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ONLINE CATALOGUE UP!
Good news, patient library patrons! BUPL's online catalogue is now up and running! Search our collection from anywhere with internet access! Log into your account (ID is your library card number; password is the last 4 digits of your phone number) to renew your materials, place reserves, request purchases, make lists to share, and so much more!
Check it out!
MAY 4- JUNE 8, 2012: SPRING RAFFLE
BUPL is raffling off 2 fantastic prize packs! For adults: 3 novels ("The Next Always" by N. Roberts, "Girls in White Dresses" by J. Close, & "Three in Death" by JD Robb), a Bungee ipod nano case, a Cucina hand cream & soap pack, a BUPL magnet, and a BUPL book bag! For teens: 3 novels ("The Book Thief" by M. Zukas, "I am Number 4" by P. Lore, & "Clockwork Angel" by C. Clare), a Bungee ipod nano case, a key lanyard, a BUPL magnet, and a BUPL book bag! Tickets are $1, or you can by an arm's length for just $5! Draw will be held on June 8, so get your name in soon!
MAY 17, 2012: TERRY WEST CHAT
Join us as author
Terry West chats about writing, life, and his experiences as an Eganville High School teacher! Terry's books include "Not in my Father's Footsteps," "Run of the Town," "Ripe for the Picking," "Clayton's Kids: Pioneer Families" and "The Roll Up Yonder." 7pm here at the library; refreshments will be available.
MAY 24, 2012: LITERARY LADS AND LASSES
This month we'll be reading
"Paper Towns" by John Green. Fans of heartfelt and humourous mysteries are invited to join us in the teen section at 6:30 pm for a fun discussion. New members always welcome!
MAY 24, 2012: BATTLE OF THE BOOKS - The Teen Edition
Join us as we start the second round of BATTLE OF THE BOOKS! A new group of teenagers must battle each other to convince the audience (and each other) that their favourite book is the best. Teens, if you'd like to participate in the Battle, just show up! 7pm in the teen area. Who will emerge triumphant?
MAY 24, 2012: BOARD MEETING
Our monthly board meeting just wouldn't be the same without you. Please join us at 6:30 pm to learn about upcoming library activities and initiatives and to provide input!
MAY 21, 2012: ALL-STARS ASTRONOMY GROUP
Join Dr. Frank Ahern and his merry gang of sky gazers for another meeting of BUPL's astronomy group! 8:30 pm at the library; all are welcome!
MARCH 23-MAY 25, 2012: HOMESCHOOL (Ancient Egypt)
Mummies! Pharaohs! Hieroglyphs! Pyramids! That's right - it's time to learn about Ancient Egypt! Every Friday morning at 10:30!
TUMBLEBOOKS!
We are subscribed to
TumbleBooks, an online collection of e-books for children in kindergarten to grade five. There are over 200 animated, talking picture books with exciting audio narration, highlighted text, and engaging illustrations. There are also 93 language learning books, 25 Read-Alongs, and 22 non fiction books. To get started, go to
TumbleBooks!
KEURIG COFFEE MACHINE=DELICIOUS HOT DRINKS AT THE LIBRARY!!
BUPL is now home to a shiny new Keurig coffee machine for our patrons! Next time you get a caffeine craving while you're browsing, BUPL will provide! $1.25 if you use one of our disposable cups, or a mere $1.00 if you bring your own mug! MMMM....coffee! (And tea! And cocoa!)
BUPL BOOKBAGS NOW AVAILABLE!
Show your BUPL pride and support your library at the same time! We now have snazzy blue bookbags available to purchase for $2 each, or get a bag and fill it with books from the Book Sale Room for a mere $5! What a deal!
DOWNLOAD FREE MUSIC!
The Bonnechere Union Public Library now offers free - and legal! - music downloads! Check out
Freegal to add to your music collection today!
BUPL INTRODUCES FREaDING (E-BOOKS!)
The Bonnechere Union Public Library now offers a new ebook downloading site! Check out
Freading to add to your ebook collection! Works with Nook, Kobo, & Sony e-readers, as well as iPhones, iPads, Android, PC computers, Mac computers, & Kindle Fire.
MANGO LANGUAGES AVAILABLE ONLINE!
The Bonnechere Union Public Library is happy to introduce you to Mango Languages Online! To get started, go to
BUPL's Mango site!
SEND US YOUR REVIEWS!
Loved it? Hated it?
Email us your reviews of the books you've read and we'll put them on the website so everyone else can benefit from your experience!