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Meghan, Queen's Square | August 1, 2021
The Tokyo Summer Olympics is underway, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This decision isn’t without controversy. Still, for many, the Olympics... Read More»
Jessica, Preston | August 1, 2021
This month marks an important anniversary for fantasy fans. “A Game of Thrones,” the first volume in George R.R. Martin’s seminal fantasy series, “A... Read More»
Cassidy, Queen's Square | August 1, 2021
Idea Exchange is excited to be in conversation with four amazing authors this month! On Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m., we’ll be speaking with... Read More»
Cassidy, Queen's Square | August 1, 2021
Summer fun at Idea Exchange continues all through August! Summer reading for kids, teens, and adults is still ongoing, along with the Teen-Tween... Read More»
Emily – Old Post Office | July 15, 2021
Learn a new hands-on technology skill with the new Intro to Soldering and Circuits program on July 24th at 11 am. Register now!
Don’t have soldering... Read More»
Phil, Queen's Square | July 7, 2021
Big Library Read (BLR), facilitated by OverDrive is an online reading program through Idea Exchange that connects readers from around the world with... Read More»
Cassidy, Queen's Square | July 5, 2021
Summer is here, and with it, a full calendar of fun, virtual events.
Summer reading clubs are once again happening for all ages! Information and... Read More»
Jessica, Preston | July 5, 2021
Who doesn’t love the Heritage Minutes? From advances in neurosurgery (“I can smell burnt toast!”) to the invention of basketball (“But I need these... Read More»
Jennifer, Clemens Mill | July 5, 2021
While collecting forget-me-nots at Craigh Na Dun in Scotland, Claire Randall finds herself in a world that is not her own. Somehow, by touching one... Read More»
Shaun, Hespeler | July 5, 2021
Of all the things I miss from pre-COVID life, I’d say browsing in book stores and libraries ranks among the highest. Not surprising coming from a... Read More»