May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor...

Our copy of the Hunger Games DVD is currently being processed at Headquarters and should be here soon. You can place a hold on it here: Hunger Games

Author Reading with Wes Funk

Wes Funk

Book Launch, Author Reading & Book Signing

Wednesday, June 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Davidson Library

Wes' new book "Cherry Blossoms" includes the town of Davidson in the storyline!


Wes Funk is a Saskatchewan-based writer who has dedicated his craft to telling stories which reflect his life. His first novel Dead Rock Stars was shortlisted for a Sask Book Award and his second novel Baggage has been a pick for several book clubs across Canada. Besides being an author, Wes is currently the host of the Saskatoon TV Program Lit' Happens. He lives with his partner and pets in Saskatoon.

The Hunger Games countdown!

(automated countdown removed -- because it's over, and because it had sound that automatically loaded)

New Books on Order

We've got a number of new books on order! Go ahead and place holds via the online catalogue, or let us know if you'd like to be added to the hold list and we'll do it for you.

Loving ~ Karen Kingsbury *
Next Always ~ Nora Roberts
Hotel Vendome ~ Danielle Steel
Guilty Wives ~ James Patterson *
Calico Joe ~ John Grisham *
Coming Home ~ Karen Kingsbury *
Odd Apocalypse ~ Dean Koontz *
Deadline ~ Fern Michaels *
Tuesday's Child ~ Fern Michaels *
11th Hour ~ James Patterson *
I, Michael Bennett ~ James Patterson *
Private Games ~ James Patterson *
Last Boyfriend ~ Nora Roberts *
Witness ~ Nora Roberts *
Friends Forever ~ Danielle Steel *

Board Members Needed

The Davidson Library Board is looking for NEW BOARD MEMBERS.

If you would be interested in serving on the Library Board, or have questions, please contact the Library at 567-2022 or Chairperson Dianne Murfitt at 567-1155.

Saskatchewan Library Week

We will be celebrating Saskatchewan Library Week from

October 18–22, 2011

Coffee, muffins and cookies – all week!

Displays of local talent: quilting, painting, jewelry, photography, writing, and more. Open for viewing from 2:00 – 4:00 each day.

Showing of the National Film Board documentary

“Grace, Milly, Lucy… Child Soldiers”

Wednesday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

How to Get Your Child to be a Fanatic Reader

This is a very good article written by author James Patterson about helping your child to become a reader. Check it out!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/28/opinion/patterson-kids-reading/index.html

I mentioned it in a previous post, but I'll post it again -- James Patterson's ReadKiddoRead is a great resource for finding books that kids will love.

Return of Baby Rhyme Time

After taking a break for the summer, we are starting our Baby Rhyme Time again this week!

Friday, September 30
11:00 a.m.

We are looking for a volunteer to lead a Preschool Story Time at the same time as our baby program. If you are interested, please give us a call! 567-2022

Family Game Night

Turn off that video game, cell phone, smartphone, or computer and join us at the Library for "Unplug & Play" Family Game Night!

Drop in Wednesday evenings between 6:00 & 8:00 to play board games or card games. Everyone welcome -- 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult or teenager.

Some games will be provided; please feel free to bring your own or to donate new or good-condition games (must have all pieces and rules).

Participants are permitted to bring their own snacks, and drinks in closed containers (no cans).

DATE CHANGE for final SRC activity

There has been a change of date this week for the final Summer Reading Club activity. We need to move it to THURSDAY, August 25 at 1:00 p.m.

Our apologies for the short notice!

Final Week of Summer Reading Club!

Summer is coming to close, and we have one final Summer Reading Club activity. We hope to see you on Wednesday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m.!

Kids' SRC Activities in August

Today was the first of our kids' summer reading activities in August. Join us next Wednesday, August 10 @ 1:00 p.m. for more fun! Bring your friends!

Lulu & the TomCat

Reminder!!!

Lulu & the TomCat
Wednesday, July 27 @ 10:30 a.m.
at the Library

Painting Window Murals

Teen Summer Activities

Tuesday, July 19 @ 1:00 p.m. ~ Painting Window Murals at the Library (ages 12+)
Tuesday, August 9 @ 1:00 p.m. ~ Birdhouse Creations (ages 12+)

Pick up a Summer Reading Challenge sheet and complete tasks to be entered for prize draws. Prizes include an iPod Nano and a Kobo Ereader! There are tons of other great prizes as well. (ages 13+ only)

STC Youth Bus Pass Contest: Write a short 1-2 page story about a future adventure traveling on STC, and you could win a Youth Bus Pass to anywhere STC travels in Saskatchewan. Contest closes August 15, so get your entries in! Email entries to lambert.jessicalynn@gmail.com (ages 13-18 only)

For more information about the Teen Summer Program, visit the Teen Blog at: www.palliserlibrary.ca/teens/

Children's Summer Reading Club Activities

Weekly activities for kids up to age 12 will take place during the month of August -- Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. at the Library.

Borrow books, read, and play our game board all summer long. Prizes for every 5 books read (or for every 5 chapters for older readers).

Register and pick up an activity book, stickers and a poster.

Lulu & the TomCat

Entertainers Lulu & the TomCat will be performing at the Davidson Library on Wednesday, July 27 @ 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome!

www.luluandthetomcat.com/

Teen Summer Reading Club

Teen Summer Reading Club -- take part in the Great Summer Challenge and you could win prizes! Interested in attending a creative activity (eg. window painting, creating comic characters, video production, etc.)? We can arrange that! Be sure to visit the Palliser Teen Blog for more information on the Teen Summer Reading Club: http://www.palliserlibrary.ca/teens/

Summer Reading Club -- need a student leader!

We are looking for an energetic and capable high school student, age 15 or over, to lead our Summer Reading Club for one afternoon a week for 4 weeks this summer -- dates are flexible. Theme and manual will be provided.

See poster at the School, the Library and the Co-op grocery store, or stop by the library and chat with us for more details. Applications in writing. May be dropped off, faxed or emailed. Deadline is June 21st.

Phone: 567-2022
Fax: 567-2081
Email: davidson@palliser.lib.sk.ca

Read, Kiddo, Read!

Are you looking for books that your kids will love? There is a new website that is "dedicated to making kids readers for life". It has book lists for various ages, and if you click on a book cover, you will get a review and also a "If you loved this book, try this..." listing of other titles.

Have a look through the Table of Contents to find some great resources!

Read, Kiddo, Read