vol. 11, no. 5 - Lloydminster Public Library

Bibliophage
“Expand the definition of ‘reading’ to include non-fiction, humor, graphic
novels, magazines, action adventure, and, yes, even websites. It’s the
pleasure of reading that counts; the focus will naturally broaden. A boy won’t
read shark books forever.” ~Jon Scieszka
May 2015 vol. 11, no. 5
Library Calendar
May 5 - May 28
Storytime Going Buggy
May 10
Mother's Day
May 18
Victoria Day
Library Closed
May 30
Fun & Games @
the Library
June 13-23
Arts Without Borders
June 21
Father's Day
Lloydminster Public Library
L o s t i n t h e L ib ra ry
Every so often library staff comes
across items left behind by library
users. Sometimes these items are
claimed right away and sometimes
they hang around.
Winter is the biggest time for lost
items, usually mittens, toques and
scarves, but we have found all
sorts of things left on tables, at
the public computers, and in the
photocopier. If there is some way
to identify and contact the owner
we do so.
If you think you have left something
at the Library, please give us a
call or stop by.
We hold onto
items for one
month at the
front desk.
S p r i n g Bo o k s a le a s u c c e s s !
The Lloydminster Public Library homes and lots of people came
Foundation would like to thank all away with great reading material.
the hard-working volunteers who
helped with their recent booksale. For those of you who missed out
on the deals our next booksale is
We would also like to thank in October.
everyone who came out on sale
day. Lots of books found new See you there!
C o m m un it y Vo lu n t e e r In c o me Ta x Pro g ram
has another successful year
Produced by the Program
staff of Lloydminster Public
Library
All library programs are free
and open to the public.
After a late start and a few
hiccups, our dedicated volunteers
wrapped up another season of
tax preparation. Once again our
wonderful volunteers completed
and filed over 100 returns.
We would like to thank Alexandra,
Karen, Margaret and Nancy for all
their hard work. You ladies are the
best.
May 2015
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A r ts Wi thou t B o r d e r s F e s t i va l, J u n e 1 3 - 2 3 2 0 1 5
Lloydminster Reads is at the Black Box Theatre this
year on June 16 and features 12 Rose Street by
Gail Bowen. Copies are available for borrowing both
at the Library and on Library2go. You can get your
tickets for Lloydminster Reads through the Vic Juba
Community Theatre Box Office.
2015 marks the ninth year of this annual festival
celebrating the arts in Lloydminster and surrounding area and the Library continues to play an active
role.
For more information about these and other Festival
Events, visit the Arts Without Borders website:
www.artswithoutborders.ca
For the fifth year, we will be displaying our Book
Spine Poetry gallery both in the Library and on the
Arts Without Borders website. There is still time to
submit your entries for this year's gallery. Visit our
website for details.
The Brown Bag Film Fest returns for another year.
Stay tuned for details.
Book Review - M o o n C a l l e d b y P a t r i c i a B r i g g s ( A P B F B R I )
Tired of reading about helpless heroines caught up
in the midst of a battle between supernatural creatures? Annoyed with cliches?
Pick up the first volume in the Mercy
Thompson series, Moon Called. Resembling Buffy the Vampire Slayer
more than Bella Swan from Twilight,
Mercy is a sharp tongued mechanic
in a world where the Fae are out to
the public eye, with vampires, witches and werewolves lurking in the
shadows. Full of sarcasm and wit,
Mercy has the ability to painlessly
shape shift into coyote form.
Raised in a werewolf pack, Mercy's
past makes her a target for a werewolf drug lord who is conducting
experiments on lone wolves and attempting to gain control of the Alpha
in the area, Adam. Mercy faces the
threat of the drug lord with courage
and pluck, despite being outmatched
and out of her league.
Why I picked it up: A friend had recommended
the novel to me a few months ago and I decided to
see if the new series would be interesting to me.
The front illustration and summary on the back
cover does not do the book justice, marketing it as
another paranormal romance instead of
the action packed mystery it is.
Why I finished it: Mercy's personality
is engaging and the mystery is compelling. This novel starts quickly and
doesn't let the reader put it down. The
settings and characters are richly developed and believable. Patricia Briggs
has written the start to a wonderful series that challenged my preconceived
notions surrounding urban fantasy.
Who I would give this book to: Readers looking for a paranormal novel full
of adventure and strong characters.
Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Jim
Butcher's Dresden Files, Supernatural,
Carrie Vaughn and Rob Thurman will
enjoy this. Pick up Moon Called at the
library today!
Reviewed by Deanna
May 2015
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M o mmy De a rest
Storyti m e
Have you caught the reading
bug? Get into the mood by listening to these buggy storytimes that will make you want
to float, flutter, and fly.
Join us from May 5 to May 28
for Going Buggy
No registration is required and
the program is free. For more
information email:
[email protected]
or call Denielle or Michele at
780-875-0850.
Storytime runs Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday
mornings starting at 10:30 am and
includes stories, fingerplays and a
simple craft or activity.
Th i ngs to ce l e b r a t e t h i s m o n t h . . .
Picture books/Easy reads:
That's my mommy! / by Ann Hodgman ; illustrated by Laura Logan
(JB HOD)
Children’s fiction:
The Mother-Daughter Book Club /
Heather Vogel Frederick (JPB FRE
MOT)
Children’s nonfiction:
Things to make for Mother's Day /
Rebecca Gilpin (J 745.5941 GIL)
Young adult fiction:
Beneath my mother's feet / Amjed
Qamar (Y QAM)
Fiction:
The accidental mother / Rowan Coleman (F COL)
Nonfiction:
The spark : a mother's story of
nurturing genius / Kristine Barnett
(618.9285882 BAR)
Large print:
Please look after mom / Kyung-sook
Shin (LP SIN)
Audiobooks:
Bertie's guide to life and mothers /
Alexander McCall Smith (AV F MCC
(8 CD))
Video/DVD:
Meddling mom (F MED)
Mars needs Moms! (J DIS MAR)
Did you know that your Library card gives you access to a wide range of resources anytime, anyplace?
Your Library 24/7 is the gateway to entertainment,
information and learning with books, newspapers,
magazines, online language learning and much
more, available all the time-- even when the Library
is closed!
Visit our website for the full list of online resources and links to download any apps needed to use
them. You can also find links to local information on
our website.
Need help getting started? Staff at the Reference
Desk can answer your questions, demonstrate resources and even help you set up your device. Call,
email or drop in and we'll be happy to assist.
May 2015
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What's up
Library Hours
Contact Information
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sundays & Holidays
General Inquiries
Reference Desk
Facsimile
10am-9pm
10am-6pm
10am-5pm
Closed
A book drop is available 24 hours a day at the main (South) entrance
to Atrium Centre
780-875-0850
780-875-0877
780-875-6523
Reference Desk
[email protected]
Programs
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Renewal/Reserve [email protected]
5010 - 49 Street
Lloydminster, AB T9V 0K2
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