Christmas time is here as is the Shellbrook Public Library's Christmas Book and Calendar Sale. Children's Story Time has two more exciting occupations to cover before the Christmas and January break and the Library has holiday hours to announce.
If searching for gifts for the reader in your family consider visiting the Library to browse the selection of gently used books on sale. There is also an unprecedented amount of VHS available for the film lover. Perfectly priced at a good will donation to the Library, the selection is refreshed weekly with new items. The Library is again selling calendars for $5. Pick one up for yourself and as the perfect gift for those organized persons (or those unorganized persons) on your gift list. Supplies are limited so hurry in to get yours.
Children's Story Time’s Fall Session is wrapping up in December. Following our theme of "When I Grow Up I Want to Be" we will explore 'J is for Juggler' on December 10 and 'K is for King' on December 17. December 17 is the last Story Time of 2010 which will resume in the new year of 2011 on February 4.
For the holidays Shellbrook Public Library will be closed on: Thursday December 23, Friday December 24, Thursday December 30, and Friday December 31. Regular hours are Monday 2:00pm - 6:30pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 2:00pm - 8:00pm, Thursday 2:00pm - 6:30pm, and Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm. As a Community Access Program (CAP) site, the Library offers free computer and Internet access to the public.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Cool Event, Hot Workshop
November traditionally brings cool weather to the province and this year November brings a cool Travel Club Night featuring Russia on November 19th to the Library. This month is also National Novel Writing Month so those of you interested in writing your novel, remember to sign up with Library's Creative Writers Workshop.
This summer, Madison and Myranda Lepard did a lengthy tour of Russia and the Ukraine and took tons of photos. On Friday, November 19th at 7:00 pm, the Library is hosting their Travel Club "Russia" Night. Their travels included the cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Alushta. They have some amazing photos, interesting information, and travel tips. Refreshments will be served.
The Creative Writers Workshop presented by Laurie Lynn Muirhead is on Saturday November 20th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Saturday November 27th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. There are only ten spots available for registration so submit your name to Librarian Alanna Carswell before November 17th. A registration small fee of $5.00 is being charged for the workshop.
This summer, Madison and Myranda Lepard did a lengthy tour of Russia and the Ukraine and took tons of photos. On Friday, November 19th at 7:00 pm, the Library is hosting their Travel Club "Russia" Night. Their travels included the cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Alushta. They have some amazing photos, interesting information, and travel tips. Refreshments will be served.
The Creative Writers Workshop presented by Laurie Lynn Muirhead is on Saturday November 20th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Saturday November 27th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. There are only ten spots available for registration so submit your name to Librarian Alanna Carswell before November 17th. A registration small fee of $5.00 is being charged for the workshop.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Travel Club Night
Russia
The Shellbrook Public Library invites
you to come travel with Madison and
Myranda Lepard who travelled in Russia
and the Ukraine. Come for a tour of
Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Alushta.
November 19 • Friday • 7 p.m.
Shellbrook Public Library
Admission free and refreshments provided.
If interested in sharing your own exciting travels phone 747-3419.
The Shellbrook Public Library invites
you to come travel with Madison and
Myranda Lepard who travelled in Russia
and the Ukraine. Come for a tour of
Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Alushta.
November 19 • Friday • 7 p.m.
Shellbrook Public Library
Admission free and refreshments provided.
If interested in sharing your own exciting travels phone 747-3419.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Creative Writing Workshop
with contemporary & cowboy poet
Laurie Lynn Murihead
All Day Sessionhow to get started
writing genres
finding the right market
quick and easy writing exercises
November 20 • Saturday • 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Evening Sessionthe art of critiquing
creating a successful writing group
November 27 • Saturday • 7p.m. - 9:30p.m.
Shellbrook Public Library
Registration $5.00 by November 17
For more information phone Alanna at 747-3419
Laurie Lynn Murihead
All Day Sessionhow to get started
writing genres
finding the right market
quick and easy writing exercises
November 20 • Saturday • 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Evening Sessionthe art of critiquing
creating a successful writing group
November 27 • Saturday • 7p.m. - 9:30p.m.
