SCHREIBER, ON – Schreiber Public Library recently held a Children’s Christmas Craft workshop which was well attended and unveiled some very talented artists. Among those crafters who produced some beautiful hand-made holiday decorations was Elizabeth seen on the left with her very [Read more]
By Neil Scott, SPL SCHREIBER, ON – September 26th, at the Ontario Library Service (North) Conference, Schreiber Public Library added another award to its long list of achievements. An award for Leadership and Innovation recognized the library’s groundbreaking media streaming initiative. [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The Schreiber Public Library’s Annual Bocce Ball Tournament was held Tuesday, July 17th. The tournament is always a highlight of Schreiber’s Heritage Days and 2012 was no different. Thank you to all those who volunteered and participated to make the tournament a [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON-Monday at the Schreiber Heritage Days Opening Ceremonies’ Maor & Council BBQ winners of the Schreiber Public Library and Schreiber Archives & Historical Society Photo Contest were announced. There were 40 photos submitted and cash prizes were awarded for each category. [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Schreiber Public Library is always a busy place, especially when the time comes to prepare for holidays and special occasions. Pictured above are friends who participated in the Easter Crafts program with their beautiful and unique Easter eggs. Below, Girolamo [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Thursday, November 24th a ladies crafting workshop was held on at the Schreiber Public Library. Artist/Crafter Lynn Kennedy was on hand to teach the ladies all they needed to know to make a number of beautiful Christmas Crafts. Don’t miss other workshops for adults [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – During the 2011 Heritage Days, the Schreiber Public Library (SPL) hosted a historical photo contest. As can be seen in these photos, the judges had some very difficult decisions to make as a multitude of wonderful submissions were received. The winners were as follows: [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Last week during Heritage Days, the Schreiber Public Library sponsored several fun activities including a Bocce Ball Tournament, a Historical Photo Contest and, as seen in these photos, a Chalk Drawing Contest. The Chalk Drawing Contest had a wonderful turn-out, [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Schreiber Public Library (SPL) hosted a Bocce Ball Tournament during Schreiber Heritage Days last week. The tournament was a ton of fun, all played with good sportsmanship said Linda Williamson of the SPL, thanking all those involved for their participation. Adult: Bob [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The North Shore Singers have become very well known accross Northwestern Ontario with fans wait in anticipation for the announcement of their Spring, Christmas, and occassionally more intimate, Summer appearances all year round. With the majority of their group residing in [Read more]
Gravelle and Mauro announce one-time provincial grants for collections, programs Ontario is supporting life-long learning and literacy in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. The province is investing in public libraries, to help build their collection and provide programs to strengthen [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – The 125th Anniversary Quilt cannow be found on display at the Schreiber Public Library. Teresa learned to quilt by taking a quilting course with Sue Wiseman. For the Maple Leaf, Teresa used a technique called “paper piecing” which makes the process of sewing [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Wednesday, March 9th Books are for Eating Program continued at the Readers Roost as participants put on their brave faces to try something new, SUSHI! Not just any sushi of course but a dish they had made themselves. Most found it quite interesting though whether it was [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – Reader’s Roost co-ordinator Elsa Figliomeni has combined the popular reading program with a new initiative called “Books are for Eating”, in which children are encouraged to learn about the culinary traditions of other cultures through storybooks. Books are [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – During Schreiber’s Carnival Week, the Schreiber Public Library held a Penny Auction and Ugly Sweater Dance challenging participants to wear their ‘ugliest’ sweaters. Ugly is of course a matter of opinion but the Library was quite impressed with how [Read more]
