Greater Sudbury Public Library Newsletter - Fall 2014

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Azilda Library120 St-Agnes Street, AzildaPhone: 705.688.3955

Capreol Library / Citizen Service Centre 9 Morin Avenue, CapreolPhone: 705.688.3958

Chelmsford Library / Citizen Service Centre 3502 Errington Street, ChelmsfordPhone: 705.688.3963

Coniston Library30 Second Avenue, ConistonPhone: 705.688.3953

Copper Cliff Library11 Balsam Street, Copper CliffPhone: 705.688.3954

Dowling Library / Citizen Service Centre 79 Main Street, DowlingPhone: 705.688.3956

Garson Library / Citizen Service Centre 214 Orell Street, GarsonPhone: 705.688.3957

Levack/Onaping Library1 Hillside Avenue, OnapingPhone: 705.688.3951

Lively Library / Citizen Service Centre 15 Kin Drive Unit A, Lively Phone: 705.688.3959

Main Library74 Mackenzie Street, SudburyPhone: 705.673.1155

New Sudbury Library1346 Lasalle Boulevard, SudburyPhone: 705.688.3952

South End Library1991 Regent Street, SudburyPhone: 705.688.3950

Valley East Library / Citizen Service Centre 4100 Elmview Drive, HanmerPhone: 705.688.3961

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Until we meet again...Saying goodbye is never easy especially when it means saying goodbye to

something you love. After more than three decades of service in libraries, the time has come for me to retire from a career that has been immensely rewarding and truly a labour of love. Looking back, I have seen many changes

in the service perhaps most significantly in the area of technology. But there have been many other important changes as well. Long gone are the days when silence and conforming to rules and regulations defined the institution. The library is now a vibrant place where people gather and connect sharing ideas and experience. Staff have stepped out from behind the desk to become more integrated in the community. Our spaces are warm and inviting and the primary focus is to be responsive to the individual needs of our patrons and to be invested in their wellbeing.

These days, people often ask what the library will look like in the future. I believe it will be what people want and need it to be. But no matter what the future brings, the library will continue to be a welcoming place for all people, a place of learning where ideas and imagination take flight, a place that strengthens community and as always, a place where the love of reading is celebrated and books are treasured. Greater Sudbury Public Library is moving in a new and exciting direction and I am immensely proud to have been part of this institution that has served the community so well for over a century and will continue to do so in the future.

Claire ZulianiRetiring Manager of Libraries and Heritage Resources

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The Force will be with the Greater Sudbury Public Library as we celebrate Star Wars and reading with stories and activities for the whole family. Activities available to take home from any library branch or join us (in costume!)

Star Wars Read DaY october 9 at 6 pm (valley east)october 10 at 3 pm (lively) and 6 pm (main library)

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Books & More

Adult Fiction

Join a Book Club!

Tales on the Trails

Staff Suggestions

Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trailby Cheryl Streyed (Suggested by Chantal)

I See Rude Peopleby Alkon(Suggested by Kimberly)

The Shackby William P. Young(Suggested by Renelle)

Lost Lakeby Sarah Addison Allen(Suggested by Avery)

Brain on Fire: My Month of Madnessby Susannah Cahalan(Suggested by Nadia)

Those Who Wish Me Deadby Michael Koryta(Suggested by Sue)

419by Will Ferguson(Suggested by Anna)

Winnersby Danielle Steel(Suggested by Carole)

The Hundred-Year House by Rebecca Makkai *available as eBook

The Girls of Augustby Anne Rivers Siddons*available as eBook

The Silent Historyby Eli Horowitz

Looking for a way to meet new people, engage in interesting discussion, and read great books at the same time? Join a GSPL Book Club. Each group reads different books according to group interest.

Wednesday, November 12 @ 2 PM – New SudburyTuesday, November 18 @ 6:30 PM – Main LibraryWednesday, November 19 @ 10:30 AM – DowlingThursday, November 27 @ 6:30 PM – South EndTuesday, December 2 @ 6:30 PM – Valley East*Dates coming soon for the Lively location – if interested please contact the Library.

Would you like a new way to read a book with your kids? Take a drive to the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area and visit our Story Time Trail. We launched Tales on the Trails this past summer with our first story – Samuel’s Most Important Message by Frank Glew. Hike the trail and read the story as you go to learn about a very special turtle named Samuel. The trail starts just to the left of the Nature Chalet at the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area (2309 South Bay Road). We welcome you to take pictures while walking the Story Time Trail and send them our way via Facebook or Twitter (#GSPLibrary) to share your hike with us.

