At the Library for April 12, 2016

Updated 2016/04/11

‘Boys in Trees’ is the remarkable life story of musician Carly Simon—the first performer to win simultaneous Grammy, Academy, and Gold Globe awards. Less known about Simon is her literary background—she is the daughter of the founder of Simon & Schuster Publishing House.

Alexandria Horowitz gives younger readers a dog’s eye view of how canines perceive their world in ‘Inside of a Dog.’

Preschool Story Time is this Wednesday at 11:00 am, 1:15 pm, & 6:30 pm, and Toddler Story Time is 10:00 and 11:00 am. Both will be all about hats!

The Friends will also be hosting next month’s Travelogue: “Utah” will be held Thursday, April 14th in the Lecture Theatre of the College of the Rockies at 7:00 pm, presented by Allister and Denise Pedersen. Admission is by donation. From the magnificent Mormon Temples in Salt Lake to the red rock mountainous temples in its parks, Utah is home to exciting exploration. Bryce, Zion, Canyon-lands and Kodachrome parks (to name just a few) offer endless hiking opportunities, exciting slick rock biking, cool canyon hiking, slot canyon exploration, the dizzying heights of the Angels’ Landing hike, the absolutely magical Fairyland Trail in Bryce, plus much more.

“The Friends’ Garage Sale, with all kinds of wonderful surprises, will be held Sat. April 30th, 9 am – 3pm in the Manual Training School. Public donations are being accepted on Friday, April 29th from 9 am – 4 pm, same place. So bring your kitchen wares, linens, toys, jewels, garden implements, ornaments and anything else you don’t need. However large furniture can’t be accepted. For info Marilyn 250-489-6254.

FREE one-on-one tech training session for those of you who want to enhance your current computing skills. We cover many topics including Basic Tablet usage, Basic Computer usage, Windows 10 training, Window 8 + 8.1 training, Window 7 training, Microsoft Suit training, Library E book training, and much more. To register, please contact the Library at (250) 426-4063, or sign up at the front desk.

Need help starting or managing a small business? Our online databases include BC Laws, BC Statistics, ClickLaw, Grant Connect, QP Legaleze, and Consumer Reports (as well as many others). Our two latest editions are the Business Plans Handbooks–a compilation of business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America; and the Small Business Accelerator– curated lists of resources to help you start, run or grow a Canadian small business. Topics include writing your business-plan, finding funding, e-tools and more.

Our website is up and running at: www.cranbrookpubliclibrary.ca

On display this month is Jean-Ann Debreceni’s fantastic collection of Noritaki china, much of it hand painted and dating from the 30s.

ADULT NEWLY ACQUIRED SHELF:

The 30-Day Sobriety Solution – Jack Canfield (362.2928)
British Columbia Probate Kit – Mary-Jane Wilson (346.711052)
Belize, Guatemala, & Southern Mexico — Richard Arghiris (917.28/04)
Boys in Trees – Carly Simon (bio)
My Secret Mother – Phyllis Whitsell (bio)
At the Edge of the Orchard – Tracy Chevalier (fic)
Sweetgirl – Travis Mulhauser (fic)
Until the Dawn – Elizabeth Camden (fic)
The Feathered Bone – Julie Cantrell (fic)
Journey to Munich – Jacqueline Winspear (mys)
Clawback – J. A. Jance (mys)
What’s Left Behind – Gail Bowen (mys)
The Lion’s Mouth – Anne Holt (mys)
The Steel Kiss – Jeffery Deaver (mys)
The Murderer’s Daughter – Jonathan Kellerman (mys)
Far From True – Linwood Barclay (mys)
Robert B. Parker’s Blackjack – Robert Knott (west)
Nurse Jackie: Season 7 (DVD)
X Company: Complete First Season (DVD)
Game of Thrones: Complete Fifth Season (DVD)

YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S NEWLY ACQUIRED ITEMS:

The Emperor of Any Place – Tim Wynne-Jones (ya fic)
Inside of a Dog – Alexandria Horowitz (j 636.7)
Star Wars Revenge of the Sith: Incredible Cross Sections (j 791.4372)
Death Weavers – Brandon Mull (j fic)