As high school students begin another semester, this is the time to register for Study Skills for High School Students (Saturday, March 1, 1:00), a workshop geared for students in grades 9-12. It will cover study environment tips, time management, note-taking, what a teacher usually means when they tell you to “read this part of the textbook,” review strategies for before and after a test, and test-taking skills. This workshop will be followed with Setting and Meeting Class and Career Goals at 3:00. This workshop is for high school students with their parent(s). It will cover setting short- and long-term goals, how to break down goals into smaller milestones to help reach targets, and how parents can help their teenage children achieve success in their classes and careers. Parents and students work together to start identifying their new skills before the end of the class. While the activities are related to setting goals, the class will also cover sources of information about potential careers. Students in grades 9-10 are required to bring at least one parent or guardian. Students in grades 11-12 are strongly encouraged to bring at least one parent or guardian. While the workshop activities can be completed as an individual, they are much easier with a second person. Both workshops will be led by Cheryl Bain, an award-winning teacher and tutor with a passion for helping students achieve their goals. Her education includes a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, a master’s degree in library science, and an in-progress continuing education certificate in teaching. Cheryl has been a student, employee, or educator at five different Canadian universities.
In March, we begin our Hollywood Got It Wrong series. Have you ever watched a movie and thought that can’t be right? We have recruited several experts who will use their professional experience and knowledge to let us know:
- what the film makers got wrong
- what they got almost right
- what (if anything) they got right
Some speakers will also add some food for thought about the topics the movie has directly or indirectly covered. If you need to re-watch the movie, we will be showing it just before the talk. There will be a brief break between the movie and the talk. Bring your own popcorn and willingness to learn! The series begins with Andy Lees, a retired Anglican minister, taking on The Da Vinci Code (March 8). On March 15, Detective Dave Sweet takes on Bon Cop, Bad Cop. On March 22, physicist Jason Donev will discuss Oppenheimer. March 29, sees Amber Porter, a classical mythology professor, look at Hercules. The series wraps up in April with geologist, Brandon Karchewski vs. San Andreas (April 12) and nursing professor, Kerri Alderson vs. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (April 26). All talks begin at 3:00. The start times for the movies, which are posted on the website, vary according to the length of the movie. Biographies of each speaker can also be found at www.sheepriverlibary/programs/events. Please sign up at the library if you wish to attend any or all of these sessions.
Also starting in March is our series, Your Memory: What you Should Know. Jennifer Mallamo of Brain Health Catalyst will be presenting the following topics: Memory: What is it and how does it work? (March 4); Understanding memory loss and progression to dementia (March 11); Modifiable risk factors for dementia I: inflammation and managing blood sugar (March 18); Modifiable risk factors for dementia II: nutrition and digestion detoxification (March 25); Modifiable risk factors for dementia III: Detoxification and Intentional Supplementation (April 1); and Supporting those with Memory Challenges: communication and engagement strategies (April 8). All talks start at 1:00. Please register at the library.
The library will be closed Monday, February 17 for the Family Day holiday.
