NEMI Public Library Newsletter

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January/February 2022

Volume 1 Issue 2

Welcome to the first digital edition of NEMI Public Library's newsletter, Current. This edition is going out to all our patrons who have supplied us with their email address. If you would not like to receive this newsletter, please unsubscribe by following the directions at the bottom of this email.

Our newsletter is the best way to stay up-to-date about what is happening at our library and will include events and information about programs and services at the library. If you are interested in our previous issue, you can view it here.

Upcoming Events

Weekly Programs

2ND & 4TH Tuesday of Each Month

2:00pm

Writer's Ring

A supportive space for writers or would-be writers. Facilitated by Margery Frisch.

Thursday

10:30am-1pm

Knitting Club

Bring a project that you are working on or start a new one while enjoying conversation and laughter.

4pm-6pm

Board Games

The Senior COMPASS Club has provided the library with a wonderful collection of board games that are available for everyone to enjoy anytime during library hours. Thursday afternoons meet up with friends or make new ones while enjoying this wonderful collection.

Friday

11am-1pm

Creation Station

Join artists and crafters for conversation and creativity.

1st Friday of Each Month

3pm-5pm (afterschool)

Kids Creative Club

Kids will explore various artistic outlets together. Participants need to be old enough to handle art supplies without eating them or using them on furniture.

If you are interested in starting a hobby club, book club, or other club that is open to all and designed to meet the educational, cultural or entertainment needs of community members, please let us know.

Senior COMPASS Events

Thursday February 23rd

1:30 to 3:30 PM

Getting Ready to paint with WATERCOLOURS with Gail Robinson

Senior COMPASS Program

An introductory class/workshop to start you off on solid ground, to get the best watercolour results.

Learn what Gail wishes she knew

BEFORE she started painting.

Bring in a few SIMPLE ideas to paint.

Basic supplies will be provided or you can bring your own.

Limited to 7 senior participants.
To register please call

705-368-2444 or email [email protected]

Wednesday February 15th

1:30PM

Ageism - The Risks for Seniors

with Shelia Schuehlein from Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario

Come learn more about how ageist attitudes affect us all in this webinar. Join us at NEMI Public Library to enjoy snacks and refreshments and watch the webinar on our large screen TV. Or watch from the comfort of your home via Zoom. A recording will be available at a later date for those who cannot attend.

Did you know we have an online calendar? View it here.

Online Calendar

Call 705-368-2444 to find out more about the TSD Program and to register for any of our workshops.

Thursday January 26th

5 to 7 PM

The Tech Side of Social Media Marketing

Learn to use Facebook and Instagram to promote your Business Venture.

Saturday January 28th

1 to 3 PM

Canva Basics Part 1

Learn to create a poster or online graphic for your business using Canva, a free, online graphic design program.

Saturday February 4th

11 AM to 3 PM

Introduction to Weaving on a Frame

Learn to weave on a frame. Supplies provided.

Thursday February 9th

5 to 7 PM

Canva Basics Part 2

Learn further design skills on Canva. For those who have completed Canva Basics 1.

Thursday February 16th

5 to 7 PM

Introduction to Soap Making

Learn to make soap with local soap maker Sarah Early.

TSD Lending Library

SNEAK PEAK

Saturday February 18th

11 AM to 4 PM

Come and see the amazing tools and equipment available for TSD registrants in our NEW TSD Lending Library!

DOOR PRIZE &

REFRESHMENTS

Book Corner

Start your reading year off strong with a crowd-tested read. We have the best books of 2022 on display!

Most Checked Out of 2022

Michael Connelly's The Darkest Hours was the most checked out fiction book. And Laurie Woolever's Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography was the most checked out non-fiction book.

There are still openings in our Book Buddy Program

Do you have difficulty getting to the library?

Do you know a Senior who has difficulty getting to the library?

Homebound Senior Residents of NEMI can now access library materials with the help from a volunteer. If you know a Homebound Senior who would be interested in having books delivered to their home, please contact

Suzanne: [email protected]

705-368-2444

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