Monthly Newsletter - February 2010
Posted: Friday, January 29, 2010
Be sure to stock up on books and movies for the whole family before…
Library Closures
The Library will be CLOSED for the Family Day holiday:
Sunday February 14th
Monday February 15th
Regular hours resume Tuesday February 16th.
Renew Your Library Card Today!
Your library membership needs to be updated and renewed each year. Call the Library’s Reference Desk at 519-376-6623 Ext. 5 or email info@owensound.library.on.ca to update cards for all members of your household.
Free Social Media Seminars for Local Small Business Owners
The Library presents three one-hour social media training sessions for local business owners, February 16 and 23, and March 2, 2010 at 7:15 p.m.
This series of seminars, co-sponsored by Industry Canada’s Community Access Program and the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, teaches small business owners and entrepreneurs fundamental skills to market a company online, using the latest Web 2.0 and social media tools.
E-Commerce Writer and CAP Program Intern Miranda Miller demonstrates effective social media strategy with one session each devoted to blogging (February 16), Facebook (February 23), and Twitter (March 2) for small business users. The sessions are free and open only to members of the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library.
Call the Library’s Adult Learning Centre at 519-376-6623 (ext. 300) to reserve a seat for one or more of the seminars.
Coffee House
Saturday, February 20
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
Check out the next Coffee House session hosted by the Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Interested performers are asked to register in advance by contacting Nadia Danyluk, Children & Youth Services Librarian at 519-376-6623 ext. 4, or emailing ndanyluk@gmail.com. Snacks and beverages will be offered for sale at the event.
"Words Aloud at the Library"
Sunday February 28, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Library Auditorium
Join Owen Sound Poet Laureate Kristan Anderson and former Poet Laureate Liz Zetlin, for a collaborative performance piece, and the Owen Sound premier screening of the Words Aloud documentary film featuring performances by Shane Koyczan, Lorna Crozier and many other exciting poets and spoken word artists – Sunday, February 28, 2 p.m., in the Library auditorium. The afternoon will also include the debut of an exciting new online spoken word project for teachers, students and all those interested in learning more about the spoken word. Admission free with donations gratefully accepted. For more information, contact Judy Armstrong 519-376-6623 x 201, jarmstrong@owensound.library.on.ca or kristananderson@hotmail.com.
Was “Organize” part of your New Year’s Resolution?
The Library can help! Clear off your bookshelves. The Library accepts book donations all year round for the Library’s Great Annual Book Sale held in October. We welcome books of all types that are in good condition, clean, and not musty.
Proceeds from the sale support new book purchases and Library special projects.
Owen Sound Art Banner Project
We are delighted that the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library’s Carnegie wing is the winter home for about 20 colourful banners that were created as part of this past summer’s “Owen Sound Art Banner Project”. More banners are on display at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Each banner features the art work of a local artist. These banners will be on display in the Library and at the Bayshore until May 2010.
Congratulations to the Owen Sound Art Banner Committee, and all artists and donors on this fabulous initiative – sharing art year-round in Owen Sound.
Zehrs Receipts for the Adult Learning Centre
Help the Adult Learning Centre! Bring your Zehrs cash register receipts to the Library and deposit them in the box at the Circulation Desk. The Adult Learning Centre receives funds from Zehrs for all receipts collected. Thank you!
What’s New!
NoveList Plus is a fun and easy way to discover new authors! It includes complete lists of award winners and series, book discussion guides, more authors and titles, wonderful read-alike and topic articles, book reviews, children's books and it includes both fiction and non-fiction titles. We invite you to visit our website, www.owensound.library.on.ca, click on Online Resources, click on NoveList Plus and explore!
Read This and Our History!
Read This and Our History columns, written by Andrew Armitage, are published weekly in the Sun Times. With permission of the author and the Sun Times, past articles are now available on the Library’s website! Missed a week? Just go to www.owensound.library.on.ca and click on Read This or Our History. Then click on the week you want to read. All books reviewed by Andrew are available at the Library.
Email Notification for Holds
The Library is now sending out an automated email notice to let you know your hold is available for pick up at the circulation desk! Do you want to receive notice of your available holds by email? Let us know by filling out the form available at the Library or email Beth Hall, Administrative & Public Services Manager at bhall@owensound.library.on.ca.
Garbage Bag Tags for sale at the Library
The Library has bag tags from the following municipalities for sale:
Georgian Bluffs: $2.00 per tag
Meaford: $10.00 per sheet of 5 or $2.00 per tag
Owen Sound: $10.00 per sheet of 5 or $2.00 per tag
Chatsworth: Bag tags for the Township of Chatsworth are available at the Municipal Office.
Knowledge Ontario
Knowledge Ontario, funded by the Government of Ontario, gives all Library members access to a wealth of online resources either from a Library PC or from the comfort of your own computer. This year, the number of electronic databases has been increased and now contains Canadian Points of View, Auto Repair Reference Centre, Health & Wellness Resource Centre, National Newspaper Index, and for genealogists Ancestry: Library Edition! Great for students, DIY and general research. All you need is your Library Card and Internet access! For more information, please drop by the Library or call the Reference Desk at 519-376-6623 Ext. 5.
Children & Youth Services
Preschool Story Times
Join us Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for stories, songs, and games followed by a fun craft activity! This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
Tuesday Mornings: All ages ~ 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Mornings: All ages ~ 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Pajama-Rama Story Times
Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. are Pajama-Rama story times—come with your favourite stuffed animal and your jammies for some sleepy time tales. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.
Admiration Celebration!
Thursday, February 11
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Children & Youth Services
Bring someone YOU love to Story Time on Thursday, February 11, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., as we celebrate Family Day & Valentine’s Day at our Adoration Celebration! Wear your best RED outfit as we enjoy stories, songs, craft and snack. Pre-register for this program in the Children & Youth Services Department, by phoning 519-376-6623 ext 4 or by emailing cmckeeman@owensound.library.on.ca.
Owen Sound Youth Film Festival
Thursday, February 4
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Library Auditorium
You are invited to attend a screening of a series of short films created by area teens. There will be an awards ceremony following the screening. Come celebrate local youth filmmakers at the first ever Owen Sound Youth Film Festival. For more information contact Nadia Danyluk, Children & Youth Services Librarian at 519-376-6623 ext. 4 or ndanyluk@owensound.library.on.ca.
Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library Teen Advisory Group
Get involved and have your say @ the Library! TAG, a volunteer program for youth from grades 7-12. Application forms available at the Library or to download from the Teen Buzz section of the Library’s website. For more information contact Nadia Danyluk, Children and Youth Services Librarian, Phone 519-376-6623 ext.4 or Email ndanyluk@owensound.library.on.ca
Donations
The Library gratefully accepts donations of support through the following programs:
Honour with Books
Adopt-a-Magazine
Library Makeover: Kids’ Edition
Pillars of the Community
Owen Sound Poet Laureate projects
Library Legacy Endowment Fund (direct or through the Community Foundation Grey-Bruce
www.communityfoundationgreybruce.com
Donations may be made directly to the Library (824 First Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K4) via cheque, debit, credit card or cash or online through CanadaHelps.org.
Ask at the Reference Desk for details.
For more information: Call the Library 519-376-6623.
