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| Family Literacy Day - Ingersoll |
2008-09-12 |
Family Literacy Day has been re-scheduled!
It will be held at Ingersoll Public Library
on Saturday April 12, from 10:30 am to noon.
The theme is Laugh Out Loud For Literacy. Your whole family will have a blast!
Featuring...
- Mother Goose
- Local Celebrity Guest Readers
- Crafts for Children
- Laughter Yoga with Miss Gail
- and a free book for every child
Sponsored by Early Years Oxford, Oxford County Library, and Ingersoll Public Library.
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| Writing Workshop Apr 11,12 |
2008-09-11 |
Exploring the Inner Night Sky: a writing workshop with Soraya Erian
Friday April 11, 2008, from 6:00-8:15 pm
And Saturday April 12, 2008, from 10:15 am – 4 pm
at Ingersoll Public Library
$45.00 per person
To register, please call the library at 519 485-2505.
Join Soraya Erian through a galaxy of images, sounds, dreams, and inner/outer reality to immerse yourself in the transforming power of the written word. With clear imagination, heart/mind/soul, come and lose yourself to find your voice.
Soraya Erian is a writer and artist with seven books of poetry and drawings, two novels with her own paintings, plus numerous articles on social/political issues published in The Hamilton Spectator and The Ottawa Citizen.
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| Laughter Yoga at Ingersoll |
2008-03-05 |
Ingersoll Public Library presents a 7-week session of Laughter Yoga.
Laughter Yoga (Hasya Yoga) is a physically oriented technique that uses a blend of playful, empowering, and otherwise "tension-releasing" simple laughter exercises. Laughter Yoga is done as a way to improve health, increase well-being, and promote peace in the world through personal transformation. It is non-religious, non-sectarian, and non-political.
Free! All ages and fitness levels welcome. Please contact Ingersoll Library at 519 485-2505 to register for the Laughter Yoga sessions.
7 week session - Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 18, 25 at 7 p.m.
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| Subscribe to our NEW Library e-Newsletter! |
2008-02-29 |
Want to know what’s happening at your local Oxford County Library branch location? Sign up for the Oxford County Library Newsletter – OCL @ Your Service – through NextReads and receive updates on Library events, programs, and services by e-mail. Subscribe to NextReads today!
Go to www.ocl.net/nextreads, the newsletter sign-up page. Sign up to receive as many newsletters as you would like, and immediately, you’ll receive the most recent issue. The OCL @ Your Service newsletter will be published quarterly.
The OCL @ Your Service newsletter includes information on new and existing services, upcoming events, and special topic details. Keep informed of what’s happening at your local library branch and learn something new about what Oxford County Library has to offer.
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| Pedometers available |
2008-02-29 |
Pedometers* (Step Counters) are now available at Oxford County Library branches.
Borrow a pedometer, the same way you borrow a book, at your local branch of Oxford County Library.
With the pedometer you will receive “Let’s Get Active – One Step at a Time” (information sheet), giving instructions for using a pedometer, and a log sheet for you to record the number of steps you take each day.
All the pedometers at your branch checked out? Pedometers can be placed on Hold, just like books, through our web catalogue. Type pedometer in the search box, click on Place Hold and log in to your account.
For more information about pedometers, contact:
Oxford County Public Health & Emergency Services
519-539-9800 or 1-800-755-0394
*Pedometers are small, battery-operated devices used to count steps. You wear a pedometer attached to a belt or waistband, in line with your knee and foot. Pedometers are used as motivators for fitness and activity.
Oxford County Public Health and Emergency Services and the Oxford Heart Health Network have provided these pedometers to Oxford County Library.
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| Laughter Yoga at Norwich |
2008-02-02 |
Norwich Public Library presents a 6-week session of Laughter Yoga.
Laughter Yoga (Hasya Yoga) is a physically oriented technique that uses a blend of playful, empowering, and otherwise "tension-releasing" simple laughter exercises. Laughter Yoga is done as a way to improve health, increase well-being, and promote peace in the world through personal transformation. It is non-religious, non-sectarian, and non-political.
Free! All ages and fitness levels welcome. Please contact Norwich Library at 519 863-3307 to register for the Laughter Yoga sessions.
6 week session - Feb. 2, 9, 16, March 1, 15, 22 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Norwich Public Library
10 Tidey St.
Norwich, ON
Phone: 519 863-3307
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| Otterville Library Moving |
2007-12-21 |
Otterville Public Library is moving to a new location in early January 2008. The new library location at 207 Main Street West is a stone’s throw from the current location, at 218 Main Street West.
The new space is considerably more spacious than the old, and will offer much-improved programming space, as well as areas for comfortable seating, a separate youth section, a picture book sloped reading table, and a book sale table. There is also room to allow an additional public access computer.
The building’s owner, Mr. Justus Veldman, will be installing a wheelchair ramp at the front of the building and an accessible family washroom. He and his staff will be building custom shelving and a service desk for library staff.
Otterville’s Branch Supervisor, Robin Lauzon, is thrilled about the move. “This is going to be such a shot in the arm for the community.” Already, offers to help with the move have been pouring in.
The move will take place January 2nd and 3rd. It will be necessary to close the library during this time, but the closure will be kept to a minimum. The library will re-open on Saturday, January 5th.
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| Library Facility Planning Study |
2007-12-12 |
December 12, 2007
The Facility Planning Study for Oxford County Library as prepared by Jim Morgenstern, Principal Consultant, dmA Planning and Management Service, was received by County Council at its December 12 meeting.
“We needed to build on the recommendations brought forth in last year’s Operational Review, with a view to the changing roles of libraries and how our existing facilities and services can be improved,” said Don McKay, Oxford County Library Board Chair.
There are 21 Recommendations coming out of the report. The 13 branches of the Oxford County Library system have been grouped into Large, Medium, and Small branch categories, based on accepted library guidelines, population projections, and performance measures and demographics of each branch. Square footage, collection size, weekly hours of operation, programming levels, and the number of public access computers were some of the areas specifically addressed, as well as the role of area municipalities with regard to support for small branch facilities. The guidelines set for each class of library will serve as a long-range planning tool for the Board’s decisions regarding future facility requirements.
Already, the Board is acting on the recommendation that the Otterville branch be replaced in order to establish a more functional branch library, relocating it to a larger facility in the village in early January.
In his presentation to Council, Morgenstern commented that a user survey indicated “extremely high levels of satisfaction, but as well, a number of suggestions for improvement to the system”.
The Facility Planning Study Final Report and
Planning Context Report are now available.
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| In the event of severe winter weather |
2007-12-03 |
PLEASE BE ADVISED
There may be times this winter when the severity of the weather will make driving conditions so hazardous, our branch staff may not be able to make it in to work safely.
Therefore, there may be times when the library will have to close early or remain closed.
PLEASE – in the event of severe weather, phone ahead to make sure your library branch is open, before you venture out.
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| James McIntyre Poetry Evening 2007 |
2007-11-22 |
The James McIntyre Poetry Evening, to honour the winners of the 2007 Poetry Contest, will be held on Thursday November 22, at 7 pm, at Henderson Hall. Please note the change of venue from previous years! This stellar evening will include the presentation of awards by Mayor Paul Holbrough and former Mayor Michael Hennessy, reading of the first prize poems by Gail Mackay, and a musical interlude by Ted Comiskey. All are welcome!
Henderson Hall is located at 133 John Street in Ingersoll. The James McIntyre Poetry Contest and Poetry Evening are sponsored by The Ingersoll Times and the Town of Ingersoll.
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| Poetry Contest Winners 2007 |
2007-11-16 |
STUDENT CATEGORY:
Rhyming – Gr 3&4
HM – Karly Mabee – The Harvest Festival
3rd – Alex Barbieri - CAMI
2nd – Taylor Nicholson - Church
1st -- Elora Tung – Ballet Studio
Rhyming – Gr 5&6
3rd – Brent McSwiggan – Guitar Hero
2nd – Jason Peacock – Planet Poplen, The Planet of Cheese vs. Planet Limonite
1st – Mikayla Pacheco – Apple Pie
Rhyming – Gr 7&8
3rd – Jordyn McCloskey - Needles
2nd – Cole Davidson – The Moo of All Moos
1st – Santina Commisso - Acting
Best Commercial Rhyme
Brandon Schneider - McNabs
Cheese Poems – Gr 3&4
HM – Daniel Lindsay – I Love Cheese
3rd – Dana Barnard - Cheese
2nd – Julian Gillespie-Wilson - Cheese
1st – Alex Rice - Cheese
Cheese Poems – Gr 5&6
3rd – Maxwell Chevrier – There Once Was a Gigantic Cheese..
