Shelburne Library news

October 30, 2014 · 0 Comments

What’s Happening?
I’m sure everyone driving by on Monday, October 27th, reading our Facebook post, and seeing the signs could tell that we were in the midst of some major roof repairs. Thanks to the hard work of Paul Jamieson and his crew, we had minimal disruption and we can be assured our leaky roof will not cause us any problems this winter. The project was also completed with everyone’s safety in mind; we did have the caution tape, and thanks to the Town’s Works Department, the caution pylons. We also took the extra precaution of closing the library for the day, although the staff was here busy catching up on all sorts of things. The other section of the roof will be completed in the spring.
At the same time, we have been very busy cleaning up the current children’s room to prepare for the renovation that will actually turn it into our new Children’s Library! This transformation is very exciting for us as we move forward and it will be very exciting for our patrons, young and old. First, the Children’s Library with new furniture, new computers, some new technologies and new books and then the Adult section with new seating area, more room for the collection, and some new technologies… Lots of exciting surprises to welcome in the New Year…
We do thank you for your patience during some of the messier aspects of these changes.
Children’s Programs
Story Time on Friday at 10:30 a.m. will be in the form of a Halloween party for our young patrons. Dress-up is optional but you can be assured there will be tricks and treats!!
Book Clubs-Thursday October 30, is BOOK CLUB day.
Rose’s Book club will meet at 2 p.m. With lots and lots of new books… more boxes came in today and that is exciting. We have all of your favourite authors and more. I am just starting Margaret Atwood’s new book, Stone Mattress. I have heard it is excellent so am looking forward to that reading experience.
Teen Book Club members will meet at 6 p.m. They are reading, The Grave Robbers Apprentice by Allan Stratton. This fictional fairytale is full of heroism, bravery and lots of trickery. Quite an appropriate read for the day before Halloween!
Spanish Classes – The Spanish class is going well and I am sure as more folks hear about it, they will be eager to join. The classes are held at the library on Mondays at 7 p.m. and are lead by an excellent Instructor, Lisa Garber. Please call the library for more information 519-925-2168.
NEW!!! Computer Classes
By popular demand, we are once again we are offering individual computer classes for our patrons. We have a new employee, Rochelle who will be instructing you on any aspects of technology you would like to learn… remember the rest of us also are here to help. If you would like special one hour instruction please call and make an appointment because Rochelle is not here every day but we are excited to provide this service as we know how much you have availed yourself of the opportunity in the past.
Library Literary Event, Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m.
The time is drawing near for the Library Literary event with Hugh Brewster coming to speak about his latest book, From Vimy to Victory. Hugh is also the author of At Vimy Ridge, On Juno Beach and Dieppe. With photographs, remastered footage, and expert commentary, he tells the story of the Canadians in World War I and brings to life the names now etched on monuments from Ypres and Vimy Ridge to the Hundred Days when Canadians were the shock troops leading the Allies to one victory after another to final victory in Mons. Please call the library to register – 519-925-2168
Silent Auction: November 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are so appreciative for donations of articles for the sale and will be launching our formal requests within the next week. This is our main fundraiser of the year and it certainly helps with purchasing new books for our collection. We thank you in advance for all your support, either with donations and equally when you come out and purchase these items. They make great gifts and every dollar spent goes directly to purchasing new materials for our collection.
New Books
Fiction:
The True and splendid history of the Harristown sisters by Michelle Lovric
Murder 101 by Faye Kellerman
Close call by Stella Rimington
Gun metal heart by Dana Haynes
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
Accidents of marriage by Randy Susan Meyers
Don’t look back by Gregg Hurwitz
In doubt by Drusilla Campbell
Teatime for the firefly by Shona Patel
One kick by Chelsea Cain
Another summer by Georgia Bockoven
City of ghosts by Kelli Stanley
The stories we tell by Patti Callahan Henry
Non fiction:
The lynching of Peter Wheeler by Debra Komar
Get up! by James A. Levine
The kids will be fine by Daisy Waugh
The night Canada stood still by Robert Wright
Margarita Wednesdays by Deborah Rodriguez
The family cooks by Laurie David
Supersurvivors by David B. Feldman
The how can it be gluten free cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen
Your body is your barbell by B.J. Gaddour
Power plants by Frankie Flowers
Paris express by Laura Calder