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VOLUME 12, ISSUE 3 May/June 2016

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Monday, May 23: Victoria Day & Friday, June 24: Staff Professional Development Day

WPL HELPING WELLAND WITH JOB SKILLS Employment resources at your fingertips

On Monday, February 29th, the Welland Public Library participated in the Seaway Mall Job Fair. We were happy to showcase our employment resources to those who are looking for work. Throughout the day, our new 3D Printer was on display, creating fun items for people to take with them. Our staff answered 404 questions from 327 people! What a busy day we had! We are so happy so many stopped by to chat with us. Expect to see WPL and our 3D Printer out in our community in the future.

Did you know that April was National Poetry Month? To celebrate, WPL held a poetry contest on our Facebook page. We had some beautiful poems submitted. The winner will be announced at our Coffeehouse event on Friday, May 6th at the Main Branch of the Library. Doors open at 6:30pm and refreshments will be provided by The Black Sheep Lounge. Additionally, poet and local professor Adam Dickinson will be giving a talk about his upcoming book of poetry.

Local poet, Keith Inman will also be sharing his poems. Everyone is welcome to join, share in a night of poetry and congratulate our winner.

POETRY COFFEEHOUSE EVENTCelebrating Poetry at WPL on May 6, 2016

Free tickets for the event can be picked up at the Circulation Desk at either branch. Our Poetry Contest winner will receive at $200 gift certificate for the

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines.

THANKS TO THE BLACK SHEEP LOUNGE FOR THEIR SUPPORT!

TREASURES AND FUN AT THE WPL TRUNK SALERain or Shine, May 28, 2016, 8 am to noon

Do you have treasures to sell or are you looking to buy? Support the Library by participating in our Trunk Sale on Saturday May 28th! The sale runs from 8am to noon and will be held in the lower parking lot behind the Court House. A wide variety of items will be for sale including clothing, books and household gems. Bring the kids for fun and games! If interested in participating as a vendor, please call 905-734-6210 ext. 2527 for more information.

LOCAL AUTHORS DAY Saturday, June 4: 12:00pm-3:00pmCome and meet a variety of local, published authors at the Main Branch of the Library. Learn about the writing and publishing process and engage directly with some of Niagara's most talented authors.

Leo Audette

Shelly Calcagno

Barbara Fanson

Heidi Klose

Richard D. Merritt

Zig Misiak

Linda Morinello

Laurie Sadowski

Sylvia Somerville

Welland Public Library staff members Daniella Liebregts-Hamilton and Cindy van Kralingen at the Job Fair

AUTHORS

Beads and Blocks at Diamond Trail Branch (8+ years)Thursdays, June 2-16: 4:00-5:00pm

What do beading and LEGO have in common? They both require

imagination and patience. Join this new club that dares to fuse

beads and blocks into one fun hour.

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PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

Please register for all programs unless otherwise noted.

ADULT INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS AT THE MAIN BRANCH

AFTER THE BELL Success in the Kitchen at Diamond Trail!

In February, the Diamond Trail Branch launched a new program, After the Bell: Nutrition & Cooking Fun, held on Tuesdays after-school until the end of April. The program was an instant success, and was at maximum capacity from the first session. Nineteen children are enjoying learning about nutrition, healthy eating habits and cooking skills with hands-on recipes. One mom whose daughter is a regular participant said: “(She) looks forward to the program and can’t wait until the end of the day to go to it.” As the program is proving so popular, we hope to hold further sessions of After the Bell in the fall.This program was made possible through a generous donation from the Welland Neighbourhood Project. TD Canadian Children’s Book WeekMay 7-14Celebrate established and emerging Canadian authors by checking out a book! Borrow five or more picture books or one children’s chapter book during the week to receive a free book to add to your collection. A selection of books will be available at the Circulation Desk at both branches. While supplies last.

PD DAY: Plant a Rainbow (family)Friday, June 10: 2:00-3:00pmCome plant a rainbow and watch how quickly it grows at home. All supplies will be provided.

Free Comic Book DaySaturday, May 7 Main Branch: 9:30am-4:30pm*Diamond Trail Branch: 11:30am-2:30pm*“Up, up and away…” fly to the library and get a free comic/graphic novel before they’re all gone.While supplies last.

3D PRINTING NOW AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN BRANCH!

Once you register and successfully complete a 3D printer training session (details below) you will be ready to upload a file using the form on our website! Objects will be printed when time allows. Children are welcome to participate in the fun, but must be accompanied by an adult that has completed the training course. All 3D prints are free-of-charge in 2016 and you can print up to 3 objects per week. Please note that while staff will make every effort to accommodate specific requests for size and colour, this may result in longer wait times for your printed objects. For more information, please drop by any Welland Public Library branch or call 905-734-6210 ext. 2521. To avoid disappointment, please call ahead to ensure that the printer is operational prior to your visit. The Welland Public Library is also taking this technology on the road! If your school, service group, business or organization is interested in a free demonstration or training session, please call 905-734-6210, ext. 2502 to arrange a visit!

