Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Saskatchewan Library Week


Book & Bake Sale
Wednesday, October 21
12:00 - 8:00 p.m. or until it's gone!

We have lots of used books for sale, at .25/lb
Donations of baking welcome and appreciated
Coffee & juice served

Fine Free Week:
Bring in a non-perishable food item for the Community Christmas Hampers and have your fines forgiven, up to $5.00. (Fines only; charges for lost or damaged books, etc. are NOT included.)

Closures and Additional Open Days

Davidson Library will be CLOSED on the following dates:
  • Wednesday, November 4 ~~ all staff will be attending training in Moose Jaw
  • Wednesday, November 11 ~~ Remembrance Day
The Library will be OPEN two additional days in November:
  • Monday, November 9 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Monday, November 16 9:30 - 11:30 a.m 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 8, 2009

STORYSACKS

Storysacks Information Session
  • Do you like to sew?
  • Are you crafty?
  • Creative?
  • Are you interested in promoting community literacy?
We are looking for volunteers to help make Storysacks. We will purchase all of the supplies, but we need help in creating the Storysacks.

What goes into a Storysack?
  • A good quality storybook;
  • Props, scenery and characters to bring the story to life;
  • A non-fiction book book linked to the story;
  • Reading tips and activity ideas for the parents;
  • Word or number games based on the story; and
  • An audio tape/CD of the story.
We will be holding an information and brainstorming session on Saturday, May 23 at 1:00 p.m. at the library. Please join us!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS

We are pleased to announce that we once again offering
Story Time for preschool children.

Tuesday afternoons at 2:30

Leader: Allison Ziegler

Join us for stories, singing, and fun. Spread the word!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Reminder: Author Reading & Writer's Workshop

Author Reading: Friday, March 6 @ 7:00 p.m.

FREE Writer's Workshop: Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Details in one of the posts below.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Writer's Workshop

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding an author reading and writer's workshop with Saskatchewan author Rebecca Grambo on March 6 & 7!

Author Reading:
Open to the public
Friday, March 6th, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.
at the Library
Refreshments will be served.

Writer's Workshop:
"From Brain to Page"
Saturday, March 7, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at the Library
Lunch and refreshments provided. No cost.
Pre-registration required, adult level class.

"This beginning- to advanced-level creative writing class will give you lots of brainstorming ideas and help you find starting points for expressing your thoughts. Whether you write fiction, non-fiction, poetry or song lyrics, you'll enjoy and benefit from this workshop. We'll look at choosing words to tell your story and learning to describe objects, people, places and emotions. This class is a great starting point for beginning writers and a creative re-energizer for those who have been writing for awhile.

"Rebecca Grambo is the author of 26 non-fiction books for adults and children as well as innumerable magazine articles. She currently writes a regular column for Acreage Life. An accomplished speaker and teacher, Ms. Grambo provides entertaining and very accessible readings, talks, and workshops for audiences ranging from Grade 1 students to Seniors' groups." - Saskatchewan Writer's Guild

If you would like more information, you can call the library at 567-2022 or email us and we will send you a copy of the poster (PDF format): davidson@palliser.lib.sk.ca

Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Writer's Guild, with funding from the Canada Council for the Arts.