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Around the Library

UPCOMING CLOSURESPlease note all Libraries and Citizen Service Centres will be closed on the following dates: • October 13 – Thanksgiving• November 11 – Remembrance Day• December 25, 26 – Christmas Day, Boxing Day• January 1 – New Years Day

NEW GSPL CATALOGUE COMING SOON!Users of our online catalogue will soon notice some changes on our website. Our new catalogue (Bibliocommons) will have a better search function, provide the option for users to keep track of their reading and allow users to discover titles in new ways. Add reviews, create lists, find titles to read later and have better access to the new titles being added to the library’s collection! Patron accounts will also show check-out of electronic titles from OverDrive with their regular material and users will not leave the library’s website when checking out eBooks. All of the best features of the current system will remain and some additional functionality will be added.

Be on the lookout for the new look in November!

CANADIAN LIBRARY MONTH / ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEKThroughout Canada, the month of October is dedicated as Canadian Library Month to raise awareness of the valuable role that libraries play in the everyday lives of Canadians. And did you know that October 19 to 25 is Ontario Public Library Week? The theme for this year is “Libraries Inspire” and so GSPL will be heading out into the community during this week to inspire and connect with people in the community. We are looking for work sites, schools and other community spaces who would like us to come and visit and talk up the libraries - give us a call and we’ll make a date with your site. Each of our 13 locations will also be hosting Patron Appreciation Days during Public Library Week so be sure to visit your local library this week so we can thank you for your patronage!

CRAFTING YOUR PERFECT BEER

Stack Brewing recently launched right here in Sudbury. The idea came about by Shawn Mailloux and Michael Guillemette- fans of good beer, born and raised right here in the Nickel City.

After years of drinking beers that were not quite right for them and their friends, they decided to brew a beer that would appeal to casual and seasoned beer drinkers alike. They’re a small operation with big hearts, smiles and ideas. Are you interested in learning more about craft beers and the process used to make them? Stack Brewing will be visiting the South End Library on Thursday, November 6 at 6:30 PM to talk about their process of making their homemade beers.

RELATED READS: Extreme Brewing: An Introduction to Brewing Craft Beer at Home by Sam Calagione

True Brews by Emma Christensen

HEALTHY EATING @GSPL

by Jessica Watts

Recently, GSPL was invited to attend a meeting in Sudbury to talk about food literacy in our community. What exactly is food literacy? It’s all about promoting healthy eating habits to the community, improving cooking skills and helping people find out more about local foods. How does GSPL contribute? In addition to our resources, we have been hosting cooking workshops in partnership with the Sudbury & District Health Unit, and we hear only good things about this program from the people who have attended. We have been responding to the growing interest by planning more sessions. People are realizing more and more the importance of healthy, whole foods in their diet and the benefit of eating more local, or at least un-processed, foods.

Legumes, hemp seeds, flaxseed and quinoa are becoming staple items in kitchens across the country. Recipes made with kale, avocados, almond milk and coconut butter are being searched out in higher numbers. The good news is that for people who want to learn more and expand their culinary repertoire there are plenty of resources. Whether they are online or found locally, information is available and ideas are abundant. At GSPL we have a continual flow of new books to meet this demand.

BOOK FEATURE:

Thrive Energy Cookbook by Brendan Brazier

Brendan Brazier is recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on plant-based nutrition. He is a nutrition consultant to several professional and Olympic athletes and a former professional ultra marathon champion. The Thrive Energy Cookbook includes 150 functional, plant-based whole food recipes that promote the Thrive Diet, which is the whole food way to losing weight, reducing stress, and staying healthy for life. (Also available at the GSPL is The Thrive Diet book by Brazier which introduces this concept). This cookbook includes beautiful pictures throughout and explains that every ingredient used has a nutritional purpose. From morning recipes such as chia seed blueberry maple pudding and hot oatmeal with mango mousse and raspberries to desserts such as raspberry chocolate pomegranate tart – this book will interest gourmets and athletes alike.

