Play With... Gadgets

It's gadget week at the library! On the agenda: activities about coding, Minecraft and physics. There are still a few spots open for these activities, so come register at the library if you would like to participate in these special workshops!

Reminder: on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. until noon,  you can come build a craft, free of charge, on a drop-in basis! The craft will take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete.

We began our weekly draws this week. Don’t forget to bring your reading log each time you come to the library so that you can participate in our draws! The next draw will take place Monday, July 13. The more you read, the more chances you will have to win prizes!              

Happy reading!

--Elizabeth, Julia, Hayley, and Simon-Pierre

And we're off!

You want to sign up for the 2015 TD Summer Reading Club? Come see us in the youth department!

At our Reading Club Desk, when you register, you will receive your reading kit; you can also register for activities and learn all about our summer program. Discoveries, games, weekly prizes. and exciting summer reads are all waiting for you here!

Our first activities begin on Monday, June 29, so be sure to rush on over to register!

Reminder: we are closed on weekends throughout the summer, but the library is open until 9:00 p.m. on weeknights.

The youth services team will be very happy to meet you!

-Elizabeth, Julia, and Hayley

Summer is Coming!

Your youth services team is working hard to create an unforgettable summer!

We are really looking forward to June 25 2015!

Art Contest

On this April 23,  World Book and Copyright Day, I have the great honour to announce the winners of our art contest ''My Library, a World to Discover''.

Congratulations to Rachel Lafortune, Katie Kyriakatos, and Jade Auclair, the three winners of our art contest! Each won a laminated copy of their drawing, as well as a gift certificate for $35 to spend at Babar Books.

Their drawings were printed on banners, which are on display at the library. All are welcome and encouraged to come admire them. 

We would like to thank all the children who participated in this contest! Participants who did not win may come pick up their drawings at the library. 

Attention aspiring artists!

Are you dreaming of learning tips and tricks from real artists? On Saturday, April 18, you will have that chance! 

The artists who produced the works that are part of this month's art exhibition, Childhood Nostalgia, will be at the Beaconsfield Library Saturday April 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon to offer an art lesson to young aspiring artists ages 7 to 12.

If you would like to participate, use all haste and send an e-mail to julia.gilbert@beaconsfield.ca or call 514-428-4460.

Tumblebooks!

Have you heard about Tumblebooks?

It's a free site where you can read animated picture books. For each book, a narrator reads the story and you can follow along by reading the text. Each book is accompanied by its own music, sound effects, and animations! The Beaconsfield Library has books in both English and French.

Do you want to give it a try? You can access ths site by clicking "E-books", then "TumbleBooks" on the home page of the library catalogue.

Here are a few new books that were added to the TumbleBooks site in the last few weeks.

Wolf's Coming!
By: Joe Kulka

Summary:
Look out—Wolf's coming! As the shadowy figure gets closer and closer and the day draws to a close, the animals shut the door, pull the shades, and turn out the lights. Soon the wolf's glowing eyes appear at the window and the front door opens... But things are not as they seem in this suspenseful, clever story, and it's the reader who's in for the biggest surprise of all!

A Flock of Shoes
By: Sarah Tsiang

Summary:
Abby watches sadly as every season draws to an end and she is to give up and part with her shoes - her pink and brown sandals with the lime green trim in the summer and cozy comfy boots in the winter.

Once Upon a Balloon

By: Bree Galbraith and Isabelle Malenfant

Summary:

Theo is brokenhearted when he accidentally lets go of the string of his party balloon. As he watches it float out of sight, Theo wonders where his balloon might have gone. A unique story filled with the magic and whimsy of childhood imagination, "Once Upon a Balloon" will delight young readers and reawaken the child in all of us.

You will see that Tumblebooks is a fun web site to discover!

New Arrivals for Big Kids

Did you know that we get new books all the time at the library? If we don't have a book that you want to read, you can send us a suggestion to purchase.

Here are a few brand new books that arrived just this week.

Nnewts. Book One: Escape from the Lizzarks.
By Doug TenNapel
Summary: Herk, a lovable Nnewt, longs for stronger legs, something his mother and father wish they could give him. When his quaint village is attacked by the reptile Lizzarks, he’s forced to flee his home and leave behind the only life he’s ever known. Now, all alone and on the run, Herk navigates a dangerous world filled with strange creatures and mysterious wonders, where friends are few and an evil lord is in hot pursuit.

Unleashed: A Swindle Mystery
By Gordon Korman
Summary: An uncontrollable Doberman. A wacky invention contest. A boys vs. girls rivalry. A mysterious theft. And a whole lot of laughs!

Horses of the Dawn: Star Rise
By Kathryn Lasky
Summary: For the filly Estrella, nothing is more precious than freedom. She was born at sea, chattel to men sailing to the New World in search of gold. But Estrella and her herd escaped the conquerors and embarked on a journey across thousands of miles — braving harsh terrains and fierce predators — to a land where they can finally run wild.

Disney Frozen: The Essential Guide
By Barbara Bazaldua
Summary: Learn about the characters, locations, themes, and iconic moments of Disney's newest princess tale, Frozen.







If you would like to reserve any of these books, please give us a call (514-428-4460)  or e-mail the librarian.