Vikings Talk…about Graphic Novels

Posted on January 22, 2018 by cowleyj

This Wednesday (Jan. 24) come to the library to discuss Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant by Tony Cliff.  We’ll also talk more generally about graphic novels.  Do you have a favourite to recommend?  Are you new to graphic novels and looking for suggestions?  Everyone is welcome.

Meet in the Magazine Nook.  Bring your lunch (you can eat during Library Events) and we’ll provide Hot Chocolate.

UPDATE:

Thanks to all who came.  We had a very lively chat about lots of different graphic novels.  It`s clear that graphic novels have some big fans at North.

For those who (over)heard our conversation about Squirrel Girl, here`s a video demonstrating just how natural her powers are:

 

 

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Library Club Yearbook Photo

Posted on January 18, 2018 by gladwind

Attention Library Club: We will have our club yearbook photo done on Tuesday, January 30th at lunch in the library. Please come to the library immediately at lunch so that we can get organised.

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It’s January! Get Cozy and Learn New Things

Posted on January 16, 2018 by cowleyj

Come check out our new display of cozy reads.It’s the start of a new year.  January can be grey and cold, so it’s a great time to stay inside and learn new skills.  Learn to cook some comfort food for friends and family.  Or if you’d rather not deal with people, it’s also a great month to cozy up with a great book and a warm drink.  

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Library Club Event this Friday

Posted on December 11, 2017 by cowleyj

A reminder to Library Club members…if you’ve been working your shifts/tasks you’re invited to the Christmas lunch this Friday. 

Please RSVP on the sign-up sheet in the Library so we will have enough treats for everyone attending. 

Sign-up ends at lunch on Wed. Dec. 13th.

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Learn to Make Crochet Christmas Decorations

Posted on December 7, 2017 by cowleyj

http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2014/12/crochet-christmas-lights.html;Want to learn a new skill and get ready for holiday decorating and gifting?  Comehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFouNSrOKEM; to the Makerspace Monday Dec. 11 & Thursday Dec. 14th at lunch to learn how to crochet a small Christmas light ornament.  No experience needed, just a willingness to learn.  We’ll spend the first session learning the basics of crochet while you work to craft your ornament.  It’s the perfect thing to personalise a holiday tree or to give to a friend (or teacher) this holiday season.  

 

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Vikings Read 2018

Posted on December 1, 2017 by gladwind

5 to 1 by Holly Bodger

The Graveyard Book (both the novel and graphic novel) by Neil Gaiman

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant by Tony Cliff

George’s Secret Key to the Universe by Stephen Hawking & Lucky Hawking

March book 1 by John Lewis

Nobody Cries at Bingo by Dawn Dumont

Rule of 3 by Eric Walters

Take Us to Your Chief  by Drew Hayden Taylor

Three Body Problem (both English and Chinese) by Cixin Liu

Without Annette by Jane B. Mason

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

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Movies or Books?

Posted on November 19, 2017 by cowleyj

Many movies are based on books.  Which do you prefer: reading the book BEFORE you see the movie or AFTER?  Many new films based on books are currently in production, or have just been released.  Popsugar has compiled a list of 100.  We already have many of these titles in our collection.  Check our catalogue for many of these reads.  Let us know if the one you want to read is missing and we’ll see if we can order it.

 

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Congratulations Team TWS!

Posted on November 6, 2017 by cowleyj

Team TWS is the winner of the “Bling My Bookcart” contest.  Congratulations!!!  Please pick up your prizes from the Librarians Wednesday at Lunch.

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