Shelburne Library news

February 26, 2014 · 0 Comments

More and more new books are arriving as we start looking at and ordering the spring selections. We will publish a list of new large print and talking books over the next while. The Shelburne Residence Bid Euchre folks have very generously donated their funds to support us in developing these latest LP and TB selections. We are very appreciative of their support as it gives us more resources to provide materials for our seniors and especially the Outreach programs.

This week’s Lego program focused on the theme of Dream Houses. You can see all the creations on display behind the circulation desk as we do have them there for the week till we start all over with a new theme. So far we have had Fantasy, transportation as our themes. The great aspect of this program is how well the children work together and cooperate in building their new creations. Because of the large number of children attending, we find that we are soon going to have to add to our collection of Lego so if anyone has some blocks that need a good home, we would really appreciate them.

Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex – Saturday February 22: Saturday morning, Jeanne Cruikshank, our Children’s Librarian and I went up to the CDRC to join all the other clubs and organizations providing programs for our youngsters. It really was fun as we met so many of the children and parents that we see in the library on a regular basis. It was also a good opportunity to chat with folks new to town and tell and then about our library programs.

Our main focus was to spread the word about our fantastic March Break programs – 3 professional shows for $8. The tickets are really starting to sell and we realize most folks are just finalizing their plans but do consider what the library and town are offering.

The special surprise we had was receiving a lovely bunch of roses and baby’s breath. Thank you, Kinettes for your Random Act of Kindness. It really brightened our day.

This Week

• Toddlers at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday

• Lego at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday

• On Thursday, the last Thursday of the month we will be hosting: Rose’s Book Club from 2 – 4 p.m. with lots of new books to talk about and a couple of copies of the New One Book One County selection; Pizza & Pages at 6:30 p.m. for the teens

• One Book, One County launch: Tuesday, February 25 at 7 p.m. at Orangeville Public Library

We joined with Grand Valley, Orangeville Public Libraries and Book Lore to reveal the new 2014 Book and Author, Robert J. Sawyer and his book Triggers. This is a most intriguing read even if you are not a Science Fiction reader. He is a brilliant author and winner of many Awards.

The finale will be on May 6. Tickets are $10 and available at all our locations. More details to follow.

• Now, start thinking March Break, children’s programs and Giant Book Sale. All are happening from March 12 to 15, Check out our web site or come to the library for more details. You definitely need to check out the Book Sale because sadly, winter still is going to be around for awhile.

Fiction:

The house on the cliff by Charlotte Williams

Twisted sisters by Jen Lancaster

Fear nothing by Lisa Gardner

The book of Jonah by Joshua Max Feldman

Dark wolf by Christine Feehan

Hunting shadows by Charles Todd

The yellow eyes of crocodiles by Katherine Pancol

Susanna’s dream by Marta Perry

The wind is not a river by Brian Layton

Unexploded by Alison MacLeod

Lydia’s party by Margaret Hawkins

Non Fiction:

Canadian Home Care Handbook by Dorling Kindersley

Anchorboy by Jay Onrait

Fab Four FAQ by Stuart Shea

The Stop by Nick Saul and Andrea Curtis

Shopping for Votes by Susan Delacourt

Pigs can’t swim by Helen Peppe

The Confident Mom by Joyce Meyer

Earth: spirit of place by Chris Hadfield

Nancy Frater and Brenda Juno pull the mystery book out of the box, revealing ‘Triggers’ while the author, Robert J. Sawyer, takes pictures from the armchair at Orangeville Public Library. Until its grand reveal, the book was protected by a ‘Secret Service Man’.