November is a busy month at the library! After a jam-packed month of Out Loud events in October, we just keep going onward and upward.
ON Saturday, November 22, we are thrilled to showcase the AstroDome Planetarium, a portable planetarium with an inflatable dome and a high-definition digital projection system. These two elements create an amazing and immersive environment for the audience. Five sessions will take place throughout the day, covering topics such as “One World, One Sky” and “A tour of the Sky and the Solar System”. Sessions are geared for various age groups; all are listed on our website (sheepriverlibrary.ca). One evening session for adults takes place at 7:00 pm and includes Please register online ASAP as spots are going quickly.
On Tuesday November 18 at 6:00 pm, we celebrate the completion of our solar panel installation. We are holding a reception to thank all our donors, installers, engineers, the committee and the Town of Diamond Valley who all worked together to make the project a success. We invite you attend the short ceremony and enjoy some light refreshments. This will be followed by an information session about solar power presented by Foothills Energy Co-op at 7:00 pm.
On Saturday, November 15 at 2:30 pm Cheryl Bain will be presenting The truth is out there: But is it Online? In a world flooded with news, opinions, and social media, how do you know what to trust? This interactive media literacy course will help you develop critical thinking skills to evaluate information, recognize misinformation, and become a more informed media consumer. Some of the topics covered are: how to spot fake news and misleading content; the role of bias in media and how to detect it; and tips for verifying sources and fact-checking information. This session is perfect for teens, adults, educators, and lifelong learners. Join us at the library and become more confident in your ability to assess and engage with today’s media landscape.
Hollywood Got It Wrong returns with a special Remembrance Day edition. Retired Canadian Infantry Captain Ted Bain will discuss the movie Hyena Road. Come at 1:00 to view the film and stay for Ted’s talk (not to be confused with Ted Talks) about what the movie got right, almost right or dead wrong.
To take advantage of Giving Tuesday, the library has set up a fundraiser at Canada Helps. We are fundraising for next year’s National Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration in June. If you want to donate please go to this address: National Indigenous Day Celebration – CanadaHelps. You can click on the link in this month’s article at sheepriverlibrary.ca/News .
Thank you to everyone who participated in our community engagement survey. The information we collected will help the library board develop the strategic plan for the next five years.
Please note that the library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for Remembrance Day, to honor the sacrifice of armed forces members who served and continue to serve our country. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
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