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Keep Your Kid Curious: The Wonders of Science and Nature by Sharren Reil

Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 05:57 AM

Last Tuesday evening I was walking my dog downtown New Liskeard over behind TDSS when I encountered something so remarkable that I still can’t stop thinking about it! 

As I left the house, I could see that there were many ice crystals in the air, and my deck was super sparkly.  The flash of ice and snow crystals is a big part of the joy I find with winter, but this was way more noticeable than usual.  As I walked past the street lights, I noticed that they had ice auras around them from the...

The Most Borrowed Books at TSPL in 2021

Posted on Monday, January 03, 2022 02:59 PM

1. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

2. All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny

3. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

4. A Gambling Man by David Baldacci

5. The Drowning Kind by Jennifer Mcmahon

6. Win by Harlan Coben

7. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

8. The Rehearsals by Annette Christie

9. Not Dark Yet by Peter Robinson

10. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

11. The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth

12. Daylight by David Baldacci

13. The Daughters of Foxcote Manor by Eve Chase

14. Dark Sky by C.J. Box

15. Choose...

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Library Funding and the Non-resident Fee by Rebecca Hunt

Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 04:47 PM

A question occasionally asked of library staff members is, “How is the library funded?” In Ontario, libraries are funded primarily through municipal tax dollars. In Temiskaming Shores, this accounts for about 85% of library revenues. Although libraries are primarily funded by municipalities and their boards are appointed by municipal councils, libraries are governed by the Public Libraries Act of Ontario. The act restricts the ability of public libraries to levy fees for services for residents...

City Releases Local Recreation Guide

Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 03:26 PM

Temiskaming Shores releases local Recreation Guide. 

Wondering what Temiskaming Shores has to offer?  Need to know which groups and organizations are running events?  Wondering where our parks are located?  That and so much more is in available our newly released Community Recreation Guide!  Click the image below to view the complete recreation guide or pickup a copy yourself from one of the many locations around the city.  Printed copies are available at:

  • Temiskaming Shores City Hall
  • Waterfront...

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September is Library Card Sign Up Month by Rebecca Hunt

Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 05:42 AM

September signals back-to-school and the beginning of more indoor activities—what better month to sign up for a library card to take advantage of all that your local library offers? Libraries open up worlds of possibilities to connect, learn and transform, and it is easy to sign up for a membership!

At Temiskaming Shores Public Library a library card gives access to numerous services, including printed books, magazines and newspapers; online access to e-books, audiobooks and e-magazines; movies...