Hello everybody! For anyone interested I have started a new blogging adventure over at A Book and Two Sugars, where I am going to attempt to review the books I am reading, and other such things. If you are interested in following me, please do! (Even if you have no intentions of reading, the follower number would be nice *wink*).
Friday, June 14, 2013
Monday, November 28, 2011
Cookies and Crafts
On December 5th we are inviting families into our library for a Christmas Cookies and Crafts Day! Parents bring your kids in to decorate christmas cookies and make ornaments for your tree. There will also be juice for the kids and coffee for the parents. Hope to see you all there!
When: December 5th, at 3:00 pm
Where: Meeting room A, Sunnydale Public Library
What: Christmas crafts and cookies
Who: Families (crafts aimed at kids 5-12, but all ages welcome to join with their families.)
Please pre-register as we have limited space. You can call us at 555-9752, or send us an email at a.chillog@gmail.com to confirm your spot.
When: December 5th, at 3:00 pm
Where: Meeting room A, Sunnydale Public Library
What: Christmas crafts and cookies
Who: Families (crafts aimed at kids 5-12, but all ages welcome to join with their families.)
Please pre-register as we have limited space. You can call us at 555-9752, or send us an email at a.chillog@gmail.com to confirm your spot.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Hunger Games Trailer Contest
We here at the Sunnydale Public Library are very excited about the up-coming Hunger Games movie. We absolutely love the trailer. If you havn't seen it yet, here it is.
We think its great, but we want to see if our patrons can do any better!
The Contest
Make a 1-2 minute long trailer of what YOU think the Hunger Games trailer should be. Open to all ages, and all mediums. Live action, stop motion, animation, or a slide show. Let your creativity be your guide!
We will be awarding our three favourites with free tickets to see the movie when it comes out on opening night for you and a friend.
Upload your video to youtube and email us a link to your video at a.chillog@gmail.com with your name included in the email. If you win we will be contacting you through the email so make sure you keep an eye on your inbox!
Contest closes February 3rd.
And...Action!
We think its great, but we want to see if our patrons can do any better!
The Contest
Make a 1-2 minute long trailer of what YOU think the Hunger Games trailer should be. Open to all ages, and all mediums. Live action, stop motion, animation, or a slide show. Let your creativity be your guide!
We will be awarding our three favourites with free tickets to see the movie when it comes out on opening night for you and a friend.
Upload your video to youtube and email us a link to your video at a.chillog@gmail.com with your name included in the email. If you win we will be contacting you through the email so make sure you keep an eye on your inbox!
Contest closes February 3rd.
And...Action!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Links Galore!
Bored? Here are a a few great library links that are sure to entertain and distract! A great way to procrastinate...uh... we mean, take a 5 minute coffee break. ;)
Shakespearian Insulter
While we don't condone any sort of bullying or meanness, we find this little generator to be quite amusing! Just use discretion in who you use these on. We at the Sunnydale Public Library take no responsibility for any lost friendships or dirty looks.
Whichbook.net
Looking for your next great read? This is the perfect tool for finding exactly what you are in the mood for.
There's A Monster at the End of this Book
A classic children's favourite, now online for everyone to enjoy all over again and again!
Draw A Stickman
Alright, you caught us. This is not really library related. But we love it anyways.
Shakespearian Insulter
While we don't condone any sort of bullying or meanness, we find this little generator to be quite amusing! Just use discretion in who you use these on. We at the Sunnydale Public Library take no responsibility for any lost friendships or dirty looks.
Whichbook.net
Looking for your next great read? This is the perfect tool for finding exactly what you are in the mood for.
There's A Monster at the End of this Book
A classic children's favourite, now online for everyone to enjoy all over again and again!
Draw A Stickman
Alright, you caught us. This is not really library related. But we love it anyways.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Author Meet and Great
On Wednesday December 7th Sunnydale Public Library is proud to be hosting a meet and great with local author, Marie Luciuk! She will be doing a talk on creative writing and using your imagination to fuel your creativity. She will then be signing any copies of her book that you have brought in and there will also be copies of her book on sale for anyone who wants to buy a copy. There will also be games and snacks available. Bring your friends and family, and come out for an evening of fun!
A.M.J. Luciuk
A.M.J. Luciuk was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and has lived all over the world, inlcuding New York city and Japan. She attended university at the University fo Regina as well as a year of exchange at Yamaguchi. Her major influences include Tolkien, Lewis, and her friends. Some random facts about her are that she speaks four language and her favourite mythilogical creature is the pheonix. Visit her blog at Words, Words, Words.
