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We have all been affected by the health crisis, which is global but affects us locally. With the wisely imposed closure of municipal buildings in Niagara-on-the-Lake, borrowing, visits and all in-person programs at the library are cancelled until further notice.
This is a time for the library to make the most of technology, which can enable us all to stay connected, informed, and entertained. This special edition of our monthly newsletter provides details of some of our new offerings. Highlights include:
- Wi-fi availability 24/7, which works as far away as the community centre parking lot and our back garden, depending on the capability of your device
- increasing our selection of electronic resources, such as magazines, which can be accessed online
- increasing our entertainment & instructional streaming videos, again which can be accessed online
Please make use of our services as we all battle these difficult days. And remember, we are still only a call, online chat or e-mail away!
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I write to you from my home office after our Lord Mayor declared a state of emergency and the Ontario Premier announced the closing of non-essential businesses at midnight tonight. I know how essential the library is in our community and how you rely on us. Although we are closed for in-person visits, our virtual services are available as usual. Library staff is working hard to bring you programs and information via our website and social media and to ensure our electronic collection expands and adapts to meet your needs.
Children’s Librarian, Kasia Dupuis, ran our first NOTLLibrary:Live livestream workshop yesterday on Instagram and it was very successful. Under Kasia’s guidance, eighteen participants created birch tree forest paintings using a few simple materials and only three paint colours. More workshops are planned as well as technology instructional videos and virtual storytimes.
We’ve also expanded our e-resource offerings and encourage you to explore them:
- Cloud Library - e-books & audio e-books
- Mango Languages - online language learning
- Heritage Portal – local history
- Glassdoor – jobs, careers & recruiting
- G1 – driver practice tests
- SERENE-RISC – cybersecurity training
- ONF-NFB – National Film Board streaming video
- RB Digital – e-magazines
Let your family, friends, and neighbours know they can sign up for a free library membership online and access these resources to stay informed and entertained while social distancing at home: https://notl.niagaraevergreen.ca/eg/opac/register
While the library’s closed, you can reach a staff member during regular opening hours at 1-289-401-3216. Staff is also available via real-time chat from our website and via email. Our book returns are closed but any items you have checked out will automatically renew and we are not charging fines.
Stay home, stay healthy and stay in touch with your friends at the library.
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COVID-19
Town Updates and Public Health Information
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Here are some of new titles we've added:
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Fiction
A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny
A Forgotten Murder by Jude Deveraux
Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis
American Dirt (Oprah's Book Club) by Jeanine Cummins
Blue Moon by Lee Child
Dead to Her by Sarah Pinborough
Engaged to the Earl by Lisa Berne
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
Hit List by Stuart Woods
Hunter Killer by Brad Taylor
Lost by James Patterson; James O. Born
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin
Still Life by Louise Penny
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
The Andromeda Evolution by Michael Crichton; Daniel H. Wilson
The Cruellest Month by Louise Penny
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
The Hero by Lee Child
The Lost Diary of M by Paul Wolfe
The Mirror & the Light by Hilary Mantel
The Night Fire by Michael Connelly
The Sea Glass Cottage by RaeAnne Thayne
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
The Warsaw Protocol by Steve Berry
You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks; Sarah Pekkanen
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Non-Fiction
Backyard Farming: Growing Herbs for Food and Medicine by Kim Pezza
Deadliest Enemy by Michael T. Osterholm; Mark Olshaker
Feck Perfuction by James Victore
Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
How to Be Fine by Jolenta Greenberg; Kristen Meinzer
Open Book by Jessica Simpson
Ruffage by Abra Berens
Sapiens by Noah Yuval Harari
The Easy Pressure Cooker Cookbook by Diane Phillips
The Humane Gardener by Nancy Lawson
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier by Ree Drummond
The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ by Suze Orman
The Unexpected Spy by Tracy Walder; Jessica Anya Blau
Vegetarian Dinner's in the Oven by Rukmini Iyer
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Children's E-books
A Home for Goddesses and Dogs by Leslie Connor
Cats in the Crater: My FANGtastically Evil Vampire Pet by Mo O’Hara
Confessions of a Dork Lord by Mike Johnston
Dog Man: Fetch-22: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #8) by Dav Pilkey
Dream Big, Little Scientists by Michelle Schaub
Fart Monster and Me by Tim Miller; Matt Stanton
Frozen 2 by Disney Book Group
Frozen 2 Read-Along Storybook by Disney Book Group
Frozen 2: Spirits of Nature by Disney Book Group
Frozen: A Tale of Two Sisters by Disney Book Group
Here in the Real World by Sara Pennypacker
Inside Your Germs by Karin Halvorson M.D.
Love Sugar Magic: A Mixture of Mischief by Anna Meriano
Media Meltdown by Liam O’Donnell
Minecraft: Stories from the Overworld (Graphic Novel) by Hope Larson; Ian Flynn
Ms. Marvel Vol. 6 by Willow G. Wilson; Adrian Alphona
Ms. Marvel Vol. 7 by Willow G. Wilson
Mystery Club (graphic novel) by Davide Cali: Yannick Robert
Power Play by Liam O’Donnell
Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Real Pigeons Fight Crime (Book 1) by Andrew McDonald
Super Simple Things to Do with Water: Fun and Easy Science for Kids eBook by Kelly Doudna
The Bear in My Family by Maya Tatsukawa
The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! by Jory John
The Paper Kingdom by Helena Ku Rhee
The Wolf in Underpants by Wilfrid Lupano
What Will These Hands Make? by Nikki McClure
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Wishing you health and safety.
We look forward to seeing you all
at the library again soon!
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