Twaaaaang! It's the Archery Competition!

Our Second Annual 3D Archery Competition is coming up soon. May 2nd, at Logging Chain Lodge.

This is a fundraiser organized by the Friends of the Dwight Library, perhaps our most favourite group... it's a great fun day, for all ages and abilities.

Right now, as part of the fundraising, we're raffling off a chair blind. What is that, you ask?

Well, it's here in the photo... a camoflaged hideaway where hunters can sit hidden while they try to lure game close enough for a bow-shot (which is not as easy as it sounds when written down).

It's also a cool place for someone who just wants a quiet, hidden hidey-hole, perhaps at the cottage, a place where they can retreat with a good book and just not be found.

Tickets are available at the library, and the draw will take place at the Archery Tournament.

Writer in Residence

Such a wonderful variety of people use libraries. It's a treat to be here all day and meet everyone, be they coming in for a book, a DVD, to play with the Wii, to use the computers, curl up and read with their children, meet with their friends, or -- right now, to write a novel!

Last week, the Book Club was treated to a wonderful time with local author Joan Boswell. Her latest, Cut to the Chase, is available on sale at the library.

And this month, we've got a special writer "in residence". Martin is enjoying some time away from his work at Carleton University, visiting relatives in the Dwight area, and he's making good use of the library computers.

Which is where he is working on his novel. In the fine tradition of authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and J.K. Rowling, who created some of their very best work in coffeeshops and libraries, Martin writes where he finds the space.

Martin, who writes under the name William Kendall, has several books planned out in his series. What genre? Thrillers, set in the Middle East. We do wonder if there will be a Muskoka connection... but we shall have to wait and see! After all, he lists his interests as including Writing, photography, hiking, rock climbing, getting into trouble, causing mischief and mayhem... and we all know that Muskoka offers plenty of scope for that!

2nd Annual Archery Tournament

Sunday May 2nd, at Logging Chain Lodge, the second annual Archery Tournament fundraising event is presented by the Friends of the Dwight Library.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the event runs till 4 p.m. Refreshments are available, and the experts will be on hand to help with arrows, bow selection, etc.

The target trail consists of 3D targets, located on 'lanes' in the woods.

The event is open to all ages and abilities. Bring your own equipment.

For details, or entry forms, get in touch with the library, 635 3319, or Logging Chain, 635 2575.

We are grateful to the Friends for organizing this, and to Logging Chain for hosting the event. Last year, over 80 people came to take part in this fun day.

Event runs Rain or Shine.

Dragon Tattoos and Wasps

Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo rocketed up the book lists, and the library copies are in steady demand. If you've already read it, you'll know why. If you haven't already read it, get it on your reading list. Be sure you've got a bit of time available, because you're not going to want to put it down.

Prior to his sudden death of a heart attack in November 2004 Stieg, a Swedish writer and Journalist, finished three detective novels in his trilogy "The Millenium-series" which were published posthumously; "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", "The Girl Who Played With Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest". Altogether, his trilogy has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide (summer of 2009), and he was the second bestselling author in the world 2008.

Not all these books are available yet in North America, but while Peggy was on holiday in Ireland, she was able to scoop up copies. Which, if you speak to her nicely, you too can borrow from the library. But only after Peggy reads them!

Talking Turkey with the Lions

April 17 is the annual turkey dinner fundraiser for the Cancer Society, run by the Dwight Lion's Club.





From 5 - 7 p.m., at the Dwight Community Centre, this is a feast not to be missed. Turkey with all the trimmings, and homemade pies provided by the great cooks of the Dwight Women's Institute, and a great cause.

$14 for adults, and $6 for children.

All the money donated in our area stays in our area to pay for the transportation of patients to treatment centres.

While the Cat is Away

Peggy is in Ireland!

Which leaves Cathy to catalogue and add the extensive new collection of Childrens' and Youth books.

These are the outcome of a very successful shopping excursion to The Flying Dragon bookshop, one of the very best places to find books to inspire young minds.

Be the first to check them out!

Then, when Peggy comes home, you can give her a report!