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Plant Exchange
Saturday, June 3, 10:00am-1:00pm
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Friday Fun Film
Friday, June 2, 1:00pm-3:00pm
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The rumors are true! The Strathmore Municipal Library will be expanding in 2017. Because the library will be vacating the building during the expansion, we need to sell all of our used books so that we don't have to store them. From now until we vacate the building, the library will be selling all used items (books, dvds, puzzles, etc) for 25¢ each or 5 for $1.00! All magazines will go for 10¢ each or 20 for $1.00! Extra tables have been set out in the lobby of the building and the staff will be restocking daily. In addition to our ongoing book sale, the library will be holding a big book sale on Friday, June 16 (12:00pm-7:00pm) and Saturday, June 17 (10:00am-5:00pm). Fill your shelves instead of our boxes. Buy some books today!
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We love donations and we love the support our community has shown us through the years by donating their used books, dvds, puzzles, decorations, crafts supplies, and all types of useful items! But with the library expansion looming, we need to put a halt to all these types of donations until after we return to our new space. The library will be accepting monetary donations for the library expansion. Donation and sponsorship information will be released soon.
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Looking for a yummy way to support the library expansion? Consider purchasing some tasty mini donuts as part of our library expansion fundraiser! All donuts are sold frozen in boxes of 64. Simply pop them in your oven for 5 minutes, sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar provided and enjoy! Donuts are sold for $20.00 a box or 3 for $50.00. Order by June 19, 2017 to by picked up on Wednesday, June 28 from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Place your order online at www.strathmorelibrary.ca/donuts or inside the library. Donut ingredients and baking instructions are listed on the website. Thank you for your support and enjoy your yummy mini donuts!
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On June 17, 2017, The Newsy Neighbour will again be shutting down 2nd and 3rd avenues in downtown Strathmore for the 3rd Annual Get to Know Your Neighbour Festival! Be sure to pop by the Strathmore Municipal Library table for sidewalk chalk and giant bubble fun!
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Director's Corner - Rachel Dick Hughes
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Changes are happening at the Strathmore Library! We are excited to be working with the Town of Strathmore to expand the library into the lobby of the Lambert Centre and the space currently occupied by the Strathmore FCSS. We are optimistic that this expansion will allow us to do a better job of meeting the needs of our community with larger program space, a separate meeting room that can accommodate quiet study when available, an enhanced children’s area, a teen area, soft seating, study tables, and more space to house our collection. This opportunity has come about in large part thanks to the consistent support our community has shown the library. Thank you for all of the ways you have shown how much you value having a vibrant public library! If you are interested in donating to the expansion project, sponsorship opportunities will soon be available.
We are striving for minimal disruption to our services during the expansion. Due to the scope of the project, we will need to vacate the building for at least a few months this summer. Our summer reading program will be held upstairs at the Arena, and we hope to announce a temporary location for the library soon. Thank you in advance for your patience during this disruption. Access to our collection and services may be limited during this time, but we will be able to get anything you need through inter-library loan. If you have questions about how our inter-library loan system works, please ask any staff member the next time you are in the library. There are a few books on my hold list that I am eagerly anticipating. If you enjoyed The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins a couple of years ago, you may want to get on the list for her new book, Into the Water. Jennifer Robson’s new book Goodnight from London is out now.
You may remember her if you read Somewhere in France a few years back. I am a big fan of Steve Burrows, who writes The Birder Mysteries. His newest, A Shimmer of Hummingbirds, was just released. If you haven’t read these, you should start with A Siege of Bitterns. A recent favourite of mine was recommended by a few patrons: The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer. It follows efforts of brave citizens to save precious manuscripts from destruction, and it gives the reader insight into the rise of extremism in West Africa. This was an inspirational and fascinating read. Are there any books on your to-read list that have you excited? I would love to hear about them either in person, or on Facebook or Twitter. Have a wonderful summer! We look forward to our library being even bigger and better in the autumn.
