Baysville Library Blog

March Break Activities

2012-03-01T07:09:00.000-08:00

What are you doing for the March Break? Why not join us for one of these activities:

Helium Balloon Messages
Write a message and set it free. Who knows where it will end up but it will be fun to find out.
Thursday March 15, 1:00pm
Cost $1 each
All ages.
Must sign up in advance. Call or visit the library.

Dinosaur Party
Food and fun in Jurassic style!
Friday March 14, 11:00am
Cost $2 each
Ages 5+
Must sign up in advance. Call or visit the library.

E-Reader Information Sessions

2012-02-12T09:00:00.000-08:00

Margaret Hughes will be conducting a demonstration on using e-readers. If you have been thinking of purchasing an e-reader or need some information on how to use your e-reader, these sessions maybe helpful to you.

The library now has 3 e-readers for in-house use. Provided by a grant from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.

Workshops:
Tuesday February 21, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday March 7, 2:00pm-3:00pm

No Sew Hat & Scarf

2012-02-11T08:18:00.000-08:00

Want to make a hat and scarf?
You don't need to sew a stitch!

Come have Catherine Trudeau show you how to do it.

Saturday February 25, 2012
Ages 7+
Cost: $5
Please sign up at the library because space is limited.

Tween Valentine's Dance!

2012-02-08T07:16:00.000-08:00

Come dance Valentine's style.

Friday February 17, 2012
7:00pm-8:30pm
Ages 8+
No charge

Refreshments will be provided thanks to all those who supported the Kids' Bake Sale.

Workshop: Nourishing Traditions

2012-02-06T11:00:00.000-08:00

Confused about modern dietary advice? Interested in improving your health or your family's? Come and join us for a two-part series that takes a fascinating look at the history of healthy cultures and gives practical wisdom for applying these principles to our modern day lives.

Part One: will give an overview of healthy, traditional eating
Part Two: will focus on the practical "how to" including budgeting, grocery shopping tips and food demonstration

Presented by Miranda Riley, whole foods cook, mom of 5 and nutrition student

Baysville Library
Part One: Saturday February 11, 10:30am-12:30pm, Free
Part Two: Saturday March 3, 10:30am-12:30pm, $5 each

Some relevant materials such as books, pamphlets, etc. will be available for purchase.

Bake Sale!

2012-02-03T17:30:00.000-08:00

This Saturday February 4th, 2012 you can get baked goods AND books at the library! Baysville young people are raising money for their upcoming Valentine's dance and future programs.

So come on out, get some sweets, and support a great cause.

Saturday, February 4th
10:00am
Baysville Library

Social Media Seminar for Women

2012-01-18T07:49:00.000-08:00

The YMCA of Muskoka is hosting a FREE social media seminar for women at the library. This is a great opportunity!

Monday, February 6, 2012
Baysville Library
9am to 12pm

RSVP 705-645-9827 or www.ywcamuskoka.com

The flyer for more information is below.

Christmas Hours

2011-12-10T09:03:00.001-08:00

Here are the Library's hours for the Christmas Season:

Saturday, December 24, Closed
Tuesday, December 27, Closed
Wednesday, December 28, 10am-3pm
Thursday, December 29, 10am-3pm
Friday, December 30, 10am-3pm
Saturday, December 31, Closed

Return to normal library hours begins January 3, 2012. Happy New Year!

101 Dalmatians

2011-11-19T10:49:00.000-08:00

HUB Productions and the kids of Baysville present--

101 Dalmatians

Thursday December 8, 2011
6:30pm
Baysville Community Centre
Cost $10 each

Tickets available at the library. Call 705-767-2361.

Remembrance Day

2011-11-05T10:34:00.000-07:00

Remembrance Day is November 11.

This year will be a remarkable 11/11/11.

If you'd like to know more about war, Canada's veterans, or Remembrance Day itself, drop by the library. We have books on these topics for both adults and kids.

The Baysville Remembrance Day service will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2pm at the Gristmill Park cenotaph. The library will be open for November 11.

Learn To Sketch for Kids

2011-11-01T09:35:00.000-07:00

Kids ages 8 and up are invited join Wendy at the library and she'll teach you how to sketch.

Saturday November 12, 2011
10:30am to 12:30pm
here at the library.

Cost is $2 per person, supplies included!

Don't miss this great opportunity to explore your artistic side.

Halloween Teen Reads

2011-10-20T14:37:00.000-07:00

Want to read some Halloween themed books that aren't about vampires? We have some excellent new books in, and if you happen to like fantasy, or fantasy elements, in your fiction, these books are about witches, ghosts, Victor Frankenstein, and the undead. You'll find them in our Young Adult collection:

Witchlanders, by Lena Coakley

Five Days of the Ghost, by William Bell

This Dark Endeavor: the Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, by Kenneth Oppel

Die for Me, by Amy Plum

Books by Dragons

2011-10-13T10:13:00.000-07:00

Are you a fan of the Canadian TV show Dragon's Den? Want to learn more from the dragons? We've just added these two new books to our collection:

Persuasion: A New Approach to Changing Minds, by Arlene Dickinson
Cold Hard Truth on Business, Money & Life, by Kevin O'Leary

We're Celebrating Ontario Public Library Week!

2011-10-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

October 16 to 22 is Ontario Public Library Week. Stop by to see what special things we've got going on. (We're not going to tell you--we hope you will come in.)

Kids' Contest: What does the Library Mean to Me?
We invite all kids to either write about or draw a picture about what the library means to them. We'll give a prize to the winners. Pick up your entry paper from the library.

