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All of us at NPL are looking forward to the day when we can hold programs in the library once again. Until then, we’re hoping you’ll enjoy the many informative and entertaining programs we have lined up for you this month. There’s the Forest of Reading award program that kids 8 to 14 can enjoy, programs celebrating Black History Month, and author and editor MJ Moores will show you how to craft the perfect query letter when trying to get your stories published....
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Newmarket Public Library, as it has since last summer, continues to offer curbside service during the current lockdown. Choose from 1000s of books, DVDs, magazines and more. Check the library’s catalogue to place an item on hold for curbside pickup http://bit.ly/catnpl . Or you can choose to read an eBook or stream a movie or TV show through the library’s Online Library https://bit.ly/onlinelibnpl .  
For adventurous readers the library has a Winter...
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The Province of Ontario has declared a second state of emergency and issued a stay-at-home order with new restrictions on services, gatherings, and mobility. However, we want to assure our users that the library continues to be able to provide contactless curbside service, with only essential staff on site and others working remotely.  There is no change to library services at this time.  To borrow materials, you may reserve them online or contact us by phone, and then...
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The Newmarket Public Library Board extends its best wishes to Todd Kyle, current CEO of Newmarket Public Library, who will be departing the library effective January 15, 2021.
“Todd joined Newmarket Public Library as CEO in May of 2010 and his leadership has been instrumental in implementing a number of key initiatives over the years,” said Darcy McNeill, Chair of the Library Board. “Todd will be undertaking his new role as CEO of Brampton Library beginning...
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With the holidays upon us, and a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, this is a season truly like no other. Even with so much to look forward to, the Province finds itself in the grip of a second wave of COVID-19, and has announced enhanced restrictions for the Library that will take effect December 26th.
As of December 26th the Library will not be able to welcome any patrons into our facility and we will move to checking out your holds at the front door.
At the door...
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