Evening Author Series
The Evening Author Series is proud to present Richard Dominico on September 17th, 6-8 p.m., to discuss his book “Tarp Shack” and David Carpenter on September 24th, 6-8 p.m., to discuss his book “Twelve Trees“.
We will be meeting in the John M. Parrot Art Gallery on the 3rd floor of the library.
Teen Coffee House - September
Our first Teen Coffee House will be held on Wednesday September 24 at 6:30pm. This will be a fun-filled night with games, door prizes, snacks and (of course!) coffee. It’s free and all teens are invited to join in!
Bring a musical instrument if you have one so that we can try jamming together! Please email or call us to register: lkinnear@bellevillelibrary.com / 613-968-6731
See you there 
What to Read Next?
The Reader’s Advisory desk on the first floor has a binder FULL of book lists in which you are sure to find a great new read! We have recommendations of what to read next if you like particular books or authors as well as lists of various genres of literature. We also have a “Best Sellers” binder, Oprah’s favourites and more! And don’t be afraid to ask us for a personal suggestion.
*Hint: Some of our own favourites are on the shelves just behind us at the desk! Feel free to take any of these out for your own enjoyment!
Word of the Week
Procrastinate: delay or postpone action
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary. Oxford University Press, 1998.
Teen Coffee House This Fall!
Starting in September, we will be hosting a teen night that will take place on the forth Wednesday of every month. Each month will involve something new and fun including movies, games, pizza taste-tests and live talent-shows. We will also have various community guests including yoga and karate instructors, career educators, and maybe even a hypnotist!
If you or anyone you know is interested, email us at lkinnear@bellevillelibrary.com for more info!
Word of the Week
Jiggery-pokery: n, esp. Brit. Informal: deceitful or dishonest dealing, trickery.
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary. Oxford University Press, 1998.
Word of the Week
Zany: adj. comically idiotic; crazily ridiculous.
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary. Oxford University Press, 1998.
Summer Olympics @ your library
Summer is almost here and the Youth and Children’s Services have a great summer program lined up. This summer, your kids can enjoy many different programs to commemorate the Summer Olympic Games which will be held in China this August.
On July 5th from10:00 to noon, we will be having our official opening ceremony. Children are invited to bring a white T-shirt to decorate with Olympic symbols, then register for programs and join a team. Children will earn points for their team through the reading program and at the end of the summer, the winning team will receive a gold metal with a prize.
This summer we will participate in the LOL (Laugh Out Loud) Reading Program sponsored by the TD Bank to promote reading fun. As kids read books this summer, they will earn points for their team as well as entry ballots for a chance to win their own prizes. These prizes include Via Rail round trip tickets to Toronto for 4, China Gate $20 gift certificate, Quinte Mall $20 gift certificate, MacDonald’s gift certificate for 4, Casa Loma: Free admission tickets for 4, and a surprise package. So the more kids read, the more entry ballots they get!
Throughout the summer, there will be many different programs for children and teens. On Tuesdays, children age 3 to 6 can enjoy special storytimes with a different theme each week. Programs for 7 to 11 year olds will be Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm. These programs include art, poetry, sports, and drama workshops. Teens are invited to participate in Saturdays’ drop-in-craft activities and Friday’s at 2:00 pm we are featuring special teen workshops.
Space is limited for all programs and pre-registration is required. Please phone 613-968-6731 ext. 2268 to register or send an e-mail to cys@bellevillelibrary.com.
Word of the Week
Flabbergasted: adj. overwhelmed with astonishment; dumbfounded.
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary. Oxford University Press, 1998.
Update For “The Write Way”
Unfortunately Gabrielle Loesch will not be available to host the Write Way. Joel Nash has offered to step in so the program will be going ahead as planned. Joel has been an online freelance writer for the past 2 years specializing in Real Estate and Technology. Joel has also had short fiction and stories and poetry as well. Most recently he has begun work on for a new Website as well as a novel; which he claims may actually get finished this time.
