There's still space!

Self Defence Basics for Teens

McLaughlin Auditorium

April 3, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Award-winning instructor, Emmanuel Manolakakis, of FightClub Martial Arts and Fitness Training Centre, will present an exciting self-defence program for teens ages 12-18. This free class will last an hour-and-a-half and will educate teens on how to protect themselves and introduces physical training. Please wear comfortable clothing. Register early as space is limited to 20 participants.A permission slip must be correctly and completely filled out and signed by the legal aged participant or the parent of minor aged (17 and under) participants before the event.Register at any branch or call Tiffany at 905-579-6111, ext. 5238 for more details.


*There is still sign-up space for this event! He will also be having a DVD give-away, prizes, and more! Don't let this awesome opportunity pass you by!

Batman: The Dark Knight

What happens when super-heroes grow old? Batman: The Dark Knight Returns asks just that question. Separated into four acts, this graphic novel introduces exactly what happens when Batman (a.k.a. Bruce Wayne) comes out of retirement at fifty five years old and begins fighting crime again. Since his retirement, Gotham City has run amuck with villains and criminals – even with The Joker and Harvey Dent (a.k.a. Two Face) behind bars. With the police chief retiring, Batman finally realizes that he must get over the death of Robin and that Gotham City needs a hero again. The only question to be asked is – did he wait too long? Is it too late to save Gotham City?

This graphic novel is written eloquently and the images are as riveting as they are terrifying. It really takes you into the dark depths of Gotham City while allowing your imagination to run free.

Excerpt from a triumphant return:

“This should be agony. I should be a mass of aching muscle – broken, spend, unable to move. And, were I an older man, I surely would. . .But I’m a man of thirty – of twenty again. The rain on my chest is a baptism - -I’m born again.”

Miller, F. (2002). Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. New York: D.C. Comics.

Need service hours?

Come to our next TAB meeting! It is on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 PM at the Legends Centre. Earn service hours while eating snacks and advising the library on teen events. Open to everyone!

What Spring Release Novel are you most looking forward to?
Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen (4/22/08)
Airhead by Meg Cabot (6/1/08)
Demon Apocalypse (Demonata #6) by Darren Shan (5/1/08)
The Host by Stephenie Meyer (5/6/08)
Peeled by Joan Bauer (5/1/08)
Outcast (Warriors: Power of Three #3) by Erin Hunter (4/22/08)
Exodus by Julie Bertagna (4/1/08)
Night Road by A. M. Jenkins (5/20/08)
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer (6/1/08)
Final Warning (Maximum Ride #4) by James Paterson (3/17/08)
Cheated by Patrick Jones (4/1/08)
The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice #4) by John Flanagan (3/18/08)

April Programmes!

Self Defence Basics for Teens
McLaughlin Auditorium
April 3, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Limited to 20 participants (additional classes will be offered as needed).
Award-winning instructor, Emmanuel Manolakakis, of FightClub Martial Arts and Fitness Training Centre, will present an exciting self-defence program for teens ages 12-18. This free class will last an hour-and-a-half and will educate teens on how to protect themselves and introduces physical training. Please wear comfortable clothing. Registration is limited. A permission slip must be correctly and completely filled out and signed by the legal aged participant or the parent of minor aged (17 and under) participants before the event. Call Tiffany at 905-579-6111, ext. 5238 for more details.

Learning the Tarot
McLaughlin Children’s Studio
April 19th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
April 26th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
What’s in your future? This two part workshop will connect you with your spiritual side! Come meet Zsuzsana Summer, author of The Now Age: Demystifying Spirituality, the New Age and the Metaphysical, who will provide an in-depth class on everything Tarot including the history and how to read the cards. Those who attend are encouraged to bring their own cards. Seating is limited. Call Tiffany at 905-579-6111, ext. 5238 for more details.

The Schwa

Here's a book with a name we can all recognize:

Book Description: When Antsy Bonano and his friends discover that fellow 8th grade classmate Calvin Schwa can become invisible, they use the knowledge to hatch a money making plot. What begins as a surefire scheme turns into something else, as you weave through this funny, yet thought provoking journey with Cal, Antsy, and Lexie.

End of March Break

Are you sad that March Break is over?! Fret not. Summer is right around the bend! Do you have some great ideas for Summer Programmes? Is there a book or series you think the library should own? Feel free to comment on the blog at any time, join the TAB group, or give me a call. :)

Top 10 Indie Songs

Here are the Top 10 Albums from Canadian College Radio Stations:
For the Week of March 10th:
ARTIST and ALBUM
Black Mountain - In The Future

Plants And Animals - Parc Avenue

Hot Chip - Made In The Dark

Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend

Hayden - In Field & Town

Jason Collett - Here's To Being Here

Cadence Weapon - Afterparty Babies

Born Ruffians - Red, Yellow And Blue

Cat Power - Jukebox

Ladyhawk - Shots