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6 * The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 24, 1977 Section, Two Rotary Speaker Says There 's S',omei-thing For Evervyne at uibraries, AL È. ' e e à "Lîbraries have a very stuffy image in most people's minds. I'd like to change that a littie," the municipality'!z chief librarian said recently. Speaking to the Bowman- ville Rotary Club Thursday, August il, Diane Dineen said that 150,000 boans were made last year at the three libraries in the Newcastle municîpality. That's five books for every man, woman and child living in the rnunicipality, Miss Dîneen explained and she added "If you didn't read five books last year, your neigh- bour mnust have read 102" But even though books are an important part of the library services at Bowrnan- ville, Newcastle Village and Orono, the things that the library has to offer do not stop with the printed page. Films Available For example, the Bowrnan- ville Library loaned over 300 films last year-an average of one film every day. Films on the Group of Seven artists, on how to paddle -a canoe and Laurel and Hardy movies are available frorn the Bowmaaville Library collect- ion. Projection equiprnent can also be borrowed. And if someone would like a film that is not in the collection at Bowrnanville, the library canti suýaily borrow if from. a library nearby, Miss Dinieen said. For those who are unable to rea d because of poor sight, the library of fers a collection of "talking books", Miss Dineen said last week. These books consist of a regular printed publication that bas been read into a cassette tape so that a person who is unable to see can stili listen to a novel or magazine. For the blind, the elderly and those who are shut-in, kt Im t- -w-h When your car's running perfectly, everything's-great. But wl happens when you have some kind'of breakdown? ,hat Thts when ts nice ta know that whatever needs replacing, can be replaced. Quickly and easily. Whether it's a front fender for ai 1962 Beetie or a fan beit for a 1973 Audi; we've got it for you. If what you need is very unusual, you might have to wait a day or so. But-you can rest easy knowing that you'II get it. We are proud of our, reputation for relhabiliiy. And our Parts Deparfrnent heMped us build it. Direct Parts Line 668-0066 Owasco Vokswagen Porsche + Aucli Wi ________ M25 5uda St.E. Telephone 668-9383 Wib Ittaesaiffren kid fdoler tosella dfferent kindofcoer. 'I these talking books are one of the most satisfying services offered by the library, Miss Dineen said. This summer, there have been children's craft pro- grams at the library and other special attractions have in- cluded a puppet show and a magic show. The library is also planning a special Christ- mas presentation this year. Arts and craf t exhibits have been on display at the libra- ries and the library in Bowmanville has exhibited the work of some top photo- graphers since the Bowman- ville Photography gallery makes use of the Bowmanvîlle Library. Special Books Picture books for children who are too young to read are available at local libraries and special books in large type are also available for people with eye problems. In addition, there are books for children with reading difficulties. And the services of the local library system do not end with the English language. Dutch books are available at the Bowmnanville Library and books in French can also be found on the shelves. In a question and answer session with members of the Rotary Club, Miss Dineen said that residents from the Waverley Gardens commun- ity in Bowmanvîlle are among the most frequent users of the Bowmanville Library. A higher percentage of the library's "customers" come from the Waverley Gardens, area than from other parts of town, she said. Miss Dineen also stated that the staff bas been encouraged by the number of people from west of Bowmanville who make use of the facilities in the town rather than going to Oshawa. Don't Corne Back Yes, somîe books loaned out by the town's libraries do not corne back, Miss Dineen stated, but she added that this is not a very big problem in the Newcastle municipality. "The only thing I can say is this community must be very honest." About $300 in books are lost at the libraries ini one year, she said. Grants for libraries in the Town of Newcastle corne from the local municipality and the Province of Ontario. The townM contributes $3.10 per capita towards the library system while a grant of $1-70 per % capita cornes from the province. Recent changes at' the library building in Bowrnan- ville include the brand new sidewalk extending past the front door and an air con- ditioning system that is being installed. A library has been located in Bowmanville'for the past 120 years, Miss Dineen said. But despite the success of the town's libraries, the chief librarian told the Rotary Club that the staff is not content with resting on its laurels. OBITUARY LILY MAY YOUNG A resident of Bowmanville for 60 years, Lily May Young, aged 79, died on Wednesday, July 27th, 1977, at Oshawa General Hospital, after a six day illness, resulting from a broken hip. Daughter of Edward and Dorothea (Gawley) Smith, she was born and educated at Southampton, and rnarried Feb.ruary l9th, 1917 toi Stewart Young. Surviving are her husband, daughters Dorothy (Mrs. John Rundle), Evelyn (Mrs. Ernie Fernlund),1 both of Bowrnan- ville, Kathleen (Mrs. P. Sos- nowski)' and Bernice (Mrs. Dave Halewood), both of Oshawa, 14 grandchîldren and 10 great grandchildren. Fuineral seprvices we-re-held residing in Bowmanville. She had also. taught six years in the country prior to teaching î in Toronto. Surviving are a sister Norma, and two, brothers, Llew and Sidney Hallowell. Reverend A.M. '1îizzard officiated at the funeral ser- vices held at the Morris Funeral Chapel, Mrs. Hoskin Smith presided at the organ. Paîl-bearers were nephews Maurice, James and Gerald Hallowell, Brian Caswell, John'âand Wilfred Walker. Floral tokens were received from Shiloh U.C.W., Starkvîlle Community and Hendry Apartments. Interment family plot, Orono. Tou ring Arts Program Sponsored by Library' Cornes Hier.e Dec. 1 -3 Alartists have been booked, and all dates confirm- ed for the Central Ontario Regional Library Stystem 's 1977 Touring Arts Program- one that will bring some of Canada's best-known actors, singers, musicians, puppet- eers into public libraries in the regions of Peel, York and Durham this faîl. The Touring Arts Pro- gramme iS sponsored through Outreach Ontaio a program of the Ministryof Culture and Recreation, designed to bring the proviîlce's cultural re- sources to communities across Ontario. Many librar- îes will be receiving additional assistance from the, Ontario Arts Council. The artists booked are all first-rate performers accord- ing to program co-ordinator Marilyn Mandeil. "Many have international reputations, while others are rapidly hecoming well-known here and abroad. To date, 14 groups have been booked to tour public libraries in the region for a total of 35 performances, and we're very pleased with their enthusiastice response. Among the artists scheduled to appear in this area are: Theatre Max, a south-western Ontario based group who Iwill provide Christmas shows on Thursday, December 1 at 8 p.m. in the Newcastle Com- munity Hall for the Newcastle Library. Theatre Max will also perform on Friday, December 2 at the Bowman- ville High School, in co-opera- tion with the Newcastle Public RED CROSS volunteer Library, on Saturday, De- cember 3 at the Ajax Public Library and, laterý the same day, at the Orono Youth Centre, in co-operation with the Clarke Branch of the Newcastle Library. MIs. Mandeil said that more detailed information on each local performance would be distributed to local media nearer the time of each performance. Publicity material is also -being pre- pared by individual libraries. Patrons are invited to con- tact their library for more information on the artists appearing with the 1977 Tour- ing Arts Program. If your premium is high due to: - Previous Accidents - No Previous Driving Experionco -Traffie Violations ..,. then contact an însurance agency that will provideý insurance for ail cars and drivers. Contact: LARRY SHANI( 623-2527,