BOARDWALK BANTERWelland Public L ibrar y

VOLUME 11, ISSUE 4 Ju ly/August 2015

www.welland.library.on.cat. 905-734-6210

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED

Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day Monday, August 3 for Civic Holiday.

AMPHITHEATRE ANTICS WILL STROET AND THE BACKYARD BAND Tuesday, July 28: 11:00am @ Welland Amphitheatre, Merritt Park, King StreetGet ready to boogie at the Welland Amphitheatre! Will Stroet, the award-winning entertainer and star of Will's Jams on Kids’ CBC television, performs a high-energy and educational show with fun actions and sing-a-long choruses in English and French. Will’s music inspires kids to be active, healthy, creative and engaged in the world. Kids will be cheering for libraries, loving their bikes and rallying for vegetables – all while they’re on their feet and dancing away. Will has received a West Coast Songwriters Award, Parents’ Choice Approval Awards and multiple nominations from the Western Canadian Music Awards, Canadian Folk Music Awards and SiriusXM Indies. Thank you to the generous donation from The Kiwanis Club of Welland for keeping this show free for our community.In case of rain, this event will take place at the Welland Community Wellness Complex, 145 Lincoln St.

Summer

hours at

Diamond Trail.

see page 7.

TD SUMMER READING CLUB REGISTRATION STARTS MONDAY, JUNE 29!

The TD Summer Reading Club is coming! Kids of all ages can get ready for great books, fun programs and lots of fun at both library branches during July and August.This summer, we are challenging kids to see reading as playing and by doing just that they can win outstanding prizes! The Club encourages children to have fun improving their reading skills throughout the summer by rewarding children with stickers, weekly prizes and chances to win a weekly grand prize. New this year, kids can track their reading success online. When a child registers for the TD Summer Reading Club, they are given a personal access code that can be used to register online and track their reading goals. Prizes for this year have been graciously donated by: Bird Kingdom,

Cineplex Odeon- Seaway Mall, Coles- Seaway Mall, Marineland, Niagara Helicopters, Niagara Parks Commission, Safari Niagara, Seaway Mall and Zippy Zoom Indoor Playground.

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FEATURED DATABASE

MANGO LANGUAGESMango Languages is a fun to use online language-learning system that is free for all library patrons and can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. Mango offers access to 60 foreign language courses and 17 English courses. In addition to traditional language courses, Mango offers a variety of specialty mini courses, like Pirate, Medical Spanish and romance courses. Mango can be accessed at the library, remotely, or even on-the-go with apps for mobile devices. You can find Mango on the Welland Public Library website in our Online Resources section under subject “Languages” or “M” for Mango in our alphabetical listing. You will need your library card number and PIN to access Mango outside of the library. You can create an account to keep track of your progress, or use the Quick Start feature. If you have any questions, ask the staff at the Information Desk or call 905-734-6210 ext. 2521.

RIDE TO READ JUNE 26 TO SEPTEMBER 6

Ride to Read is back again this year. Children ages 4-13 will have the opportunity to use the bus for free to get to and from the library branches all summer long. Eligible children will need a library card and will be required to pick up a sticker at either branch to show they are participating. If they don't have a library card, don't worry. It's free to sign up. They need to bring a parent or guardian and their government issued ID to the library and we can have them reading and riding in no time. Children ages 4-9 must be accompanied by a paying adult (14 years and older). Children 10-13 are free and can ride alone.

CHECK OUT THIS SUMMER WITH OUR TRAVEL SECTIONIF YOU ARE TRAVELLING THIS SUMMER, LET THE WELLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BE YOUR GUIDE

The library has numerous travel resources in its collection. The collection includes all the major travel guides: Fodor’s, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Insight Guides, Eyewitness Travel and Moon Handbooks. Geographic coverage of the collection is wide ranging and includes Canada, United States, Europe, Central & South America, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Along with the travel guides are travel DVD’s from some of your favorite travel series like Destination, Amazing Planet, Rick Steves, National Geographic, Discovery and Visions.

by Jason Redshaw, Adult & Information Services

If you are more interested in local travel and activities this summer, the library also has you covered. The library has local travel guides and maps that include hiking trails and biking paths.Are you traveling overseas this summer or to a destination where the locals speak another language? Try our feature database Mango Languages and brush up on the local dialect. For more details on Mango Languages, see the article below.

