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Belleville Ontario
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Don't forget one of the best places in Belleville to do your holiday shopping, the Friends of The Belleville Public Library bookstore in the lobby of the Library, 254 Pinnacle Street. They currently have a large number of holiday and Christmas books for all ages, at low prices!
Belleville Public Library will be closed early today due to freezing rain and icy conditions downtown. We will close at 4:00 p.m. today, December 9th. The Gallery is closed on Mondays as per regular operating hours. We will open again on Tuesday, Dec 10th, at 10:00 a.m.
Did you know that Dr. J.B. Collip was born on this day in Belleville in 1892? The work he did to purify insulin allowed it to be mass produced, saving millions of lives around the world. We will have coffee and cookies this morning for the public in honour of his achievements!
Don't miss the Holly and the Ivy Artisan Show and Sale at the Parrott Art Gallery in downtown Belleville, Saturday November 16 from 10-4. Free admission. Get your holiday shopping done and support local artists!
Join us for a Veteran's Week talk with Sgt. Anna Cummings, a dedicated member of the Canadian Armed Forces, who will share her personal experiences, highlighting the courage and commitment of those who serve. Free of charge. Sat, Nov 9th, 3:30 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room.
Don't miss an important presentation from Dr. Alison Li on the work of Belleville's own Dr. J. B. Collip, one of the key researchers that developed insulin treatment for diabetes. Free program, no registration req'd. Join us on Tuesday, October 15th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Gallery
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City Hall | Have a great Thanksgiving long weekend! 🍂🦃 Please note the following changes to city services this weekend:
🏫City Hall – Closed Oct. 14.
🏒Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre – Customer service desk closed on Oct. 14. Special activity schedule on Oct. 12 & 13. Regular ice and FDC Track open on Oct. 12 & 13. Learn more at QSWC.ca.
🚌Transit – Regular transit and mobility transit will NOT run on Oct. 14.
🍂Leaf & Yard Waste Depot – Closed Oct. 14.
🚮Thurlow Landfill – No change to regular public hours.
⚠️Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot – Closed Oct. 12.
🖼️Glanmore National Historic Site – Closed Oct. 14 (no changes to regular hours).
📖Belleville Public Library – Closed Oct. 14.
📚Community Archives – Closed Oct. 14.
There will be no changes to curbside garbage, green bin, recycling or bulky items collection.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
This novel connects the legacy of residential schools to a dystopian post-climate-change future where only Indigenous people are able to dream.
Available in all media at tinyurl.com/22w4x9cm
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Library will be closed, but we have a wide variety of books and resources in digital formats to teach you about Indigenous History & Residential Schools in Canada. Visit the Virtual Branch on our website. #everychildmatters
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Events | The Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre is hosting an older adult information fair next Tuesday, Sept 10! This free event is an excellent opportunity for adults aged 50 and over to access a variety of community resources with over 50 exhibitors and several seminars happening throughout the day. For more information, visit quintesportsandwellnesscentr….
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The 37th Annual Tyendinaga Traditional Pow Wow is Aug 10-11 at Tsi Tkerhetoton Park! 📍
Learn about Pow Wow etiquette and event details from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte at our blog ⤵️
🔗: bayofquinte.ca/tyendinaga-tr…
#BayofQuinte
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Summer Time 🌞🏕️🏖️
Where Should We Camp Next? by Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi
In this guide, camping experts the Puglisis make it easy for you to plan the perfect family-friendly, budget-conscious summer road trip.
Available through our library at tinyurl.com/w6raprrm
Congrats Rod! What an amazing contribution to our City. Thanks for all of the support for the Library and Gallery.
City Hall | At last night's council we recognized CAO Rod Bovay for attending his final council meeting before his retirement in August. Rod has 35 years of service with the City of Belleville. He has been CAO since 2019 and was previously the Director of Engineering and Development Services. Congratulations Rod and thank you for your years of service and leadership! 🎉
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As we head into summer, Belleville Fire wants to remind everyone that a burn permit is required prior to conducting any burning in the City of Belleville. Burn permits can be purchased online, at City Hall, or at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.
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Belleville Youth Engagement Committee | 📢 Calling all youth! We are looking for individuals aged 15 to 29 to join our Youth Engagement Committee. The committee advises council based on the interest of youth in our community and engages and educates youth on opportunities and resources available to them. Apply today! 👉 bit.ly/4bp4qYO
Learn more about the committee ➡️Belleville.ca/BYEC
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National Indigenous History Month
tawaw: Progressive Indigenous Cuisine by Shane M. Chartrand @chefchartrand
tawâw is part cookbook, exploration of ingredients and techniques, and Chartrand's personal journal.
Available through our library at tinyurl.com/yc793em7
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National Indigenous History Month
Truth Telling by Michelle Good @Creeborn
Truth Telling is a collection of essays about the contemporary Indigenous experience in Canada.
#IndigenousPeoples
Available on all media at tinyurl.com/bddjbtcd
