The People’s Place: The Antigonish Town and County Library October 2014 Library Hours Special Programs Mondays & Saturdays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesdays to Fridays 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Is Islam a Threat to Canada? Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00pm What is Islam? What is Jihad? Why do some Muslim women wear a veil? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Fazal Malik gives a presentation on Islam. Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week Saturday, October 4th at 10:30 am Join us at the library as we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with an expanded collection of books. Also taking place is the Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge. To register for the event, please contact Nicolla at [email protected]. Thundermaker Launch with Alan Syliboy Tuesday, October 7th at 2:00 pm Experience Thundermaker, a multimedia art exhibit based on the story of Little Thunder created by artist Alan Syliboy. Writer in Residence 2014 Writing Workshop: Environmental Writing Tuesday, October 7th from 6:00 – 7:30pm Join Chris Benjamin, this year’s Writer in Residence, to learn more about travel writing. Registration required. Call the library at 863-4276. Let’s Talk: A Discussion about Dementia Wednesday, October 8th at 2:00 pm Join Kara from the Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia as she presents on Dementia, myths and truths and how it can impact the lives of those you love. Learn to Speak German with Karin Fleuren Tuesdays beginning October 14th at 6:30 pm Join Karin Fleuren for basic, introductory and FREE German language lessons. Registration required by October 14th. Call the library at 863-4276. Author Reading with David Mossman: Going Over Wednesday, October 22nd at 12 noon Join us as author David Mossman reads from his new book Going Over, the biography of Titus Mossman, a veteran of WWI who served with the 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) on the Western Front. Holiday Hours! Please notewill that library be closed …Please note that the Library bethe closed for will the holidays th th th Monday, th October 13 for Thanksgiving, December 24 , 25 , 26 , as well as st st and will close at 5:00pm on October 31 31st & forJanuary Halloween. December 1 . Regular Programs Children ABCs for Babies – Fridays at 10am Toddle Time – Wednesdays at 10am Preschool Storytime – Mondays at 10am LEGO – Thursdays 9:30 – 11am & 3 – 4:30pm nd Friday Night movies – 2 Friday of the month at 6pm Youth rd Young Readers – 3 Monday of the month at 3pm th Teen Readers – 4 Monday of the month at 3pm Adult rd Book Club – 3 Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm th or the 4 Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm rd Open Mic. – 3 Friday of the month at 6:30pm nd Armchair Travel – 2 Thursday of the month at 7pm st Seniors’ Café – 1 Wednesday of the month at 2pm nd Knitting Circle – 2 Wednesday of the month at 2pm Free Family Movies! Come watch a movie on the library’s big screen. Everyone’s Hero Friday, October 10th at 6:00 pm It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Friday, October 24th at 6:00 pm Library programs are free, … and all are welcome! … For more info about programs & services - please ask at the front desk, call 863-4276, or visit www.parl.ns.ca. October is a busy month at your library! *Check our online calendar for details about the following ongoing events: On Display… October’s art display will feature “My Eyes Have Seen,” paintings by Judy Collins. The People’s Place library will also be hosting Alan Syliboy’s multimedia exhibit “Thundermaker,”which is touring public libraries throughout Nova Scotia. Join us at 2:00 pm on October 7th for the launch, or come see it at the library any time before October 24 th. More information about this exhibit and the artist can be found at www.thundermaker.ca. Library visitors will already be familiar with Syliboy’s work as he is also the creator of the mural The Dream Canoe, which can be found in the magazine section of the People’s Place. October is National Library Month Join us at the library today or any day to celebrate libraries across Canada and the important contributions they make to Canadian life. This year’s theme is “Libraries Inspire.” How have libraries touched your life and opened new opportunities? Learn how libraries are helping others and tell your own story by visiting http://librarymonth.ca/ Games Week, October 12 - 19 Games @ the Library Week is organized by The Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA). Drop by your local branch to play some games with your friends, such as Minecraft. Anyone caught playing a game in the library can have their name entered in a draw to win a Nintendo 3DS XL, courtesy of APLA. Board games are available for library patrons to use any time, just stop by the nearest branch and check our online calendar for special gaming events this week. October is Mi’kmaq History Month October 1st is Treaty Day and officially marks the start of Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. Since 1993, October has been designated as the month to celebrate and increase awareness of the Mi’kmaw culture, history, and heritage. Why not check out Alan Syliboy’s Thundermaker exhibit, or explore some of the resources available to borrow from the library that celebrate Mi’kmaw culture?