And did you know that October is Library Month? It is! This year's theme:

Your Library: A Place Unbound

For more information, see the Canadian Library Association

Quilt Draw and Tea

2011-10-06T15:13:00.000-07:00

Who will win the gorgeous quilt the Friends of the Library are raffling off? Come find out and have some tea too.

Friday, October 7
Tea at 1pm
Draw at 2pm

Wasn't That a Summer?

2011-09-10T10:07:00.001-07:00

The summer has flown by. Thank you to all our summer patrons for making the summer such a success here at the library.

But don't miss all the great things coming in the Fall! Stop by to see what's new on our shelves and what events we've added to our calendar.

Studio "C" Art Classes for Kids

2011-07-09T08:27:00.000-07:00

Sponsored by Creativation Kids, "Studio "C" is place where children are encouraged to strengthen their imaginations and powers of observation. It's an open studio experience for children 7 to 12
designed for interaction with an artist.

What better way to learn than to be exposed to various art forms and styles and to have the opportunity of working with the artist whose work is being discussed! The young artist may learn a new art form, experience a different style, use various media and practice under the guidance of the artist

Baysville sessions July 6, 27, Aug 3, 24
10:30am-12:00pm
cost $15 plus $5 mateirals per workshop ($20)

To register please call library. 705-767-2361
Minimum and maximum number requirements apply.

July 6: Draw What You See! with Diane Finlayson
Our studio will be the great outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your sun hats and sun screen and be ready to be amazed at your powers of observation. Drawing is easy and fun when you know how to look!

July 27: Wet in Wet. Pour it On! with Diane Finlayson
Water colour technique of wet in wet. Our main work will be wet in wet but we will also explore painting a landscape with a sponge. We will do some painting outside if weather permits.

August 3: Monsters, Fairies, Dragons and More! with Catherine Luce
We'll take a look at these mythological creatures found in children's books to inspire us to create our own unique creature creation. our drawings will be made in ink wiht a misty watercolour wash in the background to give a mysterious effect.

August 24: The Magic of Lines

The Art Space Gallery and workshops
58 Main Street, Unit 2, Huntsilvle
http://www.huntsvilleartsociety.ca/

Splash into Summer Reading: TD Summer Reading Program is Here

2011-07-02T09:11:00.000-07:00

The Baysville Library is once again participating in the TD Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is "Splash! Celebrate Summer"

Sign up to receive your poster, sticker, and reading log book. Then you read the books you want to read. When you've read five, come into the library and get a ballot for a draw to win a special summer gift basket.

The draws will take place at the library every two weeks on:
July 15
July 29
August 12
August 26

Plus, when you get a ballot you can put your name on a beach themed picture and help us decorate the front desk. Will there be any space left by the end of summer? We hope not. So get reading!

Closed for Canada Day

2011-06-28T05:59:00.000-07:00

The library will be closed for Canada Day, Friday July 1st. We hope you enjoy this national statutory holiday!

Back to regular hours on Saturday, July 2nd.

Willy Wonka Was Wonderful!

2011-06-27T05:31:00.000-07:00

Did you get a chance to see the kids of Baysville put on the theatre performance of "Willy Wonka?"

If you were one of the many audience members who packed the house at the Rene Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge, you know it was a terrific performance and a wonderful night.

And it was a double treat because we were also entertained by the great performance of "Alice in Wonderland" by the kids of Dwight.

Thanks to Hub Productions for conducting the theatre workshops, Linda Lacroix and Peggy Hurley of the Baysville and Dwight libraries respectively for their vision in bringing this opportunity to Lake of Bays, and to the many sponsors who made this production possible. To read more about this theatre workshop program, click here.

We acknowledge the support of the Government of Ontario through the Programs and Services Branch of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture

New in Nonfiction for May-June

2011-06-20T10:28:00.000-07:00

Have you browsed our new nonfiction shelf lately? We have a host of information books to keep you informed and updated. Here's a selection:

William and Catherine: Their Story, Andrew Morton

Meals in Minutes, Jamie Oliver

War Brides, by Meynda Jarratt
Treasury of Wit & Wisdom, Reader's Digest
Facts at Your Fingertips, Reader's Digest
In the Presence of My Enemies, by Gracia Burnham
Truth be Told, Larry King
I Am Not Sick I Don't Need Help!, Xavier Amador
A Canadian Guide to Psoriasis

Books for Your Barbecue

2011-06-17T08:50:00.000-07:00

It's barbecue season! Feel like you need something new to 'cue? Looking for a little inspiration? We have these terrific books and magazines guaranteed to liven up your cookout.

The Barbecue Collection by Canadian Living
Sticky Fingers and Tenderloins, by Ted Reader
Martha Stuart's Everyday Food magazine, July-August 2011
Company's Coming: Barbecues, by Jean Paré
Taste of Home Holiday: Best Barbecues

Borrow one today to start your barbecue season off with a bang!

Father's Day Picture Book Pick

2011-06-15T09:40:00.000-07:00

Father's Day is almost here! Perhaps the kids in the house could borrow this book and share it with Dad. It's guaranteed to bring smiles.

Mitchell's License

by Hallie Durand, illustrated by Tony Fucile

We've got it here at the library.

Quilt Tickets On Sale

2011-06-11T08:44:00.000-07:00

You could win this beautiful quilt!

This year's Baysville Friends of the Library Quilt Raffle is now underway. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.

We have tickets to sell at the library or look for them at community events throughout the summer and fall.

The draw date is Friday October 7, 2011 at 2:00pm.

