Classes, Events and Activities

May - June 2016

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Go Wild at the Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Parties!

Come to the library to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program with refreshments, musical entertainment, and art-making that will inspire you to get down with this year’s theme, ‘WILD’!

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Monday, June 27, 1pm Lunenburg Library, Tuesday, June 28, 2pm Thomas H. Raddall Library, Tuesday, June 28, 2pm

Story Time

Bring your child to build early literacy and social skills by hearing stories, learning rhymes, exploring art- making, and meeting new people — there’s lots to learn and room for everyone at Story Time!

Lunenburg Library, 10:30 am Tuesdays, May 3 - June 14

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, 10:30am Wednesdays, May 4 - June 15

Thomas H. Raddall Library, 10:30 am Thursdays, May 5 - June 16

After School Adventure Club

Join the After School Adventure Club for outdoor adventures in play, creativity, cooperation and discovery! All in a safe, supportive space for kids to share, learn and grow.

Ages 8-12. Call to reserve your spot.

Lunenburg Library (902-634-8008) Tuesdays, May 3 - June 14, 3pm

Margaret Hennigar Public Library (902-543-9222) Thomas H. Raddall Library (902-354-5270) Wednesdays, May 4 - June 15, 3:30pm Thursdays, May 5 - June 16, 3pm

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Raddall Reading Club Between the Lines Book Club

The Raddall Reading Club meets on the first Between the Lines Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month. New members are welcome! Thursday of the month. New members welcome!

The Story Hour Punishment by Thrity Umrigar by Linden MacIntyre Thomas H. Raddall Library Margaret Hennigar Monday, May 2 Public Library, 7pm Thursday, May 19 6:30 pm

His Whole Life by Elizabeth Hay Ru Thomas H. Raddall Library by Kim Thúy Monday, June 6 Margaret Hennigar 7pm Public Library, Thursday, June 16 6:30 pm

Load it Up

Baffled by eBooks or other Library online services? Bring your device – tablet, smartphone, or laptop and get some help to get you reading!

Lunenburg Library, Mondays, May 2, 9 & 16, June 6, 4-5 pm Wednesdays , Margaret Hennigar, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 12-1 pm Thursdays, Thomas H Raddall Library, June 2, 9, 16, 12- 1pm

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Book Launch — Darren Greer, Advocate

When Jacob is called back to Advocate, he is not only returning home again, something he knows he cannot really do; he is going to face his dying grandmother and the people of the town who turned on one of their own.

Twenty years earlier, when his uncle David came home, it was to die. The response in Advocate was typical of most towns, large and small, in 1984: when his disease became known, Jacob, his grandmother, his mother, and his aunt, were shunned, turned out from school and their jobs, out of fear of an until-then unknown virus.

Like To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel beloved of one of the main characters, Advocate is elegiac, written by a first-rate author, about overcoming ignorance and prejudice. With wit and emotional depth, Greer describes the formation of one boy’s social conscience and takes us to a resolution that is truly satisfying.

Darren Greer grew up in several towns in Nova Scotia, including Greenfield and Liverpool. He studied literature at the University of King¹s College, Halifax, as well as Carleton University, Ottawa. His first novel, Tyler’s Cape, was published in March 2001 to critical acclaim and was on the bestseller list of the Halifax Chronicle-Herald.

Still Life with June was nominated for the Pearson Readers’ Choice Award at The Word On The Street Toronto in 2003 and is the Winner of the 2004 ReLit Award.

Just Beneath My Skin was selected for One Book Nova Scotia 2015, and is the winner of the 2015 Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award.

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Thursday, June 9, 7pm

Bridgewater Writers

A new writing group may be just the place for established and wannabe writers. Bridgewater Writers is a new group dedicated to writing, whether it be poetry, memoirs, non-fiction or fiction. They will bring Lunenburg County writers to the world and support each other in their endeavours. Come out and join them!

For more information, call Bev Brown, 902 543-2264.

Margaret Hennigar Public Library Wednesdays, May 4, 18; June 1, 15 6:30 – 8:30 pm

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Mixed Martial Arts & Crafts

Learn to knit or work on something you have on the go, or add to your craft skills and explore origami— all while socializing and watching classic martial arts flicks! Bring your own knitting project and origami desires.

Lunenburg Library, Thursdays, May 5 & 12, June 16 & 23, 6-7:30pm

Iceland - An Adventure of Moments

Join Paul Newton and Sherry Hudson as they share their photographic journey to Iceland in the fall of 2015. Three years in the dreaming, this journey will take you on a circumnavigation of the world's most active volcanic island.

