News and Events - Port Colborne Public Library

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Fall 2015
News and Events
October is Canadian
Library Month—
Two Important Information Sessions You
Don’t Want to Miss—
Celebrate Your Library!
Sessions are free. Space is limited. Pre-register at the library.
During the month of October,
libraries and library partners
across Canada will raise
awareness of the valuable role
libraries play in Canadians' lives.
In Ontario, we will celebrate
our
public
libraries
during Ontario Public Library
Week, October 18 to 24, 2015.
You library will host special events
and programmes including
contests and our annual Patron
Appreciation Day sponsored by
Sobeys. Don’t forget to check out
all our great events and sign-up
soon as space is limited. Join us
and help celebrate your library!
“Understanding the Role of an Executor” with author Larry
Fisher. Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
“Estate Planning: Prepare for the Future” with author Larry
Fisher. Saturday, October 10, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Upcoming Music Concerts Featuring the
Talented Gary Smith
Reserve your spot soon to hear Gary Smith perform the music
you love. Both concerts are FREE. Sit back, sing along and
enjoy!
“Golden Oldies”—Friday, October 16, 2:00 p.m.
Venue is the L.R. Wilson Heritage Archives Building.
“Holiday Cheer”—Monday, December 21, 2:00 p.m.
In the Library Atrium.
Salvation Army Food Drive Port Colborne Lions Club Donation
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The Port Colborne Public Library is proud to announce that on
perishable food items will
Wednesday, October 14, at 11 a.m., members from the Port
be accepted at the Port
Colborne Lions Club will present your library with a
Colborne Public library
very generous donation. These funds will be used
throughout the month of October.
to create an outdoor seating area for library users.
Thank you PC Lions Club!
Art in the Library—
Featuring Works by Local
Artists and Artisans
“An Exhibit by
The Port Colborne Art Club”
September 1st - December 18th
Patron Appreciation Day, October 23rd—
Sponsored by Sobeys
Drop by your library on Friday, October 23rd and enjoy a
delicious piece of cake provided by Sobeys.
Programming...
Fall 2015
Theatrical Scene Painting
With Art Instructor Mary Unrau
Learn the basics of theatrical scene painting.
Presented the 3rd Monday of the Month
October to December
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $85.00 per class (includes all supplies).
Space is limited. Pre-register at the library.
Zentangle Drawing
With Elizabeth Turner, Certified Zentangle Teacher
Tuesday, October 20, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Zentangle is a proven meditative method that promotes mindfulness and fosters self-esteem, improved
focus, increased relaxation, creativity and stress/anxiety relief, etc. It is an easy way of creating beautiful
images by drawing structured patterns called tangles. People of all ages and skill levels can create
Zentangle art and have fun in the process!
Cost: $20.00 (includes all supplies).
Space is limited. Pre-register at the library.
Cost is $20.00 (includes supplies)
Personal Preparedness Workshop
Presented by the Red Cross
Monday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Do you know that when a disaster happens in your community, it may
take emergency workers a long time to get to you as they help those in
most desperate need while trying to overcome the circumstances of the
disaster? Generally, you should be prepared to take care of yourself and
your family for a minimum of 72 hours. Are you prepared for an
emergency? Sign up for this information session and learn more!
FREE. Space is limited. Pre-register at the library.
Oral Health
for Seniors
Presented by
Kim Lawrence,
Dental Hygienist
Wednesday, October 21
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
FREE.
Space is limited.
Pre-register at the library.
Fall 2015
Thank you TD Summer Reading Club 2015
Sponsors and Participants!
The Port Colborne Public Library thanks our generous local sponsors for providing prizes
and rewards for our TD Summer Reading Club participants. This year, 238 children
signed up for the TD Summer Reading Club and read a total of 3,218 books!
Congratulations to all of our participants!
Thank You Port Colborne Lions Club!
The Port Colborne Public Library thanks the Port Colborne Lion Club for sponsoring
FREE family entertainment events in 2015. Thanks to the generosity of the PC Lions Club,
families in Port Colborne were treated to an awesome magic show with Incredibrent
during the March Break, and to a fabulous music concert by Dan the Music Man
during the summer vacation. Thank you Port Colborne Lions Club!
Thank You Armstrong Funeral Home and Chapel!
The Port Colborne Public Library thanks the Armstrong Funeral Home and Chapel Inc.
for generously supplying a tent for the Dan the Music Man concert.
Fall 2015
Programming for Kids...
CRAFTS with STACEY
YOGA with NADIA
With instructor, Nadia Esposito
Tues., Dec. 22, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
For ages 4 to 10.
Cost is $4.00.
Space is limited. Pre-register at the library.
P.A. DAY CRAFT: Fri., Oct. 9, 3:00-4:00 p.m
P.A. DAY CRAFT: Fri., Nov. 13, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT: Tues., Dec. 22, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
For ages 5 and older. Cost: $5.00 per craft session.
SPECIAL STORY-TIME
TOT-TIME with STACEY
Wed., Dec. 23, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Free. Drop-in.
In the Children’s Room.
THURSDAYS: Oct. 1 - 29, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Crafts, stories & activities one week;
story-time the next week.
For ages 2 to 4 with their parents/caregivers.
Cost: $4.00 for the 5-week session. Pre-register.