All proceeds support the projects and programs of the Baysville Library

May: New FIction

2011-05-25T10:36:00.000-07:00

Look at these amazing new titles to read at the dock, curled up in the cottage, on the beach, on the boat, in your backyard....

Sixkill, by Robert B. Parker
10th Anniversary, by James Patterson
Buried Prey, by John Sandford
The Bride's House, by Sandra Dallas
Save Me, by Lisa Scottoline
Alone in the Classroom, by Elizabeth Hay
Chasing Fire, by Nora Roberts
Cold Wind, by C.J. Box
Those in Peril, by Wilbur Smith
The Fifth Witness, by Michael Connelly
Irma Voth, by Miriam Toews
The Tiger's Wife, by Tea Obreht

And this is just a selection. Come on in and see what's new today.

Audio Books

2011-05-24T10:33:00.000-07:00

Want someone to read you a story to make a long car ride more interesting? Wish you could be entertained while doing something around the house? Try an audio book. All you need is a CD player.

We've just added these to our collection:

Miles to Go, Richard Evans
Once Upon A Time There Was You, Elizabeth Berg
Buried Prey, John Sandford
Caleb's Crossing, by Geraldine Brooks
Bel-Air Dead, Stuart Woods
I'll Walk Alone, Mary Higgins Clark
From This Moment On, Shania Twain

Why not borrow one today?

May: New in J Fic

2011-05-23T10:03:00.000-07:00

If you haven't browsed the J Fic section lately, now is a great time to do it. We're stocking up on some excellent summer reading. You'll find books like these:

Cinderella Smith, by Stephanie Barden
The Throne of Fire, by Rick Riordan
TroubleTwisters, by Garth Nix and Sean Williams
True (...sort of), by Katherine Hannigan
Titanic, Unsinkable book 1, by Gordon Korman
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl, by Rachel Renee Russell

May: New in YA

2011-05-22T09:58:00.000-07:00

Ready for a summer of reading at the cottage or in your backyard? We've got you covered. Come check out these titles:

Divergent, by Veronica Roth
The Maze Runner, by James Dashner
I Will Always Love You Gossip Girl, Cecily Von Ziegesar
Summer and the City, by Candace Bushnell
Septimus Heap: Syren (book 5), by Angie Sage
Abandon, by Meg Cabot
Red Glove, by Holly Black
Dead Reckoning, Charlaine Harris
The Mortal Instruments, City of Fallen Angels book 4, by Cassandra Clare
I Am Number Four, by Pittacus Lore
Matched, by Ally Condie

Writer's Circle: The Tree

2011-05-21T09:42:00.000-07:00

Here's the third in a series of writings by the participants of the Baysville Writers' Circle, facilitated by Melody Richardson, and held at the Baysville Library the last Wednesday of every month at 9:30am.

The Tree
by Kim Lambert – February 2011

We looked up at the tree, tall, majestic, but in its last stages of life. It was time to take it down.

“Where do you want me to drop it?” I asked my grandson and his father. “I can drop it wherever you want,” I added, proudly and confidently.

Grandson Nick looked up at me, almost worshipfully, and, pointing out a direction, said: “Can you drop it right there, Grandpa?”

“Sure can, Nick. Just you and your Dad move to the side a bit.”

With a bit of a flourish I picked up my 18” Stihl chain saw, pulled the starter the requisite five times until the engine fired, donned my goggles and ear pads, and proceeded to make a horizontal cut about two feet from the ground. One-third of the way into the tree I stopped, shifted the saw, and made a vertical cut to intersect with the horizontal one. All was proceeding well.

“Time to make the final cut,” I shouted to Nick and his Dad. “This’ll drop the tree in the direction where I’ve made this V-cut.”

Moving to the opposite side of the tree, I began to make an angle cut to meet the opening I’d already made.

“Watch it as it starts to fall.”

Sure enough it began ever so slightly, and then more swiftly, to fall – in the opposite direction.

‘Pride goes before a fall.’ (Proverbs 16:18 – abridged)

Muskoka Collection

2011-05-20T10:30:00.000-07:00

Did you know we have a Muskoka Collection? Look for the pine tree sticker on the spines, or just ask the library staff to help you find it. This collection is a wealth of information about Lake of Bays and the Muskoka area.

Recent additions to our Muskoka Collection:

A History of the Cunningtons of Port Cunnington, compled by Doug Cunnington
The WaWa Hotel, by Doug Cunnington
Memories of Lake of Bays, by Doug Cunnington
Muskoka and Parry Sound: The Free Land Grants of Canada, Thomas McMurray

Shhh! This One's Wonderful

2011-05-19T13:41:00.000-07:00

We can't keep this picture book a secret. This book invites kids to think about all the different types of quiet. It's both thought provoking and entertaining.

The Quiet Book

by Deborah Underwood

illustrated by Renata Liwska

Bring your library card and you can borrow it. You won't want to keep quiet about it either.

Baysville Writers' Circle: Riding the Freight Train & Hitchhiking

2011-05-05T08:38:00.001-07:00

Here's the second in a series of writings by the participants of the Baysville Writers' Circle, facilitated by Melody Richardson, and held at the Baysville Library the last Wednesday of every month at 9:30am.

Riding the Freight Train & Hitchhiking
by Bruce Liddle

Hitching a ride was very common when I was a lad in 1950. Soldiers on leave used this method of travel to get home. This was an inexpensive, convenient method of travel. Almost all drivers would stop to give a service man a ride. Long after the war, hitching a ride was still a safe, convenient way of travel.

