New five week adult education program dedicated to increasing financial knowledge and money 
management skills!
Learn more about budgeting, banking, credit and consumerism, and how to apply this information to make the most of your financial decisions.
These are free sessions but you must reserve a place.
DATES: 5 consecutive Wednesday nights
May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30
TIME: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Space Limited Call the Library to Reserve | RSVP: 604 886 2130
Note: Attendance at all sessions is critical to learning.
Sponsored in partnership with:
- Sunshine Coast Credit Union
- Community Resource Centre
- Sunshine Coast Community Services
- Family Services of Greater Vancouver
The classic or Sitka version is the one you’ve grown to know and, well, know. You enter your keyword into the search field and up pop the books that are located in the Gibsons and or Sechelt library collections. Or, you log into your account and check your due dates and place a couple of holds. Neat, tidy, simple.
The BiblioCommons version is a whole different animal. BiblioCommons falls into the big frontier of Web 2.0 or in this case Library 2.0.
Don’t leave yet, this blog is just about to get excitingly techie.
Library 2.0 is a user-centered virtual community. It is a socially rich, open electronic space. Where users interact with and create resources with one another and with librarians. In some ways, it is a virtual reality for libraries, a Web manifestation of the library space.
Here are a few concrete examples to illustrate how BiblioCommons is different from the traditional (read old fashioned) version of the catalogue.
1. Let’s say you can't remember if you've read a certain title before (no, you’re not getting old, you just have too many things to remember).
BiblioCommons can help you keep track of which titles you've “Completed” and which ones you are saving “For Later”. You might even decide you no longer need your paper list!
2. Perhaps your spelling is as atroshish (atrocious) as mine is…
Get rid of your pocket dictionary. If you give it your best guess, BiblioCommons will do the rest. Using BiblioCommons' 'did you mean' helper, your misspelled words won't stand in the way of a good search.
3. Does the idea of finding a new author give you a stomach ache?
Well, who better to give reading advice than people who love to read? Search for your favourite book and then browse through lists that like-minded readers have created. Who knows, you might find your next favourite book in the process.
4. Do you love to talk about books, but your spouse / child / dog tunes you out?
In BiblioCommons you can create a list of your favourites, what you're reading this year, etc. and help to build the BiblioCommons community.
5. Did you find the last book you read was "the absolute best" or "a real stinker"?
No matter your opinion, you can share it. Sharing can be as simple as adding a Star Rating. Perhaps you have more to say about a title? No problem, there is also a place to add your Comment.
Remember mood rings? With BiblioCommons you can find a title to match your moodEveryone has days when a certain type of movie / book / music is needed. In order to help you find something to fit your mood, try Search by Tag in BiblioCommons. People like you have added tags such as "tear jerker", "thrilling", or "warm and fuzzy" that may just help you in your search.
And yes, if you add your own tags to items and you will once again help to build the community.
Not too techie after all. I can even sum it all up: BiblioCommons transforms the Gibsons Public library’s OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) from a searchable inventory system into an interactive, “social discovery environment.”
Try it, you may like it!
Penny Allport packed the Mainil Room @the Library when she led a group in discovering “The Six Servants: Story Telling and Experiential Inquiry.This was the second visit from Penny and the attendees raved about the presentation.
Many thanks to Starbucks, Super-Valu and Truffles for the donations to the St. Patrick’s Day treats and tea party ...
@the Library on March 14 was “The Psychology of Genocide.” The presentation by Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, was educational, psychologically enlightening, highly interactive, and culminated with an intense Q&A session.The Gibsons Library plans to host additional topics from the Lecture Series in late fall.
Further information at Capilano Universe Lecture Series.
(l. to r.: Dean J. Bennet Cap U., Board Member, F. Lerner, Gibsons Library, Raj Jhangiani, Professor, Cap U., Jules Smith)
March 3rd & 21st – April 14th – May 12
Love to read? Share the love…@ the Library.
Book Lovers Wanted for a Reading Circle @the Library. Have you read any good books lately? Do you want to talk about them? Join us @ the Library to talk about your latest good book with other book lovers. Get out of the rain and come into the Library on Saturday afternoons; bring your book and share your thoughts with other avid readers. Questions and RSVP’s: Call Lynda @ the Library 604 886 2130.
March 14 @ the Library.
The Psychology of Genocide.
Rajiv S Jhangiani for this exciting CapilanoUniverse presentation.
Wednesday, March 14, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Gibsons & District Public Library
The psychology of good and evil: What does it take to become a perpetrator of genocide? Why would someone risk their own life to save that of a complete stranger? Are the murderer and the saint really that different from each other? Weaving together insights from contemporary psychological science, this talk will focus on some of the common pathways and psychological processes that underlie the behavior of those who exhibit the worst as well as the best of human nature. Capilano Universe Lecture Series presents Rajiv Jhangiani, Ph.D., author, professor and presenter of “The Psychology of Genocide.”
Hosted by Jean Bennett, Dean of Capilano University, Sunshine Coast Campus. Presentation is free.
Registration is required: Call 604 886 2130.
For further information, including speaker biographies and a complete list of Capilano Universe presentations, visit www.capilanou.ca/universe.
March 17th – Go Green on St. Patrick’s Day @ the Library 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Go Green 
While you’re here, check out books by Irish authors; chances are, great reads await you.
The Library recently completed a community survey. As I’ve been looking over the preliminary data I must say, one or two things have popped out, one surprising, one not. I’m going to discuss the “one not” and save the surprising one as a surprise, for another time.
There appears to be a general consensus among the library community surveyed: people want the library to offer more movies. Unfortunately this does not come as a surprise, and I will refrain from my usual tirade regarding the demise of the written word as our society’s recreational escape mode ... We (the Library) currently have approximately 1,800 movie titles. This represents about 4% of our collection. This 4% circulated 68,743 times in 2011 – did you read that number correctly? – sixty eight thousand DVD loans. That works out to about 230 movie loans per day. We (the library) loaned more DVDs last year than we loaned non-fiction books, that includes really great cookbooks, 2011’s travel guides, how to fix your lawn mower, your boat engine, your marriage ...
Should we purchase more movies and if so, based on what criteria? Should the name of the Library change to reflect a change in collection priorities?
I’m hopeful that if everyone were to understand how many DVDs are on loan at any one time, and that the movies on loan are most probably the latest, newest, greatest – well, perhaps everyone may resort to borrowing a book – chances are very good that they will find several of the latest, newest, greatest available on the shelf. If however, spreading the word on the “real” number of movies available in the collection doesn’t do the trick, we may have to bite the ol’bullet and re-examine the purchasing criteria. So, spread the numbers, we’ll see where it takes us.
And remember as J. W. Eagan once said "Never judge a book by its movie."
February dull? Not so! See what’s going on at gibson.bclibrary.ca. This month (so far) we have had the Mainil Room full with interesting events. Eric J. Paetkau, author of “The Doc’s Side” brought gales of laughter to his audience with clever and historical stories of his life as a Doctor on the Sunshine Coast. Stories galore and book signing both a big hit.
Niv Harris, Director of Aspire Self Employment Program spent 2 hours in deep discussion with a group of potential entrepreneurs. When Niv asked if they would like a break during the session, they declined; that’s the spirit. Self-starters already!
ICBC was back! Again, with Brian Soles, Sunshine Coast ICBC road test specialist, for the fourth time, in as many months, explaining how Seniors can prepare for a Re-Test road test. This presentation was so well attended Brian suggested we run it again in May 2012. Watch the Coast Reporter for the ads. (Sorry to the ladies looking for a nice cup of tea on that rainy afternoon; the Tea Service was not in operation that day – maybe next time. Where did I put that tea trolley?)
And (baby) it is cold out there ... so the Gibsons Library Staff and Volunteers who worked on Thursday February 9th joined in the SCRD sponsored campaign to Turn Down the Heat and Turn Up Your Sweater by wearing their sweaters for warmth at work as part of the action on climate change. (Even the statue of Captain George Gibson was ‘sweatered’ up in a bright red cardigan. Way to go George ...)
Stay tuned for bikers, writers, travelers, beauty tippers and storytellers.
Check it out - gibsons.bclibrary.ca
And Remember to RSVP for everylittlething @ 604.886.2130
January 2012 blasted off with activity! First up, Seniors and ICBC came together to fill the Mainil Room for a lively conversation on Seniors Driver’s licence Re-Examinations. Next, the Library participated in the Sunshine Coast Literacy Week; we read our favourite authors at a Reading Party.
| We learned technical details on Self-Publishing with author M.A. Demers ... |  |
 | We ended on a comical note, finding our inner creativity to write cartoons with author, Doug Savage. |
One meeting room, many authors, great audiences (you), many shared stories, and much laughter!
February is a month to pay attention to mind, body and spirit with authors, entrepreneurs, teachers, cyclists, writers and spiritualists. Join us:
- Feb. 1st 6:00pm-7:30 p.m. Join Eric Paetkau, author of The Doc’s Side Tales of a Sunshine Coast Doctor for an evening of author reading and book signing.
- Feb. 4th 1:00-3:00 p.m. Come and learn important “Tips for Being Your Own Boss” with Niv Harris, Director of the Aspire Self Employment Program.
