Word of the Week
textual harassment: noun, the activity of sending text messages to mobile phones which insult or abuse people
MacMillan English Dictionary. 2008. 28 Apr 2008 http://www.macmillandictionary.com.>
Word of the Week
noun
- The generation of persons who are the children of baby boomers, whose lifestyle is governed by the fact that they must simultaneously care for the needs of their children and their own elderly parents.
Allwords.com – English Dictionary. 2008
Earth Day Program
The Children’s Services will be celebrating Earth Day on Friday April 25th with a Look-a-likes Workshop. Children ages 6 and up will be shown how to create a piece of art using recycled materials and other stuff. The programs are for children ages 6-11at 10:00 am and for teens at 1:00 pm. Pre-registration is required.
If you are familiar with the “Look-a-likes” books by Joan Steiner you have probably been amazed at what you saw. These books include scenic illustrations made up of recycled materials. You think you see a picture of a simple kitchen, but when you look closely, you see that the chairs are made of bread sticks, the microwave is a wallet and the stove is actually a walkman. The more you look, the more you see. It is amazing what materials you can use to make a beautiful creation.
Along with the craft, there will be a guest speaker, Marvin Tucker from Quinte Waste Solutions who will talk about the importance of recycling and how it saves the earth.
If you are interested, please pre-register at the Library or call 613-968-6731ext. 2268.
Word of the Week
EXHILARATED: adj. affect with great liveliness or joy; raise the spirits of.
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998.
“A New Earth”
Did you enjoy the book “A New Earth” by Tolle Eckhart? Then Join us at the Belleville Public Library for a six week discussion group hosted by Pat Kammer discussing the themes in this book.
Meetings will run for six weeks and start on April 21st at 1:00 pm on the third floor. Pat Kammer will guide participants through an in-depth discussion of the themes and concepts presented in this work.
Everyone is welcome, and no sign-up is necessary.
Word of the Week
mouse potato:
- Etymology: after couch potato
- slang : a person who spends a great deal of time using a computer
Lights OFF…Lights ON!
Have you noticed any change in the Library lately? You won’t be left in the dark anymore! The light sensors have been permanently turned OFF and the lights remain ON all the time now!
So come down and enjoy browsing the book collection, or sit and read a book without having to do a jig to get the lights to turn on for you!
Spring Programs
The Belleville Public Library has great programs lined up this spring for people of all ages.
The Children’s services will be having Spring Storytime starting Monday April 14th for children age 2 to 5. April themes include rainbows, seeds and plants, and the alphabet. If you’re looking for something to do on the P.A. Day April 25th, then register your child for a “Look a Like” workshop. This is where you create works of art using recycled materials. This program is for children ages 6 and up. Children’s Services will also have a Short Story/Poem Contest for Mother’s Day. Write a short story or poem telling what makes your Mom so special. Children should submit their entry by May 3rd and they could win a gift prize for their mother!
The Adult Services will be providing FREE Computer Classes for beginners. These will be single session lessons covering one topic. The different classes available are: Computers 101, Word Processing 101, Internet Navigation, Email Essentials, and On-line Consumer Health Information. Preregistration is required for all classes. If you’re interested, please contact the Information Services at 613-968-6731 Ext.2237.
Join the Reader’s Advisory Services for a monthly book club. The Fireside Book Club meets every third Tuesday and last Monday of each month for a lively discussion of two separate book titles. April 15th they will be discussing The Other Side of the Bridge by Mary Lawson.
The John M. Parrot Art Gallery is having an opening reception on April 3rd at 6:00 for the Regional Secondary School Student Art Show. They will also be having an Arts and Culture Jam on April 17th at 7:00 pm. Together with the Quinte Arts Council, they will present a magical evening of musical merriment with the Command Performance Choir under the directorship of Moira Forrester.
On April 8th at 1:30, come and join David Simmons, from Waddington’s Auctioneers in Brighton, as he reveals all about the hidden treasures in your attic. April also brings a new lineup of “Brown Bag Lunch” programs every Wednesday at 12:00.
So if your looking for something exciting to do this Spring, the Belleville Public Library is the place to be.
Word of the Week
ENIGMA: (noun) 1a. a puzzling, perplexing, or unexplained thing. b. a person who baffles others’ conjecture as to his or her character, identity, etc. 2 a riddle or paradox usually involving metaphor.
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998.