2nd – Karlene Dowhaniuk – Attack of the Stinky Cheese
1st – Nicole Geertsen – Sometimes Strong
Cheese Poems – Gr 7&8
HM – Allyson Gillies – Pass the Cheese
3rd – Jenny Roefs – I Walked …
2nd – Andrew Kohlen – The Final Cheese
1st – Jordyn McCloskey - Cheese
Free Verse – Gr 3-6
2nd – Sam Shillington – My Party
1st – Sam Mishchenko - Rain
Free Verse – Gr. 7&8
2nd – Abbe Hoekstra – Autumn Leaves
1st – Sidney Ring - Canadian Flag
Haiku – Gr 3&4
1st – Elora Tung - Wind
Haiku – Gr 5&6
Shanleigh Hoyland – Black Cats
Haiku – Gr 7&8
Jesse Shelton - Flowers
Ingersoll – Gr 3&4
3rd – Megan White - Ingersoll
2nd – Nicholas Coombs - Ingersoll
1st – Aiden Wahl – My Dog Loves Ingersoll
Ingersoll – Grade 5&6
1st – Mekia Pembleton – The Tree in the Wind
Limericks – All Grades
2nd – Noah Schoenberger – Louie’s
1st – John Ryan – Man from Kentucky
Acrostic – All Grades
1st – Brandy Howlett - Elizabeth
Best Poem About War – All Grades
1st – Jordan Pacheco – Canadians in Kandahar
Free Verse – Highschool
1st – Nicole Mannell – Recipe for Heartbreak
Haiku – Highschool
Kayla Goodwin – Global Warming
ADULT CATEGORY:
Long Rhyming Poems
1st – Janice McDonald – Quilted Dreams
Short Free Verse
HM – Elizabeth Bustard – Midnight Swim
HM – Janice McDonald - *Name Changed to Protect the Nice
3rd – Winnifred Harris – Night of the Owl
2nd – Barb Coleing - Revival
1st – Rick Tanner – Small Things
Long Free Verse
2nd – Helena Hodivoianu - Fate
1st – Winnifred Harris – Domestic Goddess
Limericks
2nd – Gary Miller – O Clio…
1st – Gary Miller – Inspire Me…
Ingersoll
1st – Debbie Wilson - Ingersoll
Others
2nd – Laura Forbes – The Alphabet Zoo
1st – Janice McDonald - Instead
Cheese Poet Laureate’s Award
for the Best Dairy Ode
2nd – Sheila Robinson – A Very Cheesy Poem
1st – Mary Smith – The Town…
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| Web Catalogue unavailable Nov 4, 5pm |
2007-11-04 |
| On Sunday, Nov.4, beginning at 5:15 p.m., the Unicorn server, the library's catalogue server, will be shut down for an operating system upgrade. We have been informed that the the upgrade will take a maximum of 16 hours. This means that the Oxford County Library web catalogue will be unavailable for book searching, placing holds, checking accounts, etc. from 5 pm on Sunday Nov 4 until Monday at 9 am. We are sorry for this inconvenience.
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| Writing Workshop Nov 3 |
2007-10-24 |
Plan to attend Editing and Publishing, a writing workshop for Poets and Prose Writers, with Gay Allison. The workshop will be held on Saturday November 3, 2007, from 10:15 am - 4pm, at Ingersoll Public Library.
The cost is $30.00 per person. To register, please call the library at 519 485-2505.
If you drop off a piece of your writing at the library, or email jkpennistan@porchlight.ca before October 27th, Gay will read your work and prepare feedback, and, if you give permission, she may share it with the group. For more information contact Julia at 519 475-9056.
Gay Allison is a Saskatchewan poet and feminist who lives in Stratford.
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| Norwich Library's Anniversary Event |
2007-10-16 |
Norwich Library celebrated its first anniversary in its new location at 10 Tidey Street. The festivities were held Saturday, October 20th. Activities for children of all ages were available in the form of harvest-themed crafts, giant chess, and games such as Wii, Guitar Hero, and Dance Dance Revolution. Check out the variety of services and resources that the Norwich Library has to offer by visiting 10 Tidey Street, Norwich or contact the Norwich Library at (519) 863-3307.
1st Anniversary Celebration of the New Norwich Library Building
A year ago in space formerly occupied by Allan’s Apple Cider place
The opening of the beautiful new Norwich Library took place
With computers, games, and loads of new books for all
‘Twas a wonderful facility that opened last fall
New activities such as book clubs, movies, and Knit Wits to name just a few
Plus toys for the kids that are all brand new
For all of the patrons, whatever they ask
The staff of the library will be up to the task
Our heartfelt thanks go out to the committee
For raising the funds that furnished the library and made it look pretty
The citizens of Norwich and area stepped up to the plate
With their generous donations which helped to
Ensure the library’s wonderful fate
This beautiful facility, I think you can see
Will serve generations of citizens, I’m sure you’ll agree
Thank you to Judy Johnson for writing this tribute to the Norwich Library on its first anniversary. |
| McIntyre featured in Scotland |
2007-10-05 |
| On Friday, September 28, 2007, an article by Jeremy Hodges, entitled "An Ode to Scotland's Cheesiest Poet", was published in the Scottish Daily Mail. "Scotland's Cheesiest Poet" is Ingersoll's James McIntyre, after whom our community poetry contest is named, and who wrote the first Dairy Odes, or poems about cheese, milk, or dairying.
To view a copy of the article, click here, then click on the Scottish Daily Mail link at the bottom of the page. |
| Children’s Programs at the Library |
2007-10-02 |
The Oxford County Library is the place to be this autumn! From puppets to reptiles, science to history, music to dress-up, you’ll find it all at the Library. And best of all, these programs are available to you FREE of charge!
Look at our events flyer to see what’s happening at all Oxford County Library branches. Space is limited. Please call early to guarantee your seat for the event. |
| Ingersoll library closed 10-2:30 Mon Oct 1 |
2007-10-01 |
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Ingersoll Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday October 1 from 10 am to 2:30 pm for Staff Development. That is, the library will open at 2:30 pm, and will close at its regular time of 8:30 pm.
The library will also be CLOSED on Monday Oct 8 for Thanksgiving.
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| Attention Mac Computer & Netscape Users |
2007-09-27 |
If you use an Apple Macintosh computer and/or Netscape web browser to access the Internet, you may experience problems in accessing or navigating some of the library’s databases.
At present, these problems are only an issue with the Chilton Auto Repair Manuals database. The help menu of the Chilton’s database states:
Note: Problems may arise when using a Netscape web Browser or Mac based web interfaces.
The following browser and system requirements are needed in order to access the Chilton’s database:
The ChiltonLibrary System Recommendations and Requirements are as follows:
Recommended:
* Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher for a PC
* High speed internet access (DSL or Cable)
* Screen resolution that is greater than 1024 x 768 for optimum visual experience
Required:
* Internet Access (at least 56k modem
* Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (Windows) or Firefox 1.0 or higher (Windows)
* JavaScript must be enabled
* Adobe Acrobat Reader
Will not run on:
* Browsers with JavaScript disabled
The Library will continue to post information on this matter as updates arise. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. |
| Film: Oxford County Jail |
2007-09-06 |
| Film by R. Bruce Flowers "Oxford County Jail" to kick off Doors Open Oxford on Friday, Sept. 7th at 7pm. One of two films playing at Theatre Woodstock - free admission.
See attached press release for more info.
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| James McIntyre Poetry Contest 2007 |
2007-09-05 |
Attention poets! This is your chance to enter the 2007 James McIntyre Poetry Contest for original poetry, sponsored by the Ingersoll Times and the Corporation of the Town of Ingersoll. The deadline for entries is Thursday October 11, 2007.
Anyone, of any age, may enter. For students, there are “age” categories by school grade. Poems may be in any type of rhyming verse, free verse, limerick, or haiku.
Your poem may be on any subject. Please note that there are special awards for poems written on Ingersoll-related subjects, such as the history of Ingersoll, famous people of Ingersoll, Ingersoll today, and cheese.
