New Books
New fiction titles to the library this week include Dakota by Martha Grimes; Souvenir by Therese Fowler; Lords of the Bow by Conn Iggulden; The Reserve by Russell Banks; and Falling by Anne Simpson.
New non-fiction titles include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate M.D.; The Quirks & Quarks Guide to Space by Jim Lebans; Tilted: The Trial of Conrad Black by Steven Skurka; and Does this Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?: An Easy Plan for Losing Weight and Living More by Peter Walsh.
New to our Reference section are Chilton Manuals 2008 Edition Vol 1 and II for Chrysler and Ford.
Are you ready for tax time? We have purchased Preparing Your Income Tax Returns – 2008 Edition for 2007 Returns which you will also find in the Reference Section of the Library.
The Gallery
Moved by Impressions by artist Valda Zobens will be in the Gallery from February 29 until March 28. The Opening Reception with the artist in attendance will be Saturday March 1, 2 – 4 p.m.
Canada Blooms Excursion
Once again an excursion to Canada Blooms - The Toronto Flower and Garden Festival has been arranged by the library Arts Advisory Committee.
Transportation by coach departs at 8 a.m. from the Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury on Wednesday, March 12, and will return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Your ticket price of $52 includes return coach bus trip, boxed lunch and admission to the show. Don’t miss out – some tickets are still available at the library.
Please telephone the library at 519-599-3681 for more information.
March Break at the Library - Children’s Programs
The theme of this year’s March Break celebrations at the library is Where the Wild Things Are.
Bayou Bash – Listen to Cajun Music as we make Carnival Masks on Tuesday March 22, 2 – 4 p.m., ages 10 and up. Cost is $5 per person which includes supplies. Please register in advance as space is limited.
Monster Mumbles Story Time – Listen to stories on Wednesday March 12 10:30 – 11 a.m., ages 2 – 6 years accompanied by an adult. This program is free but please register in advance.
Gargoyle Games Table – Check out our latest board games or try out the ‘Ogre Out-Takes’ challenge on Friday March 10 – drop-in.
Totem Pole Madness and other Activities – Enjoy wild word play and TOTEM POLES ongoing March 12 through to the 14 – drop-in. No supervision will be provided for these activities.
Creature Contest – Enter to win some un-tamed delights! Age 18 years and younger - on-going March 11th through to the 14th.
Super Scary Saturday – Enjoy super scary stories, games and activities on Saturday March 15, 2 – 4 p.m., ages 8 years and older.
For more information or to register for these events, please telephone the library at 519-599-3681.
Book Talk
L. E. Shore Memorial Library and Jessica’s Book Nook present How to Look at Paintings – A Talk & Slide Show with Ian Roberts on Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at the library. Ian teaches painting throughout the U.S. and in Provence France each year. He has produced two videos on how to paint and is the author of Creative Authenticity and Mastering Composition.
