Indian Head Public Library Branch, Southeast Regional Library
419 Grand Ave S0G 2K0 Indian Head, SK, Canada

Make a Valentine's Day Lantern for someone special. This video is on the Southeast Regional Library YouTube channel. This craft is for older children and adult supervision may be needed as an iron is needed. Take and Make Kits are available, limited supplies, to make your lantern at home. https://youtu.be/AyPpTRRy3P0

There's always a way to keep in touch with our little patrons. I'm enjoying storytimes with the pre-k class online. Not quite the same but we're having fun.

Every February, people in Canada are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their co...mmunities. The 2021 theme for Black History Month is: "The Future is Now". The National Film Board (NFB) has selected a group of films that portray the multi-layered lives of Canada's diverse Black communities. The incredible stories of strength, courage and perseverance in the face of adversity that these films present are not often found in mainstream history books. For more information visit https://www.nfb.ca/play/nfb_celebrates_black_history_month/

Watch our Valentine Tumblebooks Storytime and pick up a Take and Make Valentine craft. Supplies are limited. https://youtu.be/BqA9nW4lPdA

Today is Read in the Bathtub Day! Do you do this? On the occasions that I do bathe (I'm a shower person), yes, I do read in the tub.

New juvenile books in the library. They are on our Popular Picks shelf so give us a call if you'd like to borrow.

Do you love the Library? Would you like to help out but don't know where to start? Here's what you can do! Contact us with your email address and we'll add you to our Friends of the Library email list. We will keep you updated on Library happenings, and let you know when we are looking for donations of time or materials. There is no obligation, we simply want to keep you informed. If you would like to become a Friend of the Library, please email us at [email protected] or message us on this Facebook page. This past year has been tough on all of us, including the Libraries. Monetary donations are also very welcome at this time, to help offset the cost of the Take and Make Kits we are trying hard to provide to all ages in our community. Tax receipts are available. Thank you for supporting your Library!

What do you think of when you think of literacy? Reading? There are so many types of literacy, including Financial Literacy, so check out the video explaining the new TAKE AND MAKE KITS available now for FAMILIES. Supplies are limited so give us a call. https://youtu.be/4LMYRnqIL_8

For now, our van delivery will arrive on Thursdays (not Tuesdays) and the Librarian will be processing items on Friday morning. We received ALOT of holds today so watch for a notification if this pertains to you (or give us a call to check). We have holds that have been waiting for two weeks to be picked up. If they are not picked up in two weeks, they are returned to the lending library or sent on to the next person waiting in line, so please be prompt about picking up your holds.

Update - Dec 8 - the library remains closed to the public. Curbside pickup is available for those with holds and requests. If you'd like the librarian to choose books from our shelves, please call 695-3922. Update - Dec 1 - The Indian Head Library is still in our Stage 2 but we will now be receiving van runs so watch your notifications if you are waiting for holds. Please contact us prior to visiting and we will have your items checked out and in the curbside bin in the foyer. We will be re-evaluating our status on a weekly basis so stay tuned for updates.

Here is our January calendar, which is subject to change, as we have a couple other fun things in the works. We will be receiving the Winter Outdoor Makerspace Kit, which will give our patrons the opportunity to try out snowshoes in the snow-filled area around the library. Please see the attached page for more information. Take and Make Kits to promote financial literacy for kids are in the works so watch for an update on that.

It takes time and creativity to put together the craft/storytime videos and craft kits for our patrons. Which is why I love receiving pictures of your completed projects. Makes me feel its not a total waste of time and that what we have been doing this past crazy year has been worth it. Thanks for all your support these past months.

A new Storytime video is on the Southeast Regional Library YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/7gfTgnuBwq4

To celebrate Bird Day, here is a simple bird feeder for you to make. https://youtu.be/twTQubP3meY

Another HOOPLA storytime is now on on the Southeast Regional Library YouTube channel. Instructions for downloading the Hoopla app and book are in the video. Enjoy the story.

We are missing the interaction between Regional Kidsfirst Rural Regina Qu'appelle so here is fun activity for the family to participate in at home, along with Crystal and Donna: Regional Kidsfirst Rural Regina Qu'appelle 009 are very excited to tell you about their upcoming Creative Little Chefs Program. The details are outlined in their YouTube video. To register email [email protected], call 306-697-4020 or you can pm on Facebook. Please share :)... https://youtu.be/gjwakKBERO4

Today is Bird Day. I feed the birds all year long and love watching them. How about you? The picture in the comments is a woodpecker at my suet. Watch for a fun bird feeder idea on the YouTube channel today.

If you're looking for the UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST, scroll down to November 18 to post your pictures.If you're looking for the UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST, scroll down to November 18 to post your pictures.

Happy New Year to all our library patrons!

We have an early holiday gift for our Southeast Regional Library patrons.... Starting January 1, 2021 we are officially going fines free!! This means we will no... longer be charging overdue fees for materials returned a few days late. Watch for more details in January!