My summer job as a Junior Forest Ranger in the Chapleau Game Reserve had come to an end. Twelve of us Junior Rangers were ready to come home. Most of my friends were anxious to get back to their home in Toronto. Some of the lads were returning to attend university. Due to the train strike of the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railroads, getting home was to be a major challenge. We were only earning three dollars per day, so saving money was on our agenda. Riding on a flat car of logs south on an Algoma Central railway freight train would take us a very long way out of our way. We had no choice.

The only way out of the Chapleau Game Preserve was the Algoma Central Railway to Sault Ste. Marie. From there we could hitchhike back to Toronto. Riding a freight train to Sault was a harrowing experience. While the train was stopped in Franz, we climbed aboard a flat car loaded with logs. The logs were sixteen feet long and piled across the flat car to a height of eight feet. Four wooden posts at each end of the car held the logs in place. Just climbing aboard was a challenge. Riding on the top of a load of pulp logs was soon becoming hard on the backside. The car had a tendency to sway back and forth as the train wound its way around corners. We noticed that some logs on our car were starting to hang out over the side. We decided to get off if the train came to a stop. Any boxcar would be better than this. The train continued to pick up speed and we became quite concerned. There were a dozen or more cars carrying pulp logs ahead of the car we were on and, as the train came into the rail town of Sand Lake, we could see logs on cars ahead of ours had vibrated far enough over the side to slam into stationary boxcars on a siding then swing around and fall to the side of the tracks.

Our car had a log that was also going to hit. We were about to get wiped off! Quick thinking saved our lives. We managed to roll a big log forward and lie down in the hollow. The log on our car hit a boxcar on the siding and swung safely over our heads and dropped to the side of the tracks.

Thankfully our train soon came to a stop on a siding at Sand Lake. Soon another train pulled up alongside. The fireman in the engine called out to us and asked us where we were going.

“Down to the Sault,” was the reply.

“You won’t get far on that train. It won’t be moved until next week.”

We were only about one third of our way to Sault Ste. Marie and had still to go through the Agawa Canyon. We hurriedly scrambled down in just enough time to climb on a flat car carrying railroad ties. This car was just behind the engine and as the steam engine gathered speed, thick black smoke from the engine billowed down on top of us. We could barely breathe! The acrid smoke was so thick that we dared not open our eyes. Handkerchiefs over our mouth and eyes were of little help. When the train got up to speed, the smoke eased off but fumes from the creosoted rail ties were very unpleasant.

After about an hour the train came to a stop to pick up some empty gravel cars. We climbed down part way then jumped to the ground and ran back to the gravel cars. This was fine now, we thought, as the train gathered speed. We started to enjoy the ride. That was short lived. Our train soon came to a stop and started to back up.

“What’s happening now?” Mark yelled.

The time was now nearly 9:30 in the evening and after backing up for a few minutes we soon realized that we were being shunted into a gravel pit. The main train was starting to pull away. We had to jump off the moving gravel cars and run as hard as we could to get on the train before it got too fast for us to climb aboard.

By this time it was almost dark. We stumbled over sticks, stones and brambles in our mad dash to catch the train before it was too late. Mark and I just managed to get on an empty car as it picked up speed. It was now quite dark. We found ourselves now riding in an empty coal car. We received information later that the other lads managed to get into an empty boxcar that had carried newsprint.

We arrived in Sault St. Marie at three o’clock in the morning, tired and very dirty! We washed up at a fountain in a park and then managed to find an all night restaurant where we were able to get somewhat cleaner and order something to eat. Mark and I managed to stay together. Hitchhiking was about to begin!

Our first ride took us to Sudbury. The second ride went as far as North Bay. Our third ride would take us all the way to Toronto, but we were so tired we decided to stop at my parents place in Powassan. We could get a good meal and stay for the night. I wanted my parents to meet my friend Mark so they would not feel concerned that I wanted to go to Toronto to look for work.

I had applied to attend Ryerson College to become a TV technician but was too late to be accepted. While at Ryerson I was advised to work for a year at a factory that made electronic equipment. The person at Ryerson got me a job at Philco Radio on Dupont St. Weekends were free to hitch rides to and from my home in Powassan.

A street car ride to Richmond Hill was the starting point to thumb my rides. Highway 400 was not built yet. On one occasion I got a ride with a chap who was on his way to Mattawa. At Bradford we stopped for coffee at an all night diner. The proprietor was an elderly man. Both cups were filthy. We left ten cents each on the table and left in disgust. There was no way we would drink that coffee!

“I’ll have that place closed by tomorrow!” my driver said.

“How can you do that?” I asked.

“That’s easy, my brother is a restaurant Inspector!”

When I returned that Sunday afternoon I noticed the door of the restaurant was barred with criss-crossed boards. A large sign with the information “Closed by the Board of Health” could be plainly seen tacked to the boards.

Getting a ride was no trouble. Transportation was free and I met a lot of very nice people. Most weekends I would leave my job in Toronto at 4:00pm and be home in Powassan by early evening.

One time I was picked up by two ladies. They were driving a big flashy bright yellow Buick with New York licence plates. I was sure glad to get out at Powassan. They both smoked cigars. Their conversation was beginning to get a bit too raunchy for my taste. I guess that I was just a green kid at the time.

My face must have been beet red by the time we reached Powassan. “Pull over at the next street. This is my stop.” Thankfully the driver pulled over and I managed a quick “thanks for the ride” as I opened the door. I often wondered if they were having fun at my expense or whether they really meant what was said.

Another memorable trip to Powassan was a ride with a chap on a motorcycle. A bit scary at times as the speed was faster than my liking.

