The dawn of a new year is the perfect time to try something new, and the library has a number of programs launching in January to help you do just that.

Andrew Binks is a writer and fitness instructor. Over the years he has led countless writing workshops at the library, creating a warm and welcoming environment for budding writers to hone their craft. This January, join him at the Picton Branch Library on Wednesdays from 1 – 3 p.m. to explore a new twist on the writing workshop – yoga journalling. As he describes it, the program will include “a bit of yoga mixed with a bit of movement-inspired writing.” Register to join him at peclibrary.org or call your local branch. Thanks to funding from the Ontario Government, this six-week series is free to attend.

A two-part series discussing Internet Safety will be held at the Picton Branch Library on Friday, January 12 and Friday 19 from 11 – 12 p.m. In part 1, discuss information security, your digital ID, as well as review common threats. In part 2, we will discuss password security, security tools and software, recommended apps and extensions. Sign up at peclibrary.org or call (613) 476-5962.

On Saturday, January 20 from 2 – 3 p.m., join stained glass artist Sarah Hall, CM, RCA at the Picton Branch Library for a comfy chair tour of Prince Edward County window gems. Sarah’s talk will include recent publications: Glenwood Chapel, Secret Societies and Their Stained Glass and Windows & Wonder – a contribution for Peter Lockyer’s book about St. Mary Magdalene Church.

The Wellington Library Book Club invites you to join them on Wednesday, January 31 at 11:00 a.m. for a talk with author Lauren Belfer of their latest book club selection, Ashton Hall. The book asks the question “How many lives can you imagine yourself living?” So Hannah Larson wonders. When a relative falls ill, Hannah and her young son, Nicky, decide to join him for the summer at Ashton Hall, a historic manor house outside Cambridge, England. Soon after their arrival, Nicky discovers the skeletal remains of a woman in a forgotten, walled-off wing of the manor, and Hannah is pulled into an all-consuming quest for answers. This promises to be an engaging discussion. The group meets in person and the author will join virtually from New York City. If you would like to join virtually, call Michele at (613) 399-2023 for information.

These are just a few of the upcoming programs – visit the library website at peclibrary.org or drop into any branch to pick up the newsletter for the complete listing of new and ongoing programs.

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