For further information about entering the contest, or to download a copy of the entry form, click here. You may pick up a copy of the entry forms from the Town of Ingersoll offices or Ingersoll Public Library, 130 Oxford Street, Ingersoll ON.
The Poetry Evening, where the winners will be honoured, will be held on the evening of Thursday November 22, 2007. Further details of time and place will be forthcoming. |
| Movies at the Library |
2007-08-10 |
 Did you know the Library is showing movies? From new releases to Disney favourites; from old classics to movies not yet available at the movie rental store. A movie wouldn’t be complete without the big screen and the theatre-style popcorn, and the Library has it all!
Call or visit your local Oxford County Library branch to find out more details about movies at the Library!
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| Pirate Shows in August |
2007-08-01 |
Join us for magic, music, and pirate mayhem at Captain Corbin’s Reading Treasures show. Captain Corbin – a slightly confused magical pirate – entertains children of all ages with magic and music in tune with this year’s TD Summer Reading theme, “Lost Worlds”. This literacy-based program will teach children about the treasures of reading. Enrollment in the Library’s Summer Reading program is not required in order to attend Captain Corbin’s show. Captain Corbin will be visiting three Oxford County Library branches during August:
Mount Elgin Public Library, August 1st, 7:00 pm
Norwich Public Library, August 18th, 10:30 am
Innerkip Public Library, August 18th, 1:30 pm
You won’t want to miss out on the fun. Families welcome. Call or visit any of these three branches to reserve your seat today! |
| Summer Reading Club - Discover Lost Worlds |
2007-07-03 |
The Summer Reading Club is a library program for children who are beginning to read or are reading independently. Please visit your local library branch before July 3 to register.
The 2007 Summer Reading Club theme is “Lost Worlds”, which includes archaeology, adventures and expeditions, time travel, hidden treasures and pirates, lost civilizations, buried cities, tales and mythology, and much more. Discover the treasures of reading! Each child registered for the program will receive a reading logbook, a poster, and stickers. Contests, prizes, reading games, and programs. Contact your local library branch for details.
Check out the Lost Worlds suggested reading lists and don't forget to visit the official Lost Worlds website.
The Summer Reading Club is, once again, sponsored by the TD Financial Group and developed by the staff at the Toronto Public Library, with assistance from staff at Ottawa Public Library and Library & Archives Canada. |
| Beryl Baigent Book Launch at Thamesford Library |
2007-06-28 |
The Thamesford Public Library Advisory Committee (TPLAC) is hosting a book launch in the Beaty Room on Thursday, June 28/07 at 7:00 p.m.
'And A Branch Shall Grow: The Irish Connection' is Welsh/Canadian poet, author and Thamesford resident Beryl Baigent's latest collection of poems. She will read about the lives of seven courageous women, all members of her family in Ireland, England, Wales and Canada. Jennifer White, Celtic harpist will share her music and talent. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. TPLAC appreciates the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the League of Canadian Poets for this event.
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| New! Chilton’s Auto Repair Manuals Online |
2007-06-20 |
Need information about auto repair and maintenance? The Library can help! Find your vehicle make and model online through the Library’s Chilton Auto Repair Manuals database. Locate the information you need to make the repairs or maintenance work on your vehicle and print the pages that you need.
This resource is available to you at the library or from any computer with an Internet connection. Simply click on the link above or visit the Library’s Databases & Links page, and click on “Chilton Auto Repair Manuals”.
We would love to hear from you! Tell us what you think of the Chilton’s database by sending your comments to Cristina McLaren.
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| Community Poetry Reading June 13 |
2007-06-13 |
A community Poetry Reading, sponsored by Poets’ Circle, a poetry writing group, will be held Wednesday June 13, at 7 pm in the Ingersoll Library program room. The library is located at 130 Oxford St. in Ingersoll, on the main floor of the Town Centre building. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is welcome!
If you would like to read your poetry at this event, please call Janice at 519 485-2367.
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| Food for Fines June 2007 |
2007-06-01 |
| Food for Fines wll be held for the entire month of June, from June 1 to June 30, at every branch of Oxford County Library. Library users can pay fines for overdue books with a donation of non-perishable food. Just bring your food donation to the library service desk and ask the staff person to forgive your fines. All food will go to the Food Bank. |
| Chilton’s Auto Repair Manuals Online |
2007-05-17 |
The Library has arranged a free one-month trial preview of the new Chilton’s Library database, available through Thomson-Gale.
The trial will be available until June 14th through the Library’s website. Simply click on the link to Chilton Online Auto Repair from the Library’s website and sign in using your 14-digit library card number, if needed.
Test the database and let us know what you think. We would love to hear from you! Please send your comments to Cristina McLaren.
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| Wi-Fi Internet Access At Library |
2007-05-17 |
Free wireless Internet access is now available at six branches of Oxford County Library: Harrington, Ingersoll, Norwich, Plattsville, Princeton, and Thamesford. The public wireless network is an unsecured connection to the Internet and is accessible to users with wireless enabled devices such as laptop computers and handheld computers. The wireless service is available during hours when the library is open.
Access is quick and easy. Obtain the login information from Library staff, open a web browser on your wireless device, read and agree to the Library’s Computer Use and Internet Access Policy, enter the login information, and connect.
Patrons and library visitors are invited to bring their wireless enabled devices – laptop computers, handheld computers or PDAs – to the Library, find a comfortable place to sit, and connect to the world of online information. For more information, read our Frequently Asked Questions.
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| Author visit with Terry Culbert |
2007-05-09 |
Terry Culbert, author of Lucan: home of the Donnellys
Mr. Culbert will discuss his book and answer audience questions relating to the town of Lucan and the Donnellys.
when: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 12:00 noon
location: Ingersoll Public Library, Programme Room
A branch of Oxford County Library
130 Oxford Street, Ingersoll ON, N5C 2V5
Phone 519 485-2505
Website: http://www.ocl.net/ingersoll
Lucan: Home of the Donnellys was written and illustrated by Terry Culbert, a retired television news journalist, whose family immigrated to Lucan from Tipperary, Ireland in 1840. Culbert’s love of his Irish roots spawned this unusual look at the Irish-Canadian village in which he grew up. Lucan, situated in southwestern Ontario just north of London, has generated a lot of curiosity over the years due to the Donnelly massacre.
The first third of the book is Donnelly related, with many stories never published before. Culbert has compiled not only Donnelly stories, but also a collection of vignettes on village commerce, village life, sports, and music, including photographs from the 1958 and 1960 visit of legendary country singer Johnny Cash to the Lucan Arena. This was Cash’s first visit to Canada. It is an engaging collection of Canadiana and a portion of the proceeds from each book sold will be donated to the Lucan Area Heritage Donnelly Museum.
Visit the author's website at www.terryculbert.ca
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| Turn Off the Screens 2007 |
2007-04-23 |
Hey Kids! Are you up to the challenge? Escape from television, video games, and computers – except for use with homework – for 5 days in April.
It’s Turn Off the Screens week from April 23 – 27, 2007. Complete the Turn Off the Screens Log form and place it in a draw for a chance to win some fun prizes.
Looking for more challenges? Check out the Oxford County Library’s Activity Challenge for more ideas of screen-free activities.
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| Cancer Awareness Display |
2007-04-23 |
April is Cancer Awareness Month . Cancer is a leading health issue in Ontario. The number of new cases will increase by 2/3 by 2020. Tobacco and diet related risk factors account for about half of fatal cancers in Ontario. Men and women should talk to their health care provider about any health concerns. Find out about the breast, cervical and colorectal screening programs.
A Cancer display and resources will be in Ingersoll library from April 23 to April 27, 2007. Signs will be posted to let you know when staff are available to answer questions, or phone Ingersoll library at 519 485-2505 for details. |
| Writing Workshop Apr 20-21 |
2007-04-20 |
Writing and Rewriting
a Workshop with with Helen Porter
Friday April 20, 2007
6:30 - 8:30pm
& Saturday April 21, 2007
10:15 am - 4pm
(with breaks for lunch etc)
at Ingersoll Public Library
$40.00 per person
To register, please call the library at 519 485-2505
location: Ingersoll Public Library
A branch of Oxford County Library
130 Oxford Street, Ingersoll ON, N5C 2V5
Phone 519 485-2505
Fax 519 485-4028
Website: http://www.ocl.net
About the workshop -- From Helen:
There is only one way to become a writer or find your voice as a writer and that is by writing and rewriting. Talent is an essential but very small part of the process; perspiration is all.
