Other than that I’m finding myself with a little time to clear up my desk and check off some of those stickier tasks on my to-do list. We’re just collecting forms now and are hoping to have everything in place now.įor more about the membership project, the sponsors and a few other things around the library, see my December newsletter. Our administration gave the go-ahead and four local business have helped to fund it. Nancy took the idea to the library board, who generously offered us a great deal on public library memberships for the entire school! All staff and students. Wouldn’t it be great if we all had access to all the wonderful things they offer? Some of our students do have memberships but the majority do not. I get my own, personally through the public library system along with a plethora of other resources that aren’t available to us otherwise. It all started, more or less, with my not being able to work out how to offer e-books to our students. The big project on the go is a wonderful collaboration cooked up between our local public librarian, Nancy Keough and me. This year, this kind gentleman brought in our very own electric fireplace to lend ambiance to our seasonal program and story time throughout the year. It couldn’t be seen well, it distracted the kids as the tender rustled logs and it often froze. Perfect way for the kids to meet the local police officers too!Ī long-time participant, whose grandchildren are now in school noticed a couple of years ago that the YouTube fireplace video that I put on the Smart Board behind the readers was a little pathetic. Our local RCMP really get in on the act with several constables joining in the fun this year. It’s so great for the kids to see that it’s not just school staff and parents who enjoy reading stories. It’s “Share the Gift of Story” this week, with readers from the community coming in to read to K-Gr.
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