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Library News for the week of September 1, 2022

The Russell Library is looking at holding a Harvest Market and Craft Sale on SaturdaySeptember 10th, and SaturdaySeptember 17th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  If you would like to book a table for this market, please contact the library at 204-773-3127 or email us at ruslib@mymts.net  Baking, preserves, produce, and crafts are all welcome.  We require a minimum of 5 registered tables to make this market happen and advanced registration is required by September 7th.

New at the Russell Library:
•        Haven: A Novel by Emma Donoghue
•        Making Love with the Land by Joshua Whitehead
•        Barren Grounds: The Misewa Saga Book One by David A. Robinson (Juvenile Fiction)

New at the Binscarth Library:
•        Switchboard Soldiers: A Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini (Large Print)
•        The Good Left Undone: A Novel by Adriana Trigiani (Large Print)
•        Any Other Family: A Novel by Eleanor Brown (Large Print)

Librarian read of the week – At the age of six, Atlee Pine’s twin sister Mercy was abducted from their bedroom, leaving Atlee for dead.  Atlee recovered from her injuries, only to have her family fall apart due to grief and self-blame. Thirty years later, Atlee is still searching for Mercy while confronting both her own personal demons and numerous villains.  Throughout her search, Atlee finds a variety of clues that lead her toward finding out what truly happened to Mercy.  The Atlee Pine Series is a short series of 4 books by David Baldacci.

Looking for something to do on a Monday afternoon?  Stop in at the library from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM for a coffee and chat!  Bring along a favorite snack to share or exchange with other library coffee-goers.  Check out what the library has to offer or just relax and enjoy a nice quiet visit.  “Story Time with Rayla” is Monday Mornings from 10:30 AM – 11:30 and is open to children of all ages.  Pre-registration is not required.

Reading to your young ones is so important for your child’s brain, ability to focus, concentration, and communication skills. To help you with this, the Russell and Binscarth libraries invite you to join the “Baby Book Club”  by filling out the brochure available on our website at https://russellbinscarthlibrary.ca or by stopping in at either branch, your baby will receive a gift book from the library.  While you are there, check out what else we have to offer in our interactive children’s areas, including books, games, puzzles, and more.

Remember to join us on Fridays for the Russell Library Farmers’ and our regular Hotdog Fundraiser.  Check out the various baking, preserves, fresh-cut flowers, in-season fruits and vegetables, and more. Farmers’ Market and Hotdog Friday are held from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM every Friday.

Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities. – R. David Lankes

Read On!
The Library Ladies