RELATED READS:The Family Cooks by Laurie David (100+ recipes to get your family craving food that’s simple, tasty, and incredibly good for you)

Oh She Glows! by Angela Liddon (Vegan recipes to glow from the inside out)

The Blender Girl by Tess Masters (Super-easy, super-healthy meals,snacks, desserts, and drinks)

The Heart of the Plate by Mollie Katzen (Vegetarian recipes for a new generation)

Fresh and Light by Donna Hay (180+ new recipes and flavour-packed ideas to find the perfect balance)

The Simply Raw Kitchen by Natasha Kyssa (Plant-powered, gluten-free, and mostly raw recipes for healthy living)

It’s All Good by Gwyneth Paltrow (Delicious, easy recipes that will make you look good and feel great)

Joyous Health by Joy McCarthy (Eat and live well without dieting)

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PLANNED FEATURE PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE: Out of Sight out of Mind by John KastnerBest Canadian Feature Documentary Award Winner, Hot Docs 2014

Ne Me Quitte Pas par Sabine Lubbe Bakker, Niels van Koevorden“Dutch Documentary ‘Don’t Leave Me’ Is the Best Buddy Comedy In Years”

- IndieWire

Before The Last Curtain Falls by Thomas Wallner Special Jury Prize – Canadian Feature Documentary Winner, Hot Docs 2014

Above All Else by John Fiege“Outshines many eco-docs in its often dramatic account of their attempt to halt progress of the controversial Keystone Pipeline.” - SXSW Review

Secret Trail 5 by Amar WalaTop Ten Audience Favourite, Hot Docs 2014

Kung Fu Elliot by Matthew Bauckman, Jaret BelliveauSlamDance Film Festival Top Doc Award 2014

Private Violence by Cynthia HillWinner Full Frame Film Festival

Que Ta Joie Demeure par Denis Cote

The Backward Class by Madeleine GrantHot Docs 2014 Audience Award Winner

The Greater Sudbury Public Library is an official partner of this year’s Best of Hot Docs - Sudbury Showcase, a Film Festival running from November

6 to November 9 which will include a number of documentary film screenings throughout Saturday and Sunday at the Main Library, 74 Mackenzie Street. This 4-day film festival is presented by BAM North Productions in association with Sudbury Downtown Indie Cinema Co-op. The festival will celebrate the Sudbury premieres of 9 spellbinding stories, all hits from Hot Docs programming lineup from the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Toronto (Canada’s top documentary film festival). These films offer audiences a unique viewing experience through engaging and provocative true-life stories from around the world. The Festival will also include networking, professional development and screening opportunities for local people working in documentary.

For information about the all-access festival passes, to purchase tickets and for updates please visit bamnorth.ca/hotdocs-sudbury.html or email beth@BAMNorth.ca.

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Around the Library

Poet LaureateTom Leduc, Greater Sudbury Poet Laureate 2014-2016

MOVING WITH POETRYThank you to everyone who submitted poetry to our Moving with Poetry project. We were looking for writing submissions for this unique program that will feature pieces of writing on Transit Buses. We ended up receiving approximately 50 submissions and are now going through all the pieces of writing to select 12 or 15 that will be used for the initial signs that will be posted in the buses. Stay tuned – we will announce the launch of this soon!

AN EVENING OF ZOMBIE POETRYAre you tired of dragging yourself around the city, looking for fun things to do and coming up with nothing but a dead end? Well, Sudbury’s Poet Laureate Tom Leduc, together with the Greater Sudbury Public Library, is hosting a lively evening of Zombie poetry. Join us on Tuesday, October 28, at Little Montreal (182 Elgin Street) from 8 PM to 10 PM where poetry will come back from the dead to liven up your life. All Zombies must be 19 years of age or older. Entry fee is a non-perishable food item for the Sudbury food bank. Anyone wishing to participate can send an e-mail to tom.leduc@greatersudbury.ca. You can read your own Zombie Poem, bring a dead poets’ work back to life by Zombifying it or just find a Zombie poem you like to read. Prizes may be given out for best costumes, as well as best poems. So start using your brains and join us as we tear into this town and chew on some fun Zombie poetry. YOUNG WRITERS GUILDThis new group invites young people (ages 12 to 18) to join us at the Main Library for monthly meetings to share a common interest in writing of any kind. Join Tom and help us create a comfortable and inspiring community for young people interested in writing. Young writers will have the opportunity to express themselves, share their work, and hone their skills at the same time. This will help prepare them for the world of publishing and events like Open Mic night at the Library, poetry and writing contests, and the Sudbury’s Word Stock Festival. This will also give them the experience they require to move on to the Sudbury Writers’ Guild, and someday become some of Canada’s next great authors. Any youth interested in participating is welcome to join us at the first meetings: October 26 and November 30 at 1 PM.

