While most local libraries are now able to open and operate almost normally, we at Millarville cannot do that as our library operates with one part-time librarian and a bunch of enthusiastic volunteers. Current COVID-19 protocol will not allow volunteer operated organizations to open with their volunteers until stage 5. Fortunately, we are still able to open the following days:
Tuesday 9 – Noon
Wednesday 1 – 7:30pm
Thursday 1 – 4pm
Our summer COVID-19 protocol is still in place:
- No more than three people or one family in the library at one time.
- Keep six feet back from the desk and other patrons.
- Please return any books you have looked through but are not taking to the librarian.
- Use the hand sanitizer provided.
In the last six weeks our library has purchased over 200 new books so now is a good time to browse. Of course you can order books or other library material online from any of our Marigold co-libraries and you will be notified by email when they are available for you to pick up.
We will continue with our art displays. Currently we have the Oilfields students’ photography exhibit and will be featuring artists from the Leighton Centre. Watch our Facebook for more information.
The cooler days of fall always bring an increased desire to hole up with a good book and while we hope that COVID-19 won’t force us to keep too far apart from friends and family we readers know that there is always entertainment, solace and advice in books. Coming Up For Air by Sarah Leipziger is a riveting read. Born and raised in Calgary, Sarah Leipziger now lives in London where she writes and teaches writing in prisons. This lyrical, powerful and richly textured novel is about three lives that intertwine across oceans and time. Meticulously researched it reveals a world that is both fascinating and shocking. Certainly a dark, sad novel in many ways, but one that is hard to put down.