Shellbrook Public Library
Registration $5.00 by November 17
For more information phone Alanna at 747-3419
Shellbrook Library Sponsoring Creative Writer's Workshop
The Shellbrook Library is sponsoring a Creative Writer's Workshop presented by local contemporary and cowboy poet Laurie Lynn Muirhead in November. Muirhead is a published writer and entertainer and has performed at events like Shellbrook's Centennial celebration "Seasons Come and Seasons Go."
During the all day session of the workshop on Saturday November 20th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Muirhead will cover how to get started, writing genres, finding the right market, and quick and easy writing exercises. At the workshop's evening session on Saturday November 27th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Muirhead will address the art of critiquing and creating a successful writing group.
Muirhead explains, "Everyone has their own story. That story matters and will speak to someone else. A good writing group will keep writers going. They are much needed cheerleaders and critics."
In the words of poet Linda Monahan, "So who can write? You can write. Write to tell the truth; write to tell the truth; write to know who you are; write to save the world; write to save yourself. Write so that when you look back and see that moment when you were totally clear, completely brilliant, and astoundingly wise, there is proof—proof right there on the page and you can read your words and say 'I wrote that' and if you did it once—you can do it again." A writing group can sustain this.
There are only ten spots available for registration so submit your name to Librarian Alanna Carswell before November 17th. A small fee of $5.00 is being charged for the Creative Writer's Workshop. Lunch will be provided on November 20th, the all day session, and refreshments on November 27th, the evening session.
During the all day session of the workshop on Saturday November 20th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Muirhead will cover how to get started, writing genres, finding the right market, and quick and easy writing exercises. At the workshop's evening session on Saturday November 27th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Muirhead will address the art of critiquing and creating a successful writing group.
Muirhead explains, "Everyone has their own story. That story matters and will speak to someone else. A good writing group will keep writers going. They are much needed cheerleaders and critics."
In the words of poet Linda Monahan, "So who can write? You can write. Write to tell the truth; write to tell the truth; write to know who you are; write to save the world; write to save yourself. Write so that when you look back and see that moment when you were totally clear, completely brilliant, and astoundingly wise, there is proof—proof right there on the page and you can read your words and say 'I wrote that' and if you did it once—you can do it again." A writing group can sustain this.
There are only ten spots available for registration so submit your name to Librarian Alanna Carswell before November 17th. A small fee of $5.00 is being charged for the Creative Writer's Workshop. Lunch will be provided on November 20th, the all day session, and refreshments on November 27th, the evening session.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Fall into Reading at the Shellbrook Library
The start of fall means the start of the Shellbrook Public Library's Children's Story Time starting Friday, October 1st.
Children's Story Time is held on Friday's at 10:30 am and is open to all young children and their parents with no registration required. This year's Story Time theme is “Alphabet Jobs" such as “A is for Astronaut.” The Library is still searching for volunteers interested in reading to the children of the books provided. If you would like to volunteer for a single Friday or two, call the Library at 747-3419 to volunteer. Susan Slemming will be providing crafts but if anyone, again is interested in volunteering their craft skills for a Friday or more, the Library welcomes your call.
The librarian's camera, a silver colored Panasonic Lumix ZS5, is still missing and the librarian would be most grateful if anyone can recall where it might have gone as it has the photographs of Smokey Bear's visit on August 26th.
Children's Story Time is held on Friday's at 10:30 am and is open to all young children and their parents with no registration required. This year's Story Time theme is “Alphabet Jobs" such as “A is for Astronaut.” The Library is still searching for volunteers interested in reading to the children of the books provided. If you would like to volunteer for a single Friday or two, call the Library at 747-3419 to volunteer. Susan Slemming will be providing crafts but if anyone, again is interested in volunteering their craft skills for a Friday or more, the Library welcomes your call.
The librarian's camera, a silver colored Panasonic Lumix ZS5, is still missing and the librarian would be most grateful if anyone can recall where it might have gone as it has the photographs of Smokey Bear's visit on August 26th.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Summer at the Shellbrook Public Library
The Shellbrook Library saw a good turnout for Smokey Bear on August 26th. With the arrival of fall, the TD Summer Reading Program “Destination Jungle” is wrapping up and Wapiti Regional Library joining the SILS Consortium in June continues to reveal advantages to patrons.
