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Would you like to learn basic computer skills,
or, improve your current skills?
How about help with your e-reader or your digital camera?
The Cochrane Public Library provides free weekly one-on-one
Computer and Internet training sessions
for community members of all ages.
Visit the Cochrane Public Library to register today!
Children had a blast at our TD Summer Reading Program this year. Here are a few photos from the Pool party, Science North Cool Caravan Event and Peter Mennie Wet ‘n’ Wild Magic show held over the summer.
Your library catalogue access is now mobile!
We are pleased to announce that the BookMyne App is now available to all our patrons! This amazing IPOD/IPHONE app allows users to view their account, search the catalogue, renew items and much more. The BookMyne App by SirsiDynix can be downloaded from the App Store. Download it today!
Is Computer Training On Your To Do List For 2011?
Would you like to learn Computer Basics or Simply Improve Your Skills?
The Cochrane Public Library provides Computer and Internet training for members of our community of all ages.
Centennial Time Capsule
Centennial Time Capsule
By Scott Ulvstal
Cochrane Times Post
To celebrate Cochrane's Centennial, the Public Library has buried a time capsule filled with mementos from the past year. In 25 years the capsule will be raised and a clear picture of what life was like in Cochrane during 2010 will be revealed.
Christine Blazecka, Library CEO oversaw the event, “We wanted a way to commemorate the towns' 100th anniversary for the next generation. Due to technological changes sure to come, we wanted items that would not rely on outdated technology to view or use.”
The capsule contains a cross section of material relevant to Cochrane and to Canada as a whole. A small sample of material included is a centennial calendar, a 2010 phone book, the first Times-Post of 2010 and the most recent newspaper. Commemorative coins from the Vancouver Olympics and Canadian Tire Money Coins are included as well as elementary school student submissions of writing and artwork.
The Library would like to thank Blazecka's Greenhouses for the capsule pipe, Gerry's Enterprises for the preparation of pipe and caps and Brisson Monuments for the inscripted headstone that will mark the burial spot.
In 2035, should our robotic overlords permit, raising the capsule will be reminder of times past in Cochrane.
Cochrane Northland Post Index of Births, Weddings, Memorials, Deaths, and Estate Notices
COCHRANE’S GENEALOGY GROUP is pleased to present to the Cochrane Public Library an index of all notices and news items of births, weddings, memorials, deaths and estate notices that have appeared in the Cochrane Northland Post from 1910 to 2000, to be available for reference by the public. Although this material has been checked several times for accuracy, the workers know that errors may still be found. It is emphasized that items were copied from the paper without editing, and persons looking for information should be aware of different spellings of names.
With Michelle Decevito leading the way, the project completed by Betty Starr, Bill Rogers, Lucille Cameron, Mariebeth Bonfield and Jim Hamilton. Francoise Goulet, Georgette Tanzi, Irene McCauley, and several other people dropped in from time to time to help out.
The group has also placed in the library recordings of the inscriptions on tombstones in the twelve cemeteries in the Cochrane area. The space and material provided by the Cochrane Public Library is very much appreciated and the group hopes that searchers of family histories will find what they may be looking for.’
New Library Aboriginal Display
By Mark Prior
Cochrane Times-Post
Cochrane – Another step in cultural education has been made, or written in our community.
The Cochrane Public Library has opened a display that showcases a new collection of local culture and talent in the form of books and artwork including a display of a grade 5 class from Cochrane Public School.
The collection has an adult and a children section mainly with Canadian content that focuses on Northern Ontario and the Cree culture and language. The display features new traditional life, culture arts, history, women and language.
Students, library staff and councillors along with our MPP David Ramsay and MP Charlie Angus attended the event. The young kids looked eagerly at the new selection of books during the opening speeches which seemed to bore them.
“I think this collection is great and I’m really impressed with what I’ve seen,” MP Charlie Angus said. “It will play a really important role in this community, you see the young kids that come from so many different backgrounds in Cochrane and they can come to the library and see that their story and history is here, that does an enormous amount of good in creating identity in the North.”
Following the speeches a book was presented to Mrs. Armstrong’s grade 5 class by Christina Noël-Blazecka, the CEO of the Cochrane Public Library.
“The art pieces that we have here on display are mostly for the opening, we have local art work from like the chewing birch bark done locally by one of the Elders here in Cochrane and some of the collection have won prizes,” Christina Noël-Blazecka said admiring the display. “The cabinets come from the McDonell Jewellery store and are dated to 100 years-old and were made in Toronto.”
Conversation progressed around the refreshment table while people continued to wander about the showcased collection.
“I’m very pleased with the initiative of Cochrane Library and initiating a First Nations/Métis collection. It’s very important that we understand all our cultures,” MPP David Ramsay said. “The first step in working together is understanding each other and through our cultural experiences.”
Also admiring the display was Mayor Lawrence Martin, who smiled as he looked at his grandson that was in attendance with his grade school class.
“This symbolizes to me, as a First Nation person coming into the community that this is needed. There’s a lack of information and a lack of understanding usually in different cultures and it certainly has been the case for hundreds of years in Canada with First Nations.” Mayor Martin said. “With the library taking the leadership role in actually have these books available is just wonderful, it’s been a part of my dream.”
His worship continued, “I think from here I’d like to see it expand more into the schools, they have some of the material but certainly I think it has to be taught to the children because there’s been a big misunderstanding amongst Canadians for the past 400 years, and it’s time. Having this information available will certainly help and not only that but I believe that First Nations in Cochrane will feel a bit more welcome and know that the community is making a big step forward.”
Download Audiobooks, Anytime, Anywhere
Enjoy popular titles from the comfort of home
The Cochrane Public Library is proud to offer you popular audiobooks, accessible 24/7. We are excited to announce this at-home or on-the-go service as a new way to enjoy your library. This collection is brought to you by the Ontario Ministry of Culture through Ontario Library Service-North (OLS-North) and Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS).
With hundreds of popular and classic titles to select from, our digital audio collection is guaranteed to have something for everyone including popular fiction and non-fiction, our “Virtual Branch” with over 2600 titles covering a wide range of genres including juvenile and young adult selections.
Getting started is easy! Visit our website, www.olsn.ca/cochrane and click on OverDrive Audio Books, or go to downloadcentre.library.on.ca. Install the free software, browse the collection, and add titles to your cart. Check out with a valid library card and download titles to a personal computer or laptop. When the download process is complete, you can enjoy titles on your Windows or Mac computer or transfer to supported devices, like an MP3 player or ipod. Many audio titles can be burned to CD to listen in the car. Alternatively, you may visit the library and use our download station. OverDrive is also accessible to visually impaired patrons, and is compatible with screen reader programs, such as J.A.W.S. for Windows and Window-Eyes.
So what’s the catch? There isn’t one! Digital downloads are easy to check out and download, and the best part is - there are never any late fees because your titles automatically expire and there is nothing to return at the end of the lending period.
For more information and help resources, drop into the library to pick up detailed instructions on using the software. Or for a guided tour, visit: http://www.overdrive.com/products/dlr/tour/ to view digital help videos.
Book Bags:
We also have sturdy, canvass book bags for sale that will make a practical and attractive gift for the readers and students in your family. Each book bag measure 16” deep and 14.5” wide and will hold a comfortable number of books. We have two colour selections for you to chose from, deep burgundy and forest green, and each bag has been silk screen with our studious polar bear “Dewey” and the name of our library and they sell for only $10.00 each.