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Fall 2017 PUBLIC LIBRARY Meet Sylvie! SDG Reads District 1 Profile, p. 2-3 Library Programs Lawrence Hill Visit, p. 7 See inside for a full listing of Celebrating Library programs at your branch this Fall! SD&G Teens Public Libraries Library News for Teens, p. 9 Attend an Open House, p. 2 www.sdglibrary.ca ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MakerSpace Programming in District 1 By Jenna Lamarche, District Supervisor, District 1 - Chesterville, Crysler, Finch, South Mountain, SD&G County Library and Winchester Branches Navigator Fall 2017 You’ve probably heard the term ‘makerspace’ at some point during your Library experience. Perhaps you’ve seen the word while browsing our website, or heard it from Library staff during a visit to your local branch. The term defines a place where people CONTRIBUTORS: of all ages can gather and partake in different types of DIY experiences. Makerspaces provide hands-on learning, while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and confidence. Alison Rowley Ceilie Servais In District 1, we are embracing the idea of the Library as a MakerSpace! We’ve Christine Savage implemented a variety of maker activities in our programming and continue to seek new Donna McMillan ways of introducing our maker culture to patrons of all ages. We work hard to provide Jenna Lamarche meaningful maker experiences for everyone, from preschoolers to grandparents! Kelly DeJong Madame Larocque Our South Mountain, Chesterville, and Finch branches offer weekly knitting clubs for Susan Wallwork adults looking to get crafty in a traditional way. With the help of our Friends, the Crysler Sylvie Juteau Branch has started offering ‘Paint Dates’ for teens hoping to discover their inner Sylvie Legault Picasso. At the Winchester Branch, we offer weekly opportunities for children to gather and get creative. Winchester’s ‘Monday Morning Storytimes’ introduce preschoolers to & all the staff at the arts and crafts, while our popular ‘MiniMakers’ program entertains school-aged children SD&G County Library with an amazing variety of maker projects including robotics, cardboard castles, and paper volcanoes! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There’s a lot of effort that goes into planning a maker program, but the positive outcomes are always worth the time and sweat. We take pride in being THE place in SDG where people can come together and create. Gather your friends and join us - we can’t wait to see what you’ll make! Canadian Public Library Month - Celebrating Libraries! By Susan Wallwork, Communications & Marketing Librarian October is always an exciting month for libraries - it’s a full month dedicated to celebrating everything that public libraries bring to their communities. From traditional services such as readers’ advisory and borrowing print materials, to newer informational resources such as gaming and 3D printers, the SD&G County Library is excited to showcase all we have going on. And we certainly have a lot to celebrate! We continue to develop our collections, including new resources like our Mobile Internet Hotspots, and participation in programs like our SDG Reads is growing. As well, we’re always looking for ways to connect to our communities - whether it’s new initiatives such as paint nights and outreach to community groups, to those tried and true practices such as storytimes and book clubs. Our connections to the community make the Library a truly wonderful place to be! Canadian Public Library Month isn’t just about the resources we offer though. It’s also about celebrating those visitors that value and use our services. It’s an opportunity for Library staff to say “thank you” to those individuals that come in to see us; whether to borrow materials, attend a program, or use informational resources in branch. All our patrons help to make the Library an important part of our communities. This October, all our branches are offering a range of celebratory activities to welcome new and old patrons into the Library. We’ve got Open Houses scheduled to showcase all of our resources, as well as special programs such as our author visits and contests. Join us at any of our branches and help share in the celebrations! Page 2 NAVIGATOR | FALL 2017 www.sdglibrary.ca Meet the Staff : Sylvie Legault, LSA - Crysler Branch How long have you been with the SD&G County Library? I have been working at the Crysler Branch for seven years. I started in August 2010. Vous travaillez avec la bibliothèque des comtés unis de SD&G depuis combien de temps? Je travaille à la succursale de Crysler depuis sept ans, soit depuis août 2010. What do you love the most about working at the Library? I have worked close to people most