Smokey Bear visited the Library on August 26th to talk about forest fires, the forest, and his own history. The presentation had a good attendance of young children who, while shy when Smoke Bear made his appearance, were eager to get their genuine bear hugs. At this event, the librarian's camera, a silver colored Panasonic Lumix ZS5, went missing and the librarian would be most grateful if anyone can recall where it might have gone as it has the photographs of Smoke Bear's visit.
The Library would like to thank all the young readers that joined this year's Summer Reading Program. We hope you enjoyed “Destination Jungle” and your travels to exotic lands, exploration of tropical environments, and adventures discovering faraway places. We also hope you enjoyed the program events that were hosted Friday mornings during July and August. The Library congratulates Maddie Crawford, the winner of the guess the number of monkeys in the “Barrel Full of Monkeys Contest.”
The Saskatchewan Information Library Services (SILS) Consortium that the Library joined back on June 8th is being well received with appreciation of the now province wide selection of material. Patrons especially appreciate the barcoded key fob that can be used as a library card that are distributed with the new SILS cards. If you have not already gotten your new SILS card, please do visit the Library and remember two pieces of ID showing proof of residency is needed for the new system. Another appreciated feature of the online cataoluge for patrons is opting into the “My Reading History” function which will keep track of the books you have signed out so you no longer have to remember which books in a series you have already read.
Events coming to the Library this fall are Travel Night Italy presented by Alanna Carswell about her three week travels in Italy during July and Story Time for the children, so keep your eyes open for announcements of those dates.
Smokey Bear visited the Library on August 26th to talk about forest fires, the forest, and his own history. The presentation had a good attendance of young children who, while shy when Smoke Bear made his appearance, were eager to get their genuine bear hugs. At this event, the librarian's camera, a silver colored Panasonic Lumix ZS5, went missing and the librarian would be most grateful if anyone can recall where it might have gone as it has the photographs of Smoke Bear's visit.
The Library would like to thank all the young readers that joined this year's Summer Reading Program. We hope you enjoyed “Destination Jungle” and your travels to exotic lands, exploration of tropical environments, and adventures discovering faraway places. We also hope you enjoyed the program events that were hosted Friday mornings during July and August. The Library congratulates Maddie Crawford, the winner of the guess the number of monkeys in the “Barrel Full of Monkeys Contest.”
The Saskatchewan Information Library Services (SILS) Consortium that the Library joined back on June 8th is being well received with appreciation of the now province wide selection of material. Patrons especially appreciate the barcoded key fob that can be used as a library card that are distributed with the new SILS cards. If you have not already gotten your new SILS card, please do visit the Library and remember two pieces of ID showing proof of residency is needed for the new system. Another appreciated feature of the online cataoluge for patrons is opting into the “My Reading History” function which will keep track of the books you have signed out so you no longer have to remember which books in a series you have already read.
Events coming to the Library this fall are Travel Night Italy presented by Alanna Carswell about her three week travels in Italy during July and Story Time for the children, so keep your eyes open for announcements of those dates.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Destination Jungle - Week 1
July 2nd: Adventures with Anansi the Spider
Story: Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock retold by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Janet Stevens
Game: Two Truths and One Lie
I hope to see all club members at the Library on Friday at 10:30 am for the story and game! Bring down your reading logs at the same time and pick up more if you need to.
Story: Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock retold by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Janet Stevens
Game: Two Truths and One Lie
I hope to see all club members at the Library on Friday at 10:30 am for the story and game! Bring down your reading logs at the same time and pick up more if you need to.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Library Open House A Success
The Shellbrook Library’s Open House to welcome the new SILS Consortium on June 10th was a great success. The month of July kicks off the TD Summer Reading Club with its ‘Destination Jungle.” The Library annual summer book sale is on so come in and discover some real bargains.
The Open House on June 10th successfully launched the new provincial library system and the provided cookies, lemonade, and tea disappeared at a rapid pace. On hand were the Librarian, the Chairperson of the Library Board, Deborah Mervold and other board members. They greeted and discussed the changes at the Library with the numerous patrons who visited with their questions and to receive their new library cards. Handing out new library cards and setting patrons up on the new online catalogue has kept Librarian Alanna Carswell busy. If you have not yet gotten the new SILS card, she encourages you to visit the library with some ID and pick up your new card. Carswell would also like to remind patrons that with the changes, there has been an increase in fees on materials; 30¢ for adult, 20¢ for young adult, and $1.00 for DVDs and VHS. As there is no grace period, she urges patrons to return items in a timely manner.
