@ your Library - August 2010

Vacation Closing:  Please note –
the library will be closed Aug. 27 – Sept. 6
Don’t forget to stock up on books!

Contact the Library (613-269-3326) for more information about any of our services – or visit our website: www.merrickvillelibrary.ca  (click on Library News).

Summer Programs - a Big Hit!:
In July, the library held our 1^st Brenda Carter Memorial Art Workshop for Kids.  21 kids came together to paint a 20’ jungle mural, complete with colourful animals.  Visit our website to see photos of the creative process!  The mural is now on display at the library.  The library is planning another art workshop for August – contact the library for details.

Also in July, the library hosted a very popular talk & slideshow by Diana Beresford-Kroeger on “The Forest & Nature”.  Our meeting room was filled for this fascinating and informative talk from our local expert, and over $100 was raised for the library.  We would like to thank Diana and her husband Christian Kroeger (her slide man).

Summer Programs for Kids: 
The library is running the TD Summer Reading Club “Destination - Jungle” to encourage reading for kids of all ages!  If you’re not involved yet, it’s not too late!  We also have crafts & activities on Thursday afternoons 1:00 – 2:30, including a special visit from Andrea Howard “The Bug Lady” on Aug. 5. Call the library (613-269-3326) for more information.

Library Book Clubs:
The Library Readers will be discussing Mr. Pip in August.  Our other book clubs are on summer hiatus.  Our book clubs are looking for new members for the fall season; contact the library for more information.

StoryTime:
Drop in Friday mornings at 10:00(ish), for stories, songs, rhymes, rhythm instruments, and a simple craft about Bugs, Pirates & more.  Fun for ages 7 & under (and a parent/caregiver).   

Kindergarten Readiness:
Is your child starting Kindergarten this fall?  The library offers school readiness materials – including simple activity sheets and parent information – to help you make sure your child is ready for this next big step.

Visit the Ottawa Museum Network this Summer!
The library offers free museum family passes for 10 Ottawa region museums.  These passes are made available by the Ottawa Museum Network.   A family pass gives free admission for up to 5 people (max. 3 adults) to any of the following museums:  Billings Estate National Heritage Site, Bytown Museum, Cumberland Heritage Village, Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum, Goulbourn Museum, Nepean Museum, Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum, Pinhey’s Point Historic Site, Vanier Museopark, and Watson’s Mill.  Many of these museums have special summer programming – now is a great time to visit!  Contact the library (613-269-3326) for more information.

New Books:
Visit the New Books Blog and Teen Blog on our website to see what’s just in – including the latest thrillers from: James Patterson, Janet Evanovich, James Lee Burke, Robert Tanenbaum, Tess Gerritson, Steve Martini, Richard North Patterson, Rick Mofina, Fern Michaels, Carla Neggers, and Barry Eisner, as well as new titles from Nora Roberts, Debbie Macomber, Danielle Steel, Robyn Carr, Sherryl Woods, Beth Hoffman & more. 

We also have new historical and fantasy fiction titles, as well as lots of new books for kids and teens.  Plus new DVDs, new CD audiobooks, and new downloadable audiobooks for all ages – perfect for those long summer car trips!