Out with the Old

Out with the old and in with the new is a traditional new year’s motto. Perhaps this is a motto that we would be better off thinking of as ‘out with the old and we don’t need the new’. January is a month of purging…purging pounds, purging bad financial habits, and purging the extra ‘stuff’ that clutter our lives both physically and mentally.

The Muskoka Lakes Public Library in Port Carling has many resources that may help in the process of purging your excesses. The complete clutter solution by C. J. Petersen promises to teach you to “organize your home for good” ; Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s advice in Debt-free forever will help you to “take control of your money and your life”. Dave Chilton, “significantly older and marginally wiser”, again offers his unique perspectives on the world of money in The wealthy barber returns. Get your children on the right financial track with the help of Pat Foran, of CTV’s Consumer Alert. Foran gives excellent advice in The smart savvy young consumer : how to save and spend wisely.

The library has many, many resources to jump start your diet and exercise programs, too. What better way to start your saving plan than to check books and movies out of the library for free instead of purchasing them? What are you waiting for? If your New Year’s resolutions include the promise to yourself to stop procrastinating then come to the library today and check out what we have to offer.

Everyone is encouraged to come out to discuss Room by Emma Donoghue, the January book club selection, on Tuesday, January 31 at 1:00 at the Port Carling branch. The Friends of the Library also encourage all library fans to attend the first meeting of 2012 on February 9 at 3:30. Kniterary is a popular event held weekly at 1:00 on Thursdays. Come join the gang!

Creative Kids Club commences Saturday, January 21, Story time on Tuesdays continues, and Winter art classes at the library with Nancy Gray Ogle will commence this month. (Please contact the artist at 705-764-0212 or ngrayogle@sympatico.ca). Interested in playing cards, Scrabble, or other board games? The library is the place for these activities too!

The library, where books and so much more, abound!