This workshop is for anyone who wants to write and find their own voice.
We will use exercises and examples of writing as a springboard for our own short pieces and then we will take a bit more time to rewrite and discover what happens when we zero in and expand on the words and details of a scene in a story.
This workshop is your chance to develop your own writing skills and find ways to extend and expand on what you are writing in a safe and supportive though professional setting.
We will practice writing memoir, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
If you mail or drop-off a 3-4 page story or 3-4 poems (hard copy only – no email) to Ingersoll Library by March 31, Helen will provide editing and written commentary on your writing.
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| The best of the Web...en Francais! |
2007-04-20 |
Looking for French-language research materials? Need to find answers to your homework questions in French? Looking for teaching resources in French? La Biblio de Référence Virtuelle is the website for you!
The BRV website provides a wide range of French language research and reference sources in a subject listed format. Each resource listed has been reviewed and selected by librarians to ensure access to reliable information. The BRV is available to all residents of Ontario with a specific interest to French-speaking citizens, students, and teachers.
The BRV website is made available through the joint efforts of the Ottawa Public Library and the Toronto Public Library, with support from Heritage Canada’s Official Languages Branch and the Ontario Ministry of Culture.
Further access to this great resource is available on the Oxford County Library’s website on our Databases and Links page, our Kids and Families page, and our Search the Internet page. |
| System upgrade April 9 |
2007-04-09 |
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Oxford County Library’s catalogue system will be upgraded to a new version on Monday April 9, from 8 am to 12 noon. During this time, the web catalogue www.oxford.canlib.ca will be unavailable. Sorry for the inconvenience!
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| Receipts when you check out |
2007-04-02 |
Starting Monday April 2, all branches of Oxford County Library will be issuing printed date due slips when you check out a book. These date due slips are similar to grocery receipts, and list all the items that you have just checked out, with their due dates.
Library staff will also be giving out Library fridge magnets – so that you can put your new date due slip where it will be a continuous reminder of your responsibilities!
This means that library staff will no longer “stamp out” your books. The printed date due slip replaces the date stamped in the back of the book.
If you have any comments or questions on these new date due slips, please contact Oxford County Library CEO/Chief Librarian Lisa Miettinen at 519 485-7394 or lmiettinen@ocl.net
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| Literary Reference Center |
2007-03-27 |
Explore the Literary Reference Center database, now available to Oxford County Library users. This database includes information on thousands of authors and their literary works from many disciplines and time periods. Useful for students and researchers interested in literary studies, this database includes plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies, book reviews, and author interviews. The reference section also features a literary-historical timeline, literary glossary, dictionary, and encyclopedia.
To use this database, click on the link in this article or go to the Library’s Databases & Links webpage, and click on Literary Reference Center. If you are located in the library, you will be connected automatically. If you are located at home or at school, you will need to enter your 14-digit library card number on the login page in order to access the database. |
| Burgessville photos |
2007-03-06 |
Before & After Gallery of the Burgessville Public Library
Through the hard work of many community volunteers the Burgessville Public Library has undergone a major transformation. The library now includes an expanded entryway, an increase in natural lighting, an open floor plan, a defined children’s section, and new floor and wall finishes.
Look through our online gallery of the before and after photos of this library and see the difference for yourself.
Before :
During Renovations:
Renovations Completed:
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| Knowledge Ontario’s Free Resources |
2007-02-20 |
Through a province-wide initiative, all residents of Ontario will have free access to a variety of information resources via the Library’s website for the next two years. This includes online full-text of magazines, newspapers, journals, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and eBooks. The content and quality of the information found through these resources will surpass what is freely available on the World Wide Web, and includes business, current events, general reference, health, science, technology, and much more.
These resources are freely available within the library and from any computer connected to the Internet. From the Library’s Databases & Links webpage click on the link to Knowledge Ontario Databases. The Canadian Reference Centre – available through EBSCOhost Web - is also provided through the Knowledge Ontario initiative. From the Library’s Databases & Links webpage click on the link to Canadian Reference Center.
For more information on this initiative and the resources available, please visit www.knowledgeontario.ca.
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| Ingersoll Library to reopen Mon Feb 19 |
2007-02-16 |
Ingersoll Library will reopen Monday February 19 at 10 am. We will resume our regular hours at that time.
Although most furniture and books will be back in place on Monday, there may be drywallers and painters working in parts of the library and in the foyer of the Town Centre for a few days. Please use care near workers and avoid areas that are taped off with yellow caution tape.
In answer to a common question, water damage from the burst radiator pipe affected mostly carpet and drywall on street level. The building foyer, and parts of the Ingersoll library nearest the foyer were most affected, and water also went down into the basement level. Amazingly, no library books were permanently damaged. A few items in the book drop were damp, but they have been dried successfully and do not have to be discarded.
I (Rosemary Lewis) would like personally to express my thanks:
to library staff who worked very hard to get everything out of the way and then back in place,
to the efficient and professional disaster clean-up crew,
and to everyone who had patience with us while our services were down.
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| Ingersoll and HQ closed |
2007-02-14 |
Oxford County Library Headquarters and Ingersoll branch are closed today, Wednesday February 14, until further notice. A radiator pipe in the Town Centre foyer burst last night and there is water in the foyer, on the floor in parts of the Ingersoll library (the adult collection and local history areas) and in part of HQ. The clean-up crews are here and have begun working.
We won’t be able to respond to voice mail or email messages as promptly as we would like, as none of us are doing our usual work. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. We are working to reopen the library as soon as possible.
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| Burgessville library now open |
2007-02-14 |
Major renovations to the ground floor of the Burgessville Library are now complete and the library has assumed regular open hours. Items placed on hold for Burgessville patrons that have not been picked up in Norwich will be available for pickup in Burgessville.
The renovations included removal of the central wall, replacement of the carpeting, and an expanded entryway. Thanks go to the local volunteer group and the Township of Norwich for undertaking this project. Stop by for a visit and see our new library space. An Open House of the Burgessville Library will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.
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| TumbleBooks |
2007-02-06 |
Explore our TumbleBook Library of interactive e-books for children. Children can read along with these online animated audio books or read on their own at their own pace. The TumbleBook Library also features puzzles and games that correspond with the interactive storybooks. Read along with Chinese, French, or Spanish books in the Language Learning section. Happy Tumbling!
Let us know what you think of the TumbleBook Library collection of e-books for children. Send your feedback to cmclaren@ocl.net.
Tumblebooks help page
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| Wondering what to read next? |
2007-02-06 |
Looking for another book to read? Sign up for any of our 22 email newsletters to have great reading suggestions emailed directly to you.
Subscribe to NextReads today!
Go to the www.ocl.net/nextreads, the newsletter sign-up page. Sign up to receive as many newsletters as you would like, and immediately, you’ll receive the most recent issue. Choose any of the topics listed at the bottom of this posting.
Every newsletter includes recently released titles and, depending on the newsletter, may include related (read-alike) titles, thematic suggestions, or forthcoming titles. Each list is constructed by librarians and readers’ advisory specialists to provide readers with inspiring and interesting reading and listening choices.
Here is a list of the newsletters:
Armchair Travel
Audiobooks
Biography and Memoir
Business and Marketing
Do-It-Yourself
Fantasy
Fiction A to Z
Historical Fiction
History and Current Events
Horror
Inspirational Fiction
Kids' Books
Mind and Body Fitness
Mystery
Nature and Science
Picture Books
Popular Culture
Romance
Science Fiction
Spirituality and Religion
Teen Scene
Thrillers and Suspense
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| Burgessville library closed for renovations |
2007-01-20 |
Major renovations to the ground floor of the Burgessville Library building will be undertaken In January and February, thanks to the support of the Township of Norwich and a dedicated group of local volunteers. Chief among the renovations are the removal of the centre wall, and the replacement of the carpeting.
Because of the extent of the work to be done, it will be necessary to close the library during renovations. At this time, it is estimated that the library will be closed for three weeks, beginning January 24. Every attempt will be made to keep the closure as brief as possible.
Due dates will be extended so that no overdue fines will be accrued during the closure. Items placed on hold for Burgessville patrons will be available for pick-up at the Norwich Library during that time. Norwich library staff will phone patrons when their items arrive.