By Christmas the move to a rooming house on Gladstone Ave put me closer to a new job. Disliking my job at the radio factory, a chap who lived in the same rooming house got me a job in a printing plant where he worked.

When summer arrived, I was allowed to take a week off for a holiday. Deciding to see more of the north, I hitched rides to Sault Ste. Marie where I took the Algoma Central passenger train back to the Chapleau Game Reserve to a rail junction settlement called Franz. This was where I had worked the previous summer. I wanted to see the Agawa Canyon in the daylight. I spent one day fishing with a friend who lived in Franz and continued my way north the following afternoon to the railway terminal at Hearst Ontario.

It was 4:00 in the afternoon when the train came to a stop at Hearst. Deciding to see how far I could get before dark, I hurried out to the highway and stuck up my thumb. To my surprise the first car that came by stopped.

“Where are you going?”

“To Toronto,” I politely replied.

“You won’t get there this way,” he laughed. He told me I was headed for Winnipeg.

“Thanks for the information.”

I crossed the road and stuck up my thumb as the next car came along. The car stopped. It was a beat up old jalopy. I got in the back anyway and we started down the road. I was getting apprehensive as I became aware of the condition of this old beat up car. I could see pavement through holes in the floor. I was sure glad that we were not going too fast. The driver stopped about five miles out of town and informed me in broken English that this was as far as he was going. Apparently he and his helper, who only spoke French, were to cut grass along the side of the road at this spot.

It was almost dark when the next car stopped. This couple was traveling to Cochrane. I was now well on my way home. After a good night sleep in a motel and breakfast in a nearby diner I was ready to hit the road again. Within a few minutes I was picked up by a traveling salesman who was returning to Toronto. During our conversation I informed him that I was working in Toronto but would appreciate it if he would let me out in Powassan to spend the weekend with my parents. My holiday round trip from Toronto to Sault St. Marie, to Hearst and return to Toronto was over 2500 kilometres.

I never had trouble hitchhiking. Motorists were quite obliging. Most drivers on long trips wanted someone to talk to. I experienced the good old days of travel. If you dressed nice and carried a small suitcase, getting a ride was no trouble.

April's Awesome Fiction Acquisitions

2011-04-28T14:41:00.000-07:00

The fiction is flying off the shelves. Try to get your hands on one of these new additions to our collection:

A Widow's Story, by Joyce Carol Oates
The Rose Garden, by Susanna Kearsley
Night Road, by Kristin Hannah
The Land of Painted Caves, by Jean M Auel
Leaving, by Karen Kingsbury
Started Early, Took My Dog, by Kate Atkinson
A Heartbeat Away, by Michael Palmer
Mystery, by Jonathan Kellerman
Treason at Lisson Grove, by Anne Perry
Live Wire, by Harlan Coben
The Union Quilters, by Jennifer Chiaverini
The King's Man, by Pauline Gedge

And remember, if it's not on the shelf when you come in, you can ask us to place the book on reserve: when the book is returned, we'll set it aside for you.

Books About Canada, Commerce, and by a Quintessential Canadian

2011-04-27T14:25:00.000-07:00

Want to read a couple books with opinions about Canada? Check these out:

The Trouble with Canada...Still!
by William Gairdner

A Fair Country,
by John Ralston Saul

Or maybe you'd like to know where to canoe this summer. Then you could check out:

Paddle Quest: Canada's Best Canoe Routes,
edited by Alister Thomas

Or perhaps you want to know how to be:

Debt-Free for Life, by David Bach

Or maybe you'd rather just settle in for a good read. Give this one a try:

A Peter Gzowski Reader

Of course, if none of those are to your liking, we have hundreds more titles on our nonfiction shelves. Come in and borrow a book today!

April's Large Print Acquisitions

2011-04-26T14:21:00.000-07:00

What's new in Large Print edition? These titles:

The Girl in the Green Raincoat, by Laura Lippman

Once Upon a Time There Was You, by Elizabeth Berg

Crunch Time, by Diane Mott Davidson

April Acquisitions in YA

2011-04-25T14:11:00.000-07:00

Teens, come in to see the new titles we've recently received:

Where She Went, by Gayle Forman
The Gathering, by Kelly Armstrong
The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove, by Lauren Kate

Easter Hours

2011-04-16T08:25:00.000-07:00

Here are the library hours for the Easter Weekend:

Friday April 22, Closed

Saturday April 23, Open 10am to 2pm

Closed Sunday and Monday

Annual Spring Library Fundraiser: It's Not All Black & White

2011-04-13T10:23:00.000-07:00

Theatre Program for Youth at the Library--Audition for "Willy Wonka"

2011-04-01T17:37:00.000-07:00

HUB PRODUCTIONS “TRIPLE THREAT” PERFORMING ARTS SHOW PROGRAM

A Specialized “Dramatic” Experience for Students JK to Grade 8

Program Description

Here's a chance for all you drama and musical theatre lovers to be in a play! These "Triple Threat" shows involve instruction in the three main focuses of the performing arts: acting, singing, and dancing! Under the direction of Amy Bridle and her skilled staff all performers will have the opportunity to further develop their vocal, acting, and movement skills. On the first day of the program you will be cast in one of Disney’s Classic Musicals and that’s just where the fun begins! In 10 weeks at “Triple Threat” we work on stage presence, explore character, learn music and choreography, and finally bring a full musical to life creating a final show that is guaranteed to bring down the house!

