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BOARDWALK BANTERWelland Publ ic L ibrary
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 1 Januar y/Februar y 2017
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LOUD IN THE LIBRARY Thursday, January 5: 7:00 pmAre you bored and stuck in that “post-holiday slump?” Looking for a great event before school, work, and responsibilities come knocking? Escape reality and come to this exciting new event featuring the music of Ryan Guay of Street Pharmacy, The Stotts, and Jessica Wilson. Amazing performances, free food, and cool prizes – all great reasons to celebrate the end of holiday season with us. This is not your parents’ library, so get ready to make some noise!
Admission is FREE. Please bring non-perishable food items to help restock the shelves of the local food banks.
Follow us on social media as we post details about the event and use these hashtags to connect with us: #loudatWPL2017 #notyourparentslibrary
In the fall of 2016, the library merged its two main organizational units – Circulation and Information – into one broad unit – Public Services. As part of this merger, all staff were cross-trained enabling them to move seamlessly between service points as customer service needs dictate.
Starting in January, two staff members will be stationed at the Circulation Desk, and the former Information Desk will be turned into an Innovation Station. Here, you will have access to a variety of equipment and technology for creating, collaborating, and sharing. Whether you’re into graphic design, photography, filmmaking, or coding, the Innovation Station will truly be your “space to dream and discover.”
Our first addition to the Innovation Station, which has already been introduced, is our 3D Printer. A high quality scanner and a computer with imaging software will soon be added allowing patrons to create high-resolution digital images from physical photographs (including slides and photo negatives). There will also be a VHS/DVD digital converter which can transform your VHS favourites (home movies, wedding videos, etc.) into DVDs! (Subject to copyright restrictions)
It’s going to be a very exciting new year at the library. We invite you to visit our Innovation Station and get creating. The sky’s the limit!
FREEDOM TO READ WEEK - FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 4Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
To celebrate Freedom to Read Week, the Welland Public Library will have a Bookface contest. Submit your Bookface to demonstrate just how wonderful it is to be free to read any book that you want! How can you do this? Simply replace your face with a book’s cover and snap a picture; Voilà – your Bookface! Submissions will be accepted February 26-March 4.
Photography Club Tuesday, February 28: 7:00 pmHave you ever wondered what all those buttons on your digital camera are for? Now is your chance to find out. Improve your work and meet people with a common interest in various genres of photography.
The Photography Club runs the last Tuesday of every month @ 7:00pm in the Program Room starting in February. Please bring your own digital camera.
LIBRARY CLOSURES JANUARY 1 & 2 - NEW YEAR’S FEBRUARY 14: 12- 3 PM ONLY- STAFF DEVELOPMENT FEBRUARY 21 - FAMILY DAY
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Techno Mondays Mondays, January 9 - February 27: 5:00 pmDiscover and explore our new gizmos: littleBits, Sphero, Scratch, MaKey MaKey, Green Screen, Lego, iPads, XBox One, Minecraft, and more!
After The Bell Tuesdays, January 17 - February 28: 4:00 pm Food waiver must be signed. Space is limited.
Learn healthy cooking skills, try new flavours, and enjoy food-inspired activities. This program is in partnership with the Welland Neighbourhood Project.
Craft Attack Wednesdays, January 18 - March 1: 4:00 pmCome by every Wednesday for a surprise DIY craft. Create and take home!
Movie Thursdays Thursdays, January 19 - March 2: 4:00 pmBring your friends and make Thursday after school a ‘movie night.’ Various animated flicks will be shown.
Free popcorn!
Songs, Stories & Smiles Saturdays, January 21- March 4: 1:30 pm Join our family story-time with crafts and activities.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS @ MAIN BRANCH CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS @ DIAMOND TRAILAll programs require registration unless otherwise noted.
FAMILY RECIPE CHALLENGE Family Literacy Day Friday, January 27, 2017
Whether it’s reading a novel, following a recipe when baking or cooking, or reading street signs in the city, reading is an essential part of our everyday routine that can be an enjoyable activity shared by everyone in the family.
In celebration of Family Literacy Day, the Welland Public Library challenges families to bake together and submit their favourite nut-free recipe. What’s the challenge? Find a way to integrate one of these ABC foods: apple, banana or chocolate. Drop off your recipe and ingredient list, along with samples of your baked goods on January 25 or 26 for judging. Winners will be announced on January 27. Your recipe will be added to our online Welland Public Library recipe book and you will be eligible for the grand prize!
Rock ‘n’ Tots (0-11 months + caregiver) Tuesdays, January 17 - February 28: 9:30-10:15am
Small One-ders (12-23 months + caregiver) Tuesdays, January 17 - February 28: 10:30-11:15am
Bouncing Babies (0-11 months + caregiver) Wednesdays, January 18 - March 1: 10:30-11:15am
Tales for Twos (24 months + caregiver) Wednesdays, January 18 - March 1st: 10:30-11:15am
Creative Baby (6-12 months + caregiver) Thursdays, January 19 - March 2: 9:30-10:15am FEE: $7.00 per seven-week session
Creative Baby (13-23 months + caregiver) Thursdays, January 19 - March 2: 10:45-11:30am FEE: $7.00 per seven-week session
Storybug Time (2-3 yrs + caregiver) Fridays, January 20 - March 3: 9:30-10:15am Fridays, January 20 - March 3:10:45-11:45am FEE: $7.00 per seven-week session
All programs require registration unless otherwise noted.
WPL @ SEAWAY MALL Join us at the Seaway Mall for family-based stories and
free activities.
A Recipe for Fun! Saturday, January 14: 2:00 pm
Picture Perfect with our
Green Screen Saturday, February 11: 2:00 pm
BABY PROGRAMS
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FALLEN WORKERS SPEAKER SERIES The series returns this January and runs monthly (excluding February) until April. Please register in advance.
