Written by: Monika Seymour Saturday, September 19, 2009
September has been a busy month so far at the Library. Our meeting rooms are booked nearly every evening with both library programs and activities or with community group meetings. In August we had a record number - 20,362 people pass through the doors of the Victoria Avenue Library and we are on target to be close to this figure again this month. Library use has been steadily increasing over the last year and we are hopeful that the trend will continue!
Identity theft is a growing problem for Canadians. Have you come across counterfeit bills, been the victim of credit or debit card fraud? Are you aware of the risks? Do you know what to do if you think you are a victim? On September 24, at the Victoria Avenue Library at 7pm join us with representatives from the Niagara Regional Police Service and the Bank of Canada for a free information session on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of these crimes. The speakers will provide information on identifying counterfeit bills, and avoiding identity theft. The free evening will be an interactive session educating participants on security features present on Canadian banknotes, and what to do if you receive a suspect note. Information resources will also be provided to participants.
Join us on Tuesday September 22nd at 7 pm for Big Screen Tuesday. Our attendance has been steadily increasing for this program and we have a core of patrons who join us regularly. Admission is free, and you are welcome to bring your own popcorn. Our movie this week is a comedy from the same team that produced the acclaimed Czech film “Kolya". In this week’s film; Joseph, a recently retired school teacher, full of humour and playful energy, is not content to spend the autumn of his life in the uneventful bosom of his family. The Oscar-winning duo Jan Sverák and Zden k Sverák, offer us an intelligent, emotionally engaging comedy about finding meaning and love in later life.
Attention all parents! The 2009 Regional Chair Early Years Niagara Literary Award finalists have been announced. The Regional Chair Early Years Niagara Literary Award is intended to draw attention to the value of reading with children in their early years and the need for quality books for this age group. Our Head of Children’s, Inge Saczkowski has been involved with this program from its beginning, and we have all the titles in our collection. Families are encouraged to read the finalists together before voting online at www.earlyyearsniagara.org. or by paper ballot at public libraries, Ontario Early Years Centres, and regionally operated child care centres throughout Niagara. You may view the list by going to our website. Why not borrow a copy from the library, read with your child and get your vote in! Voting closes November 13. 2009.
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