South Shore Public Libraries is Celebrating 40 years

We want your input.  In honour of the Library's 40th birthday we are creating a list of "Top 40 Ways To Use Your Library". Help us create the list by sending in your reason for using the library.  We'll combine the list of unique ideas and display them throughout the summer.

So we've got you hooked for different reasons and you've told us what they are, now while you're at it tell us your favourite title too. We are making a list of  Top 40 titles and we want to include yours.

Email your ideas  to us at: 40years@southshorepubliclibraries.ca

Eat Well, Be Well – Eating As If Your Life Depends on It

A discussion led by Cameila Frieberg of Watershed Farms. Wendell Berry said that eating is an agricultural act, but clearly it is also a political act. This far ranging conversation will explore various topics including ways in which we can eat local 12 months of the year and how our everyday food choices impact our own health and the resilience and viability of our local communities.

Bridgewater Library May 31 6:30-8pm.

First ten participants will receive free heirloom tomato seedlings and some vegetable and herb seeds to help start an edible home garden.

Random House Boycott Continues

SSPL would like to thank our patrons for their patience during the boycott, as well as the kind words of support and participation in the online petition - if you haven't yet signed it we encourage you to do so today!

PETITION
Here is one example of the price difference:

Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin

• Cost to Public: $37.99
• Cost to Libraries: $85.00

Community Access Program (C@P)

The Federal government has cut funding for the Community Access Program (C@P) this year. 
Who depends on CAP?
-Those without high speed Internet access, low income and struggling families, job seekers, seniors and older workers, new Canadians, Canadians who need to connect to Government Services, workers who travel, especially in rural areas, youth who need first time employment and technology skills - Canadians just like you!
What can I do?
Start by contacting your local Member of Parliament and say why you value Community Internet Access and training. We suggest you call, visit, write or email.
Gerald Keddy - 902-527-5655, Toll Free: 1-888-816-4446
E-mail: keddyg@ns.sympatico.ca  or 129 Aberdeen Road, Suite 201,Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, B4V 2S7

May is Asian Heritage Month!

In May 2002, the Government of Canada officially designated May as Asian Heritage Month  in Canada. You can learn more about Asian Heritage Month at the official website, and be sure to watch the video celebrating some of the contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made to our country. Don't forget to see what's on Library shelves!

Ancestry.ca - free trial period!

South Shore Public Libraries is currently hosting a free trial of Ancestry.ca (Library edition), the online genealogy database, courtesy of ProQuest, May 8 - June 8.

We encourage everyone to try it out (go here and choose the top option), and then come in to your local library and let us know what you think. Exploring the past - you never know what you might find!

United Way Funds Tale Spinners Early Literacy Program

Micheal Graves, Coordinator of  United Way Lunenburg County and Tom Sheppard, Library Board Chair, exchange a handshake at the Library Board meeting May 15. Mr. Graves attended the meeting to present the Board with a cheque from the United Way for $5,700 to fund the Tales Spinners early literacy program SSPL will run this fall. Thank you United Way.

Celebrating Family History Conference

The South Shore Genealogical Society is hosting a conference on June 1 & 2, 2012, with the theme "Celebrating Family History".

South Shore Public Libraries is pleased to be a partner in this event; not only will we be displaying a selection of genealogical resources (available to be borrowed) at the conference on June 1, but we are also hosting a pre-conference discussion session at the Lunenburg Library with Laurel Pardy (author of A Lady of Lunenburg) on May 31 at 6:30pm.

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Brown Bag Lunch 'n' Learn

• Bridgewater Library May 16 - Container Gardening with Charles Berry

• Thomas H. Raddall Library May 17 - Decorating Ideas with Ann Langille

Craft Zone

Craft Zone will be held at the Lunenburg Library from 2-3pm on May 19. Ages 5+, under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.

E-Reader Open House

• Thomas H. Raddall Library May 17
• Lunenburg Library May 31

Author Reading

Sylvia Gunnery

Local author Sylvia Gunnery will join us to read from and discuss her new book, Emily For Real.

Bridgewater Library - May 26 begins at 2pm. More>>