Library News for the week of October 17th, 2022
Great news – The Russell & District Regional Library Christmas Raffle is back again this year. Prizes include a beautiful custom-built toy barn handmade by Russell’s own Eleanor Muir (comes with a John Deere “Farm in a Box”, a $50.00 gift card for Twin Valley Co-op, and a really cute Mia K. Farrow purse. Tickets are available at both libraries and from both staff and board members.
Did you know that British author J.K. Rowling has a riveting crime novel series under the pseudonym, Robert Galbraith? Private detective Cormoran Strike and his partner Robin Ellacott investigate murders, disappearances, and other notorious crimes. There are presently six books in this series with more to come.
New at the Russell Library this week:
• Treasure State: A Cassie Dewell Novel by C.J. Box
• Truth to Lie For: An Elena Standish Novel by Anne Perry
• Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith
New at the Binscarth Library this week:
• Long Shadows: A Memory Man Novel by David Baldacci (Large Print)
• Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe: A Novel by Jenny Colgan (Large Print)
There are more than just books at the library, we offer numerous other services as well. These include public computers and iPad stations at both the Russell and Binscarth Branches. We also have color printing (Russell only) and black and white in Binscarth. Faxing, copying, laminating (Russell only), and scanning services are also available. We can assist you in setting up an eLibrary account or we search outside our branches for an item that we may not have on our shelves. Both the Russell and Binscarth branches have a children’s area for family reading and a coffee station where you can grab a cup of tea or coffee.
Don’t forget our new hours of operation. The Russell Library is open Mondays from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, and Tuesdays – Fridays from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. We will continue to be open in the evenings on Wednesdays we are open till 8:00 pm, and Saturdays will be open 11 am – 3:00 pm. The Binscarth Library remains open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
I can feel infinitely alive curled up on the sofa reading a book. – Benedict Cumberbatch
Read On!
The Library Ladies