The TD Summer Reading Club, sponsored by TD Canada Trust and hosted by libraries across the country, is at the Library for the summer. This year's exciting program is “Destination Jungle.” Come explore the wonders of nature in the jungles of the world, go on exciting voyages and travel to exotic lands by exploring the shelves of the Library. Club members receive a poster, stickers, and an activity book all free as a part of their reading kit. For explorers there are also some big prize draws hosted by the Wapiti Regional Library system as well as more local activities hosted on Fridays at 10:30 am at the Library.
From June 1st to June 30th the Library is be holding its Annual Summer Book Sale. There is a variety of gently used adult fiction and non-fiction, young adult, juvenile and children’s books. There are also magazines, puzzles, video cassettes, and computer peripherals. The price is totally reasonable -- a good will donation to the Library. New material is being added regularly so come for a second visit, or for your first, to see the collection before the sale wraps on June 30th.
The Open House on June 10th successfully launched the new provincial library system and the provided cookies, lemonade, and tea disappeared at a rapid pace. On hand were the Librarian, the Chairperson of the Library Board, Deborah Mervold and other board members. They greeted and discussed the changes at the Library with the numerous patrons who visited with their questions and to receive their new library cards. Handing out new library cards and setting patrons up on the new online catalogue has kept Librarian Alanna Carswell busy. If you have not yet gotten the new SILS card, she encourages you to visit the library with some ID and pick up your new card. Carswell would also like to remind patrons that with the changes, there has been an increase in fees on materials; 30¢ for adult, 20¢ for young adult, and $1.00 for DVDs and VHS. As there is no grace period, she urges patrons to return items in a timely manner.
The TD Summer Reading Club, sponsored by TD Canada Trust and hosted by libraries across the country, is at the Library for the summer. This year's exciting program is “Destination Jungle.” Come explore the wonders of nature in the jungles of the world, go on exciting voyages and travel to exotic lands by exploring the shelves of the Library. Club members receive a poster, stickers, and an activity book all free as a part of their reading kit. For explorers there are also some big prize draws hosted by the Wapiti Regional Library system as well as more local activities hosted on Fridays at 10:30 am at the Library.
From June 1st to June 30th the Library is be holding its Annual Summer Book Sale. There is a variety of gently used adult fiction and non-fiction, young adult, juvenile and children’s books. There are also magazines, puzzles, video cassettes, and computer peripherals. The price is totally reasonable -- a good will donation to the Library. New material is being added regularly so come for a second visit, or for your first, to see the collection before the sale wraps on June 30th.
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| At the open house launching a new province wide library system, retired Librarians Linda Mazurkewich and Hazel Barkway receive their new SILS cards from Librarian Alanna Carswell. © Shellbrook Public Library |
Monday, June 21, 2010
Summer Reading Club Destination Jungle Club Events
Friday's at 10:30am club members are invited to the Library to participate in activities and hand in their reading logs. Remember, those club members that read 13 books can submit their names for the Wapiti Regional draw with the big prizes!
Week 1 – July 2nd: Adventures with Anansi the Spider
Story: Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock retold by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Janet Stevens
Game: Two Truths and One Lie
Week 2 – July 9th: Which Animal Am I?
Story: Aardvarks, Disembark! by Anna Jonas; How Chipmunk Got His Stripes by Joseph Bruchac and James Bruchac, pictures by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey
Game: Which Animal Am I?