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMSMAIN BRANCH

Clubs and Special ActivitiesAdvanced Chess Club (ages 7-13) Mondays, July 6-August 17: 10:30-NoonThis club is for those interested in advancing their chess playing skills and techniques.*No session Monday, August 3.Beginners Chess Club (ages 7-13) Mondays, July 6-August 17: 1:00-2:30pmThis club is for those interested in learning the basics of playing chess. *No session Monday, August 3.

Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 8-12) Mondays, June 29, July 13, 27 and August 10: 3:00-4:00pmLove graphic novels? Join the club and discuss two novels this summer.June 29 & July 13: Smile

July 27 & August 10: Amulet

Make Your Own Comic Strip (ages 8-12) Mondays, July 6, 20 and August 17: 3:00-4:00pmEveryone knows comics are the coolest way to tell a story. We agree! We’ve got everything you need to start your very own.

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS BEGINS JUNE 15

Kitchen Chemistry at the Library (ages 8-12) Wednesdays, July 8-August 19: 10:00-11:00amJoin us as we do a new experiment each week with things you can find in your kitchen.July 8: Jellyfish in a Water Bottle

July 15: Goop, Flubber and All Things Messy

July 22: Foaming Volcanoes

July 29: Melting Dough

August 5: Bouncy Balls

August 12: Ivory Soap Experiment

August 19: Elephant Toothpaste

Anime Club (ages 13-18) Fridays, July 3, 17, 31 and August 14: 2:30-4:00pmJoin us as we watch and discuss the latest anime and our favourite manga. Everyone is welcome to join and meet new friends. MaKey MaKey Computer Creations (ages 13-18) Fridays, July 10, 24 and August 7, 21: 2:30-3:30pmAre you ready to use a computer with a banana mouse, or play dough as the arrow keys? What about a tinfoil space bar? Do you think you can create something better? Come give it a try.

HomeFriday, July 10: 2:30-4:00pmOh, an alien on the run from his own people, lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own. [Rated PG: 94 minutes]The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of WaterFriday, August 7: 2:30-4:00pmWhen a diabolical pirate above the sea steals the secret Krabby Patty formula, SpongeBob and his nemesis Plankton must team up in order to get it back. [Rated PG: 92 minutes]

Movies @ Main Branch

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For more information on any of our programs,call 905-734-6210, ext. 2521 or go to www.welland.library.on.ca

Registration required for all programs unless otherwise noted.

Programs for Preschoolers (ages 2-4) PLAYtime @ the LibraryFridays, July 3-August 21: 10:30-11:15amRead a story, play a game and make something to take home!

Programs for Children Ages 8- 10Go For The Gold! Go Canada! Tuesday, June 30: 2:30-3:30pmBe an athlete of a country of your choice and then compete for gold in the Library “Pan Am” Games.Scary StoriesTuesday, July 7: 2:30-3:30pmEnjoy some spooky summer fun!Puppets, Puppets EverywhereTuesday, July 14: 2:30-3:30pmRead about a famous puppet and then get creative with glue, glitter and googly eyes (and a sock, of course).Fun with FoodTuesday, July 21: 2:30-3:30pmFind out about foods from other countries and then create your own food masterpiece! Harry Potter Pencil WandsTuesday, July 28: 2:30-3:30pmUsing your imagination, glue and some fun accessories create your very own Harry Potter Wand. Sew and TellTuesday, August 4: 2:30-3:30pmWith yarn and your imagination, we will make some inspiring creations! Green Things GrowTuesday, August 11: 2:30-3:30pmLearn about plants, nature and all things green and leafy, and then try your hand at planting your own garden!Colour Explosion! Tuesday, August 18: 2:30-3:30pmWorking with different mediums, we will create some beautiful art work to take home.

