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Castlegar & District Public Library May 2024 |
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Wildfire Author Talk!
Thursday, May 16, 6:00pm at the library
As we enter another fire season, join local writers and artists for a talk about making Kootenay wildfires part of their work: Nathan Wilkinson and Anne Degrace give a sneak peek of their upcoming graphic novel, and Leesa Dean and Renée Harper share poetry and take part on a fascinating community discussion about wildfire in our lives today. Appropriate for adults and older teens. |
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Reading Buddies
Tuesdays, 3:15 to 4:15 pm Ending May 28th |
Toddler & Preschool Story Times Toddlers: Wednesdays, 10 to 11 am. Ending May 29th Preschool: Tuesdays, 10 to 11 am. Ending May 28th |
Youth Friends of the Library
Thursdays, 3:15 to 4:15 Ending May 23rd |
Aranet4 CO2 Sensors The perfect companion for indoor environments allowing you to monitor CO2 levels, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure. CO2 monitors can help you determine how well rooms are ventilated. Please note these devices are not carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and are not life safety devices. |
Access a collection of French language ebooks and audiobooks including popular genre fiction, bestsellers, non-fiction, and more. Titles for adults, teens, and children. Use your library card and PIN to register and sign in! |
Vox Books VOX™ Books are the world's first audio books that live in print books. The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. No need for computers, tablets, or CDs—children simply push a button to listen and read. Come and check out our new collection of Vox Books! The library currently has 7 titles available for loan. |
LOTE4Kids is a library eResource that allows kids to learn a language and connect with books through the magic of storytelling. You can choose from thousands of audio-picture books in 65+ languages, together with English translations.
Also includes activities such as colouring pages, spot the difference, word searches, and memory games.
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Forever home : a novel
by Graham Norton
When Declan, the love of her life, becomes ill, Carol, a divorced teacher living in a small town in Ireland, is forced out of their beloved home by his untrusting and cruel children and moves back with her parents where her mother becomes determined to get to the bottom of things.
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Rouge : a novel
by Mona Awad
After the mysterious death of her estranged mother, Belle, insidiously obsessed with her skin and skincare videos, is lured into La Maison de Méduse a lavish, culty spa where she discovers the frightening secret behind her (and her mother's) obsession with the mirror.
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The sky vault
by Benjamin Percy
When his father, a conspiracy theorist in Fairbanks, Alaska, is proclaimed dead after a mysterious weather phenomena caused his plan to vanish, but only for a minute, Theo must chase down the truth, finding himself at odds with three people investigating the unsettling incident and a government secret buried since World War II.
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The traitor among us
by Anne Perry
Infiltrating Wyndham Hall, where the body of a longtime MI6 agent was found, Elena Standish, as Hitler's control spreads across Europe, covertly investigates his murder, working to uncover the true loyalties of the people in the house while protecting her sister from her beau's potentially dangerous relatives.
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Elon Musk
by Walter Isaacson
Shadowing the rule-breaking billionaire for two years and drawing on interviews with his family, friends, coworkers and adversaries, the author presents the revealing inside story of a tough yet vulnerable man-child and visionary who ushered in the dawn of electric vehicles, private space exploration and artificial intelligence—and took over Twitter. (biography & autobiography). Simultaneous.
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Misbelief : what makes rational people believe irrational things
by Dan Ariely
Grounded in years of study as well as his own experience as a target of disinformation, a preeminent social scientist explores the behavior of“misbelief,” analyzing the psychological drivers that cause otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs.
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Simply West African : easy, joyful recipes for every kitchen
by Pierre Thiam
A celebrated chef and West African cooking authority provides helpful tips and tricks that cover the basics of the cuisine through 80 easy, accessible recipes, packed with vibrant flavors, that are influenced by this interconnected region that spans Senegal, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Nigeria and more. Illustrations.
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One of us is back
by Karen M. McManus
A member of the Bayview Crew disappears and everyone feels like they could be next, but the situation suddenly worsens when someone unexpectedly returns to Bayview
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Chaos theory
by Nic Stone
Told in two voices, an accidental text exchange brings together sixteen-year-old Shelbi, a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental disorder, and eighteen-year-old Andy, a politician's son struggling with his past and alcoholism
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The autistic guide to adventure : active pursuits from archery to wild swimming for tweens and teens
by Allie Mason
"It's time for a new generation of autistic adventurers! Outdoor adventuring can be life changing -- it makes you physically and mentally stronger, takes you to new places and introduces you to new friends, but it can be stressful when there are unexpected social and sensory challenges involved. Allie Mason, autistic adventurer extraordinaire is here to help. Join Allie as she introduces activities ranging from archery to stargazing, sailing to fossil hunting, snorkeling to nature writing -- and so much more. Each easily digestible factsheet comes with a short introduction, a summary of the sensory experiences involved and suggestions on approaching activities for when you're just getting started, as well as a handy budgeting system."--Page 4 of cover
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Unseelie
by Ivelisse Housman
An autistic changeling trying to navigate her unpredictable magic, Seelie finds it difficult to fit in with the humans around her, unlike her twin sister, until they both get caught up in a heist gone wrong that changes everything. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Iron claw
"Story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports"--
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Priscilla
"When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend"--
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Talk to me
"When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces"--
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Poor things
"The incredible tale of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by a brilliant and unorthodox scientist. Seeking the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation"--
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Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes
The story of Coriolanus Snow, years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem. He is handsome and charming, and though the Snow family has fallen on hard times, Coriolanus sees a chance for a change in his fortunes when he is chosen to be a mentor for the 10th Hunger Games only to have his elation dashed when he is assigned to mentor a girl tribute named Lucy Gray Baird from the impoverished District 12. 00001201
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