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It's Canadian Library Month – Celebrate at your library. Each week, there will be a free draw for a gift bag of books. All you have to do to enter is sign out a book – one entry for each visit. We will also have a Giving Tree – names of books the library would like to have are on the leaves. Purchase a book for your library and get a tax receipt. So, take a leaf from the Giving Tree and watch your library grow!

Did you know that every two out of tree Canadians has a public library card? That is 21 million people!

Then again, maybe that statistic isn't too surprising, considering that 97 per cent of all Canadians live a community that is served by a public library.

October is Canadian Library Month, and libraries across the country are celebrating all month long. Libraries play a critical role in life-long learning, and have a direct impact on the lives of Canadians each and every day.

In New Brunswick, all residents are entitled to free library membership, and they can use their card at any public library or bookmobile in the province. The public libraries provide programs and services to people of all ages to foster a culture of life-long learning.

Its books, DVDs, CDs magazines, information databases and Internet access are freely available to support learning, recreation and information needs of New Brunswickers. Those who aren't already a member, should head down to their local library and see what it can offer.

Nackawic Public/School

Library, Nackawic (575-2136, Nackawic.Library@gnb.ca)

Preschool Storytime – up to age five – is once again on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 and Thursday evenings at 6:30.

Come to the "Big Top" in the children's reading area where everything is about circus. The children will enjoy stories, songs, action rhymes and crafts, as well as meeting other children of the same age while being introduced to the joys of reading. Parents and caregivers also can socialize while their little ones are participating in storytime.

The Nackawic library's Browse ‘n Café takes place Fridays at 11 a.m. Drop in and enjoy a coffee or tea and a muffin or other tempting treats while browsing through the library's new arrivals in books, DVDs, CDs and magazines.

Join in the lively discussion with friends old and new, check your email, or just relax for a while.

The Book Club selection this month is The Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult. Drop in to the library to reserve a copy or call the library at 575-2136. The next meeting, which is quite informal, will be in mid-October.

Check out the Nackawic library's new literacy collection, which includes resources for basic reading, writing and vocabulary, employment, job skills, and family learning. This collection can be used by adult learners, literacy tutors, and anyone interested in improving their reading and writing skills.

Visitors can also peruse our Parenting Centre, which contains information on parenting infants, young children and teens. There are videos with accompanying manuals, and pamphlets on all types of subjects, including literacy, fitness, and nutrition for children.

L.P. Fisher Public Library, Woodstock (325-4777, lpfisher.library@gnb.ca)

Storytime Pals is a program specifically designed for all kids between the ages of three and five years old. Parents and caregivers alike are invited to bring their children to the library on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. for an enjoyable time of stories, songs, crafts and games.

On Wednesday mornings at 10:30, the library will be hosting a session of babies in the library. This is an interactive storytime program where babies and toddlers interact with books, listen to stories, songs and fingerplays, and grasp musical instruments. The program consists of half-hour sessions held over a four-week time frame. This is specifically crafted for children from birth to age 22 months.

The L.P. Fisher artist for the month of October is Roy Tibbetts of Stickney.

Dr. Walter Chestnut Public Library, Hartland (375-4876, hartlandl@gnb.ca)

Storytime for preschoolers is held at the Hartland library every Wednesday morning at 10:30. Join the Reading Dinos as they chomp on a story, stomp to the beat, romp to a rhyme when all the Dinos meet!

In support of the Become-a-Reader-at-Your-Library program, the Hartland library features a new adult literacy collection, which includes the following types of learning and instructional resources – basic reading, writing and math; vocabulary, budgeting and computer skills; employment, job skills; and family learning. This collection can be used by adult learners, literacy tutors and anyone interested in improving their reading and writing skills.

W.W. Craig Gallery will exhibit an Outdoor Adventure display for the month of October.

The public is invited to share their photos and albums of their favourite autumn photos or events such as ATV trips.

Other memorabilia relating to autumn is also welcome.

Andrew & Laura McCain Public Library, Florenceville-Bristol (392-5294,florenpl@gnb.ca)

The Florenceville-Bristol library holds a storytime for preschoolers every Friday morning at 10:30. Join them for some songs, games, crafts, and stories. This is an excellent chance for children to learn to play together, and gives the parent / caregiver an opportunity to socialize too!

The Book Club selection for the month of October is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. "A portrait of the Jazz Age in all of its decadence and excess, Gatsby captured the spirit of the author's generation and earned itself a permanent place in American mythology" (From Amazon.com). For copies, inquire at the circulation desk.

The library issues a reminder to those who are registered for Babies in the Library – it will be meeting on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Due to space limitations, this is a closed program and registration is required.

For more information, call Connie at the library.

Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery, Florenceville-Bristol (392-6769, mccaingallery@yahoo.com)

The gallery is currently closed for installation. Coming soon will be Quilts by Viola Pleasant Queen of St. Andrew's.

For more information about activities at the gallery, visit the Web site at www.mccainartgallery.com.