What's Happening This Week in the Library?

The Brooks Public Library is proud to bring you two, high quality, videoconferences this September. The Definitely Not Plato Books Club is a book club unlike many others. Based in Lethbridge, members choose their favourite reads, present a list to the group who vote on which titles will be selected each month during the year. This month’s book is The Outlander by Gil Adamson. Set in 1903, the story focuses on Mary Boulton and her frightening journey across the Western Canada. Details of her past are slowly brought to light as she escapes into the mountains, struggling to put distance between herself and her two furious brothers seeking revenge for the death of one of their own. The Outlander is Canadian Gil Adamson’s first novel and was published in 2007 by Anasi. The Outlander was also the Brooks Public Library's Online Book Club fiction pick for Spring 2008. This book is currently available for check out from the Brooks Public Library, and everyone is welcome to attend this videoconference event.

Knowing which way to go to secure your financial future can be tough, especially when faced with saving for retirement or paying off current debts. That’s why you need to come to our next videoconference, So Which is Best? Pay Down your Mortgage or Invest,? on Thursday September 23rd at 12 Noon. Your hosts Kendra Jensen, Mortgage Specialist, and Joanne Metzger, Investment and Retirement Planner, will be your guides as they walk you through what to consider when you are deciding whether to pay down your mortgage or invest. This lunch hour session will give you lots of food for thought so you can make the decision that works best for you. Bring your questions as these ladies are also available to answer your toughest investment problems. This videoconference is hosted by the Lethbridge Public Library. Admission to this videoconference is free and drop ins are welcome.