Shelburne Library news

September 3, 2015 · 0 Comments

Giant, huge, humongous Book Sale!:
This Saturday, September 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the No Frills Parking Lot. You will find just about any book you can imagine. We have wonderful donations, we have “weeded” books; we have tired slightly worn out books. Help us to purchase more new and current books by supporting your library!
Spanish Classes
Once again, our very popular Spanish classes will run for 10 weeks this fall. We have an excellent Instructor, Lisa Garber and I know everyone will enjoy learning a new language. Going on a trip to Cuba, Mexico, or Spain? Or just want to stretch your mind and learn a new language These classes are for you!
Intermediate and advanced classes begin Mon. Sept. 14th, 7–8:30 p.m.
Initial registration for beginners is Wednesday, Sept. 16th at 7 p.m.
Cost: $200 for 10 weeks, due on 1st class.
LEGO Club
LEGO club (ages 8+) reconvenes Wednesday, September 23rd, and will continue on Wednesdays from 3:30–4:30 p.m. during the school year.
Teen Scene
Teen Scene takes place the first 3 Thursdays of the month from 6–7 p.m. This month’s events include:
Paint chip calendars – September 3rd
Decorative CDs – September 10th
**No activities will be scheduled September 17th.
Pizza & Pages Book Club:
This chat & chew style book club features books from all genres! Chat about your favourite books; interact through the lively activities, and as a bonus. . . pizza!
Pick up a copy of September’s book choice This Dark Endeavour before the meeting September 24th, 6:00-7:00pm!
New books
Fiction:
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley
Daughter of the house by Rosie Thomas
Circling the sun by Paula McLain
Broken promise by Linwood Barclay
The 3rd woman by Jonathan Freedland
The Best of enemies by Jen Lancaster
Perfect touch by Elizabeth Lowell
If I could turn back time by Beth Harbison
The Invisibles by Cecilia Galante
The Lure of the moonflower by Lauren Willig
Evergreen Falls by Kimberley Freeman
To the top of the mountain by Arne Dahl
Stepdog by Nicoole Galland
Non fiction:
The Dog who could fly: the incredible true story of a WWII airman and the four-legged hero who flew by his side by Damien Lewis
The Explorers: a story of fearless outcasts, blundering geniuses, and impossible success by Martin Dugard
Fighting to the end: the Pakistan Army’s way of war by C. Christine Fair
Bosnia’s million bones: solving the world’s greatest forensic puzzle by Christian Jennings
Rebel yell: the violence, passion, and redemption of Stonewall Jackson by S.C. Gwynne
American rifle: a biography by Alexander Rose
Boko Haram: inside Nigeria’s unholy war by Mike Smith
The Opium war: drugs, dreams and the making of China by Julia Lovell
The Collapse: the accidental opening of the Berlin Wall by Mary Elise Sarotte
400-calorie dinners by the editors of Canadian Living Magazine