Specifically, this Spring 2011 Library Program will culminate in a public performance of both Alice in Wonderland and Willy Wonka. Parents, friends, and family are invited to attend the performance at the Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre in Bracebridge to witness everything the performers have learned throughout the program.

Show Descriptions

Baysville — Willy Wonka

Join Charlie Bucket and the Oompa-Loompas as we tour Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory! Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." The memorable score features “The Candy Man,” “Pure Imagination,” “Oompa Loompa” and "I Want it Now.”

Dwight — Alice in Wonderland

Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Roles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters. This fast-paced stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as "I'm Late," "The Un-birthday Song" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."

Programs Include

Instruction and direction by HUB Productions and the Rene Caisse Theatre’s Artistic Director Amy Bridle and her talented staff.
Program hours 4:00pm – 6pm.
All supplies, use of scripts and song booklets, and a personal CD of show songs to practice with at home. The show experience also comes with full costumes!
The opportunity to perform at a state-of-the-art theatre, with professional lighting, sound systems and dressing rooms.
Option to purchase a professionally edited DVD copy of your child’s performance for $20. DVD will be delivered to your home one week after the show.
Free Cast Party! The kids will enjoy a pizza lunch and goody party at the dress rehearsal before their final public performance in June!

Audition Info for Willy Wonka

Auditions/Registration is Tuesday April 19th from 4pm-6pm at the Baysville Public Library. Please prepare a short song, poem, or nursery rhyme. If you are a little shy, auditions are EXTREMELY non-pressure and fun! There are many speaking and non-speaking roles to choose from.

Free - Ages JK – Gr. 8

Audition for Alice in Wonderland

You could also participate in the Dwight program. The audition notice in Dwight is for Alice in Wonderland. Auditions/Registration is Thursday April 14th from 4pm-6pm at the Dwight Public Library. Please prepare a short song, poem, or nursery rhyme. If you are a little shy, auditions are EXTREMELY non-pressure and fun! There are many speaking and non-speaking roles to choose from.

Free - Students JK – Gr. 8

We acknowledge the support of the Government of Ontario through the Programs and Services Branch of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Who & What is HUB Productions?

HUB Productions' Performing Arts Programs are designed to give students performance experience, build self-esteem and give a sense of accomplishment, but most of all we have FUN!

Each session works with all skill levels. Amy Bridle, who holds her Masters in Acting and Direction from York University, provides direction and instruction. She has been teaching and acting professionally for over 10 years. Our support instructors are other industry professionals and senior high school or college age students who have advanced singing, dance and acting skills.

Our programs are a great place for everyone, from beginners to advanced, who wishes to experience all aspects of theatre, film, music, dance, and acting. HUB is a place in which everyone is accepted and knows it. It is a place where you escape the real world. It is a place where you feel at home after only a day. It is a place where you wait the WHOLE year to return to the stage for that final show! HUB is a place that will change your life forever!

The benefits of our show experience include: small class sizes, professional instruction, and a safe, fun, creative environment. Drama instruction builds confidence, increases creativity, and teaches social and public speaking skills. The skills learned in the program can be applied throughout all walks of life. So, whether you are looking to pursue acting, singing, or dancing as a career, an exciting hobby, or a once in a lifetime experience, this program will blow your socks off! Step into the spotlight and join us!

HUB Bio and Contact Info

Established in 2004 by Artistic Director Amy Bridle, HUB Productions is a year-round performing arts education company for students ages 3 through 19. We offer a wide range of non-competitive performing arts activities in a fun, friendly, and specialized show and day camp setting. We are located in the "Heart of Muskoka" at the Rene M. Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge, Ontario. Our areas of specialization include: theatre; rock, pop, country, classical and Broadway music; choreography and dance; filmmaking and acting for television; and improv and sketch comedy.

hubproduction@gmail.com

(705) 205-0090

www.renemcaissetheatre.ca

Step into the Spotlight, This Is Your Chance To SHINE!

Space is Limited so Call or Email and Register Today!

True Stories: New Nonfiction

2011-03-25T10:51:00.000-07:00

We've got some new true stories on our shelves!

I Remember Nothing and Other Reflections, by Nora Ephron

The Love Queen of Malabar: Memoir of a Friendship with Kamala Das, by Merrily Weisbord

Inconceivable, by Carolyn and Sean Savage

March's Fiction

2011-03-20T10:30:00.000-07:00

What new fiction will you find on our shelves? Here's a selection of titles:

The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party, by Alexander McCallum Smith
The Botticelli Secret, by Marina Fiora
Treachery in Death, by JD Robb
Gideon's Sword, by Preston and Child
Deep Black: Death Wave, by Stephen Coonts and William
Sing You Home, by Jodi Picoult
The Fadeaway Girl, by Martha Grimes
The Secret Soldier, by Alex Berenson
Strategic Moves, by Stuart Woods

March New in Nonfiction

2011-03-17T09:53:00.000-07:00

Need something to do? Now's a perfect time to check out the projects in these new nonfiction titles:

Decorative Painted Pattern Book, by Mickey Baskett
Two-Hour Teddy Bears, by Anita Crane
Felted Wool Fashions, by Vivian Peritts

Thinking of making some diet changes? Peruse Fibre Boost by Amy Snider. Or have you ever thought about looking into the meaning of your dreams? We've got the Dream Dictionary by Tony Crisp.

Come in and borrow one today!

Large Print Editions

2011-03-14T09:28:00.000-07:00

Did you know we have a collection of large print titles? These books are printed using a larger font and so they're easier on the eyes. We've been making an effort to update our collection. Here's a look at some of the newer titles in this format.

