Following the success of The Thirteenth Tale, Diane Setterfield’s highly anticipated second novel, Bellman & Black has finally arrived. As a child, playing with a slingshot, William Bellman hits a rook with a stone, instantly killing it. This childhood event is quickly forgotten, however, it will forever change the course of Will’s life. Unbeknownst to […]
After the success of our Maker Culture day at Cedarbrae Branch we're launching a session for tweens called Make + Create! In this four week session we will experiment with different types of art, science, and technology. What is impressionist painting? How can you make a battery out of a lemon? Come find out! Play. […]
Kate Morton’s The Forgotten Garden, is the perfect read for anyone who enjoys family sagas. It uncovers ancient secrets as well as mysteries surrounding character’s identities, with the magical feel of a fairy tale mixed in. This book is told through different characters as it flashes back and forth between the different generations, all intersecting […]
If you're thinking about starting your own business, you might want to consider coming to hear Carla Langhorst, creator of the website Small Business Solver, speak at Cedarbrae Branch on Saturday Oct 12 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Ms. Langhorst will help you answer the question "Will Your Small Business Idea Fly?" In other words, is it […]
Have you heard of Maker Culture? If not, you should brush up. The movement is growing stronger everyday. As this site's intro to Maker Culture puts it, in the 1970s products created by hobbyists in their garage launched the personal computer revolution and launched companies such as Apple and Microsoft. Similarly, Makers (also called tinkerers, amateur inventors, […]
The Painted Girls, the second novel by Canadian author Cathy Marie Buchanan, is based on the life of Marie van Goethem, who was a model for Edgar Degas and the subject of his sculpture La Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans. Degas’ sculpture caused quite a controversy when it was unveiled at the Sixth Impressionist Exhibition […]
Finally! It has arrived! The FUN Guide is put out each season by the the City of Toronto. It lists every city-run recreational program and activity and their locations. Find both drop-in and registered program listings Come in and grab yourself a copy while supplies last. Though, as always, if you miss […]
As I'm sure almost every fan boy or girl knows by now, the new TV show Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is due to premiere on Sept 24. It is a spin-off related to last summer's blockbusters The Avengers movie set in the Marvel Movie Universe and revolving around the character of Phil Coulson. The premise? Agent Coulson […]
Tamar Myers series of mysteries, set in the Congo, includes The Headhunter’s Daughter and The Boy Who Stole the Leopard’s Spots, and concludes with The Girl Who Married an Eagle. The final book in the series involves many familiar characters, but is not a mystery. This novel can still be read even if you have […]
Find out! Join us for Healthy Child Screening Day on August 1 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bring your child 0-6 years to Cedarbrae Branch, Study Room 1 for free testing for: Speech and Language Nutrition General Health Social/Emotional Development Brought to you by Catholic Crosscultural Services […]