MARCH 2024 Library News

Monday – 1:30 to 6:00 pm                                Wednesday – 12:00 to 6:00 pm

Tuesday – 9:00 to 5:00 pm                                Thursday – 1:30 to 5:00 pm

CLOSED STATUTORY HOLIDAYS –EASTER MON. APRIL 1

Thank you for those who donate every year to our Library!  With the increased cost of Books and Movies, your contributions are so much appreciated!

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THE FRIENDS OF STAVELY LIBRARY SOCIETY - Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday April 16th @ 7pm.  Volunteers needed for Highway Cleanup on Sat. May 4th.

For more information about our Friends Society, please “Like” us on our Facebook Page

 

Stavely Library Board- Next meeting Thurs. May 12th.

BOOK CLUB – Next meeting will be Thursday March 7th in the library at 7:00pm. We will be discussing “One Night on the Island” by Josie Silver; “What the Wind Knows” by Amy Harmon; “The Summer Seekers” by Sarah Morgan.  March selections will be Humor Fiction which will be handed out that evening. The two selected are:  

v  Someone Else’s Shoes by JoJo Moyes-2023 mix-ups, mess-ups and second chances

v  Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristin Higgins-2022 funny & surprising novel about second chances

If you are interested in participating, please come to our meeting to choose which book you would like to read or choose all of them!  Suggestions are welcome – New members are always welcome!  This club is for readers who would like to be introduced to new authors, new genres or talk about new books being published; or just to attend a casual evening of socializing with friends/neighbors!

 

The Plot Thickens Garden Club Lecture Series – Thursday March 27th @ 6:30pm.  Our lecture in this year’s garden series will be hosting Leo Nugterene held in the Library 6:30 to 8:30pm.   Leo will be teaching how to create an Easter mossy garden style arrangement using daffodils, tulips, pussy willow, oregonia greens & eggs in a nest for everyone to take home and display for their Easter Décor!   There will be a fee of $40 to offset cost of supplies.  Please pre-register by email:  help@stavelylibrary.ca; or texting 403-682-8880 before March 20th -   Payments can be made by e-transfer to: friendsofstavelylibrary@gmail.com Cash or cheques accepted by visiting the library before March 20th.  Come join us for a fun and interesting evening with snacks included.

If  you are interested in gaining knowledge of plants, gardens and gardening,  watch for the next garden lecture coming in April - Date and topic will be posted each month on the Library Website: www.stavelylibrary.ca; Stavely Municipal Library Facebook page, and Stavely newsletter.  All manner of gardeners are welcome – from pot to plot!

Digital Literacy Classes-   These are the list of class topics available to choose from:

-          Digital Media Tips & Tricks

• Focuses on backing up and organizing media on devices (photos & videos), but these tips also apply to important documents. A variety of physical and cloud storage options are covered in this class. Patrons can bring their device and follow along, or practice if they would like to.  

-          What The Tech?

• This class is mainly Q&A style where patrons can ask whatever tech questions they may have. It has a short presentation & handouts focused on how to shop for and select devices that you won’t end up hating! I cover: tech jargon in advertising, navigating the retail world, finding reputable reviews (and spotting the fake ones), brands you may encounter and more.

-          Reading Online

• Covers the various devices used to read digitally, their pros and cons, and the apps that are available for digital readers with a library card.

-          Basic Device Skills

• The back to basics class that covers the essential skills a new device user needs to know. From texting to device settings, we do a walk through of how to personalize your device and use it with more confidence.

If you are interested in attending any of these classes, please contact the Library ASAP as these classes end March 31st.  I will schedule a date and time once I have your requests.

 

FEATURED BOOKS OF THE MONTH

• Off The Map by Trish Doller
• Everyone on the Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
• The Getaway by Emily March
• The Price You Pay by Nick Petrie
• First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
• A Winter in New York by Josie Silver
• The Wishing Bridge by Viola Shipman
• Me Without You by Kelly Rimmer
• The Night Island by Jayne Ann Krentz
• Wildflower Falls by Denise Hunter
• Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich
• Into The Fire by Irene Hannon
• The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen
• The Manor House by Gilly MacMillan
• Talulah’s Back in Town by Brenda Novak
• The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith
• Things I Wish I Told My Mother by Susan Patterson
• One in a Million by Janet Dailey
• A Different Kind of Gone by Catherine Ryan Hyde
• The Last Exchange by Charles Martin
• The Midnight Garden by Elaine Roth

 

FEATURED DVD MOVIES  

• Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
• The Marvels
• Heartland Season 16
• Wonka
• The Holdovers

Coming Soon:

• Migration
• Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

New arrivals weekly – to reserve a copy of these new arrivals –you can place a hold on them, either on our website, or by visiting or phoning the library.  Looking for your next read?  You can refer to our “Trending” List for Fiction and Non-fiction books each month on our website February’s list is now available. Please go to www.stavelylibrary.ca  or call the Library @ 403-549-2190 for more information or EMAIL: help@stavelylibrary