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BOARDWALK BANTERWelland Publ ic L ibrary
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 5 S eptember/October 2017
www.wellandlibrary.cat. 905-734-6210
PLAY FOR PEACE with Chinwa Rhythms Saturday, September 23 Main Branch @ 2:00pm
Join us in the library lounge for a world music adventure in celebration of International Day of Peace. Karl Dockstader of the Oneida Nation, a leader in the Niagara Indigenous community, will lead us in a traditional opening address celebrating peace, friendship, and unity. The celebration will continue with drum therapist and music teacher, Mark Chindemi of Chinwa Rhythms leading an open drum circle and teaching rhythms along the way using world instruments including African flutes, didgeridoos, and djembes (West African drums). All are welcome to listen and participation IS encouraged!
Welcome, Fall
HEALTHY & BALANCED LIVING FOR SENIORS SPEAKER SERIES Seaway Mall Branch
This eight-part series, starting September 26th, will explore the many ways by which older adults can maintain optimal health and wellness. Exercise and yoga, keeping your mind sharp, and gadgets that can make daily tasks easier are just a few of the topics that will be presented. This series is made possible through the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program.
September 26: 2:00pm - Gentle Chair Yoga
October 17: 2:00pm - Elder Abuse Prevention
October 31: 2:00pm - Maintaining Brain Health and Fitness & Brain Games with Minds in Motion
November 28: 2:00pm - Succeeding in Safety & Mobility and Ask the Pharmacist
Registration is not required. This series returns January 30, 2018.
BRANCHING OUTLibraries hold the unique title of being one of the last free public spaces open to all people in the community. With this title comes a responsibility to always strive to offer not only the best possible services but also the services that are most needed. With this in mind, the Welland Public Library partnered with the Pelham Public Library and the John Howard Society of Niagara to secure a grant from the Niagara Prosperity Initiative – a group that provides funding to advocates for change and supports families in meaningful ways at the neighbourhood level.
This September, Shanen Smith, Strengthening Families for the Future Program Coordinator with the John Howard Society of Niagara (a position funded by the Niagara Prosperity Initiative grant), will become a regular presence on the library floor. Initially, Shanen will
spend eight hours each week at WPL branches getting to know the public in each distinctive neighbourhood with the aim of letting people know that
“someone they can trust is available to offer support and provide connections to resources.” Later in the year, Shanen plans to offer free workshops that will address topics like nutrition, smoking cessation, mental illness, and addiction.
A directory of community resources such as food and shelter options, job search help providers, mental health services, and LGBTQ+ resources will also be compiled so library staff can always provide patrons with the most current information.
The Welland Public Library welcomes Shanen and this exciting new venture.
LIBRARY CLOSURES: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 - LABOUR DAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 - THANKSGIVNG
SUNDAY HOURS COMING SOON! The library will be open on Sundays beginning on
October 15th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Schulz
101 Autumn Recipes: A Bushel of Yummy Recipes for Enjoying the Harvest Season! by Gooseberry Patch
Autumn : A Novel by Ali Smith
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMER STUDENTS! The staff of the Welland Public Library would like to thank our MLIS co-op student, Madeline Gerbig from U of T, our Canada Summer Jobs students, Erica Dobbelsteyn, Alexis Wilson, and Stephen Malcolm, and Alison Pierson, our Tech Programmer co-op student from Niagara College, for their hard work and dedication all summer long! Best wishes for bright futures. Visit us soon!
FAREWELL, SUMMER!And so ends another successful summer season. This year we had an amazing time celebrating Canada’s 150th during our fun-filled programs at all three branches.
Babies, children, and families participated in reading programs, cooking activities, science experiments, and a variety of crafts and games.
Our TD Summer Reading Club was a huge success with 449 registrants who read a total of 5510 books! Great job to all who joined!
Thank YOU for attending and making this summer such an enjoyable one. We wish you the best in the school year.
We will miss youIt’s sweater weather! Time for pumpkin spice, bonfires, spooky cemeteries, and of course, cozying up with a great book from the Welland Public Library! Whether you’re looking for a captivating fiction title, or fall crafts and activities, the library has what you’re looking for! Find beloved fall classics, Halloween thrillers, or fall recipes and crafts. Here are some autumn-themed books you are guaranteed to “fall” in love with!*
ALL THINGS FALL
Madeline Gerbig Alison Pierson Erica Dobbelsteyn Alexis Wilson Stephen Malcolm
The Talisman by Stephen King & Peter Straub
Warm Knits, Cool Gifts by Sally Ledbetter Melville
Dracula by Bram Stoker
*some titles only available online
USB TURNTABLEAre your vinyl records collecting dust in the attic? You’re in luck! Welland Public Library’s latest gadget, the USB turntable, allows you to convert tracks on vinyl records to
CD audio or MP3 formats. The USB turntable is free to use and will be available in late October at our Main Branch.
