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: 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 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] Visit us online! www.portcolbornelibrary.org Like us on Facebook! 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.
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