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MARIGOLD NEWSLETTER June 2017
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Are Free Library Cards the Wave of the Future?
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The Library Toolshed Gets a Fresh, New Look!
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Get Ready for Summer Fun!
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Kids Can Read Across Canada at Okotoks Public Library
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Adult Summer Reading Game at Canmore Public Library
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Selfie Scavenger Hunt at Standard Municipal Library
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Canada Day Flag Hanging Plaque Make and hang your very own Canada Flag! Get the instructions here.
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My Canada : An Illustrated Atlasby Katherine DearloveThis picture book atlas of Canada is a whimsical, informative introduction to our country from sea to sea to sea. Each province and territory is featured on its own spread, with icons and labels indicating the capital city, other major cities, key lakes and rivers, iconic landmarks, animals, and plants, significant national and provincial parks, and more.
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Polar Bear Silhouette Picture Craft
Celebrate the true north, strong and free, with these colourful Northern Lights and polar bear silhouette pictures. Get the instructions here.
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Canada for Kids : 1000 Awesome Factsby Aaron KylieIn this patriotic celebration of Canada's superlatives, complete with 300 colour photographs, kids are presented with thousands of unique facts, figures and feats that make the country unique.
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Personalized Canada Flag Shirt
Turn your Canadian pride into a wearbale keepsake with these personalized Canada Flag t-shirts! Get the instructions here.
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Carson crosses Canadaby Linda BaileyFeisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, Canada, and they're setting out to visit her sister, Elsie, in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson's favorite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road!
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OverDrive Introduces New App
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RBdigital Launches June 27
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In May, Marigold member library patrons used Freegal to download (and keep) 3074 songs!
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The Education of Augie Merasty : A Residential School Memoir by Joseph Auguste MerastyNow a retired fisherman and trapper, Joseph A. (Augie) Merasty was one of an estimated 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children who were taken from their families and sent to government-funded, church-run schools, where they were subjected to a policy of "aggressive assimiliation."
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Morningstar : a warrior's spirit by Morningstar MercrediMorningstar Mercredi was born and lived in the north - Fort Chipewayan and Fort McMurray in Alberta, Uranium City in Saskatchewan, and a number of small communities. Morningstar: a Warrior's Spirit is the powerful and moving story of one woman's victory over abuse, poverty, and discrimination to recover her life, her self-esteem and the love of her son.
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All the Way : My Life on Ice by Jordin TootooAll the Way tells the story of someone who has travelled far from home to realize a dream, someone who has known glory and cheering crowds, but also the demons of despair. It is the searing, honest tale of a young man who has risen to every challenge and nearly fallen short in the toughest game of all, while finding a way to draw strength from his community and heritage, and giving back to it as well.
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One Native Life by Richard WagameseOne Native Life is a look back down the road Richard Wagamese has traveled -- from childhood abuse to adult alcoholism -- in reclaiming his identity. It's about what he has learned as a human being, a man, and an Ojibway in his 52 years on Earth.
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Meet Wendy!
Wendy Rezansoff is a Cataloguer at Marigold. Early Life: Wendy grew up in Saskatoon and recieved her Library Technician diploma from SIAST (Saskatchewan Polytechnic). Family: Wendy's parents live in Saskatoon, in the same house that Wendy grew up in! Favourite Things: Wendy loves football (go Saskatchewan Roughriders!), baseball, and curling. Her favourite online game is Cat Bowling, and she loves doing crossword puzzles, and word games of all types. Fun Fact: Wendy's middle name is Gail. When she was 9 or 10, she learned what a "gale" was and teased her parents that they named her "Windy Gale". What I Like About Marigold: "The Marigold staff are an extremely hardworking group, and we all understand how important it is to work as a team, to provide exceptional service for all library users."
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Marigold Library System 710 - 2nd Street Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K4 403-934-5334www.marigold.ab.ca |
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