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We want to introduce you to one of the latest additions to our Virtual Library, Creativebug. Your Idea Exchange membership now gives you access to this easy-to-use, online art and craft education resource, offering unlimited access to thousands of classes for every skill level. If you’ve ever wanted to explore a new hobby or brush up on an old one, Creativebug is for you.

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Many Idea Exchange members have started to plan and prepare their gardens using the wide selection of seeds we offer year-round in Preston’s Seed Library cabinet. As spring starts, gardeners can also pick up seeds at all our other locations from the Little Seed Libraries, which will be available until May. Each Little Seed Library will have some of our most popular vegetables, herbs, and flowers to choose from and help your garden grow. 

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Jessica and Molly are ready to welcome you to our Preston location, where they are always happy to show off the beautiful backyard garden, Seed Library, and tool collection, all of which are exclusive to this location.Jessica, the Senior Branch Assistant, has been at Preston since 2014. Molly started at the Old Post Office’s Discovery Centre in 2021 and has served as Preston’s Youth Services Team Lead for the past year. They are both proud to play a part in Idea Exchange’s vital role within the Preston community.

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Hey students! We know it can be difficult to study sometimes: all you want is a little peace and quiet, reliable Wi-Fi and laptops, and to get your exams proctored. Fortunately, Idea Exchange can help you with some of these needs and make acing that big project or test a little easier.

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Idea Exchange was honoured to receive the Minister's Award for Innovation (Large Library Category) at the annual Ontario Library Association Super Conference. The award, which recognizes successful new approaches that demonstrate a positive impact in a community and are of continued value to public libraries, touted the library’s 2023 Multi-Sensory Room pilot project.

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As we enter the New Year, we are thrilled to unveil three additions to our Virtual Library. Crafters, language learners, and knowledge seekers alike – get ready to be captivated by these exciting resources!

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New technologies, or ones that are new to you, can be intimidating. Fortunately, you don’t need to hide from them. We are here with a wide range of tech help services to assist you. You may have set a goal to become more familiar with common computer programs, to learn a coding language, or maybe you would like to use our Makerspace but don’t know where to start – a great place to start is with our staff and services.

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We are excited to announce that as of Friday, December 22, the exterior renovations to our Preston location have been completed. With the completion of this project, the following has reopened:Front entrance to the buildingExterior book returnOn-site parkingFront courtyardOur members and community are welcome to visit and explore the updated space after it received improvements for accessibility and updates to the ageing façade. 

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Michael and Ashish are two friendly faces in our IT Department. Michael has been with us since 2014, but before that, he started as an intern with the department. Ashish has been a part of Idea Exchange for two years. He has worked as system administration, network administration, and providing technical support to staff. They both play a vital part in the technology services we provide, including access to Wi-Fi, computers, and other systems.

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Symposium Piece for Eva by Canadian sculptor Haydn Davies has been installed at our Queen’s Square location since 1997. After an extensive deaccessioning process, which included consultation with the artist’s family, it was decided that the work be removed from its Queen’s Square location. On November 21, 2023, the work was returned to the Davies family. As a community, we have enjoyed this important Canadian sculpture for over 25 years.

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