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WaterlooLibrary

  1. "The only way to do all the things you'd like to do is to read."--Tom Clancy
  2. Who is Barbara Gordon? She's the head of the Gotham City Public Library and she's also Batgirl. Librarians...superheroes for the mind.
  3. Youth Summer Job Preparation workshop at WPL on June 7. wpl.ca/2012/05/youth-…
  4. "Book lovers will understand me, and they will know too that part of the pleasure of a library lies in its very existence" -- Jan Morris
  5. Meet author Carrie Snyder at WPL on June 6 for a discussion of her book, "The Juliet Stories." wpl.ca/2012/05/meet-a…
  6. It's going to be a scorcher today! Come to the library (all branches have air conditioning!) and cool off with a hot book.
  7. This is the last week to submit your recipes for Fact. Fiction. Feast. Email recipes to shall@wpl.ca and be a part of our cookbook!
  8. Going on a holiday? All items, except for DVDs, FastReads and kits (adult) may be checked out on a 6-week loan. Ask staff for details.
  9. Queen Victoria's 193rd birthday is coming up on May 24. Enjoy your Victoria Day (or May 2-4) weekend!
  10. WPL (all branches) is closed Sunday and Monday for the Victoria Day Weekend. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend!
  11. The John M. Harper Branch was featured on the What to Do Waterloo blog! Thanks, Zara R., for the mention. whattodowaterloo.com/exploring-the-…
  12. Join us for a free screening of Heya Fawda (It's Chaos) on May 31 at the Harper Branch. harper.wpl.ca
  13. Join us on Tuesdays for "Books & Games". Open to kids 6 to 12 years of age. wpl.ca/2012/05/kids-j…
  14. Fan of Eric Walters? Age 10 and up? (tweens)? Then you won't want to miss this tonight! wpl.ca/2012/05/eric-w…
  15. Tomato Risotto. Guinness Roast Beef. Have you submitted a recipe yet? Email your fav recipe to shall@wpl.ca and be part of WPL's cookbook!
  16. Blogging? Google Docs? Outlook? Are you confused? Fear not. Check out the free workshops at the Harper Branch. harper.wpl.ca
  17. Rhubarb Muffins. White Velvet Cheesecake. Email shall@wpl.ca your favourite recipe(s) by May 31 and be a part of our community cookbook!
  18. Check out the great, free, e-clinics at our Harper Branch in May! wpl.ca/2012/05/e-clin…
  19. Sorry to hear of the passing of Maurice Sendak, author of "Where the Wild Things Are", and other wonderful titles for children.
  20. Join us tonight for a terrific workshop at the Main Library on discovering your family tree. wpl.ca/2012/04/databa…