The Burgessville Library thanks you for your understanding and patience during this time, and looks forward to a much-improved library space!
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| Spirit Songs Book Signing |
2007-01-17 |
Rev. Dr. Lonnie Atkinson
will give comments and sign copies of his new book,
Spirit Songs,
on Wednesday January 17, 2007,
12 PM to 2 PM
in the Program Room at Ingersoll Public Library.
Copies of Spirit Songs will be available for $20.00,
with a portion of the sales going to the
Malawi Children's Project.
Refreshments available. All are welcome.
Ingersoll Public Library
The Town Centre
130 Oxford Street
Ingersoll, Ont.
N5C 2V5
519 485-2505 |
| In the event of severe winter weather |
2007-01-15 |
PLEASE BE ADVISED
There may be times this winter when the severity of the weather will make driving conditions so hazardous, our branch staff may not be able to make it in to work safely.
Therefore, there may be times when the library will have to remain CLOSED.
PLEASE – in the event of severe weather, phone ahead to make sure the library is open, before you venture out.
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| World Book Online now available |
2006-12-14 |
World Book Online Reference Center, the premier online reference source, is now available to Oxford County Library users. It contains every article from the 22-volume print encyclopedia set plus thousands more. With state-of-the-art multimedia, maps, editor-reviewed web sites, and more, you will find the World Book Online Reference Center to be a valuable resource.
To access World Book Online, just click on one of the links in this article, or click on Databases and Links in the menu to the left. If you are at home or school, you will be asked to type in your Oxford County Library card number (14 digits; no spaces) for access. If you are in one of our library branches, you will go directly to World Book Online.
Highlights of World Book Online include:
- Accurate, authoritative, easy to read articles from The World Book Encyclopedia.
- Related articles from major newspapers and magazines.
- Extensive graphic and multimedia enhancements, including photographs, maps, illustrations, tables, animations, and audio/video clips.
- Special Reports that broaden and deepen coverage for selected topics.
- Back in Time, a captivating, you-are-there chronicle of events from the World Book Year Book that begins in 1922 and unfolds in the distinctive voice and perspective of each successive year.
-Links to external web sites specially selected by World Book editors.
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| Books for Children 2006 |
2006-12-01 |
GIVE THE GIFT OF READING
Books for Children is a family literacy program which puts books in the hands and homes of children in need. You can donate a new board book, picture book, or chapter book suitable for a child from birth up to age 12 ; or you can make a financial contribution (tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more). The books will be distributed through the Christmas hampers provided by the Ingersoll and District Interchurch Group, Salvation Army in Tillsonburg and Woodstock.
Receive a discount when you buy a book (and donate it at the store) at: Merrifield’s in Woodstock, Gospel Lighthouse in Tillsonburg, , and Patina’s in Ingersoll.
Drop off your new board or picture books at these locations: any branch of Oxford County Library, including Ingersoll Library; Woodstock Public Library; Tillsonburg Public Library; Fanshawe College Oxford Campus (369 Finkle St, Woodstock); Child Care programs or one of the Ontario Early Years Centres in Oxford County (in Woodstock at 24 Light Street).
If you wish to make a financial donation, make out a cheque to : County of Oxford -- Books for Children campaign and mail it to County of Oxford, Box 397, Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 7Y3. Receipts available for donations over $10.
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| Food For Fines Dec 2006 |
2006-12-01 |
For the entire month of December, you can pay your library fines with a donation of non-perishable food at any branch of Oxford County Library.
Food for Fines is a month-long amnesty for overdue material: Library users get a break, the library retrieves some overdue books, and we all contribute to the Christmas hampers and the food bank, and to a better holiday for many families.
Just bring your food donation to the library service desk and ask the staff person to forgive your fines.
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| Telling Our Stories contest |
2006-11-30 |
Share Your Story For a Chance to Win
The Federation of Ontario Public Libraries and TVOntario want to hear your story of how the Oxford County Library has made a difference to you and your family. Telling Our Stories – The Magic of Public Libraries is a personal story-writing contest that celebrates the impact of Ontario public libraries on its citizens and communities. Share your story of the how Oxford County Library has inspired, informed, and transformed you.
Over $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. The contest runs until November 30, 2006. Contest rules and the entry form are found on the Telling Our Stories – The Magic of Public Libraries website.
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| Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
2006-10-06 |
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
There are three events being held in Oxford this year:
Living With Cancer: Thursday, October 12 ,2006 from 7 to 9p.m. at the East Zorra Mennonite Church. Panel participants are from Public Health, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Oxford and Perth Community Care Access Centre. No charge.
Breast Friends Night Out: Join us for a night of fun, fashion, displays, and information for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Location: Mount Elgin& District Community Centre.Date: Monday, October 16,2006 Time: Doors open at 6:30p.m.to view displays. The event goes until 9p.m.Cost $10.00 with dessert and beverages provided. Tickets are available at the Canadian Cancer Society 519 537-5592. This event is sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society in partnership with Public Health, Breast Health Oxford and local sponsors.
Are you between 18 and 50 years of age? On October 28,2006 at Alexander Hospital, Ingersoll (entrance just east of the emergency department). Join us in learning about breast health, clinical and OBSP screening and breast self exam. Bring a friend....To make an appointment for a clinical breast exam by a Nurse Practitioner call Public Health at 519-539-9800 ext 3426. This event is promoted by Breast Health Oxford and sponsored by the Zonta Club of Woodstock.
Client Media Story - Read This!
September 28, 2006
Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) – committed to the well-being of clients
and the provision of quality care:
Deb French, an Ontario Breast Screening Program client, felt that she just couldn’t leave after her breast screening appointment without telling someone how good she felt!
There are so many concerns about health care these days, but she has only good things to say about the OBSP. This was her second visit to the screening center and each time she has been impressed about the care she has received.
“I feel so comfortable when I come here. I am treated kindly and the atmosphere is very nice. I feel like I can ask questions and when I do, they are quickly answered by experienced, professional staff.” said Deb French.
“Deb sought me out to tell me of her experiences.” said Sheila Densham, OBSP Health Promotion Coordinator. ”Deb told me that overall, she is feels good about coming here, where she has received expert care and is enjoying the relief that comes with knowing she has taken care of herself.” said Sheila Densham.
“She wanted to be sure that I passed her sentiments along to all the screening staff.”
Deb’s story is not unusual. She is sharing the common experience of women who take advantage of a screening program committed to their well-being and the provision of quality care.
Breast Screening does save lives! Between 1989 and 2002, breast cancer mortality rates in Ontario women aged 50 – 69 decreased by 29%. This decrease is a result of increased participation in breast screening and improved cancer treatments.
Mammography remains the most effective way of finding breast cancer early – it can find small breast cancers up to 3 years before they can be felt. Finding a breast cancer while it is still small means there is a greater chance the disease has not spread and it can be treated more easily and successfully.
A mammogram is not a perfect test though. It finds eight out of ten cancers. This is one of the reasons it is important to be screened regularly. Some breast cancers that cannot be seen on a mammogram can be found by a clinical breast examination performed by a specially trained nurse or physician. At most OBSP sites, women receive both – high quality mammography plus a physical breast exam performed by a specially trained Nurse.
There are 28 OBSP sites in Southwestern Ontario – one is most likely to be close to where you live or work. If you are a woman age 50 years or over, call today for your appointment. As Deb says, “take a few minutes to take care of yourself. Not only will you be treated well and feel good about doing this, so will all the people who love and care about you.”
Deb French, an Ontario Breast Screening Program client, felt that she just couldn’t leave after her breast screening appointment without telling someone how good she felt!
There are so many concerns about health care these days, but she has only good things to say about the OBSP. This was her second visit to the screening center and each time she has been impressed about the care she has received.
“I feel so comfortable when I come here. I am treated kindly and the atmosphere is very nice. I feel like I can ask questions and when I do, they are quickly answered by experienced, professional staff.” said Deb French.
“Deb sought me out to tell me of her experiences.” said Sheila Densham, OBSP Health Promotion Coordinator. ”Deb told me that overall, she is feels good about coming here, where she has received expert care and is enjoying the relief that comes with knowing she has taken care of herself.” said Sheila Densham.
“She wanted to be sure that I passed her sentiments along to all the screening staff.”
Deb’s story is not unusual. She is sharing the common experience of women who take advantage of a screening program committed to their well-being and the provision of quality care.