POTTERY @ GSPL

Join us at the Pottery Sale at the New Sudbury Library on December 5 (9 AM to 5 PM) and December 6 (10 AM to 3 PM). This exhibit will feature all local and handmade pottery pieces made by members of the Sudbury Potter’s Guild. All items will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will be given to the library to support library programming.

RELATED READS: • Pottery Basics: Everything You Need to Know to Start Making

Beautiful Ceramics by Jacqui Atkin• 250 Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets for Potters

by Jacqui Atkin• The Complete Home Potter: a Practical, Accessible Course

in Pottery Skills and Techniques by Josie Warshaw• Thrown Pottery Techniques Revealed by Mary Chappelhow

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Handiwork Drop-In CirclesWhen: Mondays @ 1 PM Where: South End

Meet the Author: Susan Kerr (Always By Our Side: Mitchells’ Story)When: Saturday, October 4 @ 11:30 AMWhere: Coniston

Are you Money Smart?When: Tuesday, October 7 @ 6 PMWhere: Garson

Yoga for the Beginner When: Wednesdays @ 11 AM (starts October 22) Where: Capreol

Knitting CircleWhen: Mondays @ 12:30 PMWhere: Levack/Onaping

Sudbury Writers Monthly Open Mic When: Thursdays @ 6:30 PM (October 9, November 13, December 11)Where: Main Library

Off the Map – Wild Women on the WaterWhen: Monday, October 20 @ 6:30 PMWhere: South End

Learn about Prenatal YogaWhen: Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM (October 21, November 18, December 2) Where: New Sudbury

Halloween Make-Over When: Wednesday, October 22 @ 6 PMWhere: Valley East Library

Dance Jive Gala Competition When: Friday, October 24 @ 7 PMWhere: Walden Community Hall

Laughter Yoga When: Mondays and Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM Where: Various locations

Adult Programs

HERE ARE A FEW OF THE MANY ADULT PROGRAMS BEING OFFERED RIGHT NOW AT GSPL:

A Chat with Victor Sawa from Sudbury Symphony OrchestraWhen: Wednesday, November 26 @ 12:15 PMWhere: Main Library

eReader Help By appointment. Call the library to arrange a time to receive training.

GSPL has many adult programs at our 13 locations throughout the year. To register for any of these programs and to view a full list of all our programs, please visit sudburylibraries.ca or contact Suzanne at 705-673-1155 x4765.

The Greater Sudbury Public Library, in partnership with the Sudbury-Manitoulin

Ethics Network, is hosting a movie night this November.

Clips from the award-winning film by Denys Arcand, Les Invasions barbares/Barbarian Invasions, will be shown highlighting important themes such as the

state of the Canadian health care system, strategies for coping with terminal illness, harm reduction and

palliation. The film will be in French with English subtitles. After viewing the film, a bilingual group discussion will be held. Warning: This event will

include coarse language and controversial topics.

The film is rated R. Contact the Main Library for details.

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Youth Programs

Teen Battle of the Bands RecapThe 2014 Teen Battle of the Bands, hosted by The Greater Sudbury Public Library, the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society and KICX 91.7, was held on Wednesday, August 27 at The Anderson Farm Museum. Our judges were Vic Theriault, Sudbury music promoter and musician; Trinette Atkinson, Midday Host and Program Director at KICX 91.7 and Albert Dubuc, local musician and host on CKLU 96.7. Scott Ziliotto Promotions Director at KICX 91.7 was our MC for the evening. The rock band CDK took first prize winning a full day recording session at Cosmic Dave’s Sound Emporium Studio. Metal band Naxxarian took second place winning $100 donated by Walden Today. The grunge punk band Dunes took third place winning an onsite photo shoot sponsored by the Greater Sudbury Public Library. Congratulations to our winners and to all the bands. We would like to thank our sponsors, judges and everyone who came out to support these young and talented musicians.

GSPL Youth ContestsGSPL will be holding contests for youth throughout the school year. From photo to art and films, we want to see your creativity!

