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Computer Help!

Once again the Federal Community Access Program funding has provided the Creston & District Public Library with a youth intern from now until the end of March. Justin is available to conduct computer tutorials in word processing, internet use, technical support, and welcomes beginner's to the technological world. Please call the library at (250) 428-4141 to set up an appointment with Justin or drop in Saturdays from 10-5.

Help

We are still looking for Home Service volunteers with some time to spend searching out material in the library for homebound patrons, delivering it to their home and picking up items to be returned. We do require volunteers undergo a criminal record check. If you are interested in joining our volunteers out in the community, please call 250 428 4141 and ask for Ann.

Film News

Films to Make You Think.

Creston Public Library celebrates Freedom to Read Week (February 21st-27th) by presenting two films during the month of February based on banned books.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee follows three years in the life of 8-year old Scout Finch, her brother, Jem, and their father, Atticus, and how they were affected by the arrest and eventual trial of a young black man accused of raping a white woman. Black parents and teachers in Nova Scotia objected to this novel and two others in 2002 because of derogatory language which might cause black students to be mocked because of racial stereotyping.

The release of the film version of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code faced protesters at several movie theaters across the United States on opening, citing it as blasphemy and claiming that it shames the Catholic Church, and banned from several countries with large Christian populations. The story examines the continuation of the blood line of Christ and Mary Magdalene, and challenges traditional reading of Christian Theology.

Open to ages 16 and over. The films show Saturday, February 6th (To Kill a Mockingbird) and Saturday, February 20th (The Da Vinci Code) at 2:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Please phone the library at 428-4141 or email ill.creston@crestonlibrary.com for more information.

Readers Are Leaders

The Readers are Leaders program aims to help children at the elementary level to improve their reading, comprehension and simple math skills. The program runs after school from September to June. We are always looking for volunteer tutors from the community and for students who would like to practice their reading skills. For more information, please contact Margaret at 428-4141.

Website Updates

November 4: New Audiobooks updated.
November 4: New Adult books updated.
December 2: New Young Adult books updated.
December 9: New Junior books updated.
December 9: New Children's books updated.
December 2: New Dvds updated.
July 4: New Non-Fiction updated.