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The Bookmark. winter 2018/19 |
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Christie Tues: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Thurs: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat: 10:00am - 1:00pm |
Rosseau
Wed: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Fri: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Sat: 10:00am - 1:00pm |
Foley
Tues: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Sat: 10:00am - 1:00pm |
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As the year comes to a close we, the Seguin Public Libraries’ board and staff, would like to thank the Friends of the Libraries' groups, volunteers and patrons. Seguin is a beautiful community to serve and we are looking forward to what 2019 brings. Be sure to come to our branches often over these winter months and warm up with a good read. If the weather makes it difficult to visit, please check out eBooks & eAudiobooks using the OverDrive or Libby app on any device. We are happy to help you access these materials if you are unfamiliar with them.
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Friends of Humphrey Library Christmas Tea
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
2:30pm until 5:30pm
@ the Humphrey Branch, 15 Humphrey Drive, Seguin
Join us for this annual holiday social with tea & desserts and our FAMOUS STOCKING DRAW! Tickets for the draw are for sale at the Humphrey Branch.
Everyone is welcome at this free event.
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Write a letter to Santa! Come into the Humphrey Branch and drop off your Santa letter in the very special mail box. If you haven't written one yet, please come in and let us help. All letters will be mailed off on December 10th, 2018. Ho! Ho! Ho! |
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International Gingerbread Decorating Day
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Saturday, December 8th, 2018
Come into any Seguin Public Library Branch between 10 am and 12:30 pm to decorate your own Gingerbread Cookie. We will supply everything and all you have to do is decorate your delicious treat! No registration required. While quantities last.
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Seguin Public Libraries' Board Meeting
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018 6:00pm at the Rosseau Branch 2 Victoria Street West, Rosseau In the lower level of the Rosseau Memorial Hall This will be the final meeting of 2018. The public is encouraged to attend these meetings to observe and learn more about their libraries. |
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National Ugly Sweater Day Friday, Decemeber 21st, 2018
Time to make, buy or dust off your ugly holiday sweater and take a pic. Have your friends, family & pets get in on the fun too and win a prize! Share with us on Instagram, Facebook or come in to the Humphrey or Rosseau Branch and show it off! #uglysweater #SeguinPublicLibraries #rockingit |
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20th Anniversary of Family Literacy Day
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Sunday, January 27th, 2019 Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada and held annually to raise awareness of the importance of reading as a family. Taking time every day to read to your children is crucial to their development, improving their literacy skills, and can also help parents improve their skills. |
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The numbers are in... The four library branches of Seguin hosted 18,092 visits between January and October of 2018 and patrons borrowed 21,159 items. We assisted patrons with technology 1056 times and our public computers were used 3,566 times. We also welcomed 287 new members. It's been a busy year! |
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OverDrive is the app to get if you want to read or listen to an ebook from our catalogue. OverDrive can be used on all OverDrive eReading Room for Kids or Teens OverDrive has created quick access for young readers to find the books they want, right away. Parents can feel comfortable knowing their children are browsing and borrowing books that are age, grade, and reading-level appropriate |
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(Alex Cross #26) A leader has fallen, and the procession route from Capitol Hill to the White House is lined with hundreds of thousands of mourners. None feel the loss of a President more keenly than Alex Cross, who has devoted his life to the public good. |
Nine people gather at a remote health resort. Some are here to lose weight, some are here to get a reboot on life, some are here for reasons they can’t even admit to themselves. |
Maud is an irascible 88-year-old Swedish woman with no family, no friends, and no qualms about a little murder. This is a funny, irreverent story. |
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The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was voted by PBS viewers as America’s #1 best-loved novel in The Great American Read. This event was an eight-part series devoted to discovering readers' favourite work of fiction. |
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A charitable donation to Seguin Public Libraries goes towards wonderful programs, technology and library materials. All donations over $30 receive an official tax receipt. Monetary gifts over $150 will have the donor’s name put on our fundraising plaque. For more information please contact Stefanie Veneranda, CEO at ceo@seguinpubliclibraries.ca |
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There are four Seguin Public Library Branches to visit:
Humphrey Branch15 Humphrey Drive, Seguin, Ontario P2A 2W8
705-732-4526
Christie Branch1207 HWY 518, Seguin, Ontario, P2A 0B6705-732-2850
Foley Branch60 Rankin Lake Road, Seguin, Ontario, P2A 0B2705-378-0742
Rosseau BranchPO Box 8 / #2 Victoria Street West, Rosseau, Ontario, P0C 1J0705-732-4231
Please email us at seguinplstaff@gmail.comwww.seguinpubliclibraries.ca |
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