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Same Page was launched one year ago when eight regional libraries across Nova Scotia joined together to break down interregional barriers and provide Nova Scotia residents with equitable access to library resources – all with one card.

One year ago your catalogue got bigger, better, and easier to use. With Same Page you can:

· Access over 1 million resources from the eight member libraries through a single catalogue.

· Request materials from any member library and have them delivered to your preferred library location, returning them to whichever library is most convenient.

· Access an extensive collection of digital materials and tools from any computer or mobile device with internet access, at any time.

Don’t have your Same Page Card yet?

If you already have a CEHPL Library card: visit any location, phone 902-895-4183, or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to switch to Same Page.

If you don’t have a Library card: visit any location, phone 902-895-4183, or Apply Online today.

All washrooms at Colchester-East Hants Public Library locations are now offering pads and tampons free to the public.

Funding for this initiative is part of the Provincial Government’s cost of living support to reduce the hardship lower income people experience around period poverty.

Period poverty describes the struggle many people (women, girls, transgender) face while trying to afford menstrual products. Difficulty affording menstrual products can cause people to stay home from school and work, with lasting consequences to their education and economic opportunities.

“We recognize that period poverty is a growing social issue impacting our community,” said Tiffany Bartlett, the library’s CEO. “We are proud to partner with the Province to support this movement for free menstrual products availability across the country.”

Free menstrual products provide access for everyone. People are encouraged to take one for themselves or someone they know.

The Library is closed for the Easter holidays

All branches and departments of Colchester-East Hants Public Library will be closed for the Easter holiday on the following days:

• Friday, April 7
• Monday, April 10 

For up to date information on branch closures and updates follow us on Facebook or Instagram. The Library is closed on all statutory and civic holidays.

In response to our 2022 Community Survey, you asked us for better, expanded access to newspapers and magazines. In direct response to this feedback, we are pleased to announce that CEHPL will be offering a new electronic resource: PressReader.

What is PressReader?

PressReader is a place for you to find, read about, and share what’s happening in the world. By accessing PressReader, you can discover the news that matters to you.

PressReader is a digital platform that provides unlimited access to over 7,000 newspaper and magazine publications from around the world, as soon as they are available on shelves. It includes access to local papers like the Chronicle Herald and other Saltwire weeklies, as well as The Globe and Mail, The Guardian, Newsweek, Forbes, Vogue, and more!

How to: Access PressReader

Please note: When accessing from home, Press Reader requires you to enter your library card number and PIN every 30 days to continue access. You will not lose access or account preferences when this happens. Simply click the Sign In, and then select Library or Group, and search for Colchester-East Hants Public Library to log in with your library card number.

By direct link

Visit www.pressreader.com.

Via our Digital Library

1. Visit our homepage at www.lovemylibrary.ca
2. Click on the Services tab on the homepage. 
3. Select Digital Resources under E-Library.
4. Click PressReader.

On your mobile device

Carry news in your pocket with the PressReader app. To begin, download the PressReader app from the Google Play store or the App Store.

Just like the website, the app allows you to search for a specific publication, or you can browse publications from around the world according to country, category, language, or type. Once you’ve found something you’re interested in reading, tap the publication to get started.

What is Intellectual Freedom and Freedom to Read?

Intellectual freedom is the right to access information and ideas from all points of view without restrictions. At the core of intellectual freedom is the belief and trust that people have the ability to assess and analyze information and ideas in order to make informed decisions. In Canada, our intellectual freedom rights are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (opens a new window).

To help Canadians recognize and reflect on the importance of intellectual freedom, and to bring awareness to censorship, Freedom to Read Week was developed. Freedom to Read Week (Sunday, Feb. 19 to Saturday, Feb. 25) is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom.

But don’t let the one-week celebration fool you—we should be committed to intellectual freedom year-round.

Challenged materials

Books, magazines, newspapers, and other materials are challenged in Canada and around the world all the time. Each challenge seeks to limit public access to materials in schools, libraries, or bookstores.

