Thank You!

The GHPL wants to send out a big Thank You to everyone who participated in our March Break programs.  They were a big success. Thanks also to the wonderful volunteers who helped out with some of the events, making them run more smoothly!

Reptilia!

March Break is almost over but the fun is just beginning.  If you haven’t already got your tickets for Friday’s Reptilia show, then run, don’t walk to your nearest branch!  Tickets are almost gone!  It will be a fun filled morning with 5 reptiles to observe and play with.

Tickets are $2 and are available from the Flesherton Public Library or the Walter Harris Memorial Library.  The show will begin at 10:30am at the Flesherton Kinplex.

If snakes and scaly things aren’t your cup of tea, there is also Story Time going on at the Walter Harris Memorial Library Friday morning from 10:30-11:30am for tots 1-6 years old.   Please call ahead to reserve your space.

And the Winner is…

Nikolski by Nicolas Dickner!  

CBC Canada Reads 2010 wrapped up last week and the panelists voted Nikolski to be the book all of Canada should read in 2010.  It was a great read and a very well-told story.  It makes you wonder about the connections in your own life that are invisible to you!  Head to your local Library branch to check it out.  Don’t forget about the other four contenders either!

How many books were you able to read before the winner was announced?

Be Free to Read

Freedom to Read Week starts this Sunday (February 21) and goes until the 27th.  While reading is enjoyable anytime of the year, it is nice to see a week devoted to the celebration of it.

Come in to the Library to find a good book and do your part to support books and the libraries that house them!

Valentine’s Day

Need some inspiration for a gift or snack to celebrate the day of love?

Take a peek at the Library Catalogue to find a book to help you out.  We have books about yummy chocolate treats and delicious cookies, or books to make a pretty gift!  If you just want to know more about the history of the day, we can help with that too.  Whatever your query, we can help find an answer.

March Break Madness

The GHPL will be offering a variety of activities over the March Break.  Here is a list of some of the activities planned so far:

Tuesday, March 16 – Learn to Blog! CyberCamp for Teens at the Flesherton Public Library from 3-5pm.
Tuesday, March 16 – Story Time! for children 1-6 yrs. at the Flesherton Public Library from 10:30-11:30am. Includes a craft & a snack!  Enjoy the fun.

Wednesday, March 17 – Learn to Knit for children 7 & up at the Walter Harris Memorial Library from 10-11:30am.  Cost:  $1.00

Thursday, March 18 – Free Skate at the Flesherton Arena from 2-4pm.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Flesherton Library.
Thursday, March 18 – Learn to Blog! CyberCamp for Teens at the Walter Harris Mem. Library from 6-8pm.

Friday, March 19 – Story Time! for children 1-6 yrs. at the Walter Harris Mem. Library from 10:30-11:30am.  Includes a craft & a snack! Enojy the fun.
Friday, March 19 – Reptilia! Enjoy the entertainment of a 5-reptile menagerie!  Interact and learn about a variety of reptiles and amphibians including an ALLIGATOR and a BOA CONSTRICTOR!  At the Flesherton Kinplex starting at 10:30am.  Cost: $2.00

Please make sure to register ahead of time for all activities (except Free Skate) as space is limited!  To register, call any one of the GHPL branches:
Flesherton Public Library  519-924-2241
Walter Harris Mem. Library  519-986-3436
Kimberley Public Library  519-599-6990

Freedom to Read Week!

Freedom to Read week is coming up soon!  This year, the celebration of the right to be literate is February 21-27.

In the spirit of Freedom to Read, we would like to know what reading means to you!  Please post your answers.  If you want to learn more about the tradition, please visit the Freedom to Read Website by clicking here.

Hello Readers!

I think a quick introduction is in order!

Welcome to Book Club, a place for those who enjoy the services of the Grey Highlands Public Library to discuss favourite books, or post new finds.  We will try to keep an updated list of new books in the libraries.

As well, we will try to post our picks for good reads, and readers can comment on the books we choose!

If you have a suggestion for a book, post a comment.

Happy Reading!