Spring is here and with it comes spring cleaning, here largely in the form of sprucing up our website. In the Readers' Lounge for example, you'll notice that the Book Review link has recently posted book reviews that are now dated, so we'll be sure to keep you informed with fresh material whenever we can. Have a look at the recently posted reviews here: http://www.lib.pg.bc.ca/readerslounge/bookreviews

Okay, I shouldn't, I really shouldn't, tell you about these luscious, sinfully photographed books about all things sweet. But it's snowing outside again and if you're like me, you need a bit of indulgence right now. Of course, you don't HAVE to bake from any of these books - just take them to bed with you and read about all the cakes, brownies, pies and cookies you'd like to make and you'll be guaranteed to have sweet dreams. And think of the calories you'll be saving!

Celebrate our local history by reading about the people who make our community exciting.

Here's my travel 'recipe' I invented when I was both young and broke:

1. Visit your local plant store and walk among the tropical plants. Breathe in the humid air.

2. Next, visit your local indoor pool and go for a swim. Pretend you are at the ocean.

3. Go home and make yourself in indoor picnic. Put a blanket on the floor in front of the fireplace/space heater/sunny window. Enjoy a picnic of cheeses, crusty bread and tropical fruit.

4. Read a travel book to escape.

Here's what I'd recommend: