Library news articles from The Hanover Post

June 9th

Library Community Survey

We want to hear from you! Don’t forget: the library is running a brief 5-minute community survey all month long and we would like your feedback. Your responses will guide the library’s direction for the next five years. This is your chance to tell us what we’re doing well, where we could improve, and what our priorities should be over the next five years. You do not have to live in town to answer our survey. Visit our website to access the link to the survey, under the Library Community Survey button or link. You can also come by the library to fill out the survey. Please complete the survey by July 2nd. Thank you in advance for helping the library to serve you even better!

New DVDs

New DVDs have arrived! Come by to see what’s new, or visit hanoverlibrary.ca and choose “New DVDs” from the home page. The latest additions to our collection of movie and TV series for adults include:
Fiction Movies

  • Creed 3
  • Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
  • She Said

Fiction TV Shows

  • Yellowstone – Season 5 Part 1
  • Luther – Season 5
  • Westworld –Season 4
  • The Flash – Season 3
  • The Gilded Age – Season 1
    Perry Mason (new series) – Season 1

Non-Fiction Movies and Documentaries

  • Jim Gaffigan Stand-Up Spotlight
  • Beginner Gentle Seated Chair Yoga
  • Rick Steves’ Europe (multiple countries)
  • Mr. Tornado

Parks Passes

Summer is here! Don’t forget that the Hanover Public Library has Ontario Parks Passes available to borrow for free for one week with your library card. These passes provide full-car entry to all Ontario Provincial Parks. Place your hold online or by phone, or drop in to see if one is available. You can view the hours of operation for each of the parks online, and access a list of parks that are currently open for the season. You can also pre-book your parks visit up to 5 days in advance. For more information, visit our website under Library Services > Fun & Fitness.

TD Summer Reading Club

It’s confirmed: Knights in the Classroom will be back as part of this year’s TD Summer Reading Club for kids! Join us for their presentation of “The Truth About Pirates” on Wednesday, July 26th at 4pm in the Civic Theatre. This presentation is sure to be a hit with people of all ages, so save the date! Tickets will be available for purchase June 23rd at the library.

We have LOTS of awesome programs happening all summer long! There will be weekly prizes, contests, and fun for kids and teens of all ages. Stay tuned for more information. Registration begins June 23rd.

Photo and blurb submitted to The Hanover Post Scrapbook Section June 2nd.

We want to hear from you! Please complete our 5-minute Library Community Survey by July 2nd and let us know what we’re doing well and how we can improve. Your responses will help guide the library’s priorities over the next five years. Visit our website to access the survey, or come to the library.

June 2nd

Library Community Survey

We want to hear from you!

The library is running a brief 5-minute community survey all month long and we would like your feedback. Your responses will guide the library’s direction for the next five years. This is your chance to tell us what we’re doing well, where we could improve, and what our priorities should be as we look to improve library service over the next five years. You do not have to live in town to answer our survey.

Visit our website to access the link to the survey, under the Library Community Survey button or link. Please complete the survey by July 2nd. If you would like a paper copy of the survey, ask at the library. Paper copies will be available for the entire month of June.

Thank you in advance for helping the library to serve you even better!

Reading with the Dogs

Calling all parents: Reading with the Dogs is back! Therapy dogs and their volunteers will listen to your child practice reading aloud. Pick a book from the library, or bring a favourite from home. This program is open to kids of all reading levels. Contact the library to sign up. Appointments are available:

Between 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm

  • Thursday, June 15th

Between 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm

  • Thursday, July 27th
  • Thursday, August 17th

Fun & Fitness Collection

Have you heard that the Town of Hanover is building a disc golf course? The Hanover Public Library has purchased disc golf sets to add to our fun & fitness collection, and they are now available to borrow! Search our online catalogue for disc golf, or come by to see if a set is available. Are you new to disc golf? Learn more on our website under Library Services > Fun & Fitness.

New Fiction and Non-Fiction Books

Hot off the presses: newly published books are arriving regularly! Drop by to check out our new books, or visit our website and choose “New Fiction” or “New Non-Fiction” from the homepage. The latest additions include:

Fiction:

  • The Affairs of Ashmore Castle – Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
  • The Revenge List – Hannah Mary McKinnon
  • The Lie Maker – Linwood Barclay
  • The Senator’s Wife – Liv Constantine
  • Rogue Justice – Stacey Abrams
  • Identity – Nora Roberts
  • The Lock-Up – John Banville
  • Desperation in Death – J. D. Robb
  • The Golden Doves – Martha Hall Kelly
  • The True Love Experiment – Christina Lauren
  • Second Chances on Huckleberry Hill – Jennifer Beckstrand
  • Round up the Usual Peacocks – Donna Andrews

Non-Fiction:

  • The Joy of Well-Being – Colleen and Jason Wachob
  • The Family Guide to Outdoor Adventures – Creek Stewart
  • Fire Water – John Vaillant
  • The Earth Transformed – Peter Frankopan
  • Outlive – Peter Attia
  • Talking to Children About Divorce – Jean McBride
  • The Power of Regret – Daniel H. Pink
  • Enchantment – Katherine May

Biographies:

  • Prisoner #1056 – Roy Ratnavel
  • Elizabeth – Gyles Brandreth
  • Fatherland  – Burkhard Bilger
  • His Majesty’s Airship – S. C. Gwynne
  • Tell Me Everything – Minka Kelly
  • Honey, Baby, Mine – Laura Dern & Diane Ladd
  • Remedies for Sorrow – Megan Nix

May 26th

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

This year we will be hosting our first-ever book bingo! Pick up your bingo sheet and suggested reading list at the library.

Read one book from any five categories to form a line in any direction. For each category, read a book from the suggested reading list or pick a different library book that fits. Books can only be used for one category, even if they fit into multiple. As you read, mark off the book’s category on your bingo sheet. Happy reading!

Return your completed bingo sheet to the library by the end of the day on Saturday, September 2nd to be entered into the prize draw. We will be giving away three prizes of Chamber Bucks to be used like cash at participating businesses in town. First prize is $50, second prize is $30, and third prize is $20. This year’s prizes were generously donated by the Hanover Chamber of Commerce.

Coffee with a Travel Agent

Don’t forget: we have invited Jeremy from Marlin Travel over for coffee this month! Discussion topics include packing for a trip with just a carry-on, and applying for a passport. Get the inside scoop on travel from an expert! Contact the library to register.

When? Thursday, June 8th from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Where? at the library

Cost? Free

Reading with the Dogs

Calling all parents: Reading with the Dogs is back! Therapy dogs and their volunteers will listen to your child practice reading aloud. Pick a book from the library, or bring a favourite from home. This program is open to kids of all reading levels. Contact the library to sign up. Appointments are available:

Between 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 15th

Between 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm

  • Thursday, July 27th
  • Thursday, August 17th

Board Meeting

We would like to remind the community that Library Board Meetings are open to the public. Board meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The next meeting will be held on June 21st at 6:30pm in the Saugeen Room. Use our contact page or email the CEO/Chief Librarian before the meeting date if you plan to attend, or to request an electronic copy of the meeting agenda. To learn more or to access past meeting minutes, visit our website and choose About Us.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Have you heard about our “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program? If you have young children, let us help you introduce them to books—reading can help give your kids a leg up when they start Kindergarten. There will be a reward for every 100 books you and your child read together, so don’t forget to come in each time you read 100 books together. There will also be a book prize and certificate upon completing the program. If you haven’t already signed up, drop by the library to get started – now is the perfect time!