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More of my favourite reads about Egypt! Last week I talked about our upcoming program, Ancient Egypt - A Virtual Tour, and the Amelia Peabody series of books that sparked my interest in Egypt. I really enjoyed another historical fiction series by a Canadian author, Pauline Gedge. She has written stand alone titles as well as a series, such as The Lords...

Recently I read an article on salon.com entitled “ This Book is Overdue!”: Hot for the librarian by Jed Lipinski . It seems some folks weren’t aware that the image of the repressed librarian with her hair in a bun and her penchant for silence has gone the way of the card catalogue. I was at a seminar last year where it was determined that the number...

April's choice for discussion = Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George Unnamed and rejected by her mother, a girl (known as the lass) jumps at the chance to leave her meager home after a great white bear offers her a deal: if she accompanies him to his ice palace for a year and a day, he will reward her and her family with wealth. At the...

Find ways to manage your money more effectively, and learn how to spend and save smart. Money management skills can help you feel secure and also broaden your horizons! "Everyone in Calgary can have a sustainable livelihood and contribute to their community". Presented by Momentum. Wed Mar 17, 2 – 3:30 pm Country Hills Library 11950 Country...

Born in the late 1930’s and early 40’s Superman, Batman, The Flash, The Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman are some of DC Comics most recognizable and beloved super heroes. You might already know that Superman is “faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound,” or that Batman is often...