You will visit steaming sulfurous hot springs, endless lava fields covered in verdant moss, vast glaciers aglow in the Northern Lights, mist-shrouded mountains, black volcanic sand beaches and waterfalls of every imaginable size.

Discover how the rich and dynamic environment taught Sherry and Paul to accept the gifts Iceland had to offer, one moment at a time. This is a 90-minute tale of 4,000 kms, 21 days, 8,000 pictures, and 1 flat tire.

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Thursday, May 19, 7-9pm

Thomas H. Raddall Library, Thursday, June 23, 6-8pm

Space is limited. Please rsvp by emailing: [email protected]

Paul and Sherry’s photos will also be on exhibit at the Margaret Hennigar Public Library for the month of May, and at the Thomas H. Raddall Library for the month of June.

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Gaming Unplugged!

Come join us for some board gaming fun. Our group is about getting together and playing games: board games, strategy games, miniature games and more!

All players are welcome, from experienced to new— anyone under 12 should attend with a parent. Bring your favourite games and try some new ones!

Check us out at meetup.com under South Shore game night, for more information or to ask any questions.

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Tuesdays, May 3 & 24, June 7 & 21, 6-9pm

Magic: the Gathering drop-in Learn and Play the Game of Chess

Everyone is welcome to try their hand at this Do you have a new Commander you want to try classic game, from Beginner to Expert and all ages, out? Are you testing some new decks, or do you no charge! Chess sets are available, but feel free want to see how your old favourites might play to bring your own. against some new opponents? For more information please contact Steve Saunders: Maybe you’re new to the game, and want to talk 902-624-9361 or [email protected] theory and meet other players. It’s all good - come to the library and let’s play some Magic! Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Wednesdays, Margaret Hennigar 6-9pm Public Library, Saturdays, May 21, June 18, 1-5pm

www.southshorepubliclibraries.ca 7 Tutorials and Discussions

Fly Tying Tattoo Seminar

Local fly fisherman Brian Dulude will be on Mike Power, professional tattooer of 17 years, will hand to demonstrate how to tie your own flies be putting on a seminar at the Lunenburg Library to and to discuss his favorite flies for trout and bass. educate anyone who wishes to know more about how a tattoo is conducted from the start to finish.

Learn the basics of fly tying, This talk is for those who are curious about tattooing some tips and techniques as a whole, but who may not have any experience with for fly fishing, and take tattooers or a tattoo shop. Mike will explain the safety home your own fly to try and security of the modern day tattoo shop and discuss on the waters this season! the important "dos and don'ts" of both tattooer and client. Emphasis will be placed on the sterilization procedures to prevent cross-contamination as well as Margaret Hennigar Public Library, on the actual process of applying tattoos. Wednesday, May 18, 6:30pm Please note: This is not a training seminar - please do not Thomas H. Raddall Library, come if you think this is an encouragement to tattoo in an Thursday, May 19, 6:30pm unprofessional manner or location.

Lunenburg Library, Friday, June 17, 2pm

South Shore Seed Library Workshops

Seeds make the world go round! The South Shore Seed Library is pleased to offer two workshops this spring - learn from our local experts and connect with others who are helping to build our seed saving community. Bring your questions and experiences!

Basic Seed Saving: Are you new to saving seeds? This workshop will deal with the basics of planting, harvesting, saving and returning. Chris Sanford, South Shore Seed Library Coordinator, will be on hand to offer information and support. Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Wednesday, May 25, 6:30pm

Growing Flowers from Seed: Seed saving is for flower gardeners, too! This workshop will teach you how to grow, harvest and save flower seeds. Marsha Middleton, South Shore Seed Library volunteer and horticulturalist, will guide participants through the basics. Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Saturday, May 14, 2pm

At both of these workshops there will also be an opportunity to borrow seeds and to check out the Bridgewater and Area Community Garden Network’s “Incredible Edible” garden behind the library.

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Teen Read Week—May 1-7 Calling all Teens – Come to the library during Teen Read Week and take part in some activities that celebrate what inspires you and what you love to read!

‘Wild’ Art Showcase: Have you been inspired by a book/poem or by nature, or by something that was 'Wild'? Submit a painting, sketch, or other visual work of art that reflects your inspiration and we will display them at the Library in July. Drop off your piece by June 24 and we’ll highlight your work at the Summer Reading Kick-Off parties to inspire younger kids to read and explore their own creativity!

BookFace project: You can also take part in Teen Read Week by coming to the library and selecting a book for our BookFace project! It’s simple - find a book cover and stage a photo that appears to complete it. Send in your photos to [email protected] anytime from May 1-15; the pictures will be posted online for everyone to see (and we’ll enter them in a draw for prizes too).