OCTOBERFrom Dream to Reality Youth Writing Contest – Writing contest for youth, grades 8 to 12, starting October 1 until the end of Teen Read week, October 24. Submit a short story, 1500 words or less, that fits the “Turn Dreams into Reality” theme for this year! Paranormal romance, mysteries, sci-fi and fantasy; anything goes. Stories will be judged by various GSPL staff. The winner will receive a prize plus the opportunity to have their story published in the GSPL newsletter and on our website. Entries must be submitted by October 24 at any GSPL location.

NOVEMBERGSPL invites youth ages 14 to 18 years old to create a short film using drama, documentary, animation or any other genre. Submissions are to be made to GSPL by November 28. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. This contest culminates in a special screening in early December, bringing together all participants, teachers, mentors, friends, family and GSPL staff.

DECEMBEREnter GSPL’s LEGO Building competition. Youth ages 10 to 13 and 14 to 18 are invited to use your own plastic LEGO Bricks to make an original LEGO creation based on your creativity. Use your own bricks and elements to build something at home then bring your completed creation to the Main Library for display and judging. Designs must be original.

GSPL Youth Programs Looking for the latest in teen or tween events at the library? The GSPL youth zone is the place for you! Find programs, events and community service opportunities just for teens and tweens. Check out the cool programs happening at all our branches this fall.

Teen Read Week (October 11 – 18) Turn Dreams into Reality

The Greater Sudbury Public Library will celebrate Teen Read Week (October 11-18, 2014) with special events and programs aimed at encouraging teens around the area to turn dreams into reality. Teens between the ages of 12 - 18, will have the opportunity of having their overdue fines waived in celebration of Teen Read Week! Have up to $30 of fines waived if you bring items for the Food Bank, clean, new or gently used mittens, scarves, gloves, socks and hats. We will also be collecting toiletries such as shampoos, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste – must all be in new condition. The Greater Sudbury Public Library also wants teens to pick up a book for a chance to Read and Win! Teens between the ages of 12 and 18 who take out a book during Teen Read Week will be given a ballot for a chance to win Hipstreet FLARE 2 9” 8GB Android 4.4 Tablet!

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Shoot Move Repeat: Stop Motion Movie ProgramMake your own stop-motion movies! From the planning stage to set building to camera work, learn the art of turning still pictures into your very own stop-motion movie! For ages 12 to 17.

When: Tuesday, October 14 @ 3 PM Where: Main Library

When: Monday, October 20 @ 3 PMWhere: Capreol

Rerun Cinema for YouthGodzilla, Rated PG 13When: Tuesday, October 14 @ 6 PM Where: South End

Earth to Echo, Rated PGWhen: November 10 @ 6 PMWhere: New Sudbury

Board GamerzAre you a board game fanatic? If so become a Board Gamer. Board gaming nights and tournaments will be happening throughout the fall and winter months.

When: Wednesday, October 15 @ 3 PMWhere: Chelmsford

When: Thursday, October 16 @ 3 PMWhere: Garson

When: Monday, October 20 @ 6 PMWhere: Valley East

When: Thursday, November 6 @ 6 PM Where: Copper Cliff

When: Saturday, November 8 @ 1 PMWhere: Main Library

When: Wednesday, November 12 @ 6 PM Where: Levack/Onaping

When: Monday, November 24 @ 6 PM Where: Coniston

Youth Programs

Game On Tournament NHL 14 PS4 Tournament Participate in our Game On NHL 14 PS4 Tournament! Put your NHL skills to the test to try and take home your very own Stanley Cup! For ages 10 to 15.

When: Wednesday, October 15 @ 6 PMWhere: Valley East

Game On Tournament Pokémon X/Y 3DS Participate in our Game On Pokémon X&Y 2/3DS Tournament! Put your Pokémon training skills to the test to try and become the ultimate Pokémon champion! Tournament participants will go head-to-head using their 2ds or 3ds system. Contestants must bring a copy of Pokémon Y or X. The winner will get a Pokémon Prize! For ages 10 to 15.

When: Thursday, October 16 @6 PMWhere: Dowling

Imagi-Nation Program: Smart-Photography The best camera is the one you have with you! Learn how to use your smartphone or tablet to take better pictures, download creative apps and explore new ways to share your memories online. Bring your own smartphone or tablet, or use one of our iPads. For ages 12 to 17.

