Our BELL telephone line goes down with any precipitation. If you'd like to contact us, please try our alternative line 613-628-3101 ext. 2400. If that does not work, please call the BV Township office direct and leave your concerns at 613-628-3101.

THourhgout the summer months, Yarnia will take place every Thursday! A knitting, crocheting, and yarn club for all skill levels. BYOH/N (Bring Your Own Hooks/Needles), we have tons of yarn! In September we'll resume to bi-weekly meets!

The Bonnechere Union Public Library is seeking dedicated volunteers to help with our fundraising program. Tasks include getting oneself to and from the Pembroke Bingo Hall, clearing tables and general cleanup, and representing BUPL. BUPL can participate twice each month but frequency for our volunteers depends on their availability and the number of volunteers we have. Volunteer training is mandatory and will be provided. Proceeds from each Bingo evening are distributed to the not-for-profit organizations represented.

Should you be interested in participating and supporting your local library, please contact the library at 613-628-2400. This provides an important part of our fundraising revenue and you would be making a significant contribution to BUPL!

Call, email, Facebook, or stop-in at BUPL to register your child(ren) for TD Summer Reading Club! This free, inclusive summer club encourages continuous reading throughout the summer months while incorporating fun activities and crafts. This year's theme is Natural World, runs . Call now! 613-628-2400 – kids@bonnechereupl.com – FB @BonnechereUPL

BUPL now offers an inclusive club to create! On rotating Saturdays, come on in to the Maker Space to continue, begin, or finish a project or piece. Bring your own materials, or use what we've got in store. The first club starts on Saturday June 8th from 1-3pm. Let's get Sketchy!

First book to be discussed in September is "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens. Click HERE or HERE for Goodreads recommended reads!

Every Monday in July, a Canadian author comes to Eganville and speaks about their adventures in writing, researching, and living. They read from their latest works, answer questions from the audience, and sometimes even sign books! There are snacks, coffee and tea available, door prizes, books to buy, and a whole lot of fun! Authors Circle and Donor tickets available at BUPL or BV Township office.

The BAF authors are generously offering FREE Writers' Workshops, too, on top of their BAF talks! Workshops take place Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, the day after BAF, at Bonnechere Union Public Library (except for Catherine Porter, she'll be doing her workshop on the same day as her talk: Monday, July 15th). You don't want to miss this up-close and personal opportunity! A not-to-be-missed series of events.

Enjoy a thought-provoking afternoon with a Ted Talk! Complete with air conditioning, of course. Watch a 10-15 minute broadcast, followed by discussion. Topics vary. Free and open to all!

We're always looking for donations for the pantry. Some suggestions include: dried, packaged food such as cup of soups, tea/hot chocolate/coffee, porridge, dried fruit, cakes and granola bars. Toiletries like toothbrushes, soap and deodorant are great, too. Dried goods and things that won't freeze or melt are great ways to fill the pantry during the winter and summer months. Donations can be put directly into the pantry 24/7 or dropped-off inside the library during operating hours. And please remember, the pantry is accessible to everyone, 24/7.

Every Wednesday, BUPL is the satellite office for The Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County. If you or someone you know is in need of support services, please don't hesitate to contact BUPL or Jancy Brown direct at email Jancy Brown directly.

Loved it? Would change it? Email us your reviews of the books you've read and we'll put them on the website so everyone else can benefit from your experience!