The Hidden Room of Brickston Manor
"A tale about Kit as she tries to find her way through the world as she grows up. A world filled with magic, secrets, friends, betrayels, and fairies. Kit is told a story by her grandmother about a secret room in the manor, Kit becomes determined to find it. While spending time at the manor searching for the hidden room, the dark side of magic becomes more apparent as somethin
g in the forest is killing fairies."
A.M.J. Luciuk
A.M.J. Luciuk was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and has lived all over the world, inlcuding New York city and Japan. She attended university at the University fo Regina as well as a year of exchange at Yamaguchi. Her major influences include Tolkien, Lewis, and her friends. Some random facts about her are that she speaks four language and her favourite mythilogical creature is the pheonix. Visit her blog at Words, Words, Words.
The Hidden Room of Brickston Manor
"A tale about Kit as she tries to find her way through the world as she grows up. A world filled with magic, secrets, friends, betrayels, and fairies. Kit is told a story by her grandmother about a secret room in the manor, Kit becomes determined to find it. While spending time at the manor searching for the hidden room, the dark side of magic becomes more apparent as somethin
g in the forest is killing fairies."
Monday, November 7, 2011
NaNoWriMo Write-in
For those who do not know what NaNoWriMo is it stands for National Novel Writing Month. Participants attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in the month of November.
For anyone participating in this month long challenge we are hosting a Write-In on Saturday November 19 at after the library closes at 7pm till 11pm. Bring your laptop, your snacks, and your inspiration and be prepared to write, write, write!
Come meet some local NaNo-ers and help yourself to the free coffee and donuts. Hope to see you there!
For anyone participating in this month long challenge we are hosting a Write-In on Saturday November 19 at after the library closes at 7pm till 11pm. Bring your laptop, your snacks, and your inspiration and be prepared to write, write, write!
Come meet some local NaNo-ers and help yourself to the free coffee and donuts. Hope to see you there!
Friday, November 4, 2011
New This Week
New to our shelves this week include
For adults...
A.D. 69. Nero is dead. The Roman Empire is up for the taking. With bloodshed spilling out of the palace and into the streets of Rome, chaos has become the status quo. The Year of Four Emperors will change everything—especially the lives of two sisters with a very personal stake in the outcome…
Elegant and ambitious, Cornelia is the perfect Roman wife. She lives to one day see her loyal husband as Emperor. Her sister Marcella is more withdrawn, content to witness history rather than make it. Even so, Marcella has her share of distinguished suitors, from a cutthroat contender for the throne to a politician’s son who swears that someday he will be Emperor.
But when a bloody coup turns their world upside-down, Cornelia and Marcella—along with their cousins, one a collector of husbands and lovers, the other a horse-mad beauty with no interest in romance—must maneuver carefully just to stay alive. As Cornelia tries to pick up the pieces of her shattered dreams, Marcella discovers a hidden talent for influencing the most powerful men in Rome. In the end, though, there can only be one Emperor…and one Empress. (From authors website)
For Teens...
It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die.
For adults...
Daughters of Rome by Kate Quinn
A.D. 69. Nero is dead. The Roman Empire is up for the taking. With bloodshed spilling out of the palace and into the streets of Rome, chaos has become the status quo. The Year of Four Emperors will change everything—especially the lives of two sisters with a very personal stake in the outcome…Elegant and ambitious, Cornelia is the perfect Roman wife. She lives to one day see her loyal husband as Emperor. Her sister Marcella is more withdrawn, content to witness history rather than make it. Even so, Marcella has her share of distinguished suitors, from a cutthroat contender for the throne to a politician’s son who swears that someday he will be Emperor.
But when a bloody coup turns their world upside-down, Cornelia and Marcella—along with their cousins, one a collector of husbands and lovers, the other a horse-mad beauty with no interest in romance—must maneuver carefully just to stay alive. As Cornelia tries to pick up the pieces of her shattered dreams, Marcella discovers a hidden talent for influencing the most powerful men in Rome. In the end, though, there can only be one Emperor…and one Empress. (From authors website)
For Teens...
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stievfater
It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them.
Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn’t given her much of a chance. So she enters the competition — the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen. (From authors website)
For Kids...
The Son Neptune by Rick Riordan
In The Lost Hero, three demigods named Jason, Piper, and Leo made their first visit to Camp Half-Blood, where they inherited a blood-chilling quest:
Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,
To storm or fire the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death.
Who are the other four mentioned in the prophesy? The answer may lie in another camp miles away, where a new camper has shown up and appears to be the son of Neptune, god of the sea. . .
Stop by the Sunnydale Library to check out one or all of these wonderfull titles - or explore the stacks to find an old favourite. (From authors website)
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