Winter Programs at the Sheep River Library

Check out these programs in the new library in Turner Valley.....libraries are more than just books.


Now that the Christmas tree and ornaments are all packed away and the outdoor lights that survived the wind have been taken down, it is time to set our thoughts on other things. Normally, in January we are hunkering down to survive the worst that winter will throw at us, but so far this year, with the warmer temperatures and very little snow, that has not been the case. So, you have no excuse for not getting down to the library and checking out the fabulous courses we have on offer for the winter and spring.
We have many courses starting this month. For the film buffs out there, Dogtooth Mountain Film Group starts up again on Monday January 16th with a screening of “An Angel At My Table”. Our Classic Movie Matinees begin on January 31st at 2pm, so if you love the old classics, you won't want to miss this opportunity. This month's movie is “Casablanca”. Both DocProbe (1st Thursday of the month) and Book to Film (2nd Fridays) also started in January and will continue in February. Details of upcoming movies are available at the library and will be mentioned in future columns. If books are more your passion, in addition to the Library Book Club (2nd Tuesdays) we have ChickLit, beginning January 19th at 1:30pm. This month's selection is “Pride and Prejudice”. In addition we also have “The GGs”, a class beginning January 26th that will be looking at 6 of the nominees for the Governor General's Award for Literature. This month's book is “Half Blood Blues”.
Our course on Social Media starts on January 24th and runs for 3 Tuesdays. So, if you want to know more about Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus this is the class for you. On Wednesday, January 18th and 25th, Evonne Smulders is teaching a class on repurposing art journals and on Thursday, January 19th, our very own library manager will show you how to solve cryptic crossword puzzles. All of these classes start at 7pm.
Our children's programs begin again this month as well. Toddler time, Movers and Shakers, Rhythm and Rhyme all start up on January 18th. Book Buddies makes its return on January 31st. This semester we are also offering Storytime twice a week: Thursdays at 2pm and Fridays at 10:30am. Both sessions will be held in our beautiful children's area.
Don't forget about the groups that get together here at the library: Board Game Club (Tuesdays, 4-5pm), Crossworders (Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm), TIPS (Fridays, 10:30am) and Chef's United (Initial Meeting January 19th at 7pm)
Beginning January 10th we have the senior art students from Oilfields High School displaying in our gallery room.
January 27th is Family Literacy Day so watch out for local celebrities who will be out and about in Turner Valley and Black Diamond rewarding people that “Get Caught Reading”. They will be recognizable in their bright orange Family Literacy Day hats and mitts.
For those residents of Turner Valley and Black Diamond that did not receive the Foothills Continuing Education Booklet in the mail, it is available at the library and it has a full listing of all courses offered at the library until June. Please drop by and pick up your copy.
We were fortunate enough to have Untitled Productions screen their short films at the library on December 27th. A large crowd thoroughly enjoyed the offerings from the very talented film-making duo of Zoe Slusar and Bailey Kerluke. On New Year's Eve we had our telescope out at the town skating party where many participants took the opportunity to view the moon and Jupiter, which were in a great viewing position.
Remember, the telescope can be taken out on a one week loan by patrons in good standing.
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better." - Sidney Sheldon