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What to Read Next? Wanting to know what to read next in the New Year or more information on those tricky eBooks that you may have gotten over the holidays? Have a look at our new Southwood Blog on the Calgary Public Library website! Here you’ll find book reviews, staff picks, program information, eBook tutorials and much more. The blog address is http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/locations/southwood/blog. Check it out today!
Adults:
Computer Technology Coaching: Drop in on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for one-on-one volunteer help with the internet and Microsoft Office.
eBooks: Drop in to Southwood library to pick up handouts or bring in your eReaders for staff help!
Teens:
Digital Detox Day: Experience the World of Magic: Register in this program to learn from aspiring magicians as they practice and show you basic magic tricks on Sunday, February 12 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Ages 12 and up, register online, by phone, or in person.
Reading Tag Freedom to Read Edition: Come take a turn reading or just listen to a collection of banned books on Tuesday February 28 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 13 – 17, register online, by phone, or in person.
Alchemyst by Michael Scott: If you liked Cassandra Clare and the Clockwork angel series or Rick Riordan’s books then be sure to check out part one of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. This intriguing and adventure packed novel is about the Newman twins, Sophie and Josh, and their quest to help famous Nicholas Flamel- a 14th century alchemist. Nicholas’s ability to create a potion of immortality makes him a huge target of Dr. John Dee, who plans to steal Nicholas’s book of magic and use it to destroy the world. Come into Southwood to pick up a copy of this magical book!
Kids:
Lego Contest: Got a great idea to build something creative with LEGO? Build your masterpiece at home and bring it into the library on Saturday February 4, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. and you could win a prize! Register online, by phone, or in person. Call 403-221-2082 for rules and age categories.
Flipbook Animation for Kids: Presented by Quickdraw Animation, create your own cartoons by learning how to make flipbooks and simple animations. Register now for this program on Friday February 17, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 – 12!
Library Closures: All Calgary Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 20th for Family Day.
