Sherlock Holmes
As many of you might know, there is a Sherlock Holmes movie in theaters.
But did you know that Sherlock Holmes is a product of the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
We have many Sherlock Holmes books, including The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
We also have quite a few television series starring Sherlock Holmes, including:
Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Granada Television Series
The Return of Sherlock Holmes DVD Collection
Check them out today!
Add comment December 29, 2009
New Books This Week
New to the library this week…
Beyond Belfast – Will Ferguson
A 560 mile walk across Northern Ireland on sore feet.
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress – Rhoda Janzen
Read a hilarious and moving memoir about a woman who returns home to her close-knit Mennonite family after a personal crisis.
You Can’t Say That in Canada – Margaret Wente
Canada’s most influential columnist reflects on life, politics and the pursuit of happiness.
Add comment December 23, 2009
Holiday Hours
Please remember the holiday hours at the Kamloops library!
December 24: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
December 25: CLOSED
December 26: CLOSED
December 27: 12 noon to 4 p.m.
December 28: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December 29: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
December 30: 10 to 9 p.m.
December 31: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
January 1: CLOSED
January 2: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Happy Holidays!
Add comment December 19, 2009
North Kamloops Puppet Show!
Everyone is welcome to come and watch the North Kamloops puppet show!
This annual show, featuring puppeteer Sharon Parker, includes caroling, puppets and more!
When: Saturday, Dec. 19
Time: 10:30 am
Where: North Kamloops Library
Contact: 250-554-1124
Add comment December 18, 2009
My Account
We have had many people asking, what is my password? How do I get into my account? It’s different!?
Yes, it is different. But change is good! Now you have access to your account where you can do more than place holds and renew items. You can create a bookbag where you can keep track of the books you have read or want to read. You can share that bookbag with your friends, or keep it private. You can freeze your holds so you don’t get them while you are on holidays.
But before you do all that, you will need to access your account. Currently, your username is the barcode on your library card. Your password is your last name in all lower case letters. You will need to change this.
So when you are in the catalogue, click on “My Account” and type in your barcode and password, you will be prompted to change your password. This is new. This is to make your account more secure. You must choose a new password. Make it something you remember. It must have at least one number in it. This is the password you will use from now on.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call your local library branch, or the Kamloops Reference Desk at 250-372-5145
Add comment December 17, 2009
Catalogue Update!
Hello everyone!
Thank you for your patience in this time of transition. Unfortunately, the new catalogue system, Evergreen, is not up and running properly quite yet, that is why many of you cannot place holds, check your account, and and renew books from home.
We are aware of the problems you have been experiencing! We are trying to fix them as fast as we can, but in the meantime, we ask for patience and understanding as we learn the new system.
When everything is working as it should, we promise you will love the new features Evergreen has to offer! Including: bookbags to save a list of the books you have read or want to read, and the ability to freeze your holds when you go on holidays!
Keep checking back for updates!!
Add comment December 15, 2009
What is Evergreen?
Monday is the launch of our new catalogue system, Evergreen.
What is Evergreen? It is an open source catalogue system that is replacing our current catalogue system. Because we are getting a new system, there may be some service interruptions and some delays while we get used to it.
So we thank you for your patience in advance while prepare, and we hope you enjoy Evergreen!
2 comments December 11, 2009
New Books
New to the library this week…
Knitted Comfort for the Sole – Lena Maikon
Learn 22 innovative designs for socks, slippers, and more!
Iranian Rappers and Persian Porn – Jamie Maslin
Iranian wrestlers, illegal picnics, and posh pool parties. This is the new Iran you won’t read about in the papers.
The Past is Never Dead – Harry N. MacLean
The trial of James Ford Seale and Mississippi’s struggle for redemption.
Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat, and Obsession – Julie Powell
A new book from the bestselling author of Julie and Julia. This time she discovers the world of butchers and meat.
Complete Chile Pepper Book – Dave DeWitt & Paul W. Bosland
A gardener’s guide to choosing, growing, preserving and cooking this spicy food!
The Hot Garden – Scott Calhoun
Landscape design for the desert Southwest! Perfect for the hot summers in Kamloops!
Add comment December 10, 2009
Computer Lab Closure!
Just a reminder that the Kamloops computer lab is closed this week:
December 7 – 11
We are closed for staff training in preparation for the new catalogue system, Evergreen!
The computer lab will re-open December 12.
Our new catalogue system, Evergreen, will start being used on Monday, December 14. Stay tuned for more information!
Add comment December 9, 2009