of my life and I love having regular contact with patrons. I enjoy the fact that a library is a positive place and patrons are usually happy to be here, especially if they have ordered a book they are particularly thrilled to receive, their museum pass arrived at just the right moment, or they have attended a program we offered that they really enjoyed! Qu’aimez-vous le plus de votre travail à la bibliothèque? J’ai travaillé auprès des gens presque toute ma vie, j’aime avoir des contacts régulier avec les clients. J’apprécie le fait que la bibliothèque soit un endroit positif. Les clients sont habituellement heureux d’y être, spécialement s’ils ont reçu un livre qu’ils attendaient depuis quelque temps, ou que le laissez-passer pour un musée arrive juste au bon moment, ou lorsqu’ils ont profité pleinement d’une activité que nous avons organisée! If you could tell people one thing about the SD&G County Library, what would it be? I would tell them that even if our branch here in Crysler is on the small side, our services are monumental because we can request items from our fifteen facilities. We offer the latest in technology, we offer numerous programs and our online services are growing continuously! Si vous n’aviez qu’une chose à dire au sujet de la bibliothèque des comtés unis de SD&G, que diriez-vous? Je dirais que notre petite succursale fait partie d’une grande bibliothèque qui en compte quinze, d’où nous pouvons emprunter des livres ou autres articles. Je dirais aussi que nous offrons les nouveautés technologiques, que nous offrons de multiples programmes et que nos services en ligne sont en constante croissance. What are you reading right now? I am reading Trois jours et une vie by Pierre Lemaître, a story about a whole town mourning for a child who has disappeared and the distress of the boy who is responsible for the disappearance. Que lisez-vous en ce moment? Je suis en train de lire Trois jours et une vie de Pierre Lemaître. Ce roman raconte l’histoire de la population entière d’un village qui pleure la disparition d’un enfant. On est également témoin de la grande détresse du garçon qui est responsable de cette disparition. Congratulations to our Staff! In 2017, some of our staff were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the Library through the SDG Counties ‘Long Term Service Awards’. As well, we said goodbye to a couple of long term staff, as they retired from the Library. Congratulations to Kathy, Linda, Peggy, and Ruth - thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm for the SD&G County Library! Kathy, LSA, Finch Branch Peggy, LSA, South Mountain Branch Linda, LSA, Ingleside Branch 10 years of service 20 years of service & retirement Ruth, LSA, Morewood Branch 20 years of service 26 years of service & retirement www.sdglibrary.ca FALL 2017 | NAVIGATOR Page 3 Stormont Avonmore 613-346-2137 Adult Colouring Book Night, Tuesday September 5, 7:00pm Fun and Games, Tuesday October 17, 3:00-8:00pm Sharpen your pencils and join Kelly for some stress relieving adult Join us to play an old-fashioned board game or card game. Or you colouring. No experience necessary, just come and show your can kick it up a notch and play the Xbox One and try out a creativity while enjoying some coffee and great conversation. “Minecraft” challenge. After School at the Library, every Thursday beginning Kids Colouring Book Night, Thursday October 19, September 7- December 21, 4:30pm 4:00 - 8:00pm Join Kelly for a fun story, craft and activity. For children 4-12 years Calling all young artists to drop-in to colour a beautiful art piece old. that will decorate the branch until the end of the month. SDG Reads - Walking to Running Fitness Lesson, Canadian Public Library Month Open House, Friday Thursday September 14, 7:00pm October 20, 1:00-4:00pm Are you ready for some Fall fitness? Join us to meet with A Library card is the only card you need in your wallet! If you don’t a fitness instructor who will give you tips to stay fit over have one, come get one and you’ll see why. Refreshments will be the Fall and through the Winter. She will teach you the served. Everyone is welcome. basics of beginner running and how to get to the finish line. FEAR FACTOR!, Tuesday October 24, 7:00pm Calling all Teens, 12-14 years old! Are you as Fire Safety Night, Thursday September 21, 7:00pm brave as you think you are? Come to the Get the best fire evacuation training around and participate in a Avonmore Branch and find out. mock fire drill. Meet the Avonmore Volunteer Firefighters and get a hands-on look at some of their specialized equipment. Code Heroes, Thursday November 16, 6:30-8:00pm Join Kelly from Code Heroes and learn how to create your own LEGO Club, Tuesdays, September 26, October 31 & computer game.