The Biblio File

Month of Library News and Events!

by Marg Stokes

Published June 7, 2006

FLIGHT NIGHT TAKES OFF

The Library was jam-packed Tuesday evening last week. For the first part of the evening, we were treated to musical selections by F.W. Gilbert School students. Kindergarten & Grade 1 enthusiastically sang “Seasons Come, Seasons Go.” Grade 2 performed “Rainy Day Blues,” a song with musical accompaniment that was very effective. Grades 3 through 6 performed instrumental numbers: “Rondo in Contrasting Moods,” “Sur le Pont,” “Interlaken Jam” and “Pirates Parade.” These young musicians did an excellent job and it's clear that the high school band program is in very good shape for the coming years. After the music, over 50 kids headed into the gym to make and fly paper airplanes. Bruce Goodwin led the group and demonstrated some of his creations. Thanks to all who helped the kids build their airplanes. There were some interesting designs that performed some remarkable flights! The evening was a lot of fun and we hope to make it an annual event.

Lost & Found: A few items were left behind on Flight Night: Large, red Nalgene water bottle (nicer than mine!); pale blue Lions Club baseball T-shirt , youth size XL; and a plastic ring with hearts on it, on a heart-shaped holder.

RECOMMENDED BY ROB MURRAY

Many thanks to Rob Murray for the following recommendation of Make :

Hey you tinkerers and do-it-yourselfers, the Pinawa Public Library now has a collection of back issues of “Make” magazine. More like a reference book than a magazine; “Make” is dedicated to getting people out of the habit of buying ready-made stuff that “almost” does what you want, and into the habit of making your own stuff. Turn an old wet-suit into a lap-top bag, build a working model ramjet from a jam jar, send a two litre pop bottle out of the yard with a bicycle pump, make your car run on chip oil, or take an aerial photo with a kite: “Make” has science fair projects, computer hacks, and crafty suggestions galore. The motto on their masthead is simple and to the point, “MAKE: Void your warranty, violate a user agreement, fry a circuit, blow a fuse, poke an eye out...” You won't learn if you don't try.

INTERLIBRARY LOANS

The interlibrary loan system has undergone some changes in the past few weeks.  Pick up a copy of our 2-page brochure with information on the new MAPLIN website and how to request an interlibrary loan online.  Or contact me if you'd like to receive the information by email.

If you'd prefer to request an interlibrary loan the old-fashioned way, that's OK too.  Just call the Library (753-2496) or drop in and we'll place your request, same as always.

LOST TAPE

Audiobook listeners, please check your tape machines! The last cassette tape #15 from one of our borrowed (Public Library Services) audiobooks is missing. The audiobook has been returned to PLS and the information deleted from our system, so we can't tell who borrowed this book on tape. Title is 633 Squadron: Operation Rhine Maiden by Frederick E. Smith.

Published June 14, 2006

NEW BAGS FOR BUSY PARENTS

The grassroots group has been at it again, revamping and adding to the Parent Pack collection. Each Parent Pack bag contains books and articles for adults and kids on a particular topic. They are located near the circulation desk, handy to just grab and go. If you have more time, browse the shelves for additional books or ask about an interlibrary loan. The new parent packs are:

COOKING WITH YOUR CHILD

How Pizza Came to Our Town by Kayal Kaur Khalsa

Usborne's Vegetarian Cooking by Fiona Watt

The Giant Kid's Cook Book by Emma-Lee Gow

Mom and Me Cookbook by Annabel Karmel

Salad People by Mollie Katzen

The Science Chef by Joan D'Amico & Karen Drummond

Kids' Multicultural Cookbook by Deanna F. Cook

Usborne's Children's Cookbook by Fiona Watt

Mud Pies and Other Recipes: A Cookbook for Dolls by Marjorie Winslow – this is an adorable book full of playful recipes for such dishes as “Wood Chip Dip,” “Seesaw Salad,” “Roast Rocks,” and “Pencil Sharpener Pudding” to be prepared for and enjoyed by dolls – strictly fiction!

ACTIVITIES

Entertaining and Educating Young Children by Robyn Gee

Usborne Playtime Activities by Ray Gibson

Drawing Animals (Usborne Art Ideas) by Anna Milbourne

What Shall I Be? by Ray Gibson

Nature Ranger by Richard Walker

The Super Duper Art & Craft Activity Book by Lynn Gordon

Waiting Games by Steve & Ruth Bennett

365 Outdoor Activities You Can Do With Your Child by Steve & Ruth Bennett  

READ AND RECOMMENDED

Thanks to Sigga for the following comments about a book she enjoyed. Remember, if you would like to share a book with others, drop me a note and I'll include it here. We all love book suggestions!

Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie

Hi everyone, it's Sigga from the Library. I would like to make a book recommendation for some light summer reading. The book is Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie. This is a book about dating. As you read Jennifer Crusie you will realize that it is more than just about dating. You will find yourself smiling, laughing out loud and thinking back to your own dating days. It is light-hearted, funny and honest. Enjoy, everyone.

