Centrelea Community Hall

06/08/2026

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

Due to severe and ongoing funding shortfalls, the AVRL needs to reduce service levels in order to stabilize the system.

On July 20, 2026, the following 5 AVRL branches will close:

Hantsport
Kentville
Lawrencetown
Middleton
Port Williams

In order to complete the process of restructuring, and to support our staff through this difficult transition, all AVRL locations and AVRL drop boxes will be closed from June 1 - 14, 2026.

Regular service at all locations will resume as of Monday, June 15, 2026.

All due dates and holds will be suspended. We ask that you please keep all your library materials with you until June 15th when regular service including drop boxes will resume.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience to the public during this time.

If you have concerns about these branch closures and service reductions and their impact on you or your community, we encourage you to reach out to your local MLA and the Ministry of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.

For more information, please visit www.valleylibrary.ca/news/service_changes/

06/02/2026

Four Years of Community!

Crown & Anchor’s 4th Anniversary Community BBQ
Supporting the Annapolis Royal Food Bank

Saturday June 27th

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

* BBQ by donation
* Music
* Door prizes
* Food Bank collection
* Anniversary specials in-store
* Photo opportunities

“Help us raise $1,000 and collect 400 food items for the Annapolis Royal Food Bank.”

05/29/2026

This juvenile bobcat was recently admitted with serious disorientating head trauma after being hit by a car. She's currently recovering in our ICU.

Animals get hit by cars all year long, and it is one of the most common ways we receive patients at Hope for Wildlife. But, there are times of the year when it's more prevalent. When animals are on the move a lot in the spring because they have babies to lead around, or in the fall when migration happens life gets a lot more complicated around roadways. But, you can help!

Slow down a bit, especially at dawn, dusk, and extra especially during the spring and fall. Give yourself and the animal a bit more time to react.

Stay alert and scan ahead on both rural highways and secondary roads. Don't forget that there is often more than one animal nearby.

05/25/2026

In honour of Firefighter Alexandru Uichita, who recently died while on duty in our community, 100% of the purchase price of Annapolis Tea Co. Firehall Tea will be donated to the fund being set up in his name by the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department. May 25th to June 1st.