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Library News
The South Algonquin Public Library is excited to welcome Adam Shoalts back to our community for the third time!
📅 Sunday, April 19th 2026 🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Madawaska Complex – Community Hall 26 A Major Lake Rd., Madawaska, Ontario
This is a free event, however donations are welcome and appreciated.
Adam is a renowned Canadian explorer and bestselling author who has paddled and trekked thousands of kilometres through some of Canada’s most remote wilderness areas. His expeditions and research have inspired several bestselling adventure books.
At this event, Adam will discuss his latest book, Vanished Beyond the Map, which follows his expedition into the northern wilderness to retrace the route of a long-lost explorer who vanished over a century ago.
📚 Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Want to read ahead?
Both library branches have all of Adam’s books available to borrow, so stop in and start exploring! Visit Adam’s website at adamshoalts.com
⚠️ We are anticipating a large turnout, so register early to avoid disappointment.
Register:
✔ In person at either library branch
✔ By phone: 613-637-5471/613-637-1099
✔ By email: whitneylibrary@southalgonquin.ca/madwaskalibrary@southalgonquin.ca
Virtual Author Talks
We offer you virtual, live & on-demand recordings of author talks. This service is included with your library membership. Please visit our speaker series website to view the list of upcoming talks, archived events and to register for an event. https://libraryc.org/southalgonquinlibrary
March/April Schedule
Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael PerryNew York Times Bestselling Author of Population: 485 and The Jesus Cow |
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Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate QuinnNew York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code |
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America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana WalterWith Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver |
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On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie NealA Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration |
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On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad TaylorFormer Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series |
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Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley HellerNew York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace and Reese’s Book Club Pick |
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On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason ReynoldsAward-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author |
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- English link: http://cbccorner.ca/southalgonquin
- French link: http://lespaceradiocanada.ca/southalgonquin
Seeking Volunteer Library Board Trustees
Scan here to learn more about becoming a volunteer Library Board Trustee.
The Township of South Algonquin is seeking applications for Library Board Trustees for the Township of South Algonquin Public Library.
Are you interested in joining a dedicated group of volunteers who are working hard to ensure that our local libraries are growing and servicing residents effectively?
Do you have 3 – 6 hours per month that you can commit to the library?
To be a volunteer on a public library board in Ontario and in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, to qualify, an applicant must be:
- a Canadian citizen
- at least eighteen years of age
- a permanent resident of the Township of South Algonquin
- not employed by the Township or the Library
- not convicted of an indictable offence
The key responsibilities for Trustees are governance, policy, programming, and fiscal matters. Potential candidates should have management, planning, fundraising and/or financial experience. Computer skills are a definite asset. Our meetings are a hybrid of in person and zoom and we use Google drive for all documents sharing.
Charlene Alexander CEO/Head Librarian
33 Medical Centre Rd., P.O. Box 208, Whitney, ON K0J 2M0
whitneylibrary@southalgonquin.ca 613-637-5471
FREE LITTLE LIBRARIES!!
Our Free Little Libraries are tucked away for the season. Thank you to everyone that visited and used this service.
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