Published June 21, 2006

NEW ADULT NON-FICTION

Marginal Man: The Dark Vision of Harold Innis by Alexander John Watson

Inspiration: Your Ultimate Calling by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer The 8 th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. Covey

The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise by Michael Grunwald

Robbing the Bees: A Biography of Honey - The Sweet Liquid Gold that Seduced the World by Holley Bishop

The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book: Write and Use an Effective Resume in Only One Day by Michael Farr

The Hidden Hand: Britain, America and the Cold War Secret Intelligence by Richard J. Aldrich

The Book of Revenge: a Blues for Yugoslavia by Dragan Todorovic

Dropped Threads 3: Beyond the Small Circle edited by Marjorie Anderson

Digital Photography for Dummies by Julie Adair King

The Dynamite Fiend: The Chilling Story of Alexander Keith Jr., Nova Scotian Spy, Con-Artist & International Terrorist by Ann Larabee

The Master Plan: Himmler's Scholars and the Holocaust by Heather Pringle

The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger by Marc Levinson

Headless Males Make Great Lovers: & Other Unusual Natural Histories by Marty Crump  

NEW CRIME

Turning Angel by Greg Iles

Blue Valor by Illona Haus

Death Can Wait by Jason Blundell

NEW SCIENCE FICTION

Magician: Master by Raymond E. Feist

Dune: the Battle of Corrin by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson

NEW TEEN BOOKS

Charmed by Carrie Mac

Scary Beautiful by Niki Burnham

Breathless by Pam Withers

Snitch by Norah McClintock

Confessions of a Teen Nanny by Victoria Ashton

Rules for Life by Darlene Ryan

Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson by Louise Rennison

Alex Rider: The Gadgets by Anthony Horowitz

Published June 28, 2006

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

    As impossible as it seems, we are again at the end of another school year. Our regular afternoon and evening volunteers have put in many hours since September, helping with library operations on a daily basis, and it's time to thank them for a job well done and give them a well-deserved rest over the summer.

   Volunteers do all sorts of essential jobs in the Library including circulation (checking books in and out using the computer), shelving books, shelf reading (making sure everything is where it's supposed to be) and preparation of new books (including covering). There are a multitude of jobs that crop up and we are fortunate to have a large group of enthusiastic volunteers ready to help out. If you are interested in joining their ranks in September, working once per month, call Ann Quinn (753-8374). Our afternoon schedule is full at the moment, but there are evening spots available as well as the spares list to consider.

   Thanks so much to all of our dedicated volunteers – we greatly appreciate your contribution and look forward to seeing you in September.  If you'd like to be involved in the Library in some other capacity – Library Board member, Book Selection committee (adult or children's) or have some other skill to contribute, we'd be happy to hear from you.

BOOKS/GOODIES SALE

    Watch for our huge book sale at the Town Market on July 16 (noon-4 p.m.) and this year we are also selling dainties and homemade candy. Over the past year we have collected a number of excellent donated books to offer for sale, many like new. And as usual, for you rummagers we have a large selection of bargain books – take a whole bag for $1.00. Our leftovers from last year were donated to a Winnipeg inner city mission, so this is a completely new lot to look through.

    For the “goodies” side of our sale, we are looking for donations of dainties or homemade candy. Please bring your baking to the Library by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 14 when we will have a team ready to prepare these sweet treats for the sale. Items should be able to keep fresh for several days as the sale is on Sunday – no whipped cream, etc.!

NEW JUNIOR FICTION

I, Freddy , Freddy in Peril & Freddy to the Rescue by Dietlof Reiche, Golden Hamster Saga #1-3

Vertical Limits by Pam Withers (Take it to the Extreme series)

Chasing Vermeer and The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett

Thoughts of our Canadian Soldiers at War by Brian Jones – fictionalized stories from many different wars

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

NEW JUNIOR NON-FICTION

Seven Wheels of Power by Dawn Barnes, a Black Belt Club graphic novel

The Period Book by Karen Gravelle and Jennifer Gravelle

WWII: The People's Story ed. by Nigel Fountain

How Children Lived: A First Book of History by Chris and Melanie Rice

SUMMER CELEBRATION RAFFLE

Raffle tickets for our outdoor copper firebowl, bistro patio set and Book Break gift certificates are on sale Tues. mornings at the Mall Kiosk, Book Break, Pinawa Co-Op gas station, and the Library. Many thanks to our ticket sellers and also to South Interlake Credit Union for displaying our prizes. The draw will take place at the fireworks display Pinawa Birthday Weekend July 15, 2006.

The Biblio File

Librarian Marg Stokes

Community Centre on Vanier

Tues-Fri 1;30-4:30

Mon-Fri 6:30-9:00

Sunday 1:00-3:00 pm

753-2496

plibrary@sdwhiteshell.mb.ca

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