Books and DVD’s
New to our website are lists of DVD’s and the New Books that are available in our system.
The Book list is great if you want to see a small list of what is new. It does not cover nearly everything we have that is new, but it is a sample!
The DVD list is all of our feature films on DVD. This is a complete list that you can look at and place holds from.
To get to both of these pages, just go to our homepage and click the link there. Click here to get to our homepage.
Add comment February 9, 2010
BIG Biographies
Want to read a big book? I mean, a REALLY BIG BOOK?! Read one of these biographies…they all exceed 500 pages.
Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original – Robin D.G. Kelley
The first book on Thelonious Monk based on exclusive access to the Monk family papers and private recordings, as well as on a decade of prodigious research.
588 pages
Dostoevsky: A Writer in His Time – Joseph Frank
Considered one of the greatest literary biographies of the past half-century. This monstrous book is a combination of biography, intellectual history, and literary criticism.
959 pages
Life Class : The Selected Memoirs of Diana Athill – Diana Athill
Diana Athill made her reputation as a writer through her memoirs. This volume presents her memoirs, spanning her English childhood, her life and loves during World War II, and her publishing career.
667 pages
Queen Elizabeth: The Official Biography of the Queen Mother – William Shawcross
Over 1000 pages long, this biography not only tells her story, but also that of the country she loved so well.
1096 pages
Add comment February 5, 2010
New Books This Week!
New to the library system this week…
A Mountain of Crumbs: A Memoir – Elena Gordkhova
The moving story of a young Soviet girl’s discovery of the hidden truths of adulthood and her country’s profound political deception.
Green Metropolis – David Owen
Why living smaller, living closer, and driving less are the keys to sustainability.
Making It! In Hockey – Mark Moore
What you should know, from the experts and pros!
2 comments February 4, 2010
Genealogy Research
Have you ever wanted to research your family tree and don’t know where to start?
You can get information at the library! We recommend that first you begin with the BC Vital Statistics website to find some of your ancestors. When you have finished that, come to the Kamloops Library and we have microfilm copies of BC Vital Statistics that you can read here and make copies of.
Click here for more information on genealogy research!
We can help you get started building your family tree!
Add comment February 3, 2010
Groundhog Day
Happy Groundhog Day everyone!
As we all know by now, Wiarton Willie, Punxsutawney Phil, and Shubenacadie Sam all saw their shadows today and predicted six more weeks of winter. But, since the winter has been relatively mild, we can’t complain!
Want more information on this day and the history behind it? Click here!
And, if you haven’t seen the movie, why not check it out from the library. Click here!
Add comment February 2, 2010
Did you know…
Did you know…
That the Kamloops Branch of the library has free wireless access for anyone who has a laptop to connect to? All you need to do is come in to the library and connect to our network and you can use your own computer here during the day! If you need more than an hour of internet time (and you have a laptop), this is the perfect solution!
Need more information, ask at the Reference Desk!
Add comment February 1, 2010
J.D. Salinger Dies
J.D. Salinger, an American author, has died at age 91.
Salinger was best known for is novel, The Catcher in the Rye which was published in 1951. This novel was immediately a success and was influential among young readers. It remains a widely read novel today. The success of this novel led to public attention and Salinger became a recluse, rarely publishing his work. His last published work was a novella called Hapworth 16, 1924 and was published June 19, 1965.
Salinger died of natural causes January 27, 2010 in Cornish, New Hampshire.
Add comment January 30, 2010
Stellar Book Award
Hey teens!
Do you love to read and want to help choose the next Stellar Book award winner? Now is your chance! Click here to read about what the Stellar Book award is, and how you can participate. You simply register online and then read and post reviews on your favorites.
To participate, you must be a BC citizen and you must read at least 5 of the nominated books to be eligible to vote in April.
Click here to sign up or for more information!
Add comment January 29, 2010
New Books This Week…
New to the library this week…
Charles Darwin’s on the Origin of Species – Michael Keller
A graphic novel adaptation of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. Beautifully illustrated and easy to read.
Gumption & Grit: Women of the Cariboo Chilcotin – edited by Sage Birchwater
The first volume in a brand new series to showcase women’s stories, their lives, their successes, their history.
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women – Harriet Reisen
Louisa May Alcott is worthy of interest in her own right. Read about her family’s chronic economic difficulties and frequent uprootings, her experience as a nurse in the civil war, the loss of her health, and the reliance on opiates in middle age.
Good, Better, Best – Carol Prisant
Trade secrets for spotting a “find.”
Jeweler’s Studio Handbook – Brandon Holschuh
Traditional and contemporary techniques for working with meta and mixed-media materials.
Add comment January 28, 2010
Olympic Torch Relay in Kamloops!
This is not library related, BUT the Olympic torch is coming to Kamloops and this is a once in a lifetime event! So, here is some information on the torch celebration in Kamloops today:
It enters Kamloops at 4:20 p.m.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. : Kamloops Community Celebration: A Meeting of the Waters – A Kamloops Story featuring local performers. This will be inside the Tournament Capital Centre
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. : Torch Relay Celebration outside Hillside Stadium featuring a two hour stage show and interactive displays. Have your picture taken with the Olympic Torch! Fireworks to be the Grand Finale.
Add comment January 27, 2010
