Have those commercials with the chocolate eggs been tempting you? It can be difficult to resist them especially when they are conveniently located at the check out of your local grocery store. The good news is you can have your chocolate bunny and eat it too! Before you go to the gym check out the libraries resources dedicated to exercise. This fitness page on our Health and Wellness subject guide provides a listing of great books, e-books, magazines, websites plus more. With all this useful information right at your finger tips you can eat that decadent chocolate bunny and burn it off with some good old fashioned hard work! If you live near the mountain, why not take a go at the stairs. These stairs are used by those who want to really feel the burn as well as build up their strength and endurance! The library is closed for Good Friday, so why not use this day off to run the stairs but be sure to stretch after or your quads will be mighty sore the next day!
Burn off the bunny!
March 25, 2013
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Spring around the corner!
March 18, 2013
It might not look like it today, but Spring is on its way! March 20th at 7:02 a.m. marks the start of the Spring season.
It is today when the hours of the night equal the hours of the day and continue to lessen daily as daylight lasts longer. It’s the time of year when winter clothes and shovels are slowly put away in favour of light jackets and umbrellas.
Need some new ways to celebrate spring? Check out this link for some ideas! Celebrate Spring
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All you need is love
February 11, 2013
Love is in the air this week – especially with Valentine’s Day just days away. Whether you’re looking for love in all the wrong places or have a special someone in your life, the library has resources to improve your relationships. Click this link to find a list of resources that will help you discover everything you need to know about romance, the psychology of love and the different ways men and women view relationships. To learn more about the history of Valentine’s Day, why not read this article. There are many online videos available too. Films on Demand, the National Film Board, and TED Talks all share some insight on love and relationships. The History channel also has pictures and videos about Valentine’s Day, chocolate, and the science of love.
If you are a last minute shopper, don’t worry, the Mohawk College Marketplace is steps away. This Thursday, February 14th, the Valentine’s Day marketplace will include a variety of different vendors including: jewelry and accessories; perfume; chocolates; candies; delicious desserts and much, much more! The marketplace will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, so there is lots of time to find that special gift. For more information about the Valentine’s Day marketplace, click here.
When in doubt, there is always an app to help you show your Valentine how much you care. From love quotes, cards, and dinner reservations to wine and food, iTunes can help you plan a thoughtful gesture that is sure to impress. You can also find a list of suggested apps from an article posted by Dara Kerr, a tech savvy writer for CNET.
However you choose to celebrate this week, remember the love of good friends and family. It costs nothing to say those three little words to someone you love.
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Happy Holidays
December 21, 2012Today is the first day of winter – many proud Canadians are rejoicing in the season we are best known for. This is also the last day before Mohawk College closes its doors for the holiday season. Students, staff and faculty are embracing the break between semesters to spend much deserved time with family and friends, and to relax and rejuvenate for the start of the winter 2013 semester.
With the busy holiday season upon us the library has some wonderful e-resources to keep you cozy while we’re away. There are a variety of EBSCO eBooks and audiobooks to help you get ready for the holidays. The list includes books to help you host a party on a budget, cook a classic (or not so classic) holiday meal, and craft projects to keep little hands busy before Santa visits. For those that want to catch up on some classic Christmas stories, the eBook collection includes works from Charles Dickens, Clement Clarke Moore, and Washington Irving to name a few. If dinner music is on your long list of things to do, why not discover a new Canadian musician like I have. Reid Jamieson, a Toronto born singer/musician from Vancouver, has recently released a new album, Songs For A Winter’s Night. It is a collection of beautiful songs that will add a touch of Canadian winter to any holiday gathering. My favorite is the title track – Reid Jamieson has re-recorded a Gordon Lightfoot classic and has done it right. Mr. Lightfoot should be proud of this beautiful rendition.
On behalf of the Library @ Mohawk staff, I would like to take this opportunity to extend warm wishes to Mohawk College students, staff and faculty for a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year. For information about the libraries holiday hours, click here.
We look forward to seeing everyone in 2013!
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Black Friday=Shopping time!
November 20, 2012
What are your plans this weekend? Hopping across the border for some early holiday shopping or staying local to cash in on some great deals?
Once an American tradition, Black Friday has now become just as popular in Canada. Retailers mark the end of the American Thanksgiving season to market for the upcoming holidays in the hopes that they make a profit and stay in the “black”.
Canadian retail stores are aiming to keep shoppers this side of the border with longer shopping hours, pre-sale flyers, door crashers, etc. Retailers have begun using not only their websites and email distribution, but also social media outlets to advertise: Facebook – Black Friday, Twitter – #BlackFriday
And don’t forget, Cyber Monday is just around the corner!
Beware of the scammer when shopping as this is one of the most popular times for scamming. Take a look at this great article from The Vancouver Sun on how to be prepared.
Happy shopping!
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Labour Day Closure – Monday, September 3rd
August 30, 2012Happy Labour Day
The first Monday in September is fast approaching, and that means we get to celebrate Labour Day; a national holiday that officially celebrates workers and the labour union movement.
While it may seem oxymoronic that we celebrate working by not working, that is exactly what happens. This means on
Monday, September 3, 2012
Mohawk College Library is CLOSED,
So, instead of working, why not celebrate the day by enjoying one of the many Labour Day parades or picnics planned in the province.
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Canada Day Closure – July 2nd
June 29, 2012Ca 
Na 
Da
(One little two little three Canadians)
We love thee !
Did you know the Holidays Act provides that July 2 is Canada Day when July 1 is a Sunday? That means…..
Monday, July 2, 2012
All Mohawk Library locations will be closed
In addition, the Cummings Library will be closed on Saturday, June 30th. Check out our hours page for the full scoop.
However, Canada Day celebrations take place on July 1st. So go out and wave a flag; celebrate Canada’s 145th anniversary of confederation.
Check out these Canada Day parties!
Brantford: Brantford Canada Day
Burlington: Canada Day
Hamilton: It’s Your Festival
Ottawa: Canada Day: Canada’s Capital Region
Toronto: Canada Day 2012
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Happy Canada Day!
June 29, 2012
Celebrate Canada’s history this weekend!! Fun facts from 1812. History buffs, settle down with the library’s book, Incredible War of 1812: a military history. Try online, Films on Demand, First Invasion: The war of 1812 or login to the eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) for the title War of 1812: The war that both sides won!
So many great choices available to find information!!
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IAHS Library staff pay it forward for the first day of summer!
June 21, 2012
Students at IAHS library are beating the heatwave and celebrating the start of summer with a refreshing cup of lemonade as IAHS library staff pay it forward!
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Happy Victoria Day!
May 15, 2012
Hooray for long weekends and great weather! Did you know Canada is the only Commonwealth country to celebrate Victoria Day?
All Mohawk Library locations will be closed Victoria Day Monday, May 21st.
IAHS Library will also be closed Saturday and Sunday (May 19 & 20.)
IAHS students … McMaster HSL will be OPEN Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. (CLOSED Monday, May 21st.)
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