Are you curious?

Do you know Curio.ca? The Beaconsfield Library has a subscription to Curio.ca which provides access to thousands of programs and documentaries from CBC and Radio-Canada. English and French-language content is included, updated weekly. Free access to all our members. Click on curio.ca on the Online database tab; then enter your card number and PIN number and listen to the program of your choice.  Welcome to a brand new season of News in Review as we dive into the dramatic events that have unfolded since last spring. 1. Syrian Refugees: Crisis in Germany (Duration: 15:56) NIR-15-12A Download GUIDES curio.ca/newsinreview The massive tsunami of refugees into Europe this past year has overwhelmed many countries. Some countries responded by closing their borders, but Germany said it would take whoever wanted to come. Now the country is reeling under the sheer numbers. Nahlah Ayed takes us to Hamburg where she discovers what it's like for the asylum seekers and meets those who are helping the newcomers resettle.   2. Global Warming: Canada's Melting Glaciers (Duration: 14:58) NIR-15-12B   The cause of climate change has long been debated by scientists, but the melting of the planet’s glaciers is an example that the heat is causing serious change. News In Review joins Chris Brown on a breathtaking journey into British Columbia where he witnesses first-hand the disappearing giants. Then meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe explains some of the effects of long term global warming.   3. Niqab Debate: A Canadian Election Firestorm (Duration: 16:27) NIR-15-12C   In 2011 Stephen Harper's Conservative government banned the wearing of the niqab during citizenship ceremonies because, they said, it was a symbol of oppression. One women, Zunera Ishaq, challenged the ban. This battle became a hotbed issue during the 2015 federal election. In the end the courts affirmed Ishaq's right to wear the niqab. Did it cost the Conservatives their re-election?   4. Voter Malaise: Is Politics Broken? (Duration: 16:30) NIR-15-12D   Despite a higher than expected turnout for the recent federal election, many Canadians are not engaging in the political process. This is particularly true of the younger generation. CBC's chief political correspondent Keith Boag tries to find out if politics is broken — and if it is, who's at fault? The politicians or the voters? Coming next month... 1. Paris Attacks: Terror in France 2. The Trump Card: Is Donald a Presidential Contender? 3. Mona Parsons: Canada's Nazi Resistance Fighter 4. al-Qaeda hostage: The Canadian Connection

Decorate the Library!

December started off with the first public Christmas activity held on December 1^st in the Library Discovery Room.  Local organizations were invited to register for the event to decorate a small potted Christmas Tree and showcase their organization to the public.  Registration was slow to start with but picked up quickly and we soon ran out of places.  

The eight organizations arrived with decorations and volunteers in tow to brighten up our library.  The result was eight outstanding beautiful little trees for all our patrons and staff to enjoy.  

Grateful thanks to the hard work and creativity of The West Island Women’s Centre, The Friends of the Beaconsfield Library, Beaconsfield Garden Club, Beaconsfield Quilters Guild, Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters, Beaconsfield Artists Association, Beaconsfield Newcomers Club and Beaconsfield Lawn Bowling Club celebrating their 36^th anniversary.






The live trees will be kept over winter and planted in the spring.  These photos show the works in progress and the finished results.  Come in and view the real thing, it will boost your holiday spirit!

We have many books to help you plan and enjoy the holidays, from cookbooks and decorating ideas to fiction to relax with on your time off (?).