Breast Screening does save lives! Between 1989 and 2002, breast cancer mortality rates in Ontario women aged 50 – 69 decreased by 29%. This decrease is a result of increased participation in breast screening and improved cancer treatments.
Mammography remains the most effective way of finding breast cancer early – it can find small breast cancers up to 3 years before they can be felt. Finding a breast cancer while it is still small means there is a greater chance the disease has not spread and it can be treated more easily and successfully.
A mammogram is not a perfect test though. It finds eight out of ten cancers. This is one of the reasons it is important to be screened regularly. Some breast cancers that cannot be seen on a mammogram can be found by a clinical breast examination performed by a specially trained nurse or physician. At most OBSP sites, women receive both – high quality mammography plus a physical breast exam performed by a specially trained Nurse.
There are 28 OBSP sites in Southwestern Ontario – one is most likely to be close to where you live or work. If you are a woman age 50 years or over, call today for your appointment. As Deb says, “take a few minutes to take care of yourself. Not only will you be treated well and feel good about doing this, so will all the people who love and care about you.”
Breast Cancer cannot be 100% prevented BUT
~ early detection does save lives!
Breast Cancer cannot be 100% prevented BUT
~ early detection does save lives!
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| Writing Workshop |
2006-09-28 |
Raspberry: tiny globules of tremendous taste
A writing workshop with
Cornelia Hoogland
an exploration in writing your sensory experiences
Saturday October 21, 2006
10am to 4pm
at Ingersoll Public Library
$40 per person
To register, please call the
library at 519 485-2505
Ingersoll Public Library
A branch of Oxford County Library
130 Oxford Street
Ingersoll ON, N5C 2V5
Phone 519 485-2505
Fax 519 485-4028
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| James McIntyre Poetry Contest 2006 |
2006-09-27 |
The tenth annual James McIntyre Poetry Contest is sponsored by the Town of Ingersoll and The Ingersoll Times. Information about this year's contest is found on the Town of Ingersoll website www.town.ingersoll.on.ca. When you reach this page, cursor down and click on the link to the James McIntyre Poetry Contest (link is on the right), to get a printable poster, information page, and entry form. The deadline for entries is Thursday October 12, 2006.
The James Mcintyre Poetry Evening, to honour the winners of the contest, will be held on Thursday November 23, at 7 pm, in the Council Chambers of the Town of Ingersoll. All are welcome. |
| New Book List |
2006-09-01 |
| Now you can browse a list of books that the library has just added to the catalogue. Click “New Books” on the library’s web catalogue www.oxford.canlib.ca. The link is located on the right hand side of the header. The list includes new print books, fiction and nonfiction; adult, youth, and children’s titles.
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| Book Club in a Bag |
2006-08-30 |
Have you wanted to be part of a Book Club but didn’t want to have to organize it yourself, choose the books, scrounge up enough copies, and come up with interesting discussion questions?
If so, then Oxford County Library’s “Book Club in a Bag” program may be all you need!
A Book Club in a Bag is:
• a set of multiple copies (usually 8) of a title
• the same number of copies of a Reading Group Guide
• packed in a convenient canvas tote bag
Choose a title
We have a range of titles, from The Art of Mending by Elizabeth Berg to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig. All the titles are suitable for book discussion groups and adult reading groups. Most are literary fiction, but some titles are biography or other nonfiction.
To find a list of titles, go to the Oxford County Library web catalogue http://www.oxford.canlib.ca/ and click on Book Club in a Bag in the upper right corner. There are 20 sets currently, and more will be added soon.
Request Book Club in a Bag for your Reading Group
Your Book Club can designate one person to request Book Club in a Bag. You can request this in person at your library branch or by phoning or emailing the branch. Or you may use “Need Help? Contact Us” on the web catalogue menu bar.
Don’t forget to tell us the pickup branch for your Book Club in a Bag. If your group has fewer than 8 members or some members already have copies, include this information in your email (eg “only 4 copies needed”). Please note that individual books in a Book Club set cannot be placed on hold. This is so that the sets will be kept together for use by groups.
Flexible check out
The person who ordered the Book Club in a Bag will be called when the bag arrives at the branch. That person will then notify club members, who can come in individually to check out their copy and receive a reading guide, OR a designate can check out all copies and reading guides on behalf of the club members. (Remember, though – the library patron who checks out the items will be held responsible if one of the items is returned damaged or is lost.)
And, the Loan Period for Book Club in a Bag is completely flexible. The items may be checked out for the usual 3 week loan or for a longer loan period, eg. 6 weeks, depending on the needs of the Book Club.
So… get a group together, choose a title from the list, request Book Club in a Bag, and check out the set at your Branch.
And Talk Till You Drop!
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| Downloadable audio books |
2006-08-29 |
Oxford County Library is pleased to announce a new service:
Downloadable audio books from Recorded Books and NetLibrary.
Downloadable audio books are electronic versions of books on CD or books on tape. They can be downloaded to a computer or to certain portable players, and then played, in the same way as you play and listen to a book on CD or book on tape.
Oxford County Library has a basic collection of 1599 titles, including bestsellers such as Alexander McCall Smith’s The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, classics such as Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, and the award-winning Pimsleur language series. The collection includes titles for children and young adults as well as for adults. We will add about 30 new titles each month.
Note these benefits:
• This service can be accessed from any computer with internet, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with an Oxford County Library card
• Unlimited copies are available, so there is no need to place a hold, or to wait for someone else to finish the book
• Titles cease to play after 21 days; they can be renewed once
• There are no overdue fines, of course
• Library users can “check out” up to 10 titles at one time
Best of all, this exciting and convenient new service is FREE from Oxford County Library.
First Time Users: Authenticate as Oxford User and Create NetLibrary Account
The first time you download a Netlibrary audio book, you must login as an Oxford County Library user and create a NetLibrary account.
• Type www.ocl.net/audiobooks/index.asp in your browser window
• OR click on the “Downloadable audio books” link on the Oxford County Library homepage www.ocl.net
• Type your Oxford County Library card number in the dialogue box.
• Click Login
• You will be in the OCL part of Netlibrary. (See “Oxford County Library eContent Collection” at the top of the page.)
• Now Search for a downloadable audio book
• When you have the audio book you want, click Download This Audiobook
• Click Checkout & Download CD Quality OR Checkout & Download Radio Quality
• Click Create a free account here (on the right side of the screen)
• Fill in the required fields and Click Create
• Remember your login and password!
How to get Downloadable Audio Books
From the internet
If you have previously created a NetLibrary account, you can go to http://www.netlibrary.com and Login.
From the OCL web catalogue
Search the OCL web catalogue www.oxford.canlib.ca for the title or author of a downloadable audio book.
OR
For a complete list of Oxford County Library’s downloadable audio book titles, type NetLibrary in the catalogue search box and click Search.
When you find a title you want,
• click on the “link” icon in the book record
• this takes you to the login page
• enter your Oxford County Library card number
• click Login to get to the Netlibrary website and the title you selected
• you may click Download, or search further in the catalogue.
When you Download or Add to Favorites, you will be prompted to Login with your Netlibrary username and password.
Downloading details:
• You can download a book in two sound qualities: “CD quality” and “radio quality”. CD quality (32 kbps) requires more time to download than radio quality (4 kbps).
• You can use either dial-up or a high speed internet connection.
• If you have high-speed, choose CD quality to play the audio book on either your computer or your portable player.
• If you have dial-up, choose radio quality to download the book to play on your computer. Radio quality files do not play on portable players.
Choosing a portable player:
NOTE: Not all mp3 players will play downloadable audio books. For example, iPod will not play these books.
Look for a player with these features:
• supports the playback of protected wma files
• has adequate memory – 256MB will hold one 8-hr book, 512MB will hold 2 books; 1GB will hold 4 books, etc.
• supports bookmarking or “Off/On” ie. shut player off without stopping or pausing, then restart to return to same place in file
• supports full time stamping ie. does not limit the time tracking of a file and allows the full length of an audio book file to display
• to find a list of recommended players, see http://www.netlibrary.com/RecordedBooks/Help/SupportedDevices.aspx .
Troubleshooting - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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| Ingersoll Kiwanis Hot Dog Day |
2006-08-25 |
The Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll presents:
Hot Dog Day
on Friday August 25
Get free hot dogs from 11:30-1:30 at the Gazebo on Thames St. in Ingersoll
All are welcome!