Programs for Children Ages 5-7Schoolyard GamesTuesday, June 30: 10:30-11:30amHave fun playing games and going for gold in the “Library Pan Am” games.Go Fly a KiteTuesday, July 7: 10:30-11:30amHave fun exploring the world of kites, and perhaps try your hand at making one of your own! Dinosaur RompTuesday, July 14: 10:30-11:30amEnjoy stories, games and activities, all about dinosaurs.Food Fun: Edible ColoursTuesday, July 21: 10:30-11:30amCreate your own masterpiece using different coloured food.Bubble FunTuesday, August 4: 10:30-11:30amDo you like bubbles? We’ll have fun reading, singing, playing games and making our own bubbles.Magic Bean GardenTuesday, August 11: 10:30-11:30amJoin us for enchanted folktales and then get dirty while planting your very own “magic bean” garden!Lots of Blots: Painting FunTuesday, August 18: 10:30-11:30amWhen you use paint, paper and your imagination, anything is possible.

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Programs for Children Ages 11-14Minute to Win It GamesThursday, July 2: 2:30-3:30pmCelebrate the Pan Am Games with minute to win it fun at the library.Fortune Cookie FunThursday, July 9: 2:30-3:30pmUsing paper and your imagination, create your own fortune cookie.Duct Tape ArtThursday, July 16: 2:30-3:30pmUsing Duct Tape, we will create something beautiful.DIY T-shirt Tote Bag (No sew 10 minute T-shirt tote) Thursday, July 23: 2:30-3:30pmBring an old T-shirt and we will create a tote bag just for you. CD Scratch ArtThursday, July 30: 2:30-3:30pmUsing an old cd, black paint and a toothpick, try your hand at creating a unique piece of art.Loom MagicThursday, August 6: 2:30-3:30pmSwing by and enjoy some loopy fun. We will provide the bands. Please bring your own loom if you have one.Minecraft Creeper PaintingThursday, August 13: 2:30-3:30pmDiscuss Minecraft with your friends while you make your very own Minecraft creeper.Paracord Key ChainsThursday, August 20: 2:30-3:30pmUsing parachute cord we will make a fun key chain.

Fun Family Programs @ the Library (ages 5-14)Family Fun LEGOWednesday, July 8: 2:30-3:30pmMeet new friends and create your very own LEGO masterpiece. Where’s Waldo Scavenger HuntWednesday, July 15: 2:30-3:30pmWhere’s Waldo? Try and find him at the library.Paper Plate ArtWednesday, July 22: 2:30-3:30pmCome to the library to discover what fun things you can make from a paper plate.Painting Galore! Wednesday, July 29: 2:30-3:30pmHave fun playing with colours.Coffee Filter ArtWednesday, August 5: 2:30-3:30pmDiscover what you can create using colour, coffee filters and your imagination.Board Game ManiaWednesday, August 12: 2:30-3:0pmWe’ll supply the board games, you supply the fun.FrankencraftWednesday, August 19: 2:30-3:30pmUsing a variety of art supplies, make a creation all your own!

VENEZ CRÉER, JOUER ET APPRENDRE DANS UN MILIEU FRANCOPHONE AVEC VOS ENFANTS! Venez vous amuser avec vos enfants en grand nombre cet été! Le Coin des familles du Centre de santé sera à la Bibliothèque de Welland les dates suivantes cet été pour offrir un cercle de lecture et un bricolage de 10h à 12h, et nous finirons la journée à l’île Merritt où l’on pourra manger nos dîners ensemble et jouer au terrain de jeux. (SVP nourriture sans noix. N’oubliez pas votre : dîner/collation, bouteille d’eau, chapeau et crème solaire.) Ce programme est destiné aux familles avec au moins un enfant de l’âge 0-6ans. Les jeudis 9 et 16 juillet et 13 et 20 août