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Are you interested in learning what the Strathmore Municipal Library staff read in their spare time? Check out the staff picks at the entrance of the library or watch for #SundayStaffPick on our Facebook and Twitter feeds!
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The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada's biggest reading program for kids of all ages, interests, and abilities. The club celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories, and inspires kids to explore the fun of reading their way. This is key to building a lifelong love of reading. The Strathmore Municipal Library is thrilled to bring back our popular Summer Reading Program set to run from July 3-August 18. This weekly program is designed for children ages 3-13 years. Registration opens at 10:00am on Saturday, June 10 and will be taken both online and in person. The cost is $5.00 (cash) or $6.50 (credit) per child. Go to www.strathmorelibrary.ca/srp for more information and to register on June 10.
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As June comes to a close so do several of our ongoing programs. It has been a fantastic school year of stories, games, crafts, and so much more! Thank you to our hard working staff and volunteers for their endless enthusiasm and creativity. All programs will end the week of June 19-24. Summer Reading Program will begin on July 3 and Mother Goose in the Park will begin on July 6.
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Mother Goose in the Park Summer is almost here and that means that Mother Goose in the Park returns for another round of summertime fun! The library is proud to be partnering again with the Hand in Hand Parent Link Centre and the 5 for Life Coalition to bring another summer of stories, songs, crafts, and games! Join us each Thursday from 10:00am-11:15am behind the amphitheatre in Kinsmen Park. This program is free to attend and requires no registration. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The program will run from July 6 - August 24.
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Books with Baby: Selecting Books - Heather Ulmer
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In May’s Newsletter we discussed how to share books with your baby from birth. This month will focus on selecting the correct books for your baby’s age. In order to maximize your child’s learning potential and best capture their attention, it is important to choose books that are age appropriate. When choosing books for your baby who is aged newborn to six months, look for books with simple geometric images that are easy for a newborn to focus on. Infants also like looking at human faces, so finding books with these images are useful. Also keep an eye out for rhythmic, patterned language. Patterns of sound will encourage language development even when the infant doesn't yet understand words. Two books from our library's board book collection that I would recommend for this age group include "Baby Touch Your Nose!" by Dawn Sirett and "Hello, Baby Animals - A High Contrast Book” by Julissa Mora. Infants from the age of six to twelve months are better able to control their movements and interact with their environment. Choose sturdy board books with bright images and simple text that can withstand chewing, tearing and drooling. Lift-the-flap or touchy-feely books are also a great interactive optionto engage your young one. For this age group I would recommend “Baby Loves to Boogie” by Wednesday Kirwan and “The Eyes Game” by Hervé Tulle from our board book collection. Children from the ages of one year to two years typically enjoy books that are repetitive and predictable. They will begin to anticipate what comes next in a book, even inserting words or phrases from the story at times. This reinforces the connection between spoken language and written words - a critical reading skill. It is a good idea to read many nursery rhymes and books of poetry to reinforce your child's phonemic awareness. Look for repetition and appealing illustrations, as well as sturdy format. “Pig the Pug” by Aaron Blabey and “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic” by Jimmy Kennedy are books that would be appropriate for this age group and can be found in our board book collection. For more information on sharing books with your baby, or to learn about literacy activities, you can ask for a “Books with Baby” handout at the library, or check Booker’s Buzz next month for another article.
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Little Free Libraries are coming!
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The Strathmore Municipal Library is pleased to announce that we will be launching the Little Free Library Initiative on June 17 at the Get To Know Your Neighbour Festival. The first library will installed at the Wheatland Society of Arts Studio & Gallery (115-3rd Ave.). Additional libraries (9 in total) will be mounted around the Town of Strathmore in late June and early July. If you are interested in hosting a library on your property, please contact Rachel or Carmen at the library. We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the United Way of Calgary and Area for funding this project and to the Strathmore High School shop and art classes (below) for building and decorating the libraries.
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