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Job Posting for Summer Student
The Castlegar & District Public Library has an opening for a summer student for the Summer Reading Program. Deadline for applications is May 23rd. |
Author Reading - Anne DeGrace!
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Nominate a Champion for Literacy
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Borrow a Kootenay Gallery Membership Card The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History & Science is teaming up with the Castlegar Public Library to offer a "Become a Member for 3 Weeks" program. Ask at the front desk for more details.
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One Book One Kootenay Shortlist Announced!Read these three books by Kootenay authors, then vote for your favourite.  Boundary Country by Tom WaymanYes Sister, No Sister by Jennifer Craig The Third Crop by Rita Moir
Vote from April 1st to August 10th. The OBOK 2012 winner will be announced September 8th.
For more information, check out the OBOK website.
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New Children's Computer Station
Great news for our younger computer users! The library now has a second Early Literacy Station in the Children's Area. Thiis computer is loaded with more than 50 educational titles for children aged 2-8.
A big thank you to the Castlegar Rotary Club for this wonderful donation!
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Have a look at our newest electronic resource: The Crafts and Hobbies Reference Center! This great new resource offers information on a vast assortment of hobbies, crafts, and outdoor activities.
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Mango Languages Trial The Library is considering the purchase of Mango Languages, a web-based program for learning new languages. Why not give it a try and let us know what you think. |
E-Readers Available at the Library!
 The library now has Kobo, Kindle and Sony E-Readers available for three-week loan periods.Drop by the library or give us a call for more information or to reserve one or more of these devices. For more information on E-books and E-readers, Click Here. |
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Read stories, play games and learn with TUMBLEBOOKS!
The TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY is a searchable, customizable library of e-books for kids.
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E-book and Audio Book downloads
E-books can be read on a number of devices. |
On Thursday, June 7th at 7:00 pm, Nelson author Anne DeGrace will be reading from her latest novel, Flying with Amelia. 
Do you know a Champion for Literacy? A Champion for Literacy can be an individual, a group or an organization. Nomination forms can be picked up at the library or can be found on the CBAL website - 