Week 3 – July 16th: Blending In: All About Camouflage
Story: The Mixed-Up Chameleon by Eric Carle
Craft: Colouring Butterflies
Week 4 – July 23rd: Jungle Match
Story: Nature Unfolds The Tropical Rainforest by Gerard Cheshiere, illustrated by Richard Orr; Planet Zoo: One Hundred Animals We Can't Afford to Lose by Simon Barnes, illustrated by Alan Marks
Craft/Game: Create Your Own Matching Game
Week 5 – July 30th: SnakebiteStory: Lake of the Big Snake: An African Rain Forest Adventure by Isaac Olaleye, illustrated by Claudia Shepard
Game: Snakebite
Week 6 – August 6th: In the Jungle
Story: The Loon's Necklace pictures by Elizabeth Cleaver
Craft/Game: Draw the Beetle Dice Game
Week 7 – August 13th: Water World: Wild Animals, Fishes, and Birds
Story: Splash! by Flora McDonnell; The Frog with the Big Mouth retold by Teresa Bateman, illustrated by Will Terry
Games: Magnetic Fishing Game
Week 8 – August 20th: King of the Jungle
Story: We're Going on a Lion Hunt adopted by Margery Cuyler, illustrated by Joe Mathieu
Game: Feed the Lion
Week 9 – August 27th: Monkeying Around
Story: Monkey Business by Wallace Edwards; So Say the Little Monkeys by Nancy Van Laan, pictures by Yumi Heo
Craft/Game: Barrel Full of Monkeys
This is also when the Barrel Full of Monkeys Contest barrel will be opened up, counted, and the lucky guesser gets to take home the monkeys and barrel!
Week 1 – July 2nd: Adventures with Anansi the Spider
Story: Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock retold by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Janet Stevens
Game: Two Truths and One Lie
Week 2 – July 9th: Which Animal Am I?
Story: Aardvarks, Disembark! by Anna Jonas; How Chipmunk Got His Stripes by Joseph Bruchac and James Bruchac, pictures by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey
Game: Which Animal Am I?
Week 3 – July 16th: Blending In: All About Camouflage
Story: The Mixed-Up Chameleon by Eric Carle
Craft: Colouring Butterflies
Week 4 – July 23rd: Jungle Match
Story: Nature Unfolds The Tropical Rainforest by Gerard Cheshiere, illustrated by Richard Orr; Planet Zoo: One Hundred Animals We Can't Afford to Lose by Simon Barnes, illustrated by Alan Marks
Craft/Game: Create Your Own Matching Game
Week 5 – July 30th: SnakebiteStory: Lake of the Big Snake: An African Rain Forest Adventure by Isaac Olaleye, illustrated by Claudia Shepard
Game: Snakebite
Week 6 – August 6th: In the Jungle
Story: The Loon's Necklace pictures by Elizabeth Cleaver
Craft/Game: Draw the Beetle Dice Game
Week 7 – August 13th: Water World: Wild Animals, Fishes, and Birds
Story: Splash! by Flora McDonnell; The Frog with the Big Mouth retold by Teresa Bateman, illustrated by Will Terry
Games: Magnetic Fishing Game
Week 8 – August 20th: King of the Jungle
Story: We're Going on a Lion Hunt adopted by Margery Cuyler, illustrated by Joe Mathieu
Game: Feed the Lion
Week 9 – August 27th: Monkeying Around
Story: Monkey Business by Wallace Edwards; So Say the Little Monkeys by Nancy Van Laan, pictures by Yumi Heo
Craft/Game: Barrel Full of Monkeys
This is also when the Barrel Full of Monkeys Contest barrel will be opened up, counted, and the lucky guesser gets to take home the monkeys and barrel!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Open House
Shellbrook Public Library
Cordially Invites You to Our
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
2:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Refreshments will be provided.
Please come and visit with board
members and othe readers to
discuss the exciting new changes
that SILS brings to the Library.
Cordially Invites You to Our
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
2:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Refreshments will be provided.
Please come and visit with board
members and othe readers to
discuss the exciting new changes
that SILS brings to the Library.
Shellbrook Library Upgrading to New Provincial System
With the Shellbrook Library joining the provincial Saskatchewan Information and Services Consortium, not only is the collection of items available increasing, but there are number of changes in the works, including new library cards, registration process, and online catalogue. To learn more, drop in for our open house on Thursday June 10th from 2 :00 pm to 6:30 pm. As well as the librarian, board members will be on hand for questions and concerns and to offer you beverages and cookies.
The Shellbrook Library will be closed on Monday June 7th for the upgrade to the Saskatchewan Information and Library System (SILS). Once SILS is in place, borrower cards must be presented to the Library when borrowing items. If a patron does not have their library borrower's card, they will not be able to sign out material. The new library cards have a unique feature though as attached to the new sturdy card is a separate key fob that also has your new borrower's code. Both the card and the key fob can be used to borrow items. So, while you may not remember all the time to bring your library card to the Library, attach the key fob to your key ring or backpack and you'll always be able to sign out items.
