time. The loan period is one week, the same as for videos in VHS format. Since
DVDs are a more .... Larry King. Blood-stained kings / Tim Willocks. Audiobooks:.
Bibliophage “Anyone who has a garden and a library wants for nothing” - Marcus Tullius Cicero
Lloydminster Public Library
Summer 2007
Table of Contents Lost Worlds
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Storytime
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World Adventurers
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Flying High
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Mystery Performer
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Lost Worlds for Adults
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Most Popular Reads
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Spotlight on: Graduated Readers
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Book Sale
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Winter Reading Club Winner Graduated
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Closure Dates
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DVDs have arrived As of May of this year Lloydminster Public Library added DVDs to its collection. Thanks to a grant from the Alberta government, the Library has purchased several hundred titles in the popular DVD format. There is something to suit every taste with the new DVDs. As with our VHS titles the Library cannot afford to compete with companies that charge rental fees so popular new Hollywood releases are not included. What is included are: recommended adaptations of literary classics such as
Shakespeare and Jane Austen; acclaimed television productions from PBS and A&E; documentaries for both children and
adults; travel videos; home renovation and construction videos; health and fitness videos; and children’s stories, including folk and fairy tales. Library patrons may borrow up to four DVDs at a
Produced by the Program staff of Lloydminster Public Library
Coming Soon... Lower level Atrium Centre 5010 49th Street Lloydminster, AB/SK (780) 875-0850 www.lloydminster.info All library programs are free and open to the public
Public Internet users at the Library will soon have a new way of signing on for a session. Once our new sign-in system is implemented, you will sign in directly with your library card number and PIN. You can already check your library account online using your library card number and PIN. You can
also renew items you have on loan or reserve items. Don’t know your PIN? Reference staff are more than happy to tell you your PIN and show you how to access your library account. Stop by the Reference Desk or call for a quick tutorial. Staff can take you through step-by-step.
time. The loan period is one week, the same as for videos in VHS format. Since DVDs are a more fragile format and can be damaged if heavy items (such as books) are thrown on top of them, DVDs must be returned to the Circulation Desk and not in the outside book drop. For those without a DVD player, be assured that we haven’t gotten rid of our VHS tapes. The library continues to purchase videocassettes when available. Unfortunately, VHS tapes are becoming harder to find and many items are now only available on DVD.
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Are you looking for interesting and stimulating activities to occupy your children during summer vacation? Would you like them to benefit from a program that will maintain and develop their reading skills? How about a fun-filled environment where your children can participate and meet new friends? Each year from July to August, the TD Summer Reading Club encourages children 12 and under to read, in order to make it easier for them to go back to school in September.
Every summer, kids can improve their reading skills while having fun. A wide variety of exciting activities is designed around a different theme each year by public library staff to support kids in their enjoyment of reading. This years theme is Lost Worlds. Join us as we discover ancient civilizations, lost empires, buried cities, and mysterious lands. This year's program artwork is from illustrator Joe Weissman.
Kids, 12 and under, who register with the TD Summer Reading Club receive a poster, stickers and an activity book all free as part of their reading kit. Sign up at the Library’s front desk. By encouraging your children to register for the Club you help them continue to learn during their vacation.
Storytime
Movie Madness
Ages 2-6 years
Everyone welcome
Join us this summer as we use our imagination and travel to many different lands. Discover places where animals talk, trees sing, and the impossible happens.
Tuesday, July 10th and finish on Thursday, August 23rd. For more information call the library or email
[email protected]
Storytime will be taking place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30am to 11:15am. The summer session will start on
Come Fly a Kite Everyone Welcome Kites are a wonderful part of every summer. It appears that kites were first used by the Chinese for military purposes over 2000 years ago! That a long time ago! However, soon festivals were organized to show off kite flying skills. Kites
were also flown for religious reasons, as they were seen to connect heaven and earth. Kids of all ages are welcome to join us on Wednesday, August 1 at 2:00pm to create their own, personalized kite. Afterwards we will be flying them at City Hall. Kites will be provided.
