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War of 1812 Events in Thorold
2013 is the year of the Battle of Beaverdams in Thorold, Ontario! Saturday, June 22, 2013 is the Laura Secord Commemorative Walk from Queenston to DeCew House.

A special 18 minute movie about the Battle of Beaverdams will be shown at the Thorold Public Library on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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New at the Library
MAY 2013

FEATURE FILMS
Argo
Django Unchained
Hemingway & Gellhorn
Hitchcock
The Hobbit
The Impossible
Les Miserables
Life of Pi
Lincoln
Midnight's Children
Parental Guidance
Pitch Perfect
Race to Freedom:The Story of the Underground Railroad
Safe Haven
Silver Linings Playbook
Rise of the Guardians
The Rosa Parks Story
Skyfall
This Means War
To the Arctic - IMAX
Wreck-it Ralph
Underground Railroad: Documentary
Underground Railroad:The Wm Still Story
Zero Dark Thirty

TELEVISION SERIES
The Bible - Miniseries
Castle Season 4
Community Season 1,2,3
Criminal Minds Season 7
Downton Abbey Season 3
The Event
Flashpoint Season 3, 4
Fringe Season 1,2,3,4,5
Geronimo Stilton
Gossip Girl Season 3,4
Heartland Season 1,2,3,4,5
Homeland Season 1
Law & Order Criminal Intent Season 2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Mad Men Season 5
Murdoch Mysteries Season 1,2,3,4
Once Upon a Time, Season 1
Person of Interest, Season 1
Revenge, Season 1
The Sopranos, Season 1,2,3,4,5,6
24 Season 6,7,8
The Walking Dead Season 1,2
Vampire Diaries Season 3

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Business
Kids
Adult Learners & ESL
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Library Closures
2013

Canada Day, Monday, July 1
Civic Holiday, Monday, August 5
Labour Day, Monday, September 2
Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 14
Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25
Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26
New Year's Eve Closed at 1 p.m.
What's going on at the library
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
"Bedtime Stories" Bring your favorite teddy bear and listen to a story. 5 week sessions. Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:00pm. FREE Call the library to register your child.

"Chess at the Library" If you play or want to learn how, join us for a game at the library. No charge, any age, any skill level. Call the library or visit our facebook page for dates

"Therapy Tails" The dogs are back! Practise your reading skills with a friend who just listens quietly. Call the library to find out when our furry friends will be visiting each month or checkout our facebook page. No registration required. No charge.

Get ready to ZUMBA! A new & exciting way to stay fit. Zumba classes, 6 wks $30. Wed 6:30-7:30pm. Pre-registration required. Space is limited.

"Writers Forum" An informal monthly gathering for those who enjoy writing. Share ideas, network with others and get writing tips from guest authors. This group meets the 1st Monday of every month at 4pm

"Tai Chi for Beginners" Have you always wanted to try Tai Chi ? This program is for you. Learn techniques and discover the health benefits. $5 per class. Join anytime! Monday afternoons 12:00-1:00pm.

Most Popular Items
Most popular items at the Thorold Public Library in the last 90 days.

Library Information
Thorold Public Library

Main Branch:
14 Ormond St. N.
Thorold, ON
L2V 1Y8
Click here for map
Phone:
905-227-2581
E-mail:
thoroldpubliclibrary
   @cogeco.net
Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 10am - 8pm
Fri - Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: Closed

LIBRARY EVENTS
Mark your calendar!

***Registration is required for all programs. Please register or pick up your ticket. ***

May 17th: (2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.): P.A. Day Fun: Bingo! Library Style. FREE.

June 3rd: Author Visit (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.): Sandra Orchard. FREE.

June 7th: (2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.): P.A. Day Fun: Scavenger Hunt. Unlock a special summer secret. FREE.

June 22nd (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.): Thorold's Beaverdams. FREE.

July 2nd to August 17th: Summer Reading Club. FREE. Report on books you have read to win prizes!

Ongoing activities: Bedtime Stories, Tales for Twos & Threes, Baby Time, Chess, Zumba, Zumba Gold,Tai Chi, Writer's Forum, Chatty Chapters, Needle Pointers, Lil Starz, Therapy Tails. See "What's Going On" or our Facebook page for more details.
An on-line exhibit of Black History in the Niagara Peninsula.
Notable Books
Publishers Weekly Best Summer Books for 2012
Books considered by Publishers Weekly to be the best for the summer.

Other Notable Books
-Top 100 Bestselling Books of 2012 from the Toronto Star
-Caldecott Medal
-Michael L. Printz Award
-Best Books for Young Adults