January’s Topic: Art & Poetry on the Canal Tuesday, January 31: 7:00 pmDebra Antoncic, Director/Curator of RiverBrink Art Museum, will be the fourth speaker in the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Series. The Welland Canals of Niagara have often attracted the attention of both amateur and professional artists and writers. Themes of progress, industrial expansion, and the human cost of construction thrive in the art and poetry on the canals. This talk focuses on the creative output inspired by the canals.
Autism Ontario Adult Technology Club Thursday, January 19 & February 16: 7:00 pmThis technology club will allow adults with autism to engage with one another and learn about new technologies such as 3D printing, basic robotics and MaKey MaKey. This program is provided in partnership with Autism Ontario. Those interested in attending should contact Autism Ontario Adult Support at [email protected] or call 905-682-2776 ext. 203.
Coffee & Colour Thursdays, January & February: 6:30 pmJoin us every week for conversation, coffee and a therapeutic colouring session. Coffee, colouring pages and art supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies. Drop in and relax with us.
Autism Ontario Information Session Tuesday, January 24: 6:00 pm Hosted by LB Brown from Autism Ontario, this session will provide families and members of the public with information on available resources for parents and caregivers of individuals on the autism spectrum. This is a free program with limited space so please register ahead.
3D Printing Basics Saturday, February 4th: 1:00pmThis introductory level course covers the history of 3D printing, how to use the Library’s 3D printing software and the printing process itself. Library patrons interested in using our 3D printer are required to first take this class.
ADULT PROGRAMS @ MAIN BRANCH All programs require registration unless otherwise noted.
ADULT PROGRAMS @ DIAMOND TRAIL
Innovation Station Tuesday, January 10: 7:00 pm Tuesday, February 14: 7:00 pm
Come explore our Innovation Station! Learn some basic video editing and get hands-on training on how to use new equipment like our VHS/DVD Digital Converter and Digital Scanner.
Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association Screening of Maestra (Teacher) Thursday, February 2: 7:00 pm Join Dave Thomas, Chair of the Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association of Niagara, for the screening of Maestra. This 30- minute documentary by Catherine Murphy tells the story of the 1961 Cuban Literacy Campaign to eradicate illiteracy with the help of 250,000 volunteers. Thomas will also share stories of his Cuban experiences and friendships. The program is free. maestrathefilm.org
Classic Movie Night Wednesday, January 11th: 6:00 pm (39 Steps by Alfred Hitchcock)
Wednesday, February 8th: 6:00 pm (The Man Who Knew Too Much, by Alfred Hitchcock)Join us for our NEW Classic Movie Series at Diamond Trail! Complimentary popcorn and beverages will be provided.
Quilting Club Thursday, January 19: 6:00 pm Thursday, February 16: 6:00 pm The Quilting Club provides a great opportunity for quilters to get together to learn, discuss techniques and share patterns. All skill levels are welcome and there is no fee. An experienced quilter will be on hand to facilitate and answer questions.
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Mon. to Thurs. 9:00 am-9:00 pmFriday 9:00 am-6:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday 1:00-5:00 pm
M A I N L IBRARY HOURS
Mon. to Thurs. 3:30 pm-8:00 pmFriday ClosedSaturday 11:00 am-3:00 pmSunday Closed
D I A M O N D T R A I L B R A N C H HOURS
Main Library50 The BoardwalkWelland, ONL3B 6J1t. 905-734-6210. ext. 2521f. 905-734-8955
Diamond Trail Branch Library315 Southworth StreetWelland, ON L3B 1Z8t. 905-322-1061
www.wellandlibrary.ca
CONTAC T US Qingyi (Ken) Su, Chief Executive Officer [email protected]
Julianne Brunet, Manager of Public Services [email protected]
Marla Bestward, Coordinator of Community Engagement [email protected]
Heather Crole-McPeake, Coordinator of Branch Services [email protected]
NEW BOOKS
Check out these new books in January & February
BOOK CLUBS Books are available approximately one month before the meeting. Please register in advance.
Afternoon Book Club
Our Afternoon Book Club meets at 2:00 pm at The Black Sheep Lounge. A complimentary coffee (or similar beverage) will be provided.
Wednesday, Jan. 18: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Wednesday, Feb. 15: The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
Evening Book Club
Our Evening Book Club meets at 7:30 pm at the Main Branch of the Library. Coffee and tea provided.
Monday, January 30: The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
Monday, February 27: The Orenda by Joseph Boyden
PRACTICAL PRINTS Share your 3D prints with us!
Our staff member, Belinda, will have an easy time scraping her windshield in the winter months with this ice scraper inspired by Game of Thrones. Winter is coming, so be prepared with a 3D-printed ice scraper of your own. The snowflakes are from our 3D printer too!
Fiction:The Whole Town’s Talking by Fannie Flagg
The Hemingway Thief by Shaun Harris
Moonglow by Michael Chabon
Swing Time by Zadie Smith
LOCAL HISTORY
Non-fiction:The Making of Donald Trump by David Cay Johnston
All Natural Beauty: Organic & Homemade Beauty Products by Berndl & Nici Hofer
Marrow: A Love Story by Elizabeth Lesser
Arm Knitting: 30 No-Needle Projects for You and Your Home by DK Publishing
Conor Echlin, Coordinator of Reference & Information Services [email protected]
Daniella Liebregts, Coordinator of Children’s & Youth Services [email protected]
Anna Murtaugh, Coordinator of Technical Services [email protected]
Jason Redshaw, Coordinator of Adult Services [email protected]
These articles from the Port Colborne-Welland Evening Tribune in January 1944 feature cold remedy products still sold today!