Check out https://twitter.com/hashtag/bookface? src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw for examples - it's life-meets-(cover) art!

Prose and Poetry for Teens with Barrett & Smith

Writers Katherine Barrett and Alison Smith will lead a four-week session for teens who want to take their creative writing to a new level. Whether you are just starting out, or already have a stack of stories and poems on the go, Barrett & Smith will help you develop your creative skills and find new sources of inspiration. With a guest visit from Jo Treggiari, bestselling YA author of Ashes, Ashes and Love You Like Suicide.

Katherine Barrett is the founder and editor in chief of Understorey Magazine, an online magazine of literary writing and visual art by Canadian women. Katherine has also written and edited for numerous scholarly, journalistic, and literary publications.

Alison Smith is the author of two poetry collections, The Wedding House (2001), Six Mats and One Year (2006), and the chapbook Fishwork, Dear (2009), from Gaspereau Press. She received the Bittner Award (Acadia University) and was shortlisted for the 2013 CBC Poetry Prize. Her work has also appeared in Guernica Magazine, Fjords Review, Lemon Hound, and Event Magazine.

Ages 13-19; space is limited, call 902-634-8008 to reserve your spot.

Lunenburg Library, May19 & 26 (prose), June 2 & 9 (poetry), 6:30-8pm

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Meditation Workshop

Come join us for an introduction to Sahaja Yoga Meditation. This will be a welcoming, practice-based workshop beginning with a brief introduction and description of our subtle system as well as how Sahaja Yoga differs from other meditative practices.

Next we will experience the very gentle and relaxing awakening of the energy we all have inside, called 'Kundalini.' Once this awakening - called 'self-realization' - takes place, we can actually go beyond our thoughts, beyond the mind, and into the state of 'Nirvichara' or 'thoughtless awareness.' This is the Present, where deep inner peace and the joy of life exist! Questions and a short informal discussion will follow.

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Thursday, May 26, noon

Mindfulness in Everyday Life with Grace McKnight

Grace was introduced to Mindfulness about 22 years ago by Tim Walker, co-author of The Healing Circle. Through her own illness Grace discovered the need for, and benefits of a mindfulness practice. Mindfulness has been an integral part of her life ever since. She has also studied Mindfulness formally as part of Masters’ degrees in Religious Studies and Education with a specialization in Counselling.

Grace is a Certified Canadian Counsellor and Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate with the NS College of Counselling Therapists. She also holds a degree in Art Education which serves as a basis to bring mindful creative expression into the counselling process. As you will discover in this series, there are many avenues for mindful expression. Drop in for any or all of these workshops - registration is not required.

May 18: An overview of Mindfulness What is it? Why is it so popular? Who practices mindfulness and why? How do I get started?

May 25: Mindfulness and Self-compassion Are you hard on yourself? Do you sometimes think you will never ‘get it right’? Learn how to use mindfulness to be kinder to yourself and others, make friends instead of judgements. Discover how much easier it is to ‘get it right’ through self love and compassion.

June 1: Mindfulness and Communication Learn mindfulness strategies for better communication with everyone in your life, including the difficult ones. Six simple strategies can assist you to speak, listen and understand yourself and others more effectively. Create a greater sense of connection to self and others.

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Wednesdays, May 18 & 25, June 1, 2pm

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Homeopathy and First Aid: At Home, Work and Play Learn basic First Aid using Homeopathic Remedies

Deborah Monte Eekels presents a workshop on the most common First Aid Traumas and the use of the corresponding Homeopathic remedies.

Learn basic First Aid prescribing with homeopathic remedies safely and effectively. Learn about dose and potencies typically used and where to find the remedies.

This presentation will cover the importance of understanding the Law of Opposites and the Law of Similars when faced with an emergency situation and why it is important to know when to use what.

Note that this presentation is NOT intended to provide the training necessary to handle more serious, complex and chronic health issues. Please seek professional help in those situations.

Thomas H. Raddall Library, Saturday, May 28, 10am-12pm

Heilkunst: Consciousness rising out of Ignorance A look into a Western Holistic Health care system for body, mind, soul and spirit

An overview of the history of Heilkunst and how Dr. Hahnemann, the founder of Heilkunst and Homeopathy, described diseases of the Soul and Spirit well over 200 years ago! Heilkunst is truly the first principled Western Holistic health care system of our modern era.

In today's world, more people make the connection between body and soul. But information out there is typically vague and too confusing to make real sense and it often doesn't leave us with a clear understanding. Discover how Hahnemann created a way out of this labyrinth.

Learn about the path of ignorance and the neglect of spirit, which leads us to a dumbing down of ourselves.

