning videos, through Libby Extras)
  • Transparent Languages and Kids Speak (guided language learning)
  • Ancestry – in-library (genealogy research)
  • NoveList (book recommendations and literary resources)
  • CBC Corner (Canadian news and reading resources, with CBC videos to stream)

Explore Our Digital Offerings

Want to discover these exciting e-resources? Visit our library website’s e-resources section to explore the full range of digital learning tools available to you or set up a Tech appointment and we can show you how! 

Did you know you can help support the library’s expenditures for their e-resources?  Through our CanadaHelps page you can donate to the library to help fund these valuable resources.  Visit our website to find out how.

Book sale 

We are thrilled to announce that our annual book sale donations have started again! We welcome a wide variety of media and reading materials to support our community event.

Accepted Donation Items

  • Fiction and non-fiction
  • Children’s books, board books, picture books, easy readers, fiction and non-fiction
  • Antiquarian and collectible books
  • Puzzles and board games with all their pieces
  • DVDs, Blu-ray discs, Audio book CDs, Music CDs in original cases

Your generous contributions help support our community’s literacy and entertainment resources and provide needed donations for the library to continue maintaining our wonderful services. Thank you for helping make our book sale a success!

 

January 7th

New Large Print Floating Collection

A new collection of large printed titles is at the library. These titles will be with us for a limited time as we have them on loan from Ontario Library Service! Titles include The Good Part by Sophie Cousens and Half a Pig by Matthew Mayo!

Stitch and Sip

Join us for a special welcome back event at our Drop in Crochet and Knitting Group. Now Located in the Saugeen room, come socialize and do your fiber arts the Second Saturday of each month at 1pm. This month we will have door prizes for those who attend! All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own supplies. We will have a limited amount of supplies available for those wishing to learn as well as someone who can instruct. Refreshments provided.

Bouncing Babies

Bouncing babies is a story time with songs for little ones 0 to 36 months. Join Laura-lee in the Children’s area Friday mornings at 11am.

Library Holiday Hours

The Hanover Public Library will be closed on December 24, 25, 26, and 27. We will reopen on December 28. The library will also be closed on December 31 and January 1, and will reopen on January 2.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a happy holiday season!

End of Year survey

The Hanover Public Library is seeking your feedback as we reflect on 2024. We invite you to take a few moments to complete our survey, available on our website or in-person at the library. With so many exciting changes this year, it’s important for us to ensure we’re continuing to meet your needs and providing the exceptional service you’ve come to expect of us. Your input is invaluable, and we look forward to hearing from you!