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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-10-21, Page 61 Page 6 Times -Advocate, October 2), )987 Public Library Week publicizes extended system Huron County library has access to 3,000,000 books When people hear the word "Library" they almost automatical- ly think of "books". So let's talk a bit about books. There are books for children, young people, and adults. Books in English, French, and umpteen other languages. There are large print books for people whose eyes aren't what they used to be, and even "talk- ing books" for those who are virtual- ly blind. There are fiction books calculated to fill our leisure moments with excitement and challenges beyond the humdrum of daily life. There are books to help us cook, garden, fix the car. and renovate the house. There are books to help us in our work and in our play. Books for the mind, and books for the heart. All kinds of books, for all kinds of people. . with all kinds of needs. The Huron County Public Library has lots of books, about 200,000 in number. But no matter how many books we have in our library we can't meet all the book needs of the people of our community without some help from the larger library community of which the Huron -County Public Library is a member. • • • • • • • • • • • • ••••• 20% OFF It is therefore important, as part of our celebration of Public Library Week, October 19-25, to acknowledge this larger library community, par- ticularly the role played by the On- tario Library Seruice-Saugeen in making sure that the citizens of our community have easy access to the books they need. The Ontario Library Service - Saugeen is a public library support system funded by Ontario Ministry of Culture and Communications. There are eight OLS areas covering all On- tario providing back-up services to some 480 library boards serving 99.5 percent of the population. It is a fascinating, but somewhat complicated story. For our purposes what we really want to celebrate in this Public Library Week is the fact that the Huron County Public Library is a member of a very large family of libraries with a total collection ex- ceeding three million books. And if. the book we want isn't available the OLS staff search for it in other On- tario libraries, and beyond. st year the Huron County Public ibrary borrowed some 583 books for the people of our community, some ALL THIS WEEK ALL FABRIC D01k..V.t FABRICS 373 Main St., EXETER • from as far away as North Battleford, Saskatchewan and Fredericton, New Brunswick. One of the most unusual titles requested by a user was Niko Qubeins Pro -Selling Technique. In addition, 1,027 films, 461 talking books and 90 microfilms and periodicals were borrowed (rpm other libraries for Huron County residents. "And what," you may ask, "does this service cost the Huron County Public Library?" And the answer is, "Not one red cent!" This service, available through Ontario Library Service - Saugeen, is paid for by the provincial government. It is part 01 the government's commitment to making good library service available to people living in the smallest and most remote parts of Ontario. Perhaps the Huron County Public Library looks rather small, but in reality it is a whole lot bigger than you think. Give us an opportunity to show you how big we rea.'v are. London • DISCUSS HOMEMAKERS PROGRAM Discussing this week's celebration of Town and Country • Homemakers are Exeter co-ordinator Lauretta Siegner and area case manager Jeanne Gladding and -homemakers Bev Delbridge and Charlene Smith. T -A photo • a • • • • • • • • •• ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• Visscher Farms Country Market 3 miles west of Exeter on Hwy. 83 - 237-3442 Open 9 to 5 daily Closed Sundays Cauliflower Broccoli Cabbage APPLES $11A00 0 per bu. Most varieties Fresh Cider $300 gal. Still lots being Harvested Macs Spartans Cortlands Red Delicious Golden Delicious Empires Spys Ida Reds Also Available Pumpkins, squash, Indian corn, gourds, potatoes torts, jam, cheese, honey, etc. 'October Special rrrrrr r, - 77 Are 40% dale. SAVE SAVE 40% on Mini Blinds on Vertical Drapes plus Free Valance SAVE on selected Drapes 3001 and Blinds TERMS - Cash, Mastercard Grand Bend Decorating Hwy. No. 21 Grand Bend 238-8603 and Flooring Centre Now two Locations Forest 786-6761 CREDITON EXPLORERS — Members of the Crediton Explorers took part in Saturday's bazaar sponsored by the Crediton United Church Women. Shown at their table are Sarah Beattie and Leanne Dundas Women teachers plan banquet in Brussels The Huron Women Teachers Association fall banquet will be hel at Brussels Communty Centre o Wednesday, October 28, beginning with social hour at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. "The H.W.T.A. fall banquet is the first opportunity. of 1987-1988 for all women teachers to come together as a whole, to celebrate our Federation and our profession," outlines Huron Women's Teachers' Association president Marie Parsons. Invited guests include Huron Coun- ty Board of Education Trustees, Superintendents, and Director, Bob Allen,as well as the local presidents of Ontario Public School Teachers' Associaton and Ontario Secondary School Teachers, Association. Region One Director, Eva Brophey, will also honour us at the banquet. It is a special evening to "pay tribute to two groups of teachers - those who have recently retired from the profession and those who have completed 25 years of teaching," con- tinues II.W.T.A. president Marie . Retired teachers Mary Bere, Mary Ifuether and Marg Rogerson will be recognized for their years of service: 25 year pins will be presented to 11 other teachers. In addition, past president Mary Moffatt will be honoured for all her work last year. One of the highlights of the evening will certainly be guest speaker Elaine Cline, Provincial President of Federation of Women Teachers Associations of Ontario, in Toronto. When asked why a teachers' organization exists solely for women, H. W.TA. president Marie Parsons ex- plains. "The impetus for every benefit of special interest to women teachers has come from Federaton of Women Teachers' Association of On- tario. 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