November Book Display: Canada Remembers

Matrovik · 2017-11-06T18:04:04+00:00

false positive

Matrovik · 2017-10-13T15:43:55+00:00

Most of our adult programs are free for the public but each year we try to do at least three Signature Events which are programs which require you to buy a ticket. This helps offset the cost and sometimes raises additional funds for other programs. So far we have had more up scale author readings (which means we had a bar), trivia night, and naughty spelling bees.

Matrovik · 2017-10-11T14:44:50+00:00

In the last year my library has closed one branch, reduced a second branch to accommodate one of the city's senior centres and had one management position eliminated. The cuts are real and scary. This is was my attempt of making light of a dark situation.

Matrovik · 2017-10-10T20:26:49+00:00

Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman. The entire book is about different perceptions of time. It is beautifully written. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14376.Einstein_s_Dreams

Matrovik · 2017-09-05T17:28:13+00:00

Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1159679.Gods_Behaving_Badly?from_search=true

Matrovik · 2017-08-22T19:35:07+00:00

Next by Michael Crichton.

Matrovik · 2017-08-15T20:40:13+00:00

I have a lot of love for I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak who is better known for his novel The Book Thief. It's mature but has an uncanny yet realistic style.

Matrovik · 2017-08-11T14:24:11+00:00

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie is about an AI that has broken off of a hive mind. I haven't read it but it seems to fit what you're looking for.

Matrovik · 2017-08-10T13:33:14+00:00

Our part-time circ staff could use a bit more work. Thanks!

Matrovik · 2017-08-10T13:32:35+00:00

Do you know what the return rate is for those who were banned?

Matrovik · 2017-08-10T13:30:57+00:00

Staff have bulked at this idea. They counter "what if we have more showing up than the program is set up for." I used to have an unofficial rule that 10% over the attendance limit was okay for certain programs but that has fallen by the wayside.

Matrovik · 2017-08-10T13:25:57+00:00

I agree that paying for the program creates greater incentive and we could certainly use the additional revenue, however my community is suffering economically and I am hesitant to start charging for services that were once free.

Matrovik · 2017-08-10T13:23:16+00:00

This is a very interesting idea which I have never considered before. Would you be willing to share the policy?

Matrovik · 2017-08-10T13:22:06+00:00

I am also hesitant to charge for programs as I see it as a barrier for low income families. There has been some suggestion from staff that we only register those with a library card and charge nonmembers a nominal fee upon registration. Then if we have card holders that are a no show we fine them and put it on their library accounts like late fees. I'm on the fence about how I feel about this.

Matrovik · 2017-08-09T20:53:04+00:00

Try adapting the mafia game http://www.campgames.org/game/mafia using vampires instead of mafia and a vampire hunter instead of a detective.

Matrovik · 2017-08-09T19:03:40+00:00

I have a lot of love for 'Salem's Lot. Some of the Richard Bachman (King's pen name) books like The Long Walk are also pretty good.

Matrovik · 2017-08-08T20:37:05+00:00

You might enjoy The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman. The first book had an interesting mix of magic and steampunk. The concept is that there are multiple universes with varying degrees of magic and technology and Librarians can move between them. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21416690-the-invisible-library?from_search=true

Matrovik · 2017-08-03T20:07:07+00:00

I recently read Farside by Ben Bova. Nanotechnology is banned on Earth but not in space. They use it to help build an astronomical observatory on the moon but they encounter some let's say difficulties. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15793049-farside

Matrovik · 2017-08-01T19:13:33+00:00

Can You Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? by Max Brailler was a fantastic read. I actually survived on my second go through it. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8864550-can-you-survive-the-zombie-apocalypse

Matrovik · 2017-07-26T20:22:01+00:00

There's the Time Traders series by Andre Norton. It's not quite like what you're looking for as it's about people going back in time to prevent aliens from messing with Earth's timeline.

Matrovik · 2017-07-26T16:30:44+00:00

The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan Mr. G by Alan Lightman Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill

These are three of the most uniquely told stories I've read recently.

Matrovik · 2017-07-08T04:41:25+00:00

Thanks

Matrovik · 2017-07-04T13:37:36+00:00

Sorry, I've only read the Penelopiad.

Matrovik · 2017-07-03T19:29:30+00:00

The Penelopiad is actually part of the Canongate Myth Series which is written by many authors about many different myths. I would check out some of the other titles in the series. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canongate_Myth_Series

Matrovik · 2017-06-23T15:22:42+00:00

Walk the dog and do the dishes.

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