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Sing-a-long @ your library for Family Literacy Day
January 27th is Family Literacy Day and this year's theme is Sing for Literacy. Can't make it in to a library? Here are some free karaoke videos for you to sing with your family at home.
Library events are as follows:
Shedden Library - Friday, January 22nd - 11:00 am - noon. A morning of songs and musical stories.
John Kenneth Gailbraith Reference Library (Dutton) - Monday, January 25th - 6:30 pm. Family Sing-a-long.
Port Stanley Library - Tuesday, January 26th - 10:15 am - 11:00 am. Sing-a-long Storytime.
Springfield Public School - Wednesday, January 27th 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Join the library ladies as they keep you readin' to the beat. Plus karaoke fun! Refreshments and prizes available.
Learn new languages online @ your library
Have you ever wanted to speak another language and had trouble learning?
Elgin County Library is excited be the first library system in Canada to introduce Linkword Languages, a resource that helps you remember vocabulary and learn new phrases by associating new words with images or actions. For instance, did you know that the Russian word for juice is ‘sok’? To learn this word, imagine drinking juice from a sock. Gorlet Learning’s Linkword Languages offers a scientifically proven system that teaches you not only what to learn but how to remember what you are learning.
Patrons who wish to use this resource will need to create a new account with their library card number and a password. Lesson segments can be reviewed in as little as 10 minutes and the screens are designed to help you focus on what you are learning.
Vocabulary from almost 30 languages is available ranging from French, Spanish, Italian and German to more difficult languages like Hindi, Cantonese, Japanese and Russian. The program includes audio to help you learn pronunciation and encourages you to type in responses to reinforce reading and writing skills. Linkword Languages is available on our databases.
Our new site still offers all the information you rely on, and much more!
Check out the Homework Help section for guidance how to approach
a research assignment, and the Community Resources page to find services in your community that are available for you.
Plus, the Downloads section and the Online Resources page take you to the information you can enjoy at home, even when the library is closed!
If you have any feedback or concerns regarding our new site, please e-mail the Library Coordinator.
Computer training (CAP) is now underway!
We had a fantastic summer with higher-than-ever participation in our summer reading clubs throughout Elgin County. We hope the kids had as much fun as we did and that they loved all the books that they read.
Fall programs ranging from storytimes to book clubs are getting underway at most of our branches. Don't forget to visit the web page for your local branch to find newsletters and bulletins with more information about what is available.
CAP students have returned and are ready to help you with computer and internet training. Check out their web site for a listing of upcoming computer training sessions, or ask library staff for more information.
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