Whether you currently have a Wapiti library card or not, the library now requires two pieces of identification to obtain a borrower's card. One piece of identification must show your current address as proof of residency. Acceptable identification includes: driver's license, Treaty card, student card, utility bill or other government correspondence that shows current address, personal cheques, cancelled personal mail, or passport.
For children under 14 years who wish to have a library card, the Library requires a guardian to be present. The guardian will need two pieces of acceptable identification and will need to give their signature. The new children cards will have safe guards. For example, a child's card will be blocked from borrowing a movie with an adult rating.
The SILS online catalogue has many new and useful features. Frequently mistype an author's name? Now the catalogue will offer suggestions. When displayed, items will not only have a picture of the cover but an icon identifying it as a book, large print book, audio book on CD, book on cassette, DVD or VHS. It will also show where the book is physically located. If you're placing a hold on an item, it will show how many people are on the hold list and give you an idea about how long you may have to wait for it to come to your library. The new interactive catalogue offers book reviews, the opportunity to write your own review, or to rate a book.
If you pick up your new library card in June, you can also browse the treasures in our Annual Summer Book Sale. Perhaps there is a find here for a dad or a gardener? There are a variety of gently used adult fiction and non-fiction, young adult, juvenile and children’s books. There are also magazines, puzzles, video cassettes, and computer peripherals. The price is totally reasonable -- a good will donation to the Library.
With the change in the computer system, the librarian and board members ask that you bear with us as we learn our new computer system.
The Shellbrook Library will be closed on Monday June 7th for the upgrade to the Saskatchewan Information and Library System (SILS). Once SILS is in place, borrower cards must be presented to the Library when borrowing items. If a patron does not have their library borrower's card, they will not be able to sign out material. The new library cards have a unique feature though as attached to the new sturdy card is a separate key fob that also has your new borrower's code. Both the card and the key fob can be used to borrow items. So, while you may not remember all the time to bring your library card to the Library, attach the key fob to your key ring or backpack and you'll always be able to sign out items.
Whether you currently have a Wapiti library card or not, the library now requires two pieces of identification to obtain a borrower's card. One piece of identification must show your current address as proof of residency. Acceptable identification includes: driver's license, Treaty card, student card, utility bill or other government correspondence that shows current address, personal cheques, cancelled personal mail, or passport.
For children under 14 years who wish to have a library card, the Library requires a guardian to be present. The guardian will need two pieces of acceptable identification and will need to give their signature. The new children cards will have safe guards. For example, a child's card will be blocked from borrowing a movie with an adult rating.
The SILS online catalogue has many new and useful features. Frequently mistype an author's name? Now the catalogue will offer suggestions. When displayed, items will not only have a picture of the cover but an icon identifying it as a book, large print book, audio book on CD, book on cassette, DVD or VHS. It will also show where the book is physically located. If you're placing a hold on an item, it will show how many people are on the hold list and give you an idea about how long you may have to wait for it to come to your library. The new interactive catalogue offers book reviews, the opportunity to write your own review, or to rate a book.
If you pick up your new library card in June, you can also browse the treasures in our Annual Summer Book Sale. Perhaps there is a find here for a dad or a gardener? There are a variety of gently used adult fiction and non-fiction, young adult, juvenile and children’s books. There are also magazines, puzzles, video cassettes, and computer peripherals. The price is totally reasonable -- a good will donation to the Library.
With the change in the computer system, the librarian and board members ask that you bear with us as we learn our new computer system.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
W. P. Sandin Creative Writing Group
May 11th - 7:00 pm
at the
Shellbrook Public Library
A group of students will be reading sections of what they have written and are inviting everyone to drop on by and listen.
As well as treats for your ears, treats for your stomach will be provided.
at the
Shellbrook Public Library
A group of students will be reading sections of what they have written and are inviting everyone to drop on by and listen.
As well as treats for your ears, treats for your stomach will be provided.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Coming SILS Changes
May 3 - Holds will no longer be able to be placed on Z-Gateway. This feature will be down until Wapiti is up and running on Mellennium. Eventually, holds will be filled.
May 10 - Holds will no longer be able to be placed on Dynix/NetTerm. This feature will be down until Wapiti is up and running on Mellennium. Eventually, holds will be filled.