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| Summer Reading Club 2006 |
2006-07-01 |
The Summer Reading Club is a library program for children who are beginning to read or are reading independently. This program starts July 4 at all branches of Oxford County Library.
The theme for the 2006 TD Summer Reading program is “Quest for Heroes”, which includes community heroes, family heroes, heroes in myths and legends, modern heroes - every kind of hero! When a child joins the Summer Reading Club, he or she will receive a poster, some stickers, and a reading logbook. Most branches have contests, prizes, reading games, and programs. Contact your local library branch for details.
Check out the Heroes reading lists. Don't forget to visit the official Quest for Heroes website.
The Summer Reading Club is, once again, sponsored by the TD Financial Group and developed by the staff at the Toronto Public Library, with assistance from staff at Ottawa Public Library and Library & Archives Canada.
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| Poetry Reading June 14 |
2006-06-14 |
A community Poetry Reading, sponsored by Poets’ Circle, a poetry writing group, will be held Wednesday June 4, at 7 pm in the Ingersoll Library program room. All are welcome!
If you would like to read your poetry at this event, please call Janice at 485-2367. |
| Favourites notification by email |
2006-06-08 |
Oxford County Library is now sending out email notices for Favourites, starting June 8, 2006. If you have any questions about this, please contact
Rosemary Lewis
What are Favourites/Favorites?
- Favorites are subjects or authors that a user selects from the web catalogue (ibistro) www.oxford.canlib.ca
- the system can notify a user about new materials by a Favorite author or on a Favorite subject
- the library web catalogue uses the US spelling, Favorites
How do I select a Favorite?
- log in to the web catalogue www.oxford.canlib.ca with your library card number and PIN
- search and find a catalogue record – click on Details if you get a list of titles
- when you are in a catalogue record, you can pick a Favorite by clicking on “Tell me when new materials … are available” on the left.
About Favorites
- a Favorite can be an author or a subject
- see the subject by clicking the tab labelled Catalog Record
- the system will normally prevent you from duplicating a Favorite
- duplications may occur if there are spelling (or punctuation) variants in the author or subject you used to create the Favorite
How do I find out what Favorites I have selected?
- log in to the web catalogue as usual
- your Favorites will be listed at the bottom, beside What Others are Reading
How do I modify my Favorites?
- to Modify (ie delete) a Favorite, click on Modify under My Favorite Subjects
- on the screen you can delete any or all of your Favorites
How will I be notified about a new book by or about a Favorite?
- in Oxford County Library, Favorites notification is by email only
- users with email addresses will receive Favorites notification
- the sender of the email message will be The Public Library
How often will I be notified?
- a user can choose to be notified daily, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly
- when you are logged in, click on My Profile and select your notification schedule
- Whenever a new item by a Favorite author or on a Favorite subject is added to the library collection (usually as an on-order record), the system will flag your user record and send an email to you when your next email message is scheduled
- a new item by a Favorite author or on a Favorite subject will stay in your Favorites for 30 days after it has been added to the collection. This is to accommodate users who have chosen Monthly notification
- BUT this means that if you have chosen Daily notification, you will receive notification about this new item every day for 30 days
Automatic Favorites
- in My Profile, you can choose: I want all authors and subjects of items I check out be counted automatically as My Favorites
- if you choose this option, be sure to edit (ie Modify) your Favorites regularly!
- to Modify when you have many Favorites, click on MORE under your Favorites, then go to Modify on the light blue navigation bar at the top
- click on Modify, and then tick the boxes to remove unwanted Favorites
- The system will automatically remove patron Favorites that are 2 years old and have fewer than 2 checkouts
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| Overdue notices by email |
2006-06-05 |
Oxford County Library will begin to notify users about overdue library materials by email on Monday June 5, 2005. The sender of the email message will be: The Public Library.
Once this is implemented, users will receive overdue notification either by email or by regular mail (snail mail), not both. If a user record includes an email address, the notices will be sent by email. Some users may receive overdue messages by both means for a month or so because of the way the messages are scheduled.
How can I change to email notices?
If you would prefer to receive overdue notices by email, you can add your email address by using
My Account on the web catalogue,
by asking a staff member at your library branch to add your email address to your record,
or by contacting Rosemary Lewis.
What messages will I receive if I have an overdue item?
Users will receive the same overdue messages that are now delivered by snail mail or phone, plus two additional ones (the first two listed below).
Advance notice of overdues:
Three days before your library materials become due, you will receive a friendly reminder.
Due today notice:
On the day your materials are due, you will receive a reminder notice.
Overdue and on hold:
If an item is one day overdue and is on hold for another user, you will receive a notice requesting that you return the item as soon as possible.
Overdue notice at 4 weeks overdue:
When library materials are four weeks overdue, you will receive a notice which includes the fines you owe.
Overdue notice at 8 weeks overdue:
When library materials are eight weeks overdue, you will receive a reminder notice requesting that you return the items and pay the fines.
Assumed lost notice at 12 weeks overdue:
When library materials are twelve weeks overdue, you will receive a notice that the overdue items are assumed lost and that the replacement costs have been billed to your account.
Users without email addresses – status quo
For library users without email addresses, overdue notices will continue as in the past. Users will get notices by mail at 4, 8, and 12 weeks after the due date of the overdue item. Users without email who have overdue books which are on hold for another user will be contacted by phone.
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| Food For Fines June 2006 |
2006-06-01 |
FOOD FOR FINES
Oxford County Library announces Food for Fines in June. This is a month-long amnesty for overdue library materials, in effect from June 1 to June 30, at every branch of Oxford County Library. Library users can pay fines for overdue books with a donation of non-perishable food. Just bring your food donation to the library service desk and ask the staff person to forgive your fines. All food will go to the Food Bank.
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| James McIntyre Poetry Contest |
2006-05-16 |
Oxford County Library announces with regret that it will no longer be the sponsor of the James McIntyre Poetry Contest and Poetry Evening. After nine years, it is necessary to pull back from the significant commitment of time required to plan and coordinate this community project.
The James McIntyre Poetry Contest was first held in the fall of 1997. It has been an annual event since then, with increases in participants and poems each year. Since the beginning, the Ingersoll Times and the Corporation of the Town of Ingersoll have been generous co-sponsors, with the library, of the Poetry Contest.
The contest was originally conceived as a way to encourage local poets and writers of all ages. As well, a connection with the local area was sought by encouraging poems on subjects of special interest to Oxford County, such as cheese or dairying, local history, and people and places in the area. Each November, we recognized the contest winners in two ways. First, all the winning poems were published in The Ingersoll Times newspaper, an honour that is highly regarded by the poets and writers. Secondly, we held the James McIntyre Poetry Evening in the Town of Ingersoll’s Council Chamber, where ribbons, certificates, and prizes were awarded and the first prize poems read aloud.
Many people have helped with the James McIntyre Poetry Contest and Poetry Evening over the years. Although we cannot mention everyone, the library wishes to give special thanks to the Poetry Contest committee members: Yvonne Holmes Mott, Michael Hennessy, and Shirley Lovell, who have been unfailingly supportive, giving their time and creatively solving problems over the contest’s nine years. We are grateful to Gail MacKay, who has read aloud the first prize winning poems, truly a challenging task, at Poetry Evenings since 2001. Our thanks also go to Dr. Lynne McKechnie and Dr. Catherine Ross, both of the University of Western Ontario, who have been contest judges since 1997 and 1998 respectively. And finally, we thank The Ingersoll Times and the Corporation of the Town of Ingersoll for sponsoring and supporting the contest from the beginning.
contact: Lisa Miettinen, Acting Chief Librarian |
| Operational Review - Final Report |
2006-04-28 |
The Operational Review of Oxford County Library as prepared by dmA Planning and Management Service was adopted by the Library Board at its April meeting.
The Operational Review was initiated by the Board to identify and investigate opportunities for improved management and delivery of library service, with particular focus on administration. “We needed an external, objective voice as we determine what is required in terms of administration and best practices,” said Len Reeves, Oxford County Library Board Chair.
Four basic areas were considered: financial performance; staffing and administration; planning and policy; and Board governance.
Jim Morgenstern, Principal Consultant with dmA, has conducted planning and management studies for a number of library systems in Ontario. Morgenstern commented that “Oxford County Library, like so many library systems, particularly rural systems, has been dealing with dramatically increasing costs and dwindling revenues, and has had to make tough decisions to deal with changing practices and trends in library service delivery. There are typically much greater efficiencies to be realized in urban centres, and Oxford is not alone among Ontario rural libraries in having its work cut out for it.”
