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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

February 22-28, 2015

Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Freedom to Read Week is organized by the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council.

For more information please click on the following link

http://www.freedomtoread.ca/freedom-to-read-week/#.VOyxGrl0z3g

Here is an awarding winning Youtube video about Freedom to Read by Julia and Danika. They are from the Calgary Science School. Please click on the link to view!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH9bbFnlUWs

At both Lincoln Public Libraries we are celebrating Freedom To Read Week. Here are some pics!

It's snow place like the library! Warm up with a good book! Check out our staff picks from this display at the Fleming Library! If you need help choosing a book, please always ask one of our helpful staff for assistance. We are here to help!

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

February is Black History Month.

All the books on the display at the Fleming Library may be borrowed.

Friday, February 6, 2015

Check out the Blind Date Book Displays at the Lincoln Public Library.

How do you participate?

It is simple; check out a wrapped book from the display, take it home and unwrap it and then read it.. Then you can decided if you would want to read another book by that author or another book in the same genre.

If you are interested, you can go on more than one book date.

Enter the Lincoln Public Library's Draw to Win a box of chocolates!

Happy Valentine's Day

Thursday, January 29, 2015

What is the one book to break barriers? That's the question host Wab Kinew will be asking for the 14th edition of CBC's battle of the books.

Canada Reads 2015 is all about books that can change perspectives, challenge stereotypes and illuminate issues. The debates take place March 16-19.

Check out the CBC website for more details

http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads2015/

I already went on holiday this year and it is only Tuesday January 13, 2015. I went on a cruise ship. It was my first time on a big boat. I got home Sunday and still feel like I am on the ship. I think I lost both my land and sea legs and have something in between. I found out that I do not cruise well. Make the rocking stop please.
Other than the swaying, I had a great time. I got to see places and experience things I had never seen before. I was so excited... I got to see Mayan Ruins. I loved it! It is not a dull moment on the ship or off. There were all sorts of trivia, dance lessons, exercise lessons and a show every night.
This got me thinking. There must be books out there about cruises. So when I got home I checked the Library Catalogue.
The library got the brand new Berlitz travel guide on cruising.

Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships 2015 Berlitz Cruising and Cruise Ships

Then I thought; are there any fiction books on cruises? I don't really want a travel guide for another cruise yet. I want to get off the last one. I was quite surprised, the library has quite a few books.