The Red Garden, by Alice Hoffman
Heartwood, by Belva Plain
In the Company of Others, Jan Karon
Family Affair, Debbie Macomber
Afraid of the Dark, James Grippano

Bartleman Books

2011-03-07T15:27:00.000-08:00

James Bartleman, former lieutenant-governor, has a new book out. This time it's a novel! We've got it at the library.

As Long as the Rivers Flow

Want to know more about the man behind the book? We've also got four of his other books--nonfiction books--on our shelves:

Out of Muskoka
Rollercoaster: My hectic years as Jean Cretien's Diplomatic Advisor
Raisin Wine: a Boyhood in a Different Muskoka
On Six Continents: A Life in Canada's Foreign Service

Why not borrow one today?

Four Recent Fiction Additions

2011-02-23T12:28:00.000-08:00

Need a new read? Why not come in to the library to borrow these recently acquired books:

Finding Frankie, by Maeve Binchy
The Tortilla Curtain, by T.C. Boyle
The Lake of Dreams, by Kim Edwards
In Too Deep, by Jayne Ann Krentz

Let us know what you think of them.

Comedian Bios

2011-02-21T12:13:00.000-08:00

Interested in how comedians get to be comedians? We recently added these books to our collection:

Mike's World: The Life of Mike Myers, by Martin Knelman

Rock This! by Chris Rock

The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts

More Movies

2011-02-19T09:17:00.000-08:00

We've added some new DVDs to our collection:

The Tudors: "The Final Seduction" complete 4th season
The Girl Who Played with Fire
Inception
The Other Guys
Toy Story 3
The Social Network
Salt
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Grown ups
The Last Airbender

Why not borrow one today?

Felting, Fabric--Fun!

2011-02-17T12:05:00.000-08:00

Coming in March, we're pleased to announce two new events to get you interested in fibre arts.

Felting Demonstration
Wed. March 2 at 2:00pm
Helen White will be holding an information and demonstration session on Felting. What's felting? Attend and find out. It's free, and all are welcome.

Adult PJ Sewing Class
Sat. March 26 at 10:00am
We will be holding an adult pj sewing class led by Catherine Trudeau. If your daughter participated in Catherine's recent pj class for kids and now she has better pjs than you, this class is a must! It's free, but please contact the library for a list of materials.

Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Board Member

2011-02-09T10:23:00.000-08:00

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Lake of Bays Library Board Member

The Township of Lake of Bays is seeking a new Member for the Public Library Board

The Township of Lake of Bays is seeking applicants for the volunteer position of Member of the Library Board. The new Board Member will represent the area served by the Baysville Library.

A Board Member must be at least eighteen years old, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of the Township of Lake of Bays. Board Members may not be employed by the Library Board, the Township or by the District of Muskoka.

Prospective Board Members should be:

interested in the library and its importance in the community;
prepared to devote an average of approximately 3 to 6 hours per month over ten months of the year, and should be willing to participate fully in the Board’s work;
well connected to the community and be aware of its social and economic conditions and of its disparate groups;
able to work well with others, have an open mind, intellectual curiosity, and a respect for the opinions of others;
familiar with the process of establishing policies for the successful operation of the library and impartial service to all its patrons;
committed to fiscally responsible management; and
should have initiative and courage to plan creatively, carry out plans effectively, and withstand pressures and prejudices.

Knowledge of information technology would be an asset but is not a requirement.

Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application outlining background and experience by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4th, 2011 to:

Township of Lake of Bays

Attention: Michelle Percival, Clerk

1012 Dwight Beach Rd.,

Dwight, ON P0A 1H0

Fax: (705) 635-2132

e-mail : MPercival@lakeofbays.on.ca

New Nonfiction to Get You Through Winter

2011-02-08T10:28:00.000-08:00

Winter dragging on for you? We've added to our nonfiction collection. Curl up with one of these books to take your mind off of all the cold and snow:

Ice Fishing: The Ultimate Guide, Tim Allard
World Religions, John Bowker
The Night Sky Month by Month, Will Gater with Giles Sparrow
1001 Hunting Tips, Lamar Underwood and Nate Matthews
Fresh Flower Arranging, Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks
The Sports Book: The Games, the Rules, The Tactics, The Techniques; Dorling Kindersley
Gold Diggers: Striking it Rich in the Klondike, Charlotte Gray
Create, Update, Remake: DIY projects for you and your family, Canadian Living
The Complete Guide to Small Game Taxidermy, Todd Triplett
Never Too Late: Take Control of Your Retirement and Your Future, Gail Vaz-Oxlade
Guinness World Records, 2011
Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story, Justin Bieber

March Break Events

2011-02-04T14:01:00.000-08:00

Don't miss these special events going on During March Break:

Children's Entertainer Jam Sandwich
Tuesday March 15, 3:30pm
Two-time Juno award nominee, Mary Lambert brings her energetic brand of singing and entertainment to the Baysville Community Centre (attached to the library). Cost is $3 per person.

St Patrick's Day Crafts
Thursday March 17, 1:00pm
Add some Irish cheer to your break with these crafts. Please sign up early as space is limited. Held at the library. Cost is $2 per person.

Family Movie Screening: Despicable Me
Friday March 18, 2:00pm
Bring your family for a free viewing of Steve Carell's hit movie Despicable Me. We'll even provide the popcorn.

Baysville Writers' Circle: New Beginnings January 2011

2011-02-01T18:52:00.000-08:00

Here's the first in a series of writings by the participants of the Baysville Writers' Circle, facilitated by Melody Richardson, and held at the Baysville Library the last Wednesday of every month at 9:30am.