Our branch was awarded the "Merit award for 2019" and my personal favorite, "outstanding costumes" award for the flannel pajamas worn for my Bedtime Storytimes. Lol

To all our patrons, we wish you a safe and quiet Christmas. Thank you for your support and patience, especially this past year. My greatest wish is that soon we can have you in the library again, and that I will be able to hug or high-five the children. Enjoy the holidays!

There will be no van delivery this week. Watch for your holds in the New Year. Sorry for the inconvenience.There will be no van delivery this week. Watch for your holds in the New Year. Sorry for the inconvenience.

This is our last question for the year. What is/are your favorite Christmas or seasonal songs? I love O Holy Night and So This is Christmas. Merry Christmas to all.

Exciting news! Today we are launching Niche Academy! What is this you ask?!?! Niche Academy is an online learning platform that offers tutorials on our library resources, patron accounts, and basic tech functions. ... Watch videos that show you: - how to use our library catalogue - how to access Creativebug - how to sign up for Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat - how to find your branches open hours - and so many more! Explore our website, click on the information icon or blue tab on the right side of the screen and start learning!

No need to go without books while we are closed. Give us a call and we will gladly put together an assortment for you to enjoy.

Thanks to everyone who sent in pictures of their Xmas sweaters. All names went into a draw and the winner is Vanessa McDonald. Stop by the library, Vanessa, and pick up your prize. Congratulations. Merry Christmas to you all!

New at the library. These are on our Popular Picks shelf so you must call or email to reserve/borrow.

How do you wrap your gifts? Paper or bags? Do you reuse paper or bags?

Here are a few more crafts, made at home, with our take and make craft kits. Thanks, McEwen family!

New children's books, just came in. If you'd like to borrow, please call the library.

Book Club will be meeting via Zoom tomorrow morning at 10 am. If you are interested, please contact Karen Horsman at 695-2662 for more information.

The last tree ornament. Watch it here or on the Southeast Regional Library YouTube channel. Take and make kits are available, limited amount.

Artificial or real tree? Send me pics of your tree or other decorations.

Since we couldn't do this craft in-person, here is a DIY video for the Clothespin Stars. I have clothespins and a few decorations so if you need supplies, just give me a call. This craft uses a glue gun so supervision for children would be required. https://youtu.be/tail-YiSUxE

We have received mail bins today so if you have items on hold, please watch for an email or a text to notify you. Please call ahead so we can have your items in the curbside bin for pick up. 306-695-3922 Thank you.

Here is another tree ornament for your family to make. There are limited supplies so drop in to get yours. https://youtu.be/CAaupBlIbTU

Our first HOOPLA Storytime is now on the Southeast Regional Library's YouTube channel. You may want to follow the directions to download Hoopla before you start the video, so you are prepared for the story. https://youtu.be/-whplYs4JXA

Today is Giving Tuesday. What do you do to give back to your community? Maybe you volunteer with a group or organization, or help your neighbors. Maybe you collect trash on your walks.

If you want to start your countdown craft on December 1st, get those letters to Santa written soon and dropped off at the library. Limited supplies.

Here's a recipe for cinnamon salt dough to make tree ornaments or whatever you would like to make. It's up on the Southeast Regional Library's YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/InkpkpJyFq0

Can you believe Christmas is around the corner?!?!? Make sure to place your holds now so you have them in time for the holidays! Visit www.southeastlibrary.ca to access our library catalogue or download our library app!

Update November 27 - the Indian Head Library will remain closed to the public for another week, and will re-evaluate on a weekly basis. We will receive a van delivery next Tuesday so if you are waiting on holds, you're in luck!! The in person Clothespin Star program is canceled but a DIY video will be on our FB page next Friday. Book Club will be on Zoom. Contact Karen Horsman for more info. Thanks for your understanding and patience. ... Here's a look at our December calendar. The two in-person programs are subject to cancellation if our branch remains closed to the public. Please read all the pages for more in-depth information and information to register for the December 2nd program. We will keep you updated on the status of the library once we have the information. In the meantime, our e-resources are available 24/7, or give us a call and we will gladly pull books off the shelves for you and put them in curbside pickup.

If you'd like to put together a Christmas grab bag of children's books, here are a few to choose from. Zoom in on the picture to see the titles and email or call with your choices.

A new Tumblebooks Storytime is now on the Southeast Regional Library's YouTube channel. There will be 8 "take and make" craft kits to go with this story. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/z53qOc-ikIE

When do you put up your Christmas tree or start decorating for the holidays?

Exciting news! We have another new database to share with you! AudioBook Cloud offers eAudioBooks for all ages! No downloads. No software. No holds. No waiting periods. Just click and listen. Visit https://southeastlibrary.ca/ for more info!