3D Printer TrainingThis spring we are offering 2 levels of training for our new 3D Printer! Any patrons interested in using the 3D Printer are required to take the 3D Printer Basic class before printing any items. Please register in advance to secure your spot and get trained to start printing your 3D items!

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3D Printer BasicsThursday, May 19: 7:00pmTuesday, May 24: 2:00pmThursday, June 2: 7:00pmThis session will cover the history of 3D printing, how to obtain and upload 3D files online, how to use the Library’s 3D printing software and the printing process itself.Advanced 3D PrintingTuesday, May 10: 7:00pmTuesday, May 17: 7:00pmThursday, June 9: 2:00pmThis session will cover advanced printing techniques, 3D scanning, creating original 3D files and advanced printer settings.

SPRING GARDEN WORKSHOPS WITH KARIN VERMEERThis spring, we will be hosting a series of three workshops with Karin Vermeer, local garden coach and horticultural therapist. These are all make-and-take workshops and will be held throughout the month of May. Join Karin as she shares growing tips and best

practices for your garden. Each workshop will cost $20 plus HST. Please register in advance for each session. Container, soil and plants provided. Please bring your own garden gloves. Early Spring GardenThursday, May 12: 2:00pmLet’s gather to plant a lovely pot of pansies, violas and other spring favourites! Karin will teach us best practices in planting, deadheading and fertilizing our gardens.Spring Flower GardenThursday, May 19: 2:00pmWe’ll be planting a container filled with some of the most popular spring flowering container plants. Karin will discuss the difference and importance of thrillers, fillers and spillers. Herbs and Vegetable GardenThursday, May 26: 2:00pmLet’s plant a garden container full of herbs and vegetables to enjoy all summer long.

ESL TutoringTuesdays, May 17-June 28: 7:00-8:30pm

Need ESL (English as a Second Language) help and tutoring? A qualified ESL tutor will be volunteering at the Main Branch of the library this spring to assist newcomers with

learning English. Registration numbers are limited so please call or visit the library to register for an appointment.Author Visit & Book Tour with Sherman ZavitzThursday, May 26: 7:00pm

Join the library for an evening with local author, historian and Niagara Falls Review columnist Sherman Zavitz. Sherman will be discussing his new book It Seemed as if 100 Men Were Pounding my Head and Other Amazing Tales from Niagara’s Past. Hear remarkable and memorable stories of Niagara’s fascinating past.

Author Talk with Modesta TonanTuesday, May 31: 7:00pm

Local author, Modesta Tonan, will be visiting the Welland Public Library to discuss her latest book I Belong to You- A romantic journey of self-discovery through Northern Italy. Modesta will be discussing her purpose in writing the book as well as her approach. She is poised to be one of Canada's most engaging new authors. Spend the evening with

Modesta as she shares stories from her book and other experiences from her life.Plant SwapSaturday, May 28: 10:00am-3:00pmHave plants you must prune or dig up How about trading your excess with others in your neighbourhood? Take home new plants for your yard and have an instant new garden all for free. All types of plants welcome. No time to re-pot your donations? No problem: bags and newspaper will do. Great finds come in throughout the day, so you may want to visit a couple times. Registration is not required.

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CONTAC T US

Qingyi (Ken) Su, Chief Executive Officer

Julianne Brunet, Manager of Public Services

Barbara Murphy, Manager of Support Services

Jason Redshaw,Coordinator of Adult Services

Daniella Liebregts-Hamilton, Coordinator of Youth & Children’s Services

Conor Echlin, Coordinator of Reference & Information Services

LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

CRINOLINES, STRIPED STOCKINGS AND WHISKEY!Your family history comes alive with our genealogy resources

This entertaining article from the Welland Tribune, 05/02/1886, was the surprising result of a recent genealogy enquiry at the Library. Our patron’s great-great grandfather was clearly a colourful character! To find details of your local ancestors, search the surname index of our Genealogy Database which will direct you to the relevant record in our microfilm records. If you need help, please call us for assistance.

Getting It Right- Are You Ready For Retirement?Wednesday, May 25: 7:00pmAre you ready for a 40 year retirement? Join Lance Wiebe from Desjardins Financial Security for an informative seminar that will empower you to ask the right questions and ensure that you are ready for retirement. Please register in advance. Family History/Genealogy ResearchTuesday, May 24: 7:00pmLooking to connect with your past? Is it all on Ancestry or are there other places to search? Ask questions and learn how to research your family history. No experience required. Steve Fulton, UE of the Niagara Peninsula Branch of the Ontario Genealogy Society will be hosting this program. Please register in advance.BOOK CLUBSOur Book Clubs meet every month from September to May, excluding December. Our Afternooon Book Club requires registration and meets the third Wednesday of each month at 2:30pm. Our Evening Book Club meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. AFTERNOON BOOK CLUBWednesday, May 18: 2:30pm The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

EVENING BOOK CLUBTuesday, May 31: 7:30pmOrdinary Grace by William Kent Krueger