We’ll be well into winter reading season when you read this and the Millarville Library’s avalanche of books (audio books, dvds, magazines and more) for all ages, tastes and interests and of course there are lots of holiday books celebrating all faiths. So drop by and stock up for those cold, snowy days and nights (We have enjoyed an amazing fall but we all know it’s coming!). Of course you can order online through Marigold and pick it up at your convenience. See below for Christmas hours. If you visit the library be sure to check out the art display featuring the Grade 5 dreamcatchers.
Our library will be closed from December 20 to January 2 (open on Wednesdays from 1:00 -7:30).
Our lobby is full of donated books (a buck for a bag with proceeds going to the library). Great for stocking stuffers!
Many of you will have followed the Giller Awards. The winner What Strange Paradise by former Globe and Mail journalist Omar El Akkad. The Giller jury wrote of this book:
“Amid all the anger and confusion surrounding the global refugee crisis, Omar El Akkad’s What Strange Paradis paints a portrait of displacement and belonging that is at once unflinching and tender. In examining the confluence of war, migration and a sense of settlement, it raises questions of indifference and powerlessness and, ultimately, offers clues as to how we might reach out empathetically in a divided world.”
And some reviews from our younger readers.
The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton
I like to read the book at night with my dad. I like the levels above the tree. I like the adventures the characters go on in the different lands and the slippery slip (slide) the characters can go on to get to the bottom of the tree. I like when the old lady in a shoe puts a sofa on top of the slippery slip.
Review by Lorelei Goerzen. Age 4
The Duckling Gets a Cookie by Mo Willems
I like to read this book with mom. I like this book because the duckling is kind. I like the pictures, especially the cookie with nuts.
Reviews by Corban Motz. Age 5
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Robin
I love tacos just like dragons love tacos. I like to read this book with dad. The dragons have a taco party but you can’t give them spicy salsa.
Wishing you all best wishes for Christmas, your holidays and the New Year.