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Clubs and Special Activities @ the BranchGraphic Novel Book Club (ages 8-12) Mondays, June 29, July 13, 27 & August 10: 1:15-2:15pmJoin us as we discuss two graphic novels over the summer.June 29 & July 13: Smile

July 27 & August 10: Amulet

Birds of Prey at Diamond Trail GymTuesday, July 7: 2:30-3:30pmDo you know which bird of prey is the only one to have a sense of smell? Which bird of prey can fly up to speeds of 200km/hr in a dive? Find out the answers to these questions and more with the Birds of Prey Live Show by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. This show includes 5 different birds of prey and gives in depth knowledge on each bird. You will even be able to see some fly right before your eyes.This program will be held in the gym at Diamond Trail. Everyone is welcome to come to this free show. Super Kix: Martial Arts Activities

Tuesday, July 14: 2:30-3:30pmLearn martial arts with Super Kix. Participate with fun fitness drills and activities. Enjoy freezies and water to help you stay cool. Information will be provided for those interested in learning more.

Puppets, Puppets EverywhereTuesday, July 21: 2:30-3:30pmRead about a famous puppet and then get creative with glue, glitter and googly eyes (and a sock of course).Where’s Waldo @ the libraryTuesday, July 28: 2:30-3:30pmCome to the library and help us find Waldo.Dinosaur RompTuesday, August 4: 2:30-3:30pmEnjoy stories, games and activities, all about dinosaurs.Make Your Own Comic StripTuesday, August 11: 2:30-3:30pmEveryone knows comics are the coolest way to tell a story. We agree and we’ve got everything you need to start your very own! Minecraft Creeper PaintingTuesday, August 18: 2:30-3:30pmDiscuss Minecraft with your friends while you make your very own Minecraft Creeper. Kitchen Chemistry at Diamond Trail (ages 8-12) Wednesdays, July 8-August 19: 2:00-3:00pmJoin us as we do a new experiment each week with things you can find in your kitchen.July 8: Jellyfish in a Water Bottle

July 15: Goop, Flubber and All Things Messy

July 22: Foaming Volcanoes

July 29: Melting Dough

August 5: Bouncy Balls

August 12: Ivory Soap Experiment

August 19: Elephant Toothpaste

Knitting Club (ages 8-12)Mondays, July 6, 20 & August 17: 1:15-2:15pmJoin us as we discover how to knit! No experience required. All supplies will be provided.

Terrific Tuesdays @ the Branch (ages 5-12)Go Fly a KiteTuesday, June 30: 2:30-3:30pmHave fun exploring the world of kites and perhaps try your hand at making one of your own.

DIAMOND TRAIL BRANCH

Movies @ the BranchHomeSaturday, July 11: NoonOh, an alien on the run from his own people, lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own. [Rated PG: 94 minutes]The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of WaterSaturday, August 1: NoonWhen a diabolical pirate above the sea steals the secret Krabby Patty formula, SpongeBob and his nemesis Plankton must team up in order to get it back. [Rated PG: 92 minutes]-descriptions from IMDb

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ADULT PROGRAMS @ MAIN

Book ClubsBook Clubs Returning This FallSpend the summer preparing for the return of our book clubs. Our autumn book club titles have been decided, so this summer you can read ahead and discuss them later. Our book clubs meet once a month at our Main Branch. The Afternoon Book Club meets every third Wednesday at 2:30pm and the Evening Book Club meets the last Tuesday at 7:30pm, from September to May, excluding December. There is no registration and everyone is welcome.

KEEP COOL WITH DIAMOND TRAIL SUMMER HOURSGet out of the heat this summer and have some fun at the Branch Library. There will be special summer hours through July and August.