May 10 - Blocks will be stopped until further notice. As soon as Wapiti can resume this service we will let you know.
May 14, 15, & 16 - Shellbrook Library is scheduled to get a face lift.
May 17 to 21 - You will start receiving a longer due date. The reason for this is Wapiti does not want you to have over dues during the time we are closed.
June 5, 6, & 7 - Wapiti begins its migration to Millenium. Shellbrook Library will be CLOSED Monday June 7th.
June 8 - Wapiti Regional Library goes live on Millenium, joining Saskatoon, Palliser, Regina, and Southeast regions in SILS.
May 10 - Holds will no longer be able to be placed on Dynix/NetTerm. This feature will be down until Wapiti is up and running on Mellennium. Eventually, holds will be filled.
May 10 - Blocks will be stopped until further notice. As soon as Wapiti can resume this service we will let you know.
May 14, 15, & 16 - Shellbrook Library is scheduled to get a face lift.
May 17 to 21 - You will start receiving a longer due date. The reason for this is Wapiti does not want you to have over dues during the time we are closed.
June 5, 6, & 7 - Wapiti begins its migration to Millenium. Shellbrook Library will be CLOSED Monday June 7th.
June 8 - Wapiti Regional Library goes live on Millenium, joining Saskatoon, Palliser, Regina, and Southeast regions in SILS.
Friday, April 16, 2010
New Provincial Consortium
The Library is now part of a provincial consortium – the Saskatchewan Library and Information Services Consortium (SILS). The consortium has purchased a new integrated computer library system that will be shared by all public libraries in the province. As part of this initiative, all public libraries have agreed to share materials, borrowing rules, and late charges. An agreement on this scale is unprecedented in Canada, and a testament to our cooperative prairie spirit!
Some new features you’ll see at your library after we migrate early this summer:
The replacement fee for a lost library card will be $3.00. Late charges for materials not returned by the due date are also changing. Fines will now be charged as soon as an item is due. There will no longer be a grace period when fines will be waived. So please renew your items before the due date, or return to any public library in Saskatchewan. You will be able to renew your books online, by phone, and in person. More details on how to do this with the new system are on the way.
To see the different loan periods and the new fines:
Material Types --- Loan Period --- Fine Per Day --- Fine Cap
Adult Books --- 3 weeks --- 30¢ --- $6.30
Young Adult Books --- 3 weeks --- 20¢ --- $4.20
CDs, book on CD --- 3 weeks --- 30¢ --- $6.30
Juvenile materials (all materials) --- 3 weeks --- No fines --- No fines
Library science materials (from Provincial Library) --- 3 weeks --- No fines --- No fines
Literacy materials/ESL --- 3 weeks --- No fines --- No fines
AVs (DVD and VHS) --- 7 days --- $1.00 --- $7.00
You may experience disruptions to library service while the library migrates to the new system. We ask for your understanding and patience as we embrace this exciting change.
Some new features you’ll see at your library after we migrate early this summer:
- A new state-of-the-art computer system, including many enhanced features
- A customized library card account and improved security measures
- Easy access to the collections at other public libraries in the province, and the ability to request many of those items at your local branch
The replacement fee for a lost library card will be $3.00. Late charges for materials not returned by the due date are also changing. Fines will now be charged as soon as an item is due. There will no longer be a grace period when fines will be waived. So please renew your items before the due date, or return to any public library in Saskatchewan. You will be able to renew your books online, by phone, and in person. More details on how to do this with the new system are on the way.
To see the different loan periods and the new fines:
Material Types --- Loan Period --- Fine Per Day --- Fine Cap
Adult Books --- 3 weeks --- 30¢ --- $6.30
Young Adult Books --- 3 weeks --- 20¢ --- $4.20
CDs, book on CD --- 3 weeks --- 30¢ --- $6.30
Juvenile materials (all materials) --- 3 weeks --- No fines --- No fines
Library science materials (from Provincial Library) --- 3 weeks --- No fines --- No fines
Literacy materials/ESL --- 3 weeks --- No fines --- No fines
AVs (DVD and VHS) --- 7 days --- $1.00 --- $7.00
You may experience disruptions to library service while the library migrates to the new system. We ask for your understanding and patience as we embrace this exciting change.
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