We have four new DVDs available for loan at the library. 

They include American Gangster, The Assassination of Jesse James, Atonement, and No Country for Old Men.

We also have two new audio books on CD: Wild Animus by Rich Shapero, and 7th Heaven by James Patterson.

New fiction titles include: Searching for Paradise in Parker, PA by Kris Radish, The Toss of a Lemon by Padma Viswanathan and The Winding Ways Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini.

New non-fiction titles include: Are you ready!: take charge, lose weight, get in shape and change your life forever by Bob Harper, Common Wealth: Economics for a crowded planet by Jeffrey D. Sachs, Farewell, my Subaru: an epic adventure in local living by Doug Fine, Hope’s Boy by Andrew Bridge, Slave Ship: a human history by Marcus Rediker, The Second Plane: Sept 11: terror & boredom by Martin Amis and Who Owns Canada Now? by Diane Francis.

Art Gallery
Words, Wood and Whimsy by John Capon, Pat Gagnon and Taylor Ledden will be in the Gallery until April 30. Featuring wood turning, beadwork and theatrical masks, this mixed-media group show is full of earthly inspirations.

Upcoming Events
The Annual Parking Lot Party is back. Reserve the date – Friday June 20 4:30 – 9:00 p.m. Watch this column for more details.

Grey Grannies are back with their popular Granny Birds for sale just in time for Mother's Day. 

These birds are hand-crafted with love by our local Grey Grannies in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. A minimum donation of $ 10 is required per bird.

Optimizing Your Health with Physiotherapist Helen Bull from Collingwood - Visit the library on Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. to participate in a discussion focused on pro-active aging.

Walking for land rights in India – Ann Bayly presents a digital lecture on a two week Gandhian March in India, on Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. Find out what drove 25,000 landless, poor people from eight states across India, to walk a mile for their beliefs.

GBACA Spring Art Show – Join us for another multi-media exhibition by the artists from The Georgian Bay Association for Creative Arts. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 2 – 4 p.m.

A Hanging Basket Workshop has been arranged for Thursday May 8 beginning at 7 p.m. You will have the opportunity to create your own hanging basket under the guidance of an expert. There are two styles to choose from: A Hummingbird Basket for shade or a Butterfly Basket for sun.

The cost is $25 and includes all materials, an assortment of plants and the basket. Prepayment and registration at the library is required to indicate the type of basket that you wish to create. For more information please telephone the library at 519-599-3681.

Naturopathic Medicine with Tara Gignac – Want to learn more about naturopathic medicine?  Join us on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

Children’s Programs
100 Years of Anne - L. E. Shore Memorial Library and Jessica’s Book Nook present a centennial celebration of the much loved classic, Anne of Green Gables. Join us at the library for an afternoon of fun activities on Saturday April 26, 1 – 3 p.m., featuring an appearance by Lucy Maud Montgomery’s granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, games, refreshments, crafts and prizes for the best dressed Anne!

All activities are suitable for the young and young at heart. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Please pre-register at Jessica’s Book Nook, 519-599-7361 or at the library, 519-599-3681. See you there!

Preschool Story Time - Children aged 2 – 6 are invited to join us for stories, songs and a simple craft every Wednesday 10:15-11:00 a.m. until May 7. Registration is not necessary. For more information please telephone the library at 519-599-3681.

Baby Story Time - Calling all babies and mums! Join us for a new Baby Story Time running from May 2nd until May 23rd from 11 – 11:30 a.m. It’s never too early to develop a love of music, rhymes and stories.  For more information please telephone the library at 519-599-3681.

Write @ Your Library - Take part in this Creative Writing Contest for teens. Cash prizes of up to $100 will be awarded for the winning entries in both Junior (Gr. 7 – 9) and Senior (Gr. 10 – 12) categories.  More information and contest guidelines are available at the library. Deadline for submissions is May 2. 

Forest of Reading 2008 - A Forest of Reading at your Finger Tips

Are you between 7-14 years? Do you want to have a say in what your peers are reading?

If you wish to participate in the Forest of Reading you will be able to sign up at the library during regular hours. Voting day is April 23, so let's start reading!

During the reading program, forest titles will be kept at the reference desk and will have a loan period of one week. Titles will not be able to be renewed. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the program.

Contact the library for more details at 519-599-3681.