Winter 2015 
The Reel Thing   
Join us for a screening and discussion of a recently-released or notable film.         


Boyhood (14A)
Thursday, January 8th
(please note the early start time)
6:00 pm

Calvary (14A)
Thursday, February 12th
6:30 pm




Thursday, March 12th
6:30 pm
 


  

Tickets for all films are $2 each and may be purchased at the Library a week in advance of the show times.  Seating is limited, so purchase tickets early! 
In This Issue
- The Reel Thing
- Art Film Nights
- Travelogues
- Gentle Yoga
- Astronomy Evening
- Kids Have Stress Too
- Book Club
- Tech Club
- Preschool Kids
- Computer Classes
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Art House Film Nights 
Screenings of recent and notable Foreign, Independent and Documentary films. 


The Lunchbox - Feature Film SUBTITLED (G)
Thursday, February 5th
6:30 pm
 
St. Vincent - Feature Film (14A)
Thursday, March 5th
6:30 pm


 
 
Tickets for all films are $2 each and may be purchased at the Library a week in advance of the show times.  Seating is limited, so purchase tickets early! 
Travelogues
Join us for a lecture series on world travel! 
 
Tuesday, January 13th at 2 pm -Anne Scott 
Scotland, Norway and the Artic: Adventure Cruise with Anne Scott.
 
Tuesday, February 10th at 2 pm - Jay Thibert  
Wind River, Yukon Paddling Adventures with Jay Thibert.

Tuesday, March 10th at 2 pm - Jonathan van Bilsen   
Italy and Malta with Jonathan van Bilsen.
 

Travel programs are free, but we ask that you pre-register by calling the Library at 905-985-7686 extension 101 or simply visit the Information Desk.  

 
Interested in presenting your own travelogue?  Contact Sarah White, Public Service Coordinator at extension 103 or by email at swhite@scugoglibrary.ca.
 
Try Gentle Yoga with Penny Sandvold & EFT with Marlene Mitchell 
Try Gentle Yoga with Penny Sandvold & EFT with Marlene Mitchell

Penny and Marlene have generously donated their time to offer a 1.5 hour yoga and EFT class here at the library, with 100% of the class fee going directly to the library. Penny will offer the yoga portion of the class, where participants learn ancient techniques to increase flexibility, improve concentration, alleviate stress, create greater self-awareness, & promote well-being.   Marlene will include an introduction to EFT, also known as "Tapping" because it involves tapping with the fingertips on the body meridians. EFT is a popular stress relief technique.   

When: Saturday, January 17th from 10 - 11:30am
When: Cost: $20
 
Register at the library information desk or by calling 905-985-7686 ex. 101. 
North Durham Nature presents: The Ever Changing Nature of Lake Scugog

We're pleased to partner with North Durham Nature in presenting 'The Ever Changing Nature of Lake Scugog' with Barbara Karthein.  

With a mission to protect and improve the health of Lake Scugog, Barbara Karthein has been working hard at it for over thirteen years. As Present of the Scugog Lake Stewards, Barbara has been involved in naturalizing shorelines, combating invasive species and lake research.  

 

When: Thursday, February 26th from 7 - 8:30 pm   

 

Please register for this free program at the Information Desk or by calling 905-985-7686 x101. 

Ontario Early Years Presents: Positive Discipline for Parents
We're pleased to partner with the Ontario Early Years Centre to present "Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting". Designed for families, this is a non-punitive approach, which helps families of children 0-18 years understand healthy child development while building positive family relationships. This 8 week program will take you through each stage of development using discussion and exercises to identify common family conflicts.

 

Ontario Early Years Staff will also offer a children's program concurrent with this program to keep kids busy while their parents learn.

 

When: Tuesday evenings from 6-8 pm, January 13th to March 3rd

 

This program is free of charge, but spaces are limited. Please call the Ontario Early Years Centre at 905-985-2824 to register.

Join us for Tea & Books 
Kent Farndale Gallery logo Drop by the Library for an afternoon of tea & treats and discover some great new reads!  Come and discover a new author or find out more about the titles creating a buzz in in the book biz.  Join us for 'Tea & Books' where Library staff will discuss their latest fiction and non-fiction picks, as well as some of  their all time favourites.
Thursday, February 5th from 2 to 4 pm
Join the Discussion at our Book Club
We have some great new selections for the Fall! Registration is not required & anyone who has read the selected title is welcome to participate!  



Thursday, January 22nd at 7 pm
The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by Jamie Ford
 




Thursday, February 26th at 7 pm
Remembering the Bones
by Frances Itani

Thursday, March 26th at 7 pm
Behind the Beautiful Forevers     
by Katherine Boo



Extra copies of book club titles are available for pick up at the Information Desk.
Go Green!  Bring a reusable mug to the meeting to enjoy your coffee or tea.
Zoomer Tech Club

 

Come in on Saturdays from 2-4 to talk about technology and get encouragement from your peers.  Sit down with your iPad, tablet or laptop and share tricks and tips that you have learned.  For one hour we will have a library staff member sit in with you to help troubleshoot computer problems. 


When: Every Saturday from 2pm-4pm

This is a drop-in program and pre-registration is not required. 
Our Early Literacy Programs
Kent Farndale Gallery logoBabytime 
Bring your little one for songs, stories and movement activities in this gentle half-hour program.  For newborn to 12 months. 
Thursdays morning 11:20 to 11:50 am

Session 1: Thursdays from January 8th to 29th   
Session 2: Thursdays from February 12th to March 5th  

Session 3: Thursdays from March 26th to April 16th   

 
Parent 'n' Tot  
Bring your little one for songs, stories and movement activities in this fast-paced, fun-filled half-hour program.  For 1 to 3 years old.
Time - 11:20 to 11:50am

Session 1: Tuesdays or Wednesdays from January 6th to 28th  

Session 2: Wednesdays or Wednesdays from February 10th to March 4th

Session 3: Wednesdays or Wednesdays from March 24th to April 15th             

 

Preschool Storytime          
Children ages 3 to 5 will enjoy a 45 minute session  featuring exciting and educational literacy activities. Join us for stories, songs and take-home crafts.
Time -10:30 to 11:15 am 
Session 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from Jan. 6th to 29th

Session 2: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from Feb. 10th to Mar. 5th

Session 3: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from Mar. 24th to Apr. 16th

Tech for Tots
This unique program for 3 to 5 year olds teaches the basics of computer skills through child-friendly, educational web-sites.  
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings 10:00 to 10:25 am  

Session 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from Jan. 6th to 29th

Session 2: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from Feb. 10th to Mar. 5th  Session 3: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from Mar. 24th to Apr. 16th

 
Call 905-985-7686 ex. 101 or visit the Library to register.  All programs are free with the exception of Tech for Tots which costs $10 for each 4 week session. 
Computer Classes

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Meet Your PC

When: 3:00 to 4:00 pm on Friday, January 23rd

 

Introducing Windows

When: 3:00 to 4:00 pm on Friday, January 30th

 

Intro to the World Wide Web

When: 3:00 to 4:00 pm on Friday, February 6th

 

Intro to E-Mail

When: 3:00 to 4:00 pm on Friday, February 13th

 

Intro to Social Networking

When: 3:00 to 4:00 pm on Friday, February 20th

 

Intro to Skype

When: 3:00 to 4:00 pm on Friday, February 27th

 

Intro to iPad

When: 3:00 to 4:00 pm on Friday, March 6th

 

Class size is limited so please register in advance by visiting or calling the Library at 905-985-7686 ext. 101.
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