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| November @MLPL |
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Please note that due to technical upgrades our online catalogue will be unavailable on Monday November 4th from approximately 10 AM – 2 PM. Once the catalogue is back online, it won't be fully updated with new items until the following morning. Thanks for your patience! |
| Calling all bibliophiles:
Are you a booklover looking to connect with others who share your passion but can't attend our monthly Wednesday meeting? We are exploring starting a new book club for adults and we're looking to gauge interest. Does this idea appeal to you? Would you like to learn more? If so please send an e-mail to info@mlpl.ca, call us at 705-765-5650, or let a staff member know in person, and we’ll be sure to add your name to the list of people who are interested!
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Children and Youth Programs in November @MLPL
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All Ages Programs in November @MLPL
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Yoga on a Chair
Tuesdays in Bala/Virtual, 10-10:45 AM
Family Fun Night 7th - Fun with Nature 14th - LEGO Challenges
21st - Take Apart Club 28th - Movie and Pizza Party -Swallows and Amazons
Thursdays in Port Carling, 5-6:30 PM *pre-registration is required for the Movie and Pizza party ONLY |
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Adult Programs in November @MLPL
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Book Club
Wednesday November 20th Port Carling, 1-2 PM
Mah Jongg, Euchre and MORE! Thursdays in Port Carling, 1-3 PM
Knitting Group Thursdays in Port Carling,
1-3 PM
Senior Social Lunch and Learn
Friday November 8th in Port Carling 10:30 AM -12:30 PM *registration opens November 1st, and closes November 6th.
Artworks for Adults Friday November 15th in Port Carling, 1-2 PM
*registration opens November 1st
Senior Social Movie Morning
Friday November 22nd in Port Carling Late Bloomers 10:30 AM -12:30 PM
Painting Club
November 1st, 8th, 22nd, and 29th in Port Carling, 1-3 PM |
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What else is going on @MLPL?
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O mitten tree, O mitten tree,
How full of cozy gear ye be. O mitten tree, O mitten tree, Help yourself to something warm for thee. Find her in our front foyer,
And taketh what you need not pay. O mitten tree, O mitten tree, How lovely are thy branches.
Our mitten tree is back at the Port Carling branch, bedecked with generously donated hand knit items. Help yourself, or help others, to the cozy items on this year's mitten tree. With not just mittens, but also socks and toques to help keep cozy as the weather cools down. We invite additional donations of new mittens, socks, hats or gloves throughout the season to keep the mitten tree giving. |
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Yotos are coming to MLPL!
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Exciting News, Bookworms and Audio Adventurers! Thanks to on-going support from the Friends of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library we are about to unleash some brand-new Yoto Mini Players and Yoto book cards into our collection this month.
What are Yoto Players? You can find out more here, but the basics are:
They are easy to use, self contained audio book players. Users insert a card into the player and the magic begins! These are a wonderful low-tech, screen free way to enjoy stories. We will be offering a bundle for preschool age, early readers, and middle grades to start.
Stay tuned for the big reveal! |
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Reminder: We’re updating our domain! If you need to reach staff by email please contact info@mlpl.ca. Emails from Muskoka Lakes Library Staff will be coming from @mlpl.ca moving forward. You can also access our website by typing in www.mlpl.ca (don’t worry, the old address still works!)
| | A Small Sample of What's New @MLPL
Place a hold on any of these titles by logging in to your MLPL account, or by asking any staff member. |
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(DVD)
Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma.
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by Dava Sobel(Adult non-fiction book)
The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Galileo’s Daughter crafts a luminous chronicle of the life and work of the most famous woman in the history of science, and the untold story of the many young women trained in her laboratory who were launched into stellar scientific careers of their own. With the consummate skill, Dava Sobel has crafted a radiant biography and a masterpiece of storytelling, illuminating the life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time. |
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by Percival Everett(Adult fiction book)
A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view.
When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father, recently returned to town. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and too-often-unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond.
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by Yotam Ottolenghi(Adult non-fiction book)
Yotam Ottolenghi—the beloved chef who has captured the hearts of homecooks looking for inspiration and great-tasting cooking—is back. Ottolenghi Comfort presents creative dishes that are comfortable to both cook and eat. In more than 100 recipes, Ottolenghi—and co-authors Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and Tara Wigley—bring together childhood memories and travels around the world, celebrating food and friends and the connections they build together, ones to pass on from generation to generation. In Comfort, he tackles everything from crepes to hummus; lamb meatloaf to quick ramen; savory rugelah to chocolate mousse. This is a book filled with meals that are easy and exciting, familiar and fresh, new and nostalgic, revelatory yet reassuring.
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by Wab Kinew(Juvenile picture book)
One winter solstice, Mommy says, "Baby, we're going home to the Rez. We're going to have an Anishinaabe Christmas." But this is Baby's first Christmas away from the city, and they're worried! They have a lot of will Santa know where to find them?Why do we have presents on Christmas?How come they're going home to the Rez but don't live there?On the long trip to Mooshom's and Kookom's, Baby learns about animals and plants being part of their family, about the North Star leading them home and even the meanings of some Anishinaabe words. Will this Anishinaabe Christmas be Baby's best yet?
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(DVD and BluRay)
The little voices inside Riley's head know her inside and out - but everything changes with the introduction of a new emotion: Anxiety.
A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced. |
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Each month we will include a title or two that a staff member has recently read. Yes, we could call it Staff Picks, but where's the alliterative fun in that?
So, without further ado, please enjoyAndrew's Author Anecdotes |
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by Tim Birkhead
Birds and Us by Tim Birkhead is a captivating exploration of the profound relationship between humans and birds. Through engaging storytelling and meticulous research, Birkhead unveils the rich tapestry of connections that have shaped our history, culture, and understanding of the natural world. From ancient myths to modern conservation efforts, he highlights the integral role birds play in our lives and the urgent need for their protection. With passion and insight, Birkhead invites readers to appreciate the beauty and wonder of avian life while also emphasizing the importance of conservation. "Birds and Us" is a compelling and enlightening read that will leave a lasting impression.
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by Bob Odenkirk
Zilot and Other Important Rhymes by Bob Odenkirk (of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and Mr. Show fame), and illustrated by his daughter Erin Odenkirk, is a heartfelt, and silly, testament to fostering creativity and the joy of bonding with your children. Composed of poems he wrote with his kids as they grew up you'll be laughing along at each rhyme and the whimsical illustrations. And who knows...This may inspire your family to make up your own "important" rhymes!?
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