For every book published, there are countless opinions about its content. This is why it is the Canadian Court of Law that determines which books are restricted, and not your local library. Libraries are not here to tell you what you can and cannot read. We are here to uphold intellectual freedom and to support people’s curiosity at every stage of life.

Access to Knowledge, Thought, Creativity (and Joy!)

As a vital community connection to the world of information and ideas, Colchester-East Hants Public Library is committed to providing access to knowledge, thought, and creativity for the purposes of learning, inspiration, and enjoyment.

Staff Lists

Adult – Banned and Challenged Titles

Teen – Banned and Challenged Titles

Kids – Banned and Challenged Titles

Here’s a novel idea– join the CEHPL Winter Reading Program!

About the Winter Reading Program

The more books you read, the more chances you have to win great prizes (including a Samsung Galaxy Tab A)! The program runs from January 31 to March 4 and all ages are welcome to join. Get your mitts on a good book!

How to Participate

• No registration is required– simply checkout Library materials between January 31-March 4.
• You receive one ballot for every checkout.
• Use our Digital Library? No problem! Complete your checkout via Libby/OverDrive, hoopla, or RBDigital, and then email us at info@cehpubliclibrary.ca with your name and phone number/email to receive your ballot entry.

Questions? Call your local branch today for more information.

Mark your calendars! In December, our Library open hours are different than usual.

Holiday Hours

• Saturday, December 24 – Closing at 1:00pm
• Sunday, December 25 – Closed
• Monday, December 26 – Closed
• Tuesday, December 27 – Truro Library Closed (Christmas Day observance); All other locations open.
• Saturday, December 31 – Closing at 1:00pm
• Sunday, January 1 – Closed
• Monday, January 2 (New Year’s Day observance) – Closed

Every December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD). On this day, we work to increase awareness and understanding of disability issues and the importance of the dignity, rights, well-being, and integration of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.

For IDPWD this year, Colchester-East Hants Public Library will be highlighting accessible resources in-branch and on our social media and website over the next two weeks.

We have also created an IDPWD reading list: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022. This is a collection of books for adult readers that centre and celebrate the lives and experiences of people with disabilities.

Accessibility at Colchester-East Hants Public Library

Earlier this year, the Interregional Advisory Committee for Library Accessibility (IACLA) released the multi-year IACLA Accessibility Plan for six regional libraries, including Colchester-East Hants Public Library. Read the full plan.

Find more resources and information about accessibility at Colchester-East Hants Public Library at lovemylibrary.ca/accessibility

Feedback

We want to hear from you! If you experience an accessibility issue with one of our services or locations, or if you have any feedback or questions about accessibility, please contact our Admin Office (902) 895 – 0235 or complete this form.

To solve today’s problems, we need to embrace new ways of thinking. The Voices for Change speaker series is an exiting new initiative designed to elevate and amplify the stories and perspectives of everyday people and professionals making an impact on social justice issues and environmental action. Colchester-East Hants Public Library will invite thought-leaders to share their insights, ideas, experiences, and viewpoints, so that together we can build a better, more equitable, Nova Scotia.

Beginning in 2023, the series will span 8-10 months and will feature a hybrid of virtual and in-person sessions across our region. Please take a few minutes to complete short, 4-question survey and let us know what you would like to see from Voices for Change.

Never miss a hold notice – Text Message Notifications are here!

Would you like a quick, easy way to find out when your holds are ready to pick up? Same Page now gives patrons the option to receive text/SMS alerts straight to their mobile device.

Text Message Notifications are a way for you to be notified that items you have requested to be held for you have arrived at the pickup location.

How Do I Sign Up?
To opt in, visit your favourite library location today!

Important Notes about Text Message Notifications:

• Please do not attempt to reply to the text message – we will not be able to receive any texts sent back to us.
• Standard text messaging rates may apply. This is based on your phone service plan and not the responsibility of the Library.
• Text messages do not stop other notification methods. Text notice messages are sent in addition to the email or phone notices that you may already be receiving.

Need more help? Please contact the Library if you have any other questions.