News & Media Releases
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Bruce County Public Library Starts Booking Community Tax Program Appointments
Bruce County Public Library is pleased to announce that they will start booking appointments for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) on Tuesday, February 20. This program is designed to assist low to moderate-income individuals and families with simple tax returns. Tax clinics will run from March through the end of April, and with…
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Bruce County Public Library’s Valentines for Seniors Returns
Bruce County Public Library is looking to spread the love this Valentine’s season with the return of Valentines for Seniors at all 17 of its Branches. Since its inception in 2022, Valentines for Seniors has delivered over 1,000 cards to local seniors. This program speaks to the heart of the community and continues to grow…
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Bruce County Public Library Seeks Volunteers for Community Tax Program
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is returning to Bruce County Public Library’s Chesley, Port Elgin, Walkerton, and Kincardine Branches and is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join as volunteers. This program assists those with low to modest incomes to receive access to monetary support through filing their taxes. As a CVITP volunteer, you…
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Recycle Batteries with BCPL
Bruce County Public Library recognizes the importance of battery disposal and preventing hazardous waste from polluting our environment. They have partnered with Raw Materials Company (RMC) to offer battery collection and recycling in all 17 Branches. In Ontario, all battery types require proper end-of-life management. This means they must be recycled at a municipal hazardous…
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NWMO Donates Lendable Launchpads to BCPL
Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is happy to announce the newest addition of 35 Launchpads to its catalogue, which were generously donated by NWMO. Launchpads are family-friendly tablets that offer various educational and recreational early learning content, making them a valuable resource for families and children seeking a safe and cost-free tech experience. These new…
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BCPL Receives Donation from Adult Learning Centres: Grey Bruce Georgian Towards Literacy eResources
Bruce County Public Library received a generous donation of $2,700 from Learning Centres: Grey Bruce Georgian to support adult literacy in Bruce County. The donation was used to purchase a collection of high-interest, low-vocabulary eBooks and age-appropriate easy reading materials for beginner and intermediate adult readers. Adult Learning Centres: Grey Bruce Georgian offers a safe…
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BCPL Participates in Two Innovative Programs This Holiday Season
Bruce County Public Library is delighted to announce its participation in two innovative programs this holiday season that are open to public support: Food for Fines and the Tree of Warmth. Tree of Warmth is offered in all 17 Branches on Monday, November 13, and will run until Friday, December 1. The public can participate…