Dear Reader:
You may already know this, but just in case you are unaware, or need to be reminded, Manitoba is renowned for its musical and artistic talent. In last week’s article, you will have read about Lorne Pettitt’s musical performance at The Russell Library’s Friday Hot Dog Sale and Farmer’s Market. In this week’s article, you will read about Elijah’s maiden voyage into the world of publicly playing electric guitar as a busker at Russell Library’s weekly Wednesday night Hot Dog Sale. 
Elijah is a young man with an old soul, a wary gaze, and zest for life. Self-taught with YouTube as his guide, Elijah honoured his audience with a beautifully played song list ranging from Black Sabbath to Elijah’s own original compositions. We look forward to welcoming Elijah and his guitar to play at the library again soon. Rumour has it, next time, Elijah will be joined by an accompanying musician. Stay tuned, (pun intended)!
September is just less than three weeks away and we would like to remind you that with September comes new/renewed hours: Wednesday and Thursday, the Russell Library will be open from 1:00 pm to 8 pm. Saturdays at the library again: 10-3. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as well as in the News Paper and on our website: https://russellbinscarthlibrary.ca to stay abreast of upcoming events at the library.
On August 15th from 12-1 pm on the Library Green Space, Dan Mazier MP is hosting a community BBQ.
If you have any suggestions for events/activities you would like to enjoy or contribute at the Russell/Binscarth Library, please know that we are always looking for ideas and talent and welcome yours! Suggestions/ideas may be submitted via Facebook messenger, by email to ruslib@mymts.net and by post to Russell Library, Box#340, Russell, Mb. R0J 1W0.
New books at the library:
The Gulag Archipelago – by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (vol. 1, 2, and 3)
84, Charing Cross Road – by Helene Hanffe
V for Vendetta – by Allan Moore and David Lloyd
Watchmen: The Deluxe Edition – by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
Benjamin Franklin’s Wise Words: How to Work Smart, Play Well, and Make Real Friends (National Geographic Kids) by Benjamin Franklin
The According to Humphrey book series – by Betty G. Birney (12 Books)
All the Days of Summer – by Nancy Thayer
The Big Book of Amazing LEGO Creations with Bricks You Already Have – by Sarah Dees
This week’s quote:
“The brilliant poppy flaunts her head
Amidst the ripening grain,
And adds her voice to sell the song
That August’s here again.”
― Helen Winslow
Until Next Time, Happy Reading,
The Library Ladies