Morgenstern adds, “While the Review recommends a number of actions to be taken to improve the management and delivery of library services, we found no significant deficiencies in the current library operations. We hope that this Library Board will undertake the recommended actions so that long-term improvements can be planned for.”
Oxford County Library - Operational Review Final Report |
| Turn Off the Screens 2006 |
2006-04-24 |
Hey Kids! Turn off the television, video games and computers, except for use with homework, for 5 days.
Turn Off the Screens runs from April 24-28, 2006. Complete the attached Turn Off the Screens Log and place it in a draw for a chance to win great prizes.
Here is a list of community activities available free to those children who have a Turn Off the Screens Log. You and your family will discover all kinds of things to do instead of watching TV! |
| Groundbreaking for New Norwich Library |
2006-04-04 |
On Tuesday, April 4 at 4:30 p.m., relocated to the warmth of the PUC Garage during a brief but intense snow storm, a group of local residents, Fundraising Committee members, County and Township councillors, and staff came together to herald the official groundbreaking of the new Norwich Public Library and Children’s Centre.
Master-of-Ceremonies Mayor Susan Hampson, Oxford County Warden Don Woolcott, and Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs Lisa and Tom Leitch addressed the group.
Afterwards, as the snow had subsided, the four speakers, joined by Library Board member Chris Furlonger, the Warden’s granddaughter, Ella, and Taylor and Alexa Leitch, together broke ground on the site of this much anticipated project.
A childcare centre, funded through the Provincial Best Start initiative, will be the partner in this County-owned facility. The new public library will provide 5,400 square feet, will be fully accessible, will offer comfortable seating, 8 public access computer workstations, enhanced collections, and a separate program room, among many other features.
Completion date has been set for September 1, 2006. As part of the “Expanding Our Horizons Community Campaign”, the Library is fundraising to help furnish the library and enhance the collections and resources available.
Floorplan
Elevation Diagram 1
Elevation Diagram 2 |
| Community Matters Survey Results |
2006-03-21 |
Oxford citizens have their say! The United Way of Oxford has conducted Consultations and Surveys to ask ‘what are the most pressing social issues?’ facing Oxford residents. The reports summarize the results. We will be coming to your region in April-May to discuss the reports and next steps.
Community Matters - Survey Results |
| Changes to Open Hours Feb 14 |
2006-02-14 |
Beginning February 14, there will be changes to open hours in 11 of Oxford County Library's 13 branches. Some changes are minor, implemented to conform to a system-wide closure of no later than 8:30 p.m. Hours at Norwich and Ingersoll Branches will not be changed.
Here are the new hours:
Brownsville
Tuesdays 11-1, 5-8
Thursdays 3-8
Saturdays 10-3
Burgessville
Tuesdays 2-4, 6:30-8:30
Thursdays 2-4, 6:30-8:30
Fridays 2-5
Saturdays 9-1
Embro
Tuesdays 5:30-8:30
Wednesdays 2-5
Thursdays 5:30-8:30
Saturdays 10-1
Harrington
Tuesdays 5:30-8:30
Thursdays 5:30-8:30
Fridays 5:30-8:30
Saturdays 9-12
Innerkip
Tuesdays 5-8
Wednesdays 2-5
Thursdays 5-8
Saturdays 10-1
Mt. Elgin
Tuesdays 10-12, 6-8:30
Wednesdays 2-4
Thursdays 6-8:30
Saturday 1-4
Otterville
Tuesdays 10-12, 6:30-8:30
Wednesdays 2-5
Thursdays 6:30-8:30
Saturdays 1:30-4:30
Plattsville
Tuesdays 9-12, 3-8:30
Wednesdays 2-6
Thursdays 9-12, 3-8:30
Saturdays 10-2
Princeton
Tuesdays 1-4
Wednesdays 1-4, 6-8:30
Thursdays 6-8:30
Saturdays 10-2
Tavistock
Tuesdays 10-8
Wednesdays 10-5
Thursdays 10-8
Fridays 10-2
Saturdays 10-2
Thamesford
Tuesdays 10-8
Wednesdays 12-8
Thursdays 10-8
Fridays 2-6
Saturdays 11-2
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| Best Books of 2005 |
2006-02-14 |
Here they are! The Best Books of 2005 as chosen by Oxford County Library staff.
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| Writing Workshop Feb 3-4 |
2006-02-03 |
Freeing Your Voice: a Writing Workshop with Helen Porter
Friday Feb 3, 2006
6:30 - 8:30pm
Saturday February 4, 2006
10:15 am - 4pm
at Ingersoll Public Library
$40.00 per person
The workshop will include exercises that help you to write in your own unique voice in poetry and fiction as well as memoir.
Helen Carmichael Porter is one of Canada's best-known storytellers. She has told her stories in theatres, galleries, CBC radio, tv and film. Currently she writes and performs her own work and teaches at the University of Toronto's Creative Writing Programme at the School of Continuing Studies.
To register, call or visit Ingersoll Public Library, a branch of Oxford County Library, at
130 Oxford Street, Ingersoll N5C 2V5 phone 519 485-2505
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| Books for Children |
2005-12-01 |
GIVE THE GIFT OF READING
Books for Children is a family literacy program which puts books in the hands and homes of children in need. You can donate a new board book, picture book, or chapter book suitable for a child from birth up to age 12; or you can make a financial contribution (tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more). The books will be distributed through the Christmas hampers this year.
Receive a discount when you buy a book (and donate it at the store) at: Merrifield’s in Woodstock, Gospel Lighthouse in Tillsonburg, Patina’s in Ingersoll, and First Page in Ingersoll.
Drop off your new board or picture books at these locations: any branch of Oxford County Library, including Ingersoll Library; Woodstock Public Library; Tillsonburg Public Library; Fanshawe College Oxford Campus (369 Finkle St, Woodstock), or one of the Ontario Early Years Centres in Oxford County (in Woodstock at 24 Light Street, in Ingersoll in Carr's Walkway (upper) 123 Oxford Street; and in Tillsonburg at The Livingstone Centre, 96 Tillson Ave).
If you wish to make a financial donation, make out a cheque to : County of Oxford -- Books for Children campaign and mail it to County of Oxford, Box 397, Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 7Y3. Receipts available for donations over $10.
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| Food for Fines Dec 2005 |
2005-12-01 |
Oxford County Library is celebrating the Holiday Season with Food for Fines. This is a month-long amnesty for overdue library materials, in effect from December 1 to December 31, at every branch of Oxford County Library. Library users can pay fines for overdue books with a donation of non-perishable food. Just bring your food donation to the library service desk and ask the staff person to forgive your fines.
Or, if you have no fines, you can simply donate food! All donations will go to Christmas hampers and the Food Bank. |
| In the event of severe winter weather |
2005-11-28 |
PLEASE BE ADVISED
There may be times this winter when the severity of the weather will make driving conditions so hazardous, our branch staff may not be able to make it in to work safely.
Therefore, there may be times when the library will have to remain CLOSED.
PLEASE – in the event of severe weather, phone ahead to make sure the library is open, before you venture out.
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| Cancer Information |
2005-10-24 |
Cancer Information: from prevention..to Early Detection..to Support..
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 56 Thames St., Ingersoll from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, October 24,2005.
Panel presentations at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. with displays, resource staff and support provided. The focus is on breast, cervical, ovarian and prostate cancer. Come ask your questions.
This event is co-sponsored by the Women's Institute and Public Health with Zonta- Breast Health Oxford and the Cancer Society.
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| Car Seat Check |
2005-09-28 |
Car Seat Check
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ingersoll Fire Hall
No appointment needed
For information call:
Oxford County Public Health & Emergency Services
519-539-9800 or 1-800-755-0394
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| OHS History Book Sale |
2005-08-23 |
The Ontario Historical Society presents a rare, one-time History Book
Sale. Over 2,000 books donated from the private collection of professor
and historian Michael Bliss, as well as other academic and amateur
historians, will be available for sale. The selection includes many rare
titles, along with excellent reference resources. Prices start at $3.
Date: Saturday September 17, 2005
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: John McKenzie House - 34 Parkview Ave., Willowdale (North York) | | | |