In this 2 hour presentation, Deborah Monte Eekels will go over our understanding of spirit and soul, our states of mind and how they can affect us in our lives, and how to change the ambient energy in and around us, so we can live the life we are meant to live.

Thomas H. Raddall Library, Saturday, June 11, 10am-12pm

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English Conversation Circles

The Margaret Hennigar Public Library is planning to host informal conversation circles with newcomers to Canada who would like to learn or improve their English.

Are you interested in volunteering? Or do you know someone who would like to practice speaking English in a comfortable, easy-going atmosphere?

To find out more, call 543-9222.

Make Democracy Better with Springtide Collective

The Springtide Collective and our community partners are on a mission to find the best voting system for Nova Scotia. Last year, during our Make Democracy Better engagement, participating Nova Scotians told us that exploring alternatives to the first past the post voting system should be a top priority. This spring we’re inviting you to join the conversation on voting systems.

This event will be a two hour session, hosted by the Springtide Collective, where participants will:  learn about 5 different models for voting systems that Nova Scotia could use

 engage in conversation with hosts and other participants with the goal of exploring these models more deeply, and providing input on what the best voting system for Nova Scotia is

 plug into a province-wide conversation on alternative voting systems, and connect to a growing community of people who like democracy and think it can be done better.

In advance of the event, Springtide has released a discussion paper modelling the five voting systems models that will be discussed at these sessions. To read the paper before the event, visit springtidecollective.ca

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Thursday, May 12, 6pm

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Be a Tourist in Your Town

It’s Lunenburg’s 262nd Birthday, and the town is celebrating in style! The weekend will be a chance for residents and visitors alike to discover or rediscover the great things that Lunenburg has to offer, including free and discounted museums, tours, activities, talks, restaurant offerings, and more!

Lunenburg waterfront, June 10-12

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic day passes at the Library

After the great success of last year, two Family Passes for the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic will once again be available to borrow at the Lunenburg Library!

Beginning May 20, a family pass can be checked out from the library for a one-day loan, used at the Museum that day, and then returned to the branch. The passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Lunenburg Library and Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic are both open seven days a week. For more information call: South Shore Public Libraries: 902-634-8008 Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic: 902-634-4794

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Lunenburg’s Birthday Lego Contest

Use your LEGO® building blocks to build a person, building, or event that shaped Lunenburg’s history! Gain inspiration through a visit to the Lunenburg Library or the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

One prize will be awarded, per category, in the Young Child (0-6), Child (7-12), Teen (13-18), and Family/Team (up to 4 people) categories.

Contest Rules: 1. All sculptures must be submitted during open hours, between May 29-June 4, to the Lunenburg Library. Judging will take place June 5 & 6. Winners from each category will be notified by email. 2. All creations must fit on a baseplate no larger than 12x12. 3. All creations must be completely original. No designs from LEGO®, websites, books, etc. will be accepted. 4. Your creation must be received by June 4 to enter the contest. 5. Winners will be displayed at Town Hall from June 7- 10, and at ‘Be a Tourist in Your Town’ at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic on June 11 & 12. 6. Please pick up your creation at the Library by June 14.

Special Saturdays

Drop in anytime between 10:30 and 2:30 and create something at the Arts & Crafts table!

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Saturdays, May 7, 14, June 11 & 18, 10:30am-2:30pm

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Geocaching

Geocaching is a fun outdoor activity that attracts people of all ages. Similar to a high tech scavenger hunt, participants use a GPS or smart phone to find containers that other players have hidden.

Over twenty thousand geocaches of all sizes and shapes are hidden in Nova Scotia alone, so there are many to find! Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about this pastime.

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Wednesday, May 4, 7pm

Adult Colouring Night

Come enjoy the latest stress busting trend for grown-ups – colouring parties!

A quiet space, beautiful patterns, colouring pencils, and light refreshments will help you enjoy a peaceful hour of colouring. Bring your friends!

Margaret Hennigar Public Library Thursdays, May 5 & June 2, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Dream Analysis

Learn to communicate more directly with your subconscious and uncover the messages it has for you. Call to make an appointment: 902-543-9222.

