I think I can I think I can... we know you can!

Think:

To employ any of the intellectual powers except that of simple perception through the senses; to exercise the higher intellectual faculties.

"For that I am I know, because I think." Dryden

We all know the story of the little engine and what he was thinking about. Single minded and determined. Is that how you think?
What makes you think? When do you do your thinking?
What will you think and read about for the National Year of Reading in March?

In our libraries this month we have taken the hard work out of thinking for you. We have searched our collection and after much thinking, have created displays and wrapped some thinkable items for a borrowing surprise. Think also about checking out the Daily Quick Picks shelf but you'll need to be fast for these, they are walking out the door. So this month, even if you don't have time to think, you do, because  we've done a lot of the thinking for you. All you need to do is visit us, borrow from us and take a moment or two this month to really think.

Helen

Laugh

I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying that laughter is the best medicine, so to ensure we all stay in optimum health, enabling us to read more, this month’s theme is laugh. Did you know that laughter stimulates five different parts of the brain, so reading something humorous can actually help keep your brain from aging? (another good reason to read something fun!). We can be laughing with humour, joy, embarrassment, or even nervous laughter.

What kind of reading makes you laugh?
Do you like black humour, comedy, joke books, satire or parody?
Are you giggling, chuckling, snuffling a laugh or laughing out loud?
Whatever makes you laugh, we are sure we have plenty to tempt you on our shelves. When you find one, tell us about it so we can join you in laughing.