Groundhog Day being tomorrow, the second day of February, some will lightheartedly be wondering if the little guy will venture out to seek his shadow. According to folklore, if he sees his shadow he will go back down into his burrow for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t then spring is on the way.
Whether we can expect a little more winter or spring is imminent, there is never a more perfect time than now to take advantage of the many programs that TBPL is offering this month.
Northwestern Ontario Writers’ Nights at the Library include readings in the Brodie Fireside Room on Tuesday February 3 at 7 pm and a Writer’s Workshop on February 17 at 7 pm in the Waverley Auditorium. This particular one is called Writing Fantasy Fiction. For more information go to nowwwriters.org.
The National Film Board Film Club is showing Danny on Tuesday February 24, 7 pm, at Mary J.L. Black. This is a beautifully shot and scored National Film about Danny Williams, charismatic Premier of Newfoundland from 2003 to 2010.
Need some iHelp with your iPad, iPod Touch, smart phone, tablet or ebook reader? Want to learn about accessing cool Library stuff (read eBooks, watch movies and listen to music) on your device? On Wednesday February 4 from 5-8 pm in the Waverley Auditorium, staff will be available to assist you with your device. Book a personalized one-on-one session by calling 345-8275, ext 7251.
Why not take a look at the “Browse” section on our Web site for what to read next. There are New and Hot lists, our TBPL Off the Shelf Blog, and links to helpful sites. Sites such as Novelist (author read-a-likes), New and Upcoming (monthly list of fiction titles at TBPL), Books in a Series (searchable database for series listings), The Romance Reader, Locus Magazine Online, Overbooked (a resource for ravenous readers), BookBrowse (a guide to exceptional books), Maclean’s Magazine Bestseller and New York Times Bestseller lists. It’s all there.
Gather with other book lovers to discuss great books on Tuesday February 17 at 7 pm, Mary J L Black Library. It's free to join and the books are provided, as are coffee, tea and snacks. If you are interested in joining, just call 345-8275 ext.7300 and ask for Helen or email bookclub@tbpl.ca. The Waverley branch also has a book club. Join in on Wednesdays in the Waverley Auditorium. The next one is Wednesday February 18 at 7 pm. Call 345-8275 and ask for Vania, or email wavbookclub@tbpl.ca.
No matter what the season there is much to keep you occupied at TBPL. Word on the street is Groundhog may even stay out of his burrow, shadow or no, to check in on some upcoming TBPL events. For anything coming up in February and subsequently, go to view all library events at www.tbpl.ca.
Caron Naysmith
The "@ Your Library" Column appears in the Sunday edition of the Chronicle Journal newspaper. The Column is written by staff at the Thunder Bay Public Library. Library staff also write for other publications, and those columns will occasionally be posted here as well. This blog helps us share our writing with a broader audience, and provides our readers with a forum for feedback. We welcome your comments!
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