When: Friday,October 17 @ 3 PMWhere: Lively

Smart-Photography: e-Photoshop Workshop The best camera is the one you have with you! Learn how to use your smartphone or tablet to take better pictures, download creative apps and explore new ways to share your memories online. Bring your own smartphone or tablet, or use one of our iPads. For ages 12 to 17.

When: Friday, October 24 @ 3 PMWhere: New Sudbury

Your Short Film! Are you an aspiring film maker? Come and check out our Imagi-Nation short film workshop. Create a storyboard and script and shoot your film! Bring your iPad and your imagination! For ages 12 to 18.

When: Tuesday, November 4 @ 6 PMWhere: Main Library

When: Tuesday, November 18 @ 6 PM Where: Lively

Spark DIY Club – Game: Spaceteam Spaceteam is a free mobile cooperative shouting game available on iOS and Android. The GSPL will have iPads available, but you are also welcome to bring your own device if you have the game installed. For ages 10 to 15.

When: Thursday, November 13 @ 6 PMWhere: Main Library

Game On: Gaming League Playstation all-stars Tournament Participate in our Game On Playstation All Stars Tournament! Put your gaming skills to the test and prove that you’re the ultimate Game On champion. For ages 12 to 14.

When: Friday, November 21 @ 3 PM Where: South End

Spark DIY Club: Kodu Game creation workshop What is Kodu? Kodu lets kids create games on the PC and Xbox via a simple visual programming language. Kodu can be used to teach creativity, problem solving, storytelling, as well as programming. For ages 10 to 15.

When: Thursday, November 27 @ 6 PM Where: Main Library

To register for any of these programs and to view a full list of all our programs, please visit sudburylibraries.ca or contact Pierre at 705-673-1155 x4758.

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Kids Programs

Story TimeThe GSPL fall story time schedule started the week of September 15. Many of our libraries have story time sessions that take place either in the mornings or in the evenings for pyjama story time. For our full schedule please visit sudburylibraries.ca or call your local library.

Books Alive – Drama Workshops for Kids Join us for another installment of Books Alive, where kids can participate in drama workshops that bring books alive in the library. For kids in grades 3 to 6, these workshops will be based on the “The Strange Visitor” which is a traditional Scottish folk tale from the compilation The Singing Sack – 28 Stories from Around the World by Helen East. Parents must fill out a registration form in advance, please register at the library.

Please choose one of the following locations: When: Saturday, October 25 @ 12 PM to 4 PMWhere: Valley East

When: Sunday, October 26 @ 12 PM to 4 PMWhere: Lively

The Strange Visitor – a spooky story: Be careful what you wish for! An elderly person wishes for a friend but what happens is not what anyone would want. Who are the real heroes in this story and who are true friends?

Night of the Living Library Halloween PartyWe hope to scare and entertain kids ages 5 and up with spooky stories and ghastly treats at our first ever Halloween Party - wear your costumes and huddle together with your friends as we brew up some scary tunes and tales especially for this frightful holiday. Join us at one of the following locations:

When: Wednesday, October 22 @ 6:30 PMWhere: Main Library

When: Thursday, October 23 @ 6:30 PMWhere: Lively & Dowling

When: Tuesday, October 28 @ 6:30 PMWhere: Valley East and New Sudbury

When: Wednesday, October 29 @ 6:30 PMWhere: South End

StoryMob The Greater Sudbury Public Library partnered with local playwright Val Macnenemy and other community partners to bring to Sudbury the first ever StoryMob on August 23 at the downtown Market. This fun event included a community story telling of The Paperbag Princess by Robert Munsch. Families were invited to participate through costume, props or by jumping in and doing the actions. This kind of event helps to “bring books alive” in a new and interactive way. Stay tuned for the next StoryMob – it could happen in your neighborhood!

To register for any of these programs and to view a full list of all our programs, please visit sudburylibraries.ca or contact Monique at 705-673-1155 x4778.

Do you have a child between the ages of 6 and 12 who struggles with their reading?

Enroll them in our Reading Tails program where they will read once a week to a certified Magical Paws Therapy Dog for a period of six weeks. This program is designed to improve reading skills for children who

already know how to read.

Parents can register by emailing Annette at: magicalpaws.pt@hotmail.com.

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