Author Archives: Wawa Public Library

Between the Covers – May 22

The Staff and Board of the Wawa Public Library are very excited to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of library services in Wawa. The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library ...

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Between the Covers – May 13th

The Staff and Board of the Wawa Public Library are very excited to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of library services in Wawa. The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library ...

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Between the Covers – April 30th

The Wawa Public Library celebrates it’s 70th Anniversary in May 2024! The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library soon outgrew the space in the school and a place in ...

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Between The Covers – April 22nd

The Wawa Public Library celebrates it’s 70th Anniversary in May! The Wawa Public Library, then known as The Michipicoten Public Library opened its doors in May of 1954 in the basement of Sir James Dunn School. Mrs. Ruth Eldridge was appointed as the library’s first Librarian. The Library soon outgrew the space in the school and a place in the ...

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Between the Covers – April 8

The Wawa Public Library was very pleased to welcome author and retired Judge Norm Douglas to Wawa.  Norm was born in Hawk Junction and was excited to come back and visit and promote his book “You Be the Judge”! Norm’s book is an interactive book that puts the reader in the Judge’s seat to decide someone’s innocence or guilt! It ...

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Between the Covers – April 1

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Seed Swap event! Our seed library is open to everyone! If you are new to the world of gardening and want to grow some tried and true seeds or if you are a Master Gardener and are looking for something different to try, the library is the place for you. We ...

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Between the Covers – March 26

The Wawa Public Library is pleased to welcome retired Judge and published author, Norm Douglas for a book reading and signing! Norm, who was born in Hawk Junction is touring to promote his new book “You Be the Judge” and will be at the Wawa Public Library on Friday, April 5th from 1-3 p.m. Please join us in welcoming home ...

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Between the Covers – March 18

The Wawa Public Library is pleased to welcome retired Judge and published author, Norm Douglas for a book reading and signing! Norm, who was born in Hawk Junction is touring to promote his new book “You Be the Judge” and will be at the Wawa Public Library on Friday, April 5th from 1-3 pm! Please join us in welcoming home ...

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Between the Covers – February 29

The Wawa Public Library’s staff and friends have been busy making these adorable Pocket Hugs. We are using donated and scrap yarn to make these lovely Pocket Hugs. For a limited time, we also have our Pocket Shamrock. If ya have a little of that Irish in ya, it’ll be the perfect little gift! If you would like to support ...

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Between the Covers – February 19

The Wawa Public Library’s staff and friends have been busy making these adorable Pocket Hugs. We are using donated and scrap yarn to make these lovely Pocket Hugs. If you would like to support our fundraiser, the cost of a Pocket Hug is $2.00, and they are available at the Circulation Desk at the Wawa Public Library. They would make ...

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Between the Covers – February 14

The Wawa Public Library’s staff and friends have been busy making these adorable Pocket Hugs. We are using donated and scrap yarn to make these lovely Pocket Hugs. If you would like to support our fundraiser, the cost of a Pocket Hug is $2.00, and they are available at the Circulation Desk at the Wawa Public Library. They would make ...

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Between the Covers – February 5

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week is “Unnatural Death” by Patricia Cornwell, “The Watchmaker’s Hand” by Jeffery Deaver, “The Mystery Guest” by Nita Prose. New in Audio Books this week is “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano. En Français, nous avons “La Maison aux Lumières” par Donato Carrisi. Come on in and check it out! Staff Pick of ...

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Between the Covers – January 29

Anti-bullying Q & A: The 1st Wawa Scouts, in partnership with the OPP and the Wawa Public Library presented a Question and Answer session about bullying! Constable Ashley Nickle was present to talk to the cub scouts about what bullying is, how it hurts people and how to deal with bullies. Bullying is not ok and anyone who is being ...

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Between the Covers – January 22

The 1st Wawa Scouts in partnership with the OPP and the Wawa Public Library, will be hosting an Antibullying Q & A Session at the library on January 24th, 2024 from 5:30-6:30. OPP Constable Ashley Nickle will be leading the discussion. There will be a display of books that support antibullying for all participants to view. The library will provide ...

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Between the Covers – January 8

New Books on the 7- Day Shelf this week are: “A Haunting in the Arctic” by C.J. Cooke, “Past Lying” by Val McDermid, “Christmas Presents” by Lisa Unger, “Being Henry: The Fonz…and beyond” by Henry Winkler. New to the Audio Book collection is “The Twelve dogs of Christmas” by Susan Wiggs. En Français, nous avons “24 Jours pour survivre au ...

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