Monday- 1:00-5:30pm

Tuesday- 1:00-5:30pm

Wednesday- 1:00-5:30pm

Thursday- 3:30-8:00pm

Friday- CLOSED

Saturday- 11:00am-3:00pm

Sunday- CLOSED

Afternoon Book ClubSeptember: Ru by Kim Thuy

October: The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman

Evening Book Club

September: Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer

October: A thousand splendid suns by Khaled Hosseini

Paws for StoriesThursdays, July 9-August 20: 6:00-7:00pmSnuggle up with a furry friend and read your favourite story. Register for your 10-minute reading session with a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog.

Saturday Fun at the LibraryWii @ the Library (ages 6+) Saturday, July 4, 25 and August 15: NoonJoin your friends and play from our selection of Wii games.

Craft TableCoffee Filter ArtSaturday, July 18: NoonDiscover what you can create using colour, coffee filters and your imagination!FrankencraftSaturday, August 8: NoonUsing a variety of art supplies, make a creation all your own!

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Staff & Volunteer AppreciationWe would like to thank all our staff and volunteers for their hard work. You make it possible for WPL to continue to serve and help our community. Thank you!

Learn to CampMonday, July 20: 6:30pmLove the idea of camping, but don’t know where to start? Come to the Main Branch and learn from camping experts, from Ontario Parks, as they share tips, tricks and information vital to camping this season. Please register in advance.Genealogy ClubTuesday, July 21 & August 18: 2:00-3:30pmInterested in learning more about your family history or sharing the tricks of the trade? Join our Genealogy Club and learn about the resources the library has to offer and connect with others who might help guide you on your research. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience.Scrabble ClubEvery Monday in July and August: 1:30-4:00pm (No session Monday, August 3)If you like Scrabble and want to build your skills, join our Scrabble Club. The club meets once a week. Everyone is welcome to come play. Author Visit: Dr. Goicoechea- Agape and Hesed-AhavaThursday, August 27: 6:30pmDr. Goicoechea presents his third volume in his series on agape. In this book, he shows in four ways how the agape of Jesus fulfills the ahava and hesed of the Hebrew Bible. Books will be available for purchase. Please register in advance.

Trunk SaleSaturday, July 18: 8:00am- Noon

We are having a trunk sale this summer! Find a treasure of your own to take home. This event will take place in the Court House parking lot. To buy a parking spot to sell your items, contact the Library 905-734-6210 ext. 2521. Rain Date: Saturday, July 25

ADULT PROGRAMS

Mon. to Thurs. 9:00am-9:00pmFriday 9:00am-6:00pmSaturday 9:00am-5:00pmSunday Closed

M A I N L IBRARY SUMMER HOURS

Closed Hol idays

Mon. to Wed. 1:00pm-5:30pmThursday 3:30pm-8:00pmFriday ClosedSaturday 11:00am-3:00pmSunday Closed

D I A M O N D T R A I L B R A N C H SUMMER HOURS

Closed Hol idays

Main Library50 The BoardwalkWelland, ONL3B 6J1t. 905-734-6210. ext. 2521

Diamond Trail Branch Library315 Southworth StreetWelland, ON L3B 1Z8t. 905-322-1061

www.welland.library.on.ca

CONTAC T US

Janet Booth, Chief Executive Officer

Qingyi (Ken) Su, Manager of Public Services

Barbara Murphy, Manager of Support Services

Jason Redshaw,Coordinator of Adult & Information Services

Daniella Liebregts-Hamilton, Coordinator of Youth & Children’s Services

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

Tech Time will be taking a summer vacation. There will be no appointments for July or August. Stay tuned for September, when a refreshed and revamped Tech Time will return.

Vacation Holds & LoansVisit the Circulation Desk or call ext. 2520 to extend your loan period to cover the time you are away. No need to miss your holds or lose your position in line either! Simply ask to have your standing holds suspended until after you return. Holds can also be suspended from your account online. Enjoy your holidays!

TRUNK SALE!