New Beginnings January 2011

by Linda Lacroix

I have not mounted the monster for at least a decade and a half. He used to look up at me with those bright red eyes and scream horrible things into my head. He and he alone decided if I was to have a good or a bad day. After years and years of abuse, I finally decided I’d had enough of the monster so I loaded him into the car and took him to the dump.

Flip ahead to Jan 1st 2011. I’m at a party surrounded with good friends, good wine, good conversation and a table laden with a feast fit for a king. I’m having a great time when all of a sudden I had to go to the bathroom. As I’m sitting there pondering life, I look over and there in front of me is the monster. What made me do it I have no idea, but the next thing I know I am on top of him. He glared up at me with those oh so familiar fiery red eyes and life has not been the same since. Once again my head was filled with thoughts that had nothing to do with the party. The conversation was not interesting anymore, the wine tasted bitter and the feast scared me.

Now I’m back to writing, adding and reading numbers and believe me I hate numbers. All day long numbers, numbers numbers. I am so not a number person. The monster is once again in control of my life but given the fact my cholesterol is high, my blood pressure is high and my clothes are tight, I guess someone has to be in control because clearly I am not.

New January Fiction

2011-01-27T13:34:00.001-08:00

Browsed our new shelves lately? Here's a selection of what you'll find in fiction.

Our Kind of Traitor,
John le Carre

Luka and the Fire of Life,
Salman Rushdie

The Heart Specialist,
Claire Holden Rothman

YA Title
The Book of Spells: a private prequel,
Kate Brian

We Have This Year's Printz Winner

2011-01-25T15:21:00.000-08:00

This year's winner of the Michael L. Printz award, given by the ALA to "a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature" is Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi. We have it in our collection!

Library staff have read this book and highly recommend it if you like dystopian adventure stories. Check it out for yourself. Or have you already read it? What did you think? Drop us a comment and let us know.

Try out a Henna Tattoo

2011-01-15T10:33:00.000-08:00

Come get a henna tattoo. They're temporary. We'll have several designs for you to choose from.

February 26, 10:30am
$2.00 each
Ages 6 and up

Sign up at the library!

Let's Make Pajama Pants

2011-01-13T09:47:00.000-08:00

Come to the library on February 12 to make your very own pair of pj pants. This is a great way to pick up some sewing skills, but experts will be on hand to help you out. And it's free! Sponsored by the Baysville Friends of the Library.

Details:
Saturday, February 12, 10:30am
Free
Ages 8 and up
Sign up early as space is limited. Don't be disappointed!

New National Film Board Showings

2011-01-08T10:44:00.000-08:00

We've got some great films lined up for you.

"Finding Farley"
Showing on: Wednesday January 19, 2:00pm
A young family retraces the literary footsteps of Canadian writer Farley Mowat from Calgary to Nova Scotia. A wonderful film capturing their 5,000 km journey: sailing, trekking, and paddling the path that Farley Mowat took 60 years earlier.

"Finding Dawn"
Showing on: Wednesday February 16, 2:00pm
A compelling documentary that puts a human face on a national tragedy, the murders and disappearances of an estimated 500 Aboriginal women in Canada over the past 30 years.

"The Company of Strangers"
Showing on: Wednesday March 9, 2:00pm
Eight elderly women find themselves stranded in the wilderness with only their wits, memories, and some roasted frog legs to sustain them. These remarkable women share their stories of turning this potential crisis into a magical time of humour, spirit and friendship.

YMCA Employment Service Coming to Lake of Bays

2010-12-28T12:40:00.000-08:00

Beginning January 11, 2011, the YMCA Employment Service will be offering employment services in Baysville here at the Library! It's a terrific opportunity for those who find it a challenge to travel to Huntsville.

YMCA Employment Services at Baysville Library: the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Self-help job search resources such as

computer with internet access and word processing program
resume and cover letter templates
job search web sites
job search information
access to an Employment Specialist via web cam (Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm)

And an Employment Specialist will be on site twice a month to offer assistance in person in such areas as:

resume and cover letter assistance
job search advice
career coaching
job matching and job placement
workshops also available on a pre-registration basis

For more information, contact the Baysville Library or YMCA Employment Service Huntsville, at 705-787-0349, huntsvilleerc@ymca.ca or www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca.

This program is also available in other areas in Lake of Bays the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at:
Dorset Recreation Centre, Dorset, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Dwight Public Library, Dwight, 1:00pm to 4:00 pm

Free Family Skating

2010-12-16T15:36:00.000-08:00

Jan 2, 2011
3:00-4:00pm
Baysville Community Centre Arena

This free family skating is provided thanks to the Baysville Friends of the Library.

Thank you!

National Film Board Comes to the Library

2010-12-04T10:44:00.000-08:00

Wednesday December 15, 2:00pm
The Kitchen Goddess

Village wise-women are alive and well throughout the Maritimes. The women often work at the kitchen table and today they're sought after more than ever. Using herbs, spells, astrology and simple tools such as tea leaves and water they look into the past, present and future.

The Baysville Library is pleased to host a screening of this National Film Board movie.

Writer's Circle

2010-12-03T10:55:00.000-08:00

Melody Richardson is our library's writer in residence. Join her and other inspiring writers on the last Wednesday of each month at 9:30am in the library for the "Writer's Circle."

Now may be the time to write those memoirs!

Knit & Knag

2010-12-02T10:57:00.000-08:00

Knit & Knag is a great group of knitters who gather every Wednesday for fellowship, tea, and conversation at the library. Join them from 2:00 to 4:00pm.