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Overdrive downloadable audio- and e-books

Downloadable books are here!

South Shore Public Libraries are pleased to announce that downloadable audio- and eBooks are now available in the library catalogue, via the Overdrive download service.
Audiobooks may be downloaded at the library or at home, and eBooks may be downloaded at home.
Check one out today!


Job opening

South Shore Public Libraries has an opening for the following part-time position:
- Library Page (Lunenburg library)

Beginning in September, the position will primarily include weekend shifts, with some evening hours. Main duties include shelving returned items, shelf-reading, distribution of promotional materials, and other duties as required. Some lifting is required.

Apply by August 6, 2010 to info@southshorepubliclibraries.ca


Mobile Library logo The new Mobile Library is on the road! Mobile Library schedules can be found on the Outreach Services page>>




The Lifestyle Centre is moving forward! More>>

NSLA/LBANS 2010
South Shore Public Libraries is hosting the NSLA/LBANS Annual Conference this year!
The conference will be held at White Point Beach Resort on September 17-19, 2010.
More>>

 Featured Titles

ad hoc at home.jpgAd Hoc At Home: family -style recipes by Thomas Keller -from the famed California restaurant of the same name, comes comfort food.

Getting the Getting pretty back.jpgPretty Back: Friendship, Family, and  Finding the Perfect Lipstick
Ringwald shares intimate stories and candid advice in theis fun, stylish, and sexy girlfriend's guide to life.

girl with the dragon tattoo.jpgGirl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - a wonderfully unique story.


South of Broad.jpgSouth of Broad by Pat Conroy. Sultry Chareston, unique cast of saints and sinners.


take a chance on me.jpgTake a Chance on Me by Jill Mansell. From the of queen of chick-lit, good fun.

Walk your way to New York - at the public library

Heart&Stroke WalkaboutTM wants to send one lucky Nova Scotian and a guest on a walking getaway to the "Big Apple." The winner will receive airfare, accommodations, and spending money to use during his or her three days and two nights in this fantastic destination.
The winner and guest will also be treated to a walking tour of some of New York City's most incredible sights.

The contest runs from July 6th to August 20th and entry is easy. By visiting the Heart&Stroke WalkaboutTM website - www.walkaboutns.ca - any Nova Scotian over the age of 18 can fill out the registration form and enter their name to win. The package is valued at approximately $2,300 Canadian.

The contest is one of several activities the program has to promote walking in Nova Scotia. For example, pedometers are available to borrow from public libraries through Walkabout's pedometer loan program. The kit includes a pedometer, information about walking, links to local walking groups, a survey, and other materials, including a logbook to track progress. The walking logbook is yours to keep.

For more information, visit www.walkaboutns.ca.


Jungle Headquarters

Jungle HQ frog.jpg


Visit Jungle Headquarters at your local library. There's games, activities, and more.  More>>
Summer Technology Programming

friendly computer guy


Weekly Technology Tutorials at each branch. Tuesdays in Lunenburg, Wednesdays in Bridgewater, Thursdays in Liverpool.     

The DL on FB: An Introduction to Social Media
This workshop will introduce Facebook, Skype, and Gmail.

The 411 on Digital Camera Use
In this workshop we will go over the different parts of a digital camera, as well as the different settings.

On the Origin of Audio Books
In this workshop we will go over how to get to the website to access audio books.

More>>


Borrow Anywhere Return Anywhere (BARA)

You can return your library books to any library, University, or College in the province. It's your library, everywhere you are. More>>

Featured Titles

Infinity

Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon at fourteen, Nick Gautier thinks he knows everything about the world around him. Streetwise, tough and savvy, his quick sarcasm is the stuff of legends...

Darklight by Lesley Livingstondarklight.jpg

Much has changed since autumn, when Kelley Winslow learned she was a Fairy princess, fell in love with the changeling guard Sonny Flannery, and saved the mortal realm from the ravages of the Wild Hunt. Now Kelley is stuck in New York City, rehearsing Romeo and Juliet and missing Sonny more with every stage kiss...More>>


Destination: Jungle

Calling all adventurers! Come explore the wonders of nature in the jungles of the world, go on exciting voyages and travel to exotic lands by exploring the shelves of your local library as part of the TD Summer Reading Club. More>>


Spotlight on:

Locations and hours:
Bridgewater Library
Greenfield Library
Liverpool Library
Lunenburg Library
Outreach Services including Mobile Library

Pick up and drop off points:
Hebbville
Chester
New Ross
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