Two Great Art Programmes for Kids
Drawing with Kyla:
Afterschool Art Programme
Painting with Mary:
Saturday Morning Art Classes
With Art Instructor, Kyla Gramatovich
With Art Instructor, Mary Unrau
For ages 7 to 12.
For ages 6 to 10.
TUESDAYS: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
September 15, 22, 29
October 24th to December 19th
October 6, 13, 27
Cost is $15.00 per 2-hour lesson.
November 3, 10, 17, 24
Cost is $70.00 for the 10-week session
Space is limited.
(or $7.00 per drop-in)
Pre-register at the library.
Space is limited. Pre-register at the library.
For more information, contact Mary at 905-894-8199.
Awesome E-Resources for Kids
Therapy Tails
Visit the library’s website and check out these great digital resources:
magazines from Flipster, eBooks, audiobooks, games, homework help, and
more! All you need is your library card to get started.
Make a new friend and read a tale
or two to a Therapy Tails dog.
MONDAYS
6:30—7:30 p.m.
in the Children’s Room
Ranger Rick
Ladybug
Kayak
Discovery Girls
Girls LIfe
Ask
Programming...
Fall 2015
TECH HELP AT YOUR LIBRARY—Sign Up for One of Our
Free Info Sessions!
Searching the Internet—Sat., Sept. 12, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
 Facebook—Sat., Oct. 3, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Need help downloading free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines or
music from our website? Call us at 905-834-6512 to make an
appointment with our Tech Help staff for one-on-one assistance.

Have You Tried These Great Electronic Resources? All
You Need is Your Library Card to Get Started!
Downloadable E-Books & Audiobooks
Downloadable Magazines
Downloadable Music
“Always and Forever with Amber”
Medium and Spiritual Intuitive
Sat., Oct. 24, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
The Eclectic Readers Book Club
is looking for new members!
The Book club meets on the
first Monday of the month,
September to June,
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Call the library at 905-834-6512
for more information.
As a medium, Amber can communicate with
souls that have passed over, as well as
with guides and angels delivering
intuitive messages.
Join this public group event and let Amber
take you through the experience of
connecting with your loved ones.
For tickets contact Amber at:
www.alwaysandforeverwithamber.com
905-394-2369
Documentary Film
Programme
Film Buffs
Discussion Group
Watch great documentaries!
Presented the first
Wednesday of the month,
September to June, at 1:30
pm. Free admission. Free
refreshments.
Members watch films at home
and then join the group for
lively discussion. Films are
available in DVD format
from the library. Presented
the last Wednesday of the
month 1:30 - 3:30pm. Free.
Check our brochure for
programme details.
Check our brochure
programme details.
for
Family Mental Health
Education Coping Skills
Workshops
These workshops are intended for
families and significant others who
have an adult relative who is
dealing with a serious mental
health problem and/or cooccurring disorder. FREE.
THURSDAYS,
October 8, 15, 22, & 29
6:00 - 8:00
Registration is required.
Call 905-894-6808 to register.
STITCH-IT!
Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bring your work-in-progress to
the library for a couple of
hours of stitching and
conversation.
Cost is $1.00 / person / week
Knitting Classes
TUESDAYS 7:00—9:00 p.m.
Starts September 22
THURSDAYS 1:00—3:00 p.m.
Starts September 24
For more information or to
register, call Vicki Fretz at
(905) 835-5373
PORT COLBORNE
PUBLIC LIBRARY
310 King Street
Port Colborne, ON
L3K 4H1
Phone: 905-834-6512
Fax: 905-835-5775
email: library@portcolborne.ca
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HOURS OF SERVICE
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fall 2015
SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY
Donor Recognition Programme: To show our appreciation and to
recognize your support, the names of contributors of $50.00 or more
will be listed on our Donor Recognition Wall.
Memorials: A thoughtful way of remembering a loved one or friend
who may have had a special fondness for the library. For gifts of
$50.00 or more, your loved one's name will be added to our Donor
Recognition Wall.
Materials Donations: The library gladly accepts donations such as
books, magazines, videos, and CDs. Donated materials become the
property of the library and are either added to the collection, sold
in the book sale, or discarded at the library’s discretion. The Port
Colborne Library appreciates your generous contributions, but cannot issue tax receipts for material donations.
Ongoing Used Book Sale: Books, magazines, videos, music CDs and
more! Prices start at 25¢. Find a treasure, buy a gift, support your
library.
A charitable tax receipt will be issued for
monetary gifts of $10.00 or more.
The library will be closed on:
LIBRARY BOARD
Michael Cooper, Chair
Valerie Catton, Vice-Chair
William Higgins
Bryan Ingram
Ann Kennerly
Cheryl MacMillan
Councillor John Mayne
LIBRARY
MANAGEMENT
Scott Luey, CAO
Peter Senese, Treasurer
Jennifer Parry, Director of
Library Services
Monday, September 7, 2015 for Labour Day
Monday, October 12, 2015 for Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 for Remembrance Day
SHUT-IN SERVICE
AUDITORIUM RENTAL
The delivery of library
materials to patrons unable
to visit the library due to
short-term illness, physical
disability, or age. Please
call the library for
information.
Contact the library for booking
details.
SIGN RENTAL
King Street illuminated sign
available for rent. Contact the
library for information.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Port Colborne Public Library is dedicated to providing the
highest level of library services, materials, and facilities possible with
the resources available, to meet the informational, educational, and
recreational needs of all citizens of Port Colborne.