- Feb 18th 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join Registered Clinical Counselor and author, Marshall Veal, for a free introductory talk on Narrative Life Enrichment and share your life stories.
- Feb 22nd 6 -7:30 p.m. (*please note corrected event time*) Experience the thrill of world cycling trips with Randonee Tours; see their stunning slide show of cycling around the world.
- Feb 28th Join Penny Allport for a journey through the ancient art of storytelling and experiential inquiry based on Western European teaching story, The Six Servants.
Stay connected to Gibsons and District Public Library: 604 886 2130 or lkennedy@gibsons.bclibrary.ca
Children and Families:
- Preschool Story time Fun and Bouncing Babies and Books are so much fun to be a part of. I had no idea just how rewarding and fun being the Children’s Librarian would be. Our popular Wednesday and Thursday storytimes have been full of song, dance, puppets, books and rhyme -- come for the fun or just for the tea.
- There are so many incredible children’s authors and illustrators these days -- look for our New Books display case in the children’s area to see what’s hot off the printer. January 18th is Winnie the Pooh Day -- check out our new Pooh Bear Classic Hardcover for some hundred acre wood magic.
- Experience the Magic of Folk Tales from India told by the wonderful Rashmi Singh: Saturday, Feb. 11th from 1:00 to 2:00 @the library
Teens:
- We had almost 20 young tween and teen girls attend our January Beauty Workshop where we learned less is more, happy girls are prettiest and that it’s always better to be a first rate version of yourself than a second rate version of someone else.
- Don’t miss Bjorn Enga @the library Wednesday Feb. 15th from 6:00 to 7:30 showing 2 of his short films and discussing his life journey as a filmmaker. Call Heather at 886-2130 to register
- Upcoming book reviews: Soon you'll be able to check the blog for Heather’s reviews of the latest books for children and youth.
Getting to know us, getting to know all about usHello. The “us” refers to the various eResources of the Gibsons & District Public Library – you can always find “us” on the website, open and available 24/7.
The newest e-Offering is Mango Language Learning Center. Mango includes a variety of resources to help you learn practical conversation skills for languages spoken all around the world. Lessons include strategically placed memory-building exercises to help users remember what they are learning in addition to critical thinking exercises, which help them to intuitively understand the language and adapt it to similar conversations. Mango offers language learning programs for many of the world’s most popular languages. For a full list of languages offered, click the “Select a Language” button on the top of the page, directly under the “Search” bar.
We are proud to showcase Library PressDisplay. Library PressDisplay provides instant online access to today's newspapers from around the world in full-color, full-page format. The ever-expanding collection currently includes more than 1,200 U.S. and international titles—from 94 countries in 48 languages. Just like reading the familiar print edition, viewers can browse articles and other key content, such as pictures, advertisements, classifieds, and notices. The service also provides up to a 60-day backfile and the ability to perform keyword searches across all titles and the entire backfile.
Next up we have OverDrive and Overdrive Advantage. OverDrive is a leading full-service digital distributor of eBooks and audiobooks for eReaders and digital content devices. OverDrive currently hosts more than 650,000 premium digital titles from more than 1,000 publishers, including Random House, HarperCollins, BBC Audiobooks America, Harlequin, and Bloomsbury. OverDrive Advantage is the database with titles that are only available to Gibsons Public Library card holders – this means very small or no waiting list for popular titles.
Also front and centre you can find Auto Repair Reference Center. Auto Repair Reference Center (ARRC) contains repair and maintenance information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles. New repair procedures, TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) and updates are added to the product on a regular basis.
All of the content in ARRC has been created by ASE certified technicians. Information covers more than 37,000 vehicles from 1945 to present. Plus approximately 110,000 technical service bulletins & recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer, and over 180,000 enhanced wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing. There's also a Labour Time Guide & Estimator. Repair/Maintenance Information is provided for:
• Transmissions
• Brakes
• Ignition systems
• Exhaust systems
• Heating/Cooling • Electrical systems
• Wheels/Tires
• Bodywork
• Diesel Engines
• And much more...
When making a new purchase, nothing is quite as helpful as Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports is an American magazine published monthly by Consumers Union since 1936. It publishes reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on reporting and results from its in-house testing laboratory.
For our younger members we have TumbleBooks.
Tumblebooks contains hundreds of animated stories that have music, sound and narration. Kids can choose to read the text or have the stories read to them. Most of the eBooks are picture books, but they also have some easy readers, chapter books and information books. You can read the text or have the stories read to you, use a "Word Help" feature to sound out words, play book-related puzzles and games, and read books in languages other than English.
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