Margaret Hennigar Public Library, Saturdays, May 14 & 28, June 11, by appointment

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Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater 902-543-9222

May June

May 1-7 Teen Read Week May 25 Story Time/10:30am June 1 Story Time/10:30am May 3 Gaming Unplugged!/6pm May 25 Mindfulness and June 1 Mindfulness and May 4 Story Time/10:30am Self-compassion/2pm Communication/2pm May 4 Adventure Club/3:30pm May 25 Basic Seed Saving/6:30pm June 1 Adventure Club/3:30pm May 4 Learn and Play Chess/6pm May 25 Adventure Club/3:30pm June 1 Load It Up/12pm May 4 Bridgewater Writers/6:30pm May 25 Learn and Play Chess/6pm June 1 Learn and Play Chess/6pm May 4 Geocaching/7pm May 26 Meditation Workshop/12pm June 1 Bridgewater Writers/6:30pm May 5 Adult Colouring/6:30pm May 28 Dream Analysis/by appt. June 2 Adult Colouring/6:30pm May 7 Special Saturdays/10:30am June 7 Gaming Unplugged!/6pm May 11 Story Time/10:30am June 8 Story Time/10:30am May 11 Adventure Club/3:30pm June 8 Adventure Club/3:30pm May 11 Learn and Play Chess/6pm June 8 Load It Up/12pm May 12 Make Democracy June 8 Learn and Play Chess/6pm Better/6pm June 9 Darren Greer book launch - May 14 Special Saturdays/10:30am Advocate/7pm May 14 Growing Flowers from June 11 Special Saturdays/10:30am Seed/2pm June 11 Dream Analysis/by appt. May 14 Dream Analysis/by appt. June 15 Story Time/10:30am May 18 Story Time/10:30am June 15 Adventure Club/3:30pm May 18 An overview of June 15 Load It Up/12pm Mindfulness/2pm June 15 Learn and Play Chess/6pm May 18 Adventure Club/3:30pm June 15 Bridgewater Writers/6:30pm May 18 Learn and Play Chess/6pm June 16 Between the Lines/6:30pm May 18 Fly Tying/6:30pm June 18 Special Saturdays/10:30am May 18 Bridgewater Writers/6:30pm June 18 Magic: the Gathering/1pm May 19 Between the Lines/6:30pm June 21 Gaming Unplugged!/6pm May 19 Iceland - an Adventure/7pm June 22 Load It Up/12pm May 21 Magic: the Gathering/1pm June 22 Learn and Play Chess/6pm May 24 Gaming Unplugged!/6pm June 27 ‘Go Wild’ Summer Reading

Kick-off Party/1pm

June 29 Learn and Play Chess/6pm

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Thomas H. Raddall Library Lunenburg Library 125 Old Bridge Street, Liverpool 19 Pelham Street, Lunenburg 902-354-5270 902-634-8008  

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May

May May 1-7 Teen Read Week May 2 Load It Up/12pm May 1-7 Teen Read Week May 3 Story Time/10:30am May 2 Raddall Reading Club/7pm May 3 Adventure Club/3pm May 5 Story Time/10:30am May 5 Mixed Martial Arts & Crafts/6pm May 5 Adventure Club/3pm May 9 Load It Up/12pm May 12 Story Time/10:30am May 10 Story Time/10:30am May 12 Adventure Club/3pm May 10 Adventure Club/3pm May 19 Story Time/10:30am May 12 Mixed Martial Arts & Crafts/6pm May 19 Adventure Club/3pm May 16 Load It Up/12pm May 19 Fly Tying/6:30pm May 17 Story Time/10:30am May 26 Story Time/10:30am May 17 Adventure Club/3pm May 26 Adventure Club/3pm May 19 Prose and Poetry for Teens/6:30pm May 28 Homeopathy and First Aid/10am May 24 Story Time/10:30am May 24 Adventure Club/3pm May 26 Prose and Poetry for Teens/6:30pm June May 31 Story Time/10:30am May 31 Adventure Club/3pm June 2 Story Time/10:30am May 29-June 4 Lunenburg’s Birthday Lego Contest June 2 Load It Up/12pm June 2 Adventure Club/3pm June June 6 Raddall Reading Club/7pm June 9 Story Time/10:30am June 2 Prose and Poetry for Teens/6:30pm June 9 Load It Up/12pm June 6 Load It Up/12pm June 9 Adventure Club/3pm June 7 Story Time/10:30am June 11 Heilkunst: Consciousness rising June 7 Adventure Club/3pm out of Ignorance/10am June 9 Prose and Poetry for Teens/6:30pm June 16 Story Time/10:30am June 10-12 Be a Tourist in Your Town June 16 Load It Up/12pm June 14 Story Time/10:30am June 16 Adventure Club/3pm June 14 Adventure Club/3pm June 23 Iceland - an Adventure in June 17 Tattoo seminar/2pm Moments/6pm June 16 Mixed Martial Arts & Crafts/6pm June 28 ‘Go Wild’ Summer Reading Kick-off Party/2pm June 23 Mixed Martial Arts & Crafts/6pm June 28 ‘Go Wild’ Summer Reading Kick-off Party/2pm

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