For my Junior Chefs, try this microwave recipe from the Stoughton Library. https://youtu.be/ojtibehTU50

There are still a few of these craft kits available (2 dog puppets and 5 bookmarks). Let me know if you'd like to "take and make" at home before I dismantle them and tuck the supplies away.

In the next few weeks, I will be posting tree ornament crafts so you can get started on your decorations. Here's the first one, to get you started. I will have a limited supply of "take and make" kits so if you'd like one, please give me a call and I will pass it through the outdoor book drop to you. Enjoy and if you do make any of the crafts that I post, please send me a picture. https://youtu.be/6F7x6q4VTIo

Deadline is Tuesday December 15 so get those pictures in now. We've only had two people send pictures of their "ugly" Christmas sweaters! I KNOW there are more out there. All you have to do is send me a picture in the comments below and you will be entered to win a gift certificate to one of our local businesses. Time is running out, get that shirt/sweater on and take a picture.

Unfortunately, we cannot do our Letters to Santa at the Library. But we encourage all the children to write their letters at home and drop them off. Put the letter into an envelope with the child's full name and mailing address on it. If you contact me prior to dropping off your letter, I will have a countdown craft and reindeer food ready for you to take home. Supplies will be limited so get those letters written! Drop off your letter in the outdoor book return.

A new Tumblebooks Storytime is now on the Southeast Regional Library's Youtube channel. There will be 7 "take and make" craft kits available (first come, first serve) and the craft is explained in the video. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/s9w0Rd400PQ

I'm sure holiday baking is on the minds of many people or soon will be. What do you make for the holidays that you never make any other time of the year? Or if you don't make it yourself, what do you enjoy most? I make whipped shortbread for my family (I don't really care for it) and a slice called Mystery Cake that my mom always made. I've cut back on the baking, though, because no one seems to eat it.

UPDATE December 15 - the library will remain closed to the public until after the New Year, at which time we will re-evaluate. Curbside pickup is available for those with holds and requests. If you'd like the librarian to choose books from our shelves, please call 695-3922. Update - Dec 8 - the library remains closed to the public. Curbside pickup is available for those with holds and requests. If you'd like the librarian to choose books from our shelves, please call 695-392...2. Update - Dec 1 - The Indian Head Library is still in our Stage 2 but we will now be receiving van runs so watch your notifications if you are waiting for holds. Please contact us prior to visiting and we will have your items checked out and in the curbside bin in the foyer. We will be re-evaluating our status on a weekly basis so stay tuned for updates.

Another family enjoying the glow in the dark mini golf. I am canceling the last mini golf sessions next week.

This family had fun playing glow in the dark mini golf. I still have an opening for next Tuesday so give me a call if you want to try it out

Exciting news! We have a NEW database to add to our e-resource collection!! Global Road Warrior is the world's most extensive country-by-country resource for learning about culture, customs, history, and language worldwide. Visit https://southeastlibrary.ca/eresources and try it out today!

I have 5 winter/snow grab bags for the kids to borrow. If you're interested, please let me know and I'll set them aside for you. You can borrow more than one set.

Today is Sesame Street Day. What was your favorite childhood show? There weren't as many around when I was a kid, not like today, but we watched Flinstones faithfully and I remember Romper Room.

There are still a few puppy puppet and bookworm bookmark "take and make" craft kits available. These crafts are from our Storytimes posted on the YouTube channel (and our FB page) on October 27 and November 3. Even children older than preschool would enjoy these crafts.

November is Financial Literacy month and READ Saskatoon is running a fun, family literacy bingo card contest. Let's send them some entries from Southeast Saskatchewan! For more information visit: https://www.readsaskatoon.com/.../right-on-the-money...

The Light Therapy Lamp will be in our branch for the month of November so if you’re starting to feel the winter blues, call and book a time to use the lamp. Light therapy is thought to affect brain chemicals linked to mood and sleep, easing SAD (seasonal affective disorder) symptoms. Using a light therapy box may also help with other types of depression, sleep disorders and other conditions.

To learn more about Canada's roles in war, check out our reading lists and films provided by the National Film Board, by visiting https://southeastlibrary.ca/

Another Tumblebooks Storytime is now on the Southeast Regional Library YouTube channel. I have a limited supply of bookmarks kits to take and make at home. The story is called "Lola at the Library". Here is the link: https://youtu.be/oSHw5c3-bHA

Today is Sandwich Day! What is your favorite sandwich? I have two...a Denver and peanut butter and honey on toasted bread. lol

Here is our November calendar of upcoming events. Please read all the pages carefully for more detailed information, deadlines and registration limits. To register, we prefer that you email or call as our FB page is still having issues and we don't want to miss anyone who wants to attend a program.

For my Junior Chefs or anyone who'd like to try, this looks easy and delicious. I think I could do this! Thanks Yellow Grass branch library! https://youtu.be/wNj7GF1msQg

We still have a few of these little mummy craft kits left if you want to make one in time for Halloween