MississaugaMiss Library System Alexxia Nicholl for Your Library The Library LINK Issue 7 No.3 July-August 2010 Now playing Gift Certifi cates Until July 4 ‘10 It’s the perfect gift Tickets Include Purchase and print your own A Fabulous Buffet gift certifi cates online at Dinner & Performance www.stagewest.com A Fabulous Buffet Dinner & Great Entertainment STARRING JAMIE FARR Corporal Klinger on M*A*S*H Meet Mrs. Joe Bradshaw – the former A musical masterpiece packed with Goodbye grey skies, hello blue! Happy days are A New York Times bestseller, Tuesdays The Marvelous Wonderettes is a cotton-candy Shirley Valentine. She is the 42-year-old incredible dance numbers and catchy here again with Richie, Ralph Malph, and the with Morrie is the story of Mitch Albom, coloured, non-stop pop musical. It takes the mother of two children. Her hope and tunes. A retelling of the Old Testament unforgettable “king of cool” Arthur “The Fonz” a journalist, and Morrie Schwartz, his audience to the 1958 Springfi eld High School self-confi dence have long since been story with a few Technicolor twists. Follow Fonzarelli. Based on the hit TV series, this show former college professor. Sixteen years prom where we meet the Wonderettes – four shattered. Her feminist friend off ers Joseph’s journey from bleak circumstances reintroduces the Cunninghams, and the days after graduation, Mitch learns that his old girls with hopes and dreams as big as their a holiday in Greece, and with great to become one of the most powerful men of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. crinoline skirts and voices to match. We learn trepidation, Shirley seizes the opportunity. in Egypt, and the transformation of his sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox soc hoppin’. They are reunited and a simple visit turns about their lives and loves accompanied by the There, her life changes dramatically. divided family to a happy ending. The famed Arnold’s malt shop is in danger of into a last class in the meaning of life. girls performing classic ‘50’s and ‘60s’ pop songs. demolition, so the gang teams up to save it! The second act takes place 10 years later. 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At this year’s Sports Dinner, she was Reading to … at any age awarded the Lewis Lawrence Gymnastics Bursary for Message from the Acting Director — Anne Murphy. .6 her commitment to academics, volunteering and gym- nastics. Alexxia’s favourite subject is gym, particularly Message from the Board Chair — Darrel Carvalho. 7 gymnastics as this is what she loves. Alexxia loves the Summer Hours at the Library. .7 challenges with gymnastics, learning new skills and Leaders & Libraries — Tony Pontes. .8 competing as it takes dedication and focus. Her best accomplishment was being 2007-2008 Ontario Provincial Forget your “Library Voice” and Give us a Shout. .8 Champion. She volunteers at gym meets, giving out Canada Day HUGE Used Book Sale . .9 award medals and chaperoning the gymnasts to there apparatus that they are competing Staff Pick — Craig Rowland. 10 on. She loves to sing and dance, as she likes Doing Some Spring Cleaning. 10 to create floor routines. She likes the Staff Pick — Peggy Dunbar. .11 Family Shows, Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly and Naturally Staff Pick — Simon Jensen . .12 Sadie. She loves the book series Better Service through Reading Technology . .12 called Bones, it’s a comic series. As with most children, Lexxie Programs for Adults. 13 dislikes cleaning her Dial-a-Story Phone Line. 13 room! It's Game On at the Library . 14 I Found It at the Library. 16 READ a lot of Books on the Job. 18 Summer Programs for Children and Teens. .20 Thank you to all the Advertisers and Library Staff for their support of this publication. Programs are correct at time of printing, for an up to date complete listing of all summer programs for children and teens, check it out at www.mississauga.ca/library A PRODUCTION OF PUBLISHER Ken Nugent DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Phil Sheehan RETAIL SALES MANAGER Keith Henderson PUBLICATION CO-ORDINATOR Irene Hluchaniuk ART DIRECTION Azam Baqa PRODUCTION MANAGER Peter Stapleton MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR Craig Silva SALES REPRESENTATIVES Irene Hluchaniuk, Gina Straine GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Cheryl Dineley, Sandra Gluszak, Bill Murphy, Scott O'Brien PHOTOGRAPHER Jason Okolisan Reproduction of this magazine in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher. 4 2010 Reading to … at any age july - august 2010 • tHE MISSISSAUGA NEWs Are you starting or growing a small business? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 09_325 the STORY Whitehots has proudly served Ontario Public Libraries for over twenty years. 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And keep letting us know what we can do better in order to share the joy of reading with every resident. The summer means time for a good book – or two or Anne more… Happy reading- see you in the fall. MurphY Excuse me now; I’m right in the middle of a great ACTING DIRECTOR OF book… LIBR A RY SERVICE S Reading is alive and well everywhere! Reports from across Canada and the United States indi- cate a real resurgence in books, reading and public libraries. In Mississauga, library use increased again last year to an all-time high of 8.2 million items borrowed. Book sales are strong. Book reviewing is booming. Kindles, iPads and Sony Readers sales are soaring. Authors continue to find their audiences. Reading really is alive and well! Grow Up With The Arts! This is good news at the Mississauga Library System as we celebrate reading to succeed at any The summer means time for a good book � Community Courses for children, youth and adults – or two or more… are taught by practicing artists in professionally equipped studios. Fall Session begins September 18, 2010 age over the current year. I hope you continue to Winter Session begins January 15, 2011 discover the joy of reading at your public library. In Registraton begins July 1, 2010 Mississauga, we read more than the national aver- age. We use our libraries more. We even love our � Exciting interactive theatre performances for library more! The employees of the Mississauga children and families. Library System, along with the Library Board, the Friends of the Library, as well as the Mayor and Council, are proud to provide our city with a library service that gives all residents the joy of reading. A CHRISTMAS CAROL DOODLEPBOPS LIVE! MISS SPIDER ROOM ON THE BROOM To purchase tickets or register: It’s summertime – and the reading is easy…. www.livingartscentre.ca or call 905.306.6000 4141 LIVING ARTS DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA ON L5B 4B8 6 2010 Reading to … at any age july - august 2010 • tHE MISSISSAUGA NEWs staff and the support of an appreciative city council, the Message Mississauga Library System is moving forward. The from the Library Board has set 8 strategic priorities for 2010: 1. Developing a transit-oriented city 2. Ensuring youth, older adults and newcomers thrive board chair 3. Completing our neighbourhoods 4. Cultivating creative and innovative businesses 5. Living green 6. Building a sustainable business plan 7. Continuing to be an employer of choice 8. Focusing on leadership These plans are tied to the Library’s master plan, Future Directions as well as the City’s Strategic Plan. Staff and Darrel the Library Board have numerous initiatives to make CA RVA LHO these strategic priorities happen. LIBR A RY BO A R D Ideas or suggestions on how to improve our public library CH A IR are always welcome. Comment forms are available in all locations and there is web access to the Library Board as well. If you appreciate the services of your library – tell As the Library Board adjourns for the summer months your councillor…tell your friends and neighbours…and I wish you all a great summer and many trips to your show your appreciation by the simple act of joining the local library.