LIBRARY NEWS, INFORMATION & SERVICES

February, 2023
 
Notable Days in February:
 
Groundhog Day                                   Feb 2
James Joyce birthday                           Feb 2
Gertrude Stein birthday                        Feb 3
Charles Dickens birthday                      Feb 7
Norm Foster birthday                           Feb 14
National Flag of Canada Day                 Feb 15
Buffy Sainte-Marie birthday                   Feb 20  
 
Branch hours
 
Drop boxes at all branches will be open for returns.  Please remember: certain items, like Mobile Hotspots and activity kits, can NOT be returned through a drop box.
 
   Durham                                                 
   Tuesday      10am-7pm                            
   Wednesday 10am-7pm                         
   Thursday    10am-7pm                            
   Friday         10am-5pm
   Saturdays   10am-2pm                           
    
   Neustadt
   Tuesday    10am-1pm 
   Thursday   2pm-7pm
   Saturday   10am-2pm
   
   Ayton
   Tuesday    2pm-7pm                
   Saturday  10am-1pm**  NEW
 
 
Questions?  phone (519) 369-2107, or email info@westgreylibrary.com
 
 Tech Help Two Ways
Enraged by email? Gobsmacked by Google?  We love to help, but we have limited time, so we have a couple of quick-fix ideas:
 
1.  Book an appointment with one of our understanding -  and understandable! - staff at Durham Branch.  You get a half-hour of one-on-one attention (Tuesday and Thursday evenings,  and Saturdays), to address just exactly what's flummoxing you. Make your appointment by contacting the Library: info@westgreylibrary.com or 519.369.2107.
 
2.  Drop in for a CyberSeniors sessions once a month at every branch.  All sessions start at 2:30pm and no registration necessary - just drop in. 
 
 
Services, Collections and Resources
Sample our collection
If you're interested in stories about love ...
 
Love Stories of WW II 
by Larry King
Love & other crimes: stories 
by Sara Paretsky
The Love of a Good Woman by Alice Munro 
Tech & Digital
WiFi to Go
Check out one of our Kajeet SmartSpot devices for mobile WiFi access.  A one-week loan with your library card - free!
 
 
Playaways
Pre-loaded Audiobooks - the easiest way yet to listen to books.  Use your own earbuds.  Press 'on' and 'play' - you're listening to a great book!
                             
 

Free Stuff:  WiFi, Computer Use, Replacement Library Cards
If you've misplaced your card, you can now get a replacement at no charge!
 
The West Grey Library also offers free WiFi and public computer use at all branches.  
 
AND we have eliminated fines for overdue items. (Patrons will still be required to pay for lost or damaged books.) 
 
Upcoming Meetings
Library Board
Durham Branch
Wednesday, Feb 8th, 7pm
Meetings are in person at Durham Branch. Please contact CEO Kim Storz for more information (519-369-2107 or board@westgreylibrary.com). 
Just for fun...
Reading with Ruff
Alex Ruff is the MP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, and an avid reader.

The Anti-Book by Raphael Simon. My nine-year-old daughter and I read this together.
 
This dark yet funny fantasy is really a story highlighting a common proverb, 'be careful what you wish for.' The main character, a young angry boy named Mickey, can't resist the ad in his pack of gum: "Do you ever wish everyone would go away? Buy The Anti-Book! Satisfaction guaranteed." 
Staff Stuff     
This month's question:
What is a book that you love?
 
Kim         11.22.63 by Stephen King
 
Kathleen  The Sun and her Flowers by Rupi Kaur 
 
Kimm      The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss or The Chosen by Chaim Potok
 
Kayla        The Puffin Keeper by Michael Morpurgo - a children's chapter book but a sweet story for all ages.
 
Sarah       Mindful of Murder by Susan Juby
 
Hilary        Women Talking by Miriam Toews
 
Jessica      Don't Lets Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller
 
And check our Programs newsletters -
February Programs newsletter available January 26th. Email info@westgreylibrary.com to get on our newsletter list.
 
Upcoming programs (pre-registration required, unless otherwise noted:  adultprograms@westgreylibrary.com or call 519.369.2107):  
 
Cardmaking with Bonnie - Thursday, Feb 9th, 5pm - DUR
 
Couples & Doubles Library Hunt/Challenge - starts Feb 14th, all branches
 
Daytime Book Club - 1st meeting Thursday, Feb 16th, 2:30pm  - DUR
 
Upcoming Events
Writers Unblocked - An Evening with Barbara Kyle & C.S. O'Cinneide at the Durham Town Hall, Mar 3, 7pm - tickets through Eventbrite
 
Trivia Night - Thursday, Apr 27, 7pm - Durham Town Hall
Teams (2-6 adults)
$10/pp  Proceeds to the West Grey Library 
Download entry at www.westgreylibrary.com 
 
Drop-ins
Knitting Club every Wednesday, 2:30pm - DUR 
Drop-in Dominoes, Cribbage - Friday; 2:30pm - DUR
Drop-in Chair Yoga, CyberSeniors (tech help) - sessions monthly at all branches (check our flyer: Adult Drop-in Activities)