www.portcolbornelibrary.org
February/March 2015
News and Events
Introducing
Flipster—
Free Downloadable Magazines
All you need is your library card to
view and download FREE
magazines from the library’s
website. 40 popular magazines to
choose from. Available through
Flipster via our website.
Arabella Williams’ 150th
th
Friday, March 27 will mark the
150th birthday of Arabella Williams,
one of Port Colborne’s most
famous residents. Arabella deeded
the land to the City where the
library & museum are now located.
On March 27th, drop by
the library, enjoy a
piece of cake & a cup of
tea and help us say
“Thank you Arabella!”
Port Colborne Lions Club
Sponsors Free Family
Programming
The Port Colborne Library is pleased to announce that in 2015,
the Port Colborne Lions Club will be the generous sponsor of
free family programming at the Library. During March Break,
the PC Lions Club will sponsor a free children’s magic show by
the amazing Incredibrent. Thank you PC Lions Club!
Children’s Magic Show—FREE!
Sponsored by the Port Colborne Lions Club
March Break will be extra-amazing this year thanks
to the Port Colborne Lions Club! The Lions are
sponsoring a free magic show by Incredibrent,
Toronto’s Funny Magician. Incredibrent will amaze
with his fast-paced, funny and fully interactive
magic show! FREE! Tickets available at the library.
Saturday, March 21st at 2:00 p.m.
At the L.R. Wilson Heritage Archives Building, 286 King St.
Self-Employment Information Sessions
Free CA Tax Clinic
Ontario Office Works Inc. will present free information sessions Tues. Mar 26, 9:30 am–4:30 pm
about opportunities for small business start-ups. Bring your Free tax return preparation. Call
questions and find out how you can be your own boss!
the library at 905-834-6512 to see
if you qualify and to book your
Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, & May 29 at 3:30 p.m.
appointment. Space is limited.
Call 905-834-6512 to register.
Art in the Library—
Ongoing Book Sale
Featuring Work by Local Artists and Artisans
Every day is “Used Book Sale
Day” at your library. Check out our
great selection of used books,
DVDs, CDs, and more! Find a
bargain and support your library!
“Paintings by Dori Schooley”
On display in the atrium until March 31st.
February/March 2015
Programming...
March Break 2015
Watch for our March Break flyer for more information on our great lineup of March Break
activities and events including:
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Incredibrent Magic Show—sponsored by the Port Colborne Lions Club
Cursive Writing for Kids
Hand Quilting for Kids
Paws for Stories
Yoga for Kids with Nadia
Story Time
Extraordinary Experiments
Tot Time
Crafts with Stacey
Library Bingo
Most activities require pre-registration. Check our website for more information.
Red Cross Babysitting Course
Saturday, March 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Basic first aid and care-giving skills for youth 11 to 15 years old. Participants learn how to
provide care to younger children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to
emergencies. The course also offers youth the training to promote themselves as a babysitter
to prospective parents.
For children ages 11 to 15. (Proof of birth date required.)
Cost is $60.00.
Space is limited.
Pre-register at the Library.
Awesome E-Resources for Kids
Therapy Tails
Visit the library’s website and check out these great digital resources:
magazines from Flipster, eBooks, audiobooks, games, homework help, and
more! All you need is your library card to get started.
Make a new friend and read a tale
or two to a Therapy Tails dog.
MONDAYS
6:30—7:30 p.m.
in the Children’s Room
Ranger Rick
Ladybug
Kayak
Discovery Girls
Girls LIfe
Ask
Programming...
February/March 2015
Tech Help at Your Library—Sign Up for These FREE Info Sessions
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OverDrive for Kobo—Saturday, February 7th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Twitter—Saturday, February, 14th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Instagram—Saturday, March 7th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Internet Searching—Saturday, March 28th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Family Mental Health
Education Coping Skills
Workshops
Career Aptitude Workshop
Tuesday, February 24th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Niagara College Employment & Training Solutions will conduct a free Myers
Briggs Type Indicator assessment. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Discover the careers that are a good fit for you.
The Eclectic Readers Book Club
is looking for new members!
The Book club meets on the
first Monday of the month,
September to June,
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Call Russ at 905-834-1453
for more information.
Registration is required.
Call 905-894-6808 to register.
Wednesdays,
February 4 to March 4
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mondays, 6:00– 8:00 p.m.
Cost is $10.00 for the 5-week session
(includes all supplies)
Pre-register at the library.
STITCH-IT!
Bring your work-in-progress to
the library for a couple of
hours of stitching and
conversation.
Cost is $1.00 / person / week
Winter Knitting Classes
Film Buffs
Discussion Group
Films for Seniors is presented
the first Wednesday of the
month, September to June,
at 1:30 pm. Free admission.
Free refreshments.
Members watch films at home
and then join the group for
lively discussion. Films are
available in DVD format
from the library. Presented
the last Wednesday of the
month 1:30 - 3:30pm. Free.
Check our brochure for
programme details.
for
THURSDAYS,
February 5, 12, 19 and 26
6:00 - 8:00
Quilting by Hand
for Beginners
Films
For Seniors
Check our brochure
programme details.
These workshops are intended for
families and significant others who
have an adult relative who is
dealing with a serious mental
health problem and/or cooccurring disorder. FREE.
TUESDAYS 7:00—9:00 p.m.
Until March 10, 2015.
THURSDAYS 1:00—3:00 p.m.
Until March 12, 2015.
For more information or to
register, call Vicki Fretz at
(905) 835-5373
PORT COLBORNE
PUBLIC LIBRARY
310 King Street
Port Colborne, ON
L3K 4H1
Phone: 905-834-6512
Fax: 905-835-5775
email: [email protected]
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HOURS OF SERVICE
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LIBRARY BOARD
Michael Cooper, Chair
Valerie Catton, Vice-Chair
William Higgins
Bryan Ingram
Ann Kennerly
Cheryl MacMillan
Councillor John Mayne
Derek Miller
LIBRARY
MANAGEMENT
Robert Heil, CAO
Peter Senese, Treasurer
Jennifer Parry, Director of
Library Services
February/March 2015
SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY
Donor Recognition Programme: To show our appreciation and to
recognize your support, the names of contributors of $50.00 or more
will be listed on our Donor Recognition Wall.
Memorials: A thoughtful way of remembering a loved one or friend
who may have had a special fondness for the library. For gifts of
$50.00 or more, your loved one's name will be added to our Donor
Recognition Wall.
Materials Donations: The library gladly accepts donations such as
books, magazines, videos, and CDs. Donated materials become the
property of the library and are either added to the collection, sold
in the book sale, or discarded at the library’s discretion. The Port
Colborne Library appreciates your generous contributions, but cannot issue tax receipts for material donations.
Ongoing Used Book Sale: Books, magazines, videos, music CDs and
more! Prices start at 25¢. Find a treasure, buy a gift, support your
library.
Library Book Bags: An environmentally responsible way to take
your books home.
A charitable tax receipt will be issued for monetary gifts of $10.00 or more.
The library will be closed on:
Monday, February 16, 2015 — Family Day
SHUT-IN SERVICE
AUDITORIUM RENTAL
The delivery of library
materials to patrons unable
to visit the library due to
short-term illness, physical
disability, or age. Please
call the library for
information.
Contact the library for booking
details.
SIGN RENTAL
King Street illuminated sign
available for rent. Contact the
library for information.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Port Colborne Public Library is dedicated to providing the
highest level of library services, materials, and facilities possible with
the resources available, to meet the informational, educational, and
recreational needs of all citizens of Port Colborne.