The annual Ontario Library Association Super Conference took place in Toronto last week, and several of our staff took the opportunity to attend the meetings and workshops to glean new ideas and programs, and to catch up on the latest trends and resources available. It is truly amazing to behold – more than 4,500 “library people” in one place over the conference days. All sectors of libraries in Ontario are represented – Academic, Special, Board Members and Public. Usually we meet the end of January and the event is renowned for the fact that there is always a snowstorm which we expect in January, but can you believe it – we still had one, even with the date change!
One of the highlights is always the excellent slate of speakers the organizers schedule for the plenary sessions, and this year we were not disappointed with the likes of LGen the Honourable Romeo Dallaire (Retired), a true hero and outspoken leader for the 21st century. His talk had the audience mesmerized, as ...
Can’t go away for March break? Looking for something fun and low cost in your own community? Take a look at the March break programs offered by your Public Library. We have over 30 programs available at our 4 Library locations.
For all ages family fun, come to “Dan the Music Man’ with his rollicking, entertaining musical show, at the Victoria Avenue Library on Wednesday, March 17 at 2:00. You can also enjoy “Music with Brian” with his friends Melody the Hippo and Alan the Lion, on Monday, March 15th at the Community Centre Branch Library at 2:30 pm. Again, an event that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Have a budding artist in your family? Let them try painting a wonderful scene on canvas, available Monday morning at both the Victoria Avenue and Stamford Centre Branch Libraries, or at the Chippawa and Stamford Branch Libraries on Monday afternoon, and Tuesday morning and afternoon at the Community Centre Branch Library Feeling a bit green? Come to the Top O’ the Morning Storyti ...
Libraries are so good that they do not have just one patron saint but three! Arguably, the most famous of these is Saint Lawrence the Librarian. In the year A.D. 258, as part of the Roman persecution of Christians, imperial guards searching for membership lists demanded the surrender of the church's archives. Lawrence previously had hidden the archives and refused to divulge their location. Legend has it that the guards tied him to a grid iron over a charcoal fire, but Lawrence still refused to relinquish the archives, telling his tormentors, 'I am roasted enough on this side, turn me over and eat ...
Monday February 15, all libraries will be closed for Family Day. In my house that means we can watch the Olympics all day! When the library is closed, you may still return materials at any location in our Book return boxes. Access to the library catalogue, research databases and borrower services is available 24/7 via the website, www.nflibrary.ca
On Sunday February 14, our “Exploring World Cinema” series returns with the 1927 production of “Metropolis”. Set in the future, humans are divided into two groups, the thinkers, who make plans, but don't know how anything works, ...
The Niagara Falls Public Library’s Victoria Avenue location is pleased to host free income tax preparation clinics for low-income earners. Individuals must meet income guidelines to participate and must register in advance.
Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and volunteers from the Canada Revenue Agency’s community volunteer income tax program will be on hand in February and March to help complete personal income tax returns.
The Chartered Accountants program takes place on several Wednesday and Thursday evenings in February and March. The 30-minute sessions run from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. To q ...