Ridgerunner author presents at One Book One Brant wrap up event

By Carolina Saenz

Another successful One Book One Brant (OBOB) program was held this year through the County of Brant Public Library This year’s selection was Gil Adamson’s “Ridgerunner” described as a part literary western, part historical mystery. Not only a successful pick amongst readers, but an exciting return to OBOB’s inperson author presentations since Covid. Emma Johnston from the County of Brant Public Library’s Program and Outreach Services shares the details of this highly popular event!

A huge success this year, the OBOB wrap up author presentation was held on Sunday, March 26th at the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre in St. George. Over 75 people attended the event, which allowed them to meet the author in person as well as ask questions.

“This year's One Book One Brant was a huge success. Author Gil Adamson’s presentation was so down to earth and approachable and her book ‘Ridgerunner’ was well received and well-liked by the community,” shares Johnston. A great return to in-person OBOB programming, this year’s event was that much more special. Not only was “Ridgerunner” enthusiastically received by readers, but it also appealed to a wide range or interests being a historical, literary western “We are so thankful to be able to offer this event in person again. OBOB is a wonderful way to connect authors, readers and the library.

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Author Gil Adamson signing a copy of Ridgerunner for local residents/fans during One Book One Brant’s wrap up event at the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre in St. George on March 26.

We continued this event throughout Covid but being able to meet in person and connect directly with the author, ask questions and be in a room together with fellow readers made the day seem all the more successful,” explained Johnston. She continued by thanking author Gil Adamson for sharing her work. “Gil Adamson was a pleasure to work with and expressed her thanks to the library for hosting this event She explained that though she hails from Toronto, she often comes to the County of Brant to explore and soak up the scenery. She was glad to be back in the area and rolled the event into a happy little weekend away,” Johnson shared. Not a stranger to Paris, Adamson also recalled a time years ago when she was visiting Paris while working on a piece of writing She realized she needed a dictionary and was able to go to the Paris Library Branch, where they helped her get a library card, find the resources she needed, and helped her complete her project. Adamson thanked the library once again for their role in helping her out that day. And of course, for anyone who’s visited the County of Brant Public Library this story won’t come as a surprise. Library staff are always kind and extremely good at what they do! As for next year’s OBOB event, the planning will commence shortly, and we will keep you posted once there is news to report.

County of Brant Public Library highlights exceptional service in 2022, according to Annual Report

MEDIA RELEASE - The County of Brant Public Library has released its 2022 Annual Report showcasing another strong year of service and growth and an enduring dedication to residents of the County of Brant and beyond.

2022 was an exemplary year for the Library. Branches provided essential services and met the community's needs while supporting a love of reading and providing equal access to information and technology The Library welcomed 80,485 in-person visitors to its branches, and new memberships grew by 56% from 2021. A new library service point opened in Onondaga, connecting residents to weekly deliveries of library materials.

“2022 was a year of restoration, consolidation, and anticipation for our County of Brant Public Library,” says Fred Gladding, Chair of the Library Board “It was a year where the Library positioned itself to ensure our ability to serve into the twenty-first century. We celebrate our continuing dedication to inspiring and supporting personal and community success.”

Everyone is invited to read the 2022 Annual Report online by visiting brantlibrary.ca/AnnualRepo rt. Printed copies are available at all library branches.