Year of the Dragon

On Monday, January 23rd 2012, more than a billion people will celebrate the Chinese New Year. Streets will be filled with joyous patrons parading with their noiseful dragons and at Galt, we will have a small celebration of our own where you will get a Chinese Fortune Cookie if you let us pick your brain for your knowledge in books, movies, video games, etc. Don't worry, we don't want you to lose. Also, on January 30th, we will have a draw for the two calendars that you can see on the display. You might also take a look at the books on China while you are here. Also, you might be curious to learn more about the 9 sons of the Dragon or to check the compatibility chart to see with which signs you might achieve great projects!!!

Words

We are living in an era that is devoted to the written and spoken word that travels to the speed of light to inform you of the World's greatest disasters, political uproars, celibrities hooks and fashions but, what I would like for you to think about is the revolution taking place because of the popular use of electronic devices that keep you connected at all time.Texting, twitting, facebooking, cellphoning are changing our ways of keeping in touch with our friends and loved ones but you have to remember to use it wisely. You never know who's looking at your info....

Poetry is a good way to express yourself and in the last few years, novels in verse have become very popular for some authors trying to address difficult subjects. Pick any of these books to see the different styles of poetry used.

Holidays are for sharing

Have a look outside ... What are you expecting to see at this time of the year? Snow of course though this year it is kind of minimal, just enough to remind us that we are supposed to be wearing winter clothes. We can also see houses decorated for the Holidays but I have to say that some have more taste than others. Anyway, everywhere you go these days you can hear Season's Greetings, Christmas music, people talking about parties and gifts to buys, etc.

As usual, in Galt's library, we give a little twist to the Season's Spirit with our Holiday tree. It has nothing to do with the regular green one and we like to pass on a few meaningful thoughts along the way. We chose to present you ribbons of colors attached to a few of the causes that need our support throughout the year. So, instead of giving a gift that you buy from a store, choose a color, choose a cause and get involved. Sharing "IS" what it's all about. Take a few minutes to look at the books on the table and please feel free to borrow them! We also put a list of the different meanings of the colors with their causes for you to choose from. Don't be shy and have a look around you, you are sure to find someone in pain (physically, mentally, psychologically) that often just needs a hand to help them out of a bad situation or just to feel some relief. You have the power to do it, every little gesture counts.

Reborn chairs

Our display if a pure joy for the eyes! Mrs. Gandey's art class decided to give a twist to old chairs that will then be auctioned off to raise money for the art department. You have to get a close look and I am sure you won't be able to leave without having "Ohhhhh!" or "Wow!" a few of the pieces. How can an ordinary every day object can become so beautiful? Be generous and support the Art Department in their innovative way to reach out and touch everyone's heart. The final bids to have a chance to get any of these chairs will be on Saturday, December 10th at Lennoxville Elementary School during their fair. Come between 11h30 and 14h00 and get some goodies for the Holidays.

From your friendly art department students

If you need to chase the November grey windy day, just have a look at the art from Mrs. Gandey's class. Those self-portraits made of recycling tidbits will just put a smile on your face. Color and light is good at this time of the year and stay posted because next week, we will show the work from another class.
While in the library, pick up one of the new art books!

Real stories from veterans

November is called in French: "Le mois des morts". Of course, we could talk of death with nature in mind as trees are preparing for their winter dormance but for me, November is the month to remember those who died for freedom. Yes, freedom of just being who you are without judgement of race, religion, opinion or ethnic background.
We selected books that relate stories of veterans of different wars along with the "My Story" and "Dear Canada" books that are fictions based on historical times. On the TV screen, you will be able to see different Power Point presentations prepared by Mr. Doug Newman for our benefit. And don't forget to take part in the celebrations on November 11th. Take a poppy home....

Horror is not always a fiction

As Edward Keating said: "You do not destroy an idea by killing people, you replace it by a better one." For many leaders, those words have no meaning. So many were killed because they dared to speak their mind... because they were not of the right color or religion ... because they were different. Being an homosexual in a muslim country is not a good thing, being albinos in some African regions will make you the target of murderers, being an infant girl in China might have you abandoned or killed. Lately in the news, we have heard of a couple with their son who are accused of committing an "Honour Crime". Yes, real life is sometimes worst than what we imagine.

On our display, check out this book :

You will find the real information on secret societies that are mentioned in many books like the Dan Brown's "Da Vinci code" or in "Angels and demons". Remember, even if a book is really great, fiction is fiction and you should check the facts before you make up your mind.

If you are fascinated by real cruel monsters in history, don't waste time and bring one of those historical biographies home

And, remember that on Halloween's day, we will have some special activities in the library. Come at lunch hour if you want to taste some eyeballs..........