Movie Madness returns to Lloydminster Public Library on Wednesday afternoons this summer. Escape the heat with some cool movies suitable for people of all ages featuring fantastical worlds, strange visitors, endangered species and really disgusting food selections.. It all begins on July 4th when we learn How to eat fried worms based on the book by Thomas Rockwell. July 11th features Jim Henson’s fantasy masterpiece The dark crystal. Arthur and the invisibles is the movie we’re showing on July 25th. Steven Spielberg’s classic E.T. : the extraterrestrial is scheduled for August 8th.
On August 15th we will be showing The last Mimzy. Our final summer movie is Hoot based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen on August 22nd. All movies begin at 2:00pm in the Ken Burke Meeting Room. For more information about these films or any other program, please contact the library or visit our website. See you at the movies!
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Most Popular Reads
Mystery Performer Could it be a clown? A storyteller? A group of wandering players? A singer?
Picture books/Easy reads: Rumble in the jungle/ Giles Andreae Thank you, Clifford / Sonali Fry
Lloydminster Public Library, in conjunction with Lakeland Library Region is planning a special performance as part of the Lost Worlds Summer Reading Program.
Children's fiction: Charizard, go! / Tracey West An ocean apart : the Gold Mountain diary of Chin Mei-Ling / Gillian Chan
Children's nonfiction:
A date and performer have been tentatively booked so keep checking our website for updates or visit the Library to hear the latest buzz.
Harry Houdini : a magical life / Elizabeth MacLeod Transformed : how everyday things are made / Bill Slavin
Young adult fiction: Forever in blue : the fourth summer of the Sisterhood / Ann Brashares
Fiction: Nature girl / Carl Hiaasen Found / Karen Kingsbury
Nonfiction: The innocent man / John Grisham Weird Alberta places / Geraint Isitt
Lost Worlds for Adults Adults (ages 13+) are welcome to join in the fun this summer. The starting in July you can join our Summer Reading Club. Every five books you read over the summer makes you eligible to enter our draw. Drop off your entry forms in the draw box at the front entrance of the library for a chance to win all sorts of prizes.
Library Hours Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sundays and Holidays
Large print:
Not sure what to read? Check out our website for a list of recommended titles that will take you to another world. “The best way for children to treasure reading is to see the adults in their lives reading for their own pleasure.“ - Kate DiCamillo
Love stories of World War II / compiled by Larry King Blood-stained kings / Tim Willocks
Audiobooks: Cutting edge : a Resnick novel / John Harvey The hobbit / J.R.R. Tolkien
Contact Information 10am - 9pm 10am - 6pm 10am - 5pm Closed
A book drop is available 24 hours a day at the main entrance to the Atrium Centre
General Inquires Reference Desk Facsimile
780 875-0850 780 875-0877 780 875-6523
Reference Desk Programs Renewal/reserve
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
5010 49 Street Lloydminster AB T9V 0K2
www.lloydminster.info
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Spotlight on: Graduated Readers and concepts and are found in the children’s fiction and nonfiction sections. Graduated readers, also called Leveled or Accelerated Readers, are books designed to help beginning readers advance their reading skills. Each series is set up differently but usually include between two and four levels. The beginning levels are quite basic with simple vocabulary and stories. These books are found in the picture book section. Higher levels deal with more advanced vocabulary
The Library has several different series of graduated readers with new titles added as they are published. These series include: • All aboard reading • Bob books • Brand new readers • Hello reader • I can read • Kids can read
Library Foundation Book Sale Thank-you very much for everyone who supported our Spring Book Sale though donations as well as shopping. The book sale was a success with over $300 raised by the foundation and several items finding new homes. Join us on Saturday October 14, 2007 for the Fall Book Sale.
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My first reader Ready-to-read Rookie reader Scholastic reader Step into reading We both read Bananas series
To find graduated readers for your beginning reader search the online catalogue for books in the series you want. Or you can ask the staff at the Reference Desk to point you in the right direction.
Winter Reading Club Winner Elaine Heney was the our winner of the Winter Reading Club. She picked up a prize package consisting of a black Samsonite carry-on suitcase filled with all sorts of goodies. Thanks to everyone who entered our draw. Our Summer Reading Club begins in July with all sorts of great prizes.
The Library will be closed on the following dates Monday, July 2 - Canada Day Monday, August 6 - Heritage Day Monday, September 3 - Labour Day