Some things to note:
• The USB turntable is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Patrons are encouraged to call ahead to check availability.
• Tracks must run through normally as part of the conversion process (ie. a five minute track will take five minutes).
• Library staff are available to offer assistance, but the USB turntable is a self-serve device; it is perfectly legal to convert your own records, but copyright legislation prohibits library staff from doing this for you.
UPCOMING EVENTS @ WPL
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FOOD FOR FINES October 2 - 31
October 15th-21st is Ontario Public Library Week and we’re celebrating by offering our annual Food for Fines drive for the entire month! From October 2nd to the 31st, bring in a donation of non-perishable food items to any Welland Public Library branch and we will waive the overdue fines from your account. All proceeds from the Food for Fines campaign go directly to Welland food banks. Note: Only overdue fines can be waived – charges for lost or damaged items and item processing fees are not eligible.
DROP BOX AT SEAWAY MALL BRANCHNo time to return items during open hours? No problem!
All Welland Public Library branches have after hours drop boxes. If you’re not able to make it to the library during open hours, deliver your items to any of our drop boxes and we’ll check them in the next day. The drop box at our new Seaway Mall location can be found on the front end of the mall, next to the BMO ATM.
TOYS AND GAMES @ YOUR LIBRARYThanks to the Niagara Community Foundation, the Welland Public Library now offers a variety of games and toys for young people to explore while visiting the library. These kits will be circulated to all of our branches and are available to check out for in-library use at any time. Games and toys include:
Magformers, Squigz, Box & Balls, Prime Club Board Game, Guess Who? Game, Jenga, Kano Computer Kit, Arx 2.0
Please see staff for details.
Saturday, October 28: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Meet a diverse group of local published authors between 12:00pm and 3:30pm in the Community Room at Welland Civic Square at our Local Author Day event. Learn about the writing and publishing process and engage directly with some of Niagara’s most talented authors. If you are interested in local authors or are hoping to become one, this is a great opportunity that is not to be missed! At least ten authors will be available to answer questions, discuss their work, and sign your personal copies.
MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER Friday, November 3: 6:00pm
How well do you know music? Come on out and test your knowledge in support of your library! The 3rd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser will feature music trivia by Shawn McCart from “Name This Tune.”
Join us at the Croatian Hall on Friday, November 3rd for their renowned penne and meatballs dinner. Gather a few friends - or enter as a team of 8 - for some friendly competition! Prizes for the top three tables. Tickets will be available on September 18th at all branches.
NEW @ WPL
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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]
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]
NON-FICTION: No Remedy For Love by Liona Boyd
Understanding Trump by Newt Gingrich
Burn Your Mortgage by Sean Cooper
Mary Berry Everyday by Mary Berry
Check out these new titles this fall!
PRACTICAL PRINTS...Share your 3D prints with us!
Have a door that constantly swings open? Or one that startles you when it slams closed? That door definitely needs to be stopped! This 3D printed door stop is the solution. Sign up for a 3D Printing Basics class at WPL and print and take home this practical fix and others for free!
FICTION: Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore
The Only Café by Linden MacIntyre
A Killer Harvest by Paul Cleave
The Paris Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal
NEW BOOK RELEASES
Main Branch50 The Boardwalk
Welland, ON L3B 6J1905-734-6210 ext. 2521
HoursMonday 9 am - 9 pmTuesday 9 am - 9 pmWednesday 9 am - 9 pmThursday 9 am - 9 pmFriday 9 am - 6 pmSaturday 9 am - 5 pmSunday* 1pm - 5 pm*beginning October 15th
Diamond Trail Branch315 Southworth StreetWelland, ON L3B 1Z8
905-322-1061
HoursMonday 3:30 pm-8 pmTuesday 3:30 pm-8 pmWednesday 3:30 pm-8 pmThursday 3:30 pm-8 pmFriday ClosedSaturday 11 am - 3 pmSunday Closed
Seaway Mall Branch800 Niagara St.
Welland, ON L3C 5Z4289-820-7472
HoursMonday ClosedTuesday 9 am - 8 pmWednesday 9 am - 8 pmThursday 9 am - 8 pmFriday 9 am - 8 pmSaturday 9 am - 5 pmSunday Closed
LOCAL HISTORYIn September 1970, Crystal Beach was gearing up for Labour Day weekend events including fireworks.
Herbie the Love Bug was also showing at the Welland Drive-In on Labour Day weekend.
Taken from the Welland Evening Tribune
September 2,1970
