Fireside Book Club
Join us this evening by the first floor fireplace at 6:30 for tea and some lively conversation. Tonights book club will be discussing Daphne DuMaurier’s novel, Rebecca. Everyone is welcome!
Word of the Week
Benevolence: noun
1. desire to do good to others; goodwill, charitableness: to be filled with benevolence toward one’s fellow creatures.
2. an act of kindness; a charitable gift.
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Victoria Day
Have you ever wondered why they call Victoria Day “May 2-4, when it hardly ever falls on May 24th?
It was declared a holiday in 1845 by the Legislature of the Province of Canada. The original holiday was May 24 which was Queen Victoria’s (1837-1901) birthday. If her birthday fell on a Sunday, then the holiday was held on Monday the 25th. In 1957, Victoria Day was permanently appointed as the Queen’s birthday in Canada. An amendment to the Statutes of Canada in 1952 established the celebration of Victoria Day on the Monday preceding May 25.
So now you know why May 2-4 is so early this year!
Word of the Week
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marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; “a furtive manner”; “a sneak attack”; “stealthy footsteps”; “a surreptitious glance at his watch” |
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conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; “clandestine intelligence operations”; “cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines”; “hole-and-corner intrigue”; “secret missions”; “a secret agent”; “secret sales of arms”; “surreptitious mobilization of troops”; “an undercover investigation”; “underground resistance” |
“surreptitious.” WordNet® 3.0. Princeton University. 05 May. 2008. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/surreptitious>.
Databases: A Great Source of Information
Are you stuck at home with no way to get to the library? Or just don’t feel like carrying heavy repair manuals? Then check out the new databases available through our homepage. These databases include Auto Repair Reference Centre, Small Engine Repair Reference Centre, Home Improvement Reference Center and NoveList Plus. These full text databases include step by step instructions on auto repairs, small engine repairs, home improvements, and finding a new book to read. Using your library card, you will be able to login in and find information on a variety of topics including how to fix the brakes on your mini van, how to build a deck bench, and even repairing old plumbing.
The Auto Repair Reference Center database includes procedures for servicing and repairing vehicles from 1945 to 2007. All you need to do is click on the year of your vehicle, choose the type of vehicle, then choose between different repair topics. It will take you through step by step instructions on how to service or repair your vehicle.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center (SERRC) is a full text database that offers reference and instructional information about small engine machinery maintenance and repair. It contains the full set of small engine repair manuals from Clymer. When you enter the database, you can choose from the following categories: all terrain vehicles, generators and other small engines, marine/boat motors, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and tractors. Once you have chosen one of the main categories, you click on the type, make, and model you need information about. Your next step is to choose the repair or maintenance you need to perform. You will then be given a full text document with instructions and pictures on how to repair or service your small engine.
Home Improvement Reference Center is a great tool for anyone wanting to start a new project, or home improvement project in their home. It includes decorating, electrical, maintenance, outdoor work, plumbing, remodeling and woodworking. All you need to do is browse through the main categories, then click on the project you need information about. With each click, it brings you to narrower topics to choose from until you get what you are looking for. Then it will give you the step by step instructions about your topic.
NoveList Plus is a great database that helps you answer the question ‘what to read next’. It includes recommended reads, author read-alikes, feature articles, booktalks and book discussion guides. It includes both fiction and non-fiction materials for all age groups. All you need to do is type in your favorite author’s name and it will give you a list of other authors who have similar writing styles. After reading the feature articles and recommended reading, you will get some great ideas for new books to read.
So visit our homepage, click on ebscoHost Research Databases, sign in with your library card and try out these new databases. You can also access these databases within our library without a library card.
