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January 26, 2012

In need of DVDs

Bessie'sBooks

and other things

Bessie Sullivan County Librarian Libraries in Canada continue to evolve and thrive because they recognise the need to adapt services as times change. DVDs as lending materials in libraries has come under some question lately in relation to budget cuts in Toronto. The question being asked is: should libraries stick to the traditional printed books? The Toronto Public Library CEO points out that telling stories has changed over time and that we have to get away from focusing on the container the story is housed in, whether it be a printed book, an audio recording, or indeed a movie. Storytelling began in the oral tradition before we had literate societies eventually evolving into words recorded on the printed page. Turning a story into film takes things one step further with both an audio and visual component. Many movies are adapted from books and often people like to consume both. Some libraries include the DVD with their book club sets to enhance the reader experience. There have been a few times for me where the movie really helped me to understand the book better. The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham is a short novel where Kitty Fane's . Continued on page 2

Seen/Scene in Haliburton

Jacquie & Ken

Richards Sales Representative ® North Country Realty Inc. Brokerage Barry - Broker Independently Owned & Operated 1-800-465-2984 705-457-1011 www.kenbarry.com Opening reception Saturday, Jan. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Rails End Gallery Members' Salon Exhibition. Enjoy the "Haliburton scene" and check out this group exhibition in the salon style. Cast your vote for the People's Choice Award and see work by more than 50 talented local artists in a wide range of media. At the Rails End Gallery, 23 York St., Haliburton. (Gallery hours are Wednesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Visit www.railsendgallery.com or call 705-457-2330. Last year attendees, shown above, admired some of the 71 pieces displayed as part of the annual members' exhibition at the Rails End Gallery. /Photo by Chad Ingram

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