We have a new quilt display up in the main library space courtesy of the Country Lane Quilters in Millarville. The nine quilts will be on display until May. Details about each quilt and a write-up about the guild itself are in the binder on the new bookshelf outside the manager’s office.
Tech Talk beginner and Tech Talk Drop in will return in the spring as promised in our latest program guide. Geri from Literacy for Life will be offering these classes starting Tuesday, April 9 through to June 25. Beginner class will start at 10:30 am and Drop In at 1:30 pm. Please note the change of day from Thursday to Tuesday. You are welcome to bring your own devices (laptops, ipads etc) but we do have laptops available if needed. If you have any questions relating to using your computer or accessing the internet, this is the class for you. In the meantime, library staff are happy to help you if time permits.
Deanna is offering the First Aid Courses again in April. The one day Basic First Aid will be on Saturday, April 6 with the Intermediate Course continuing the next day Sunday, April 7. Start times and cost are in our brochure and on our website.
Teagan has been updating our children’s area. We now have some new play items, such as large Lego blocks, a magnet board with animal and dinosaur magnets and new wooden puzzles. This is a fun part of our library to hang out in after attending the Moms (or Dads) Coffee/Playtime on Monday mornings at 10:30 or the Busy Bugs sessions starting April 4. These classes fill up quickly, so go to Greater Foothills Family Centre website and register soon. Little Gardeners takes place in May followed by Little Explorers in June. There are two sessions: 9:30 and 11:00. Don’t forget to check out the new book rack on display above the picture books as there are new items every week.
There are many community groups that have made the library their home for meetings or group gatherings such as the Leos, Diamond Valley Choir, Foothills Energy Co-op and the Community Garden. If you are part of a group and are looking for a regular meeting space or somewhere to hold seminars or webinars, please give us a call and we’ll slot you in.
Even though we are looking forward to the arrival of spring, we are already thinking about the fall. If you have an idea for a program or wish to see a particular class offered at the library, now is the time to come and talk to us. We love to try new things and see new programs happen, but they do take time to organize.
We are looking for volunteers who could come into the library from 5 -8 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday so that we do not have staff alone in the building. You can just sit by the fireplace and read or do any other activity you see fit or we can throw some tasks your way. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, come and talk to Jan at the library.
We will be closed Saturday, March 30 for the Easter Weekend. The library will be open on Monday April 1.
