New Ventures in 2025
The Sheep River Library is thrilled to announce the upcoming installation of solar panels on its rooftop, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This initiative aligns perfectly with the library’s status as a Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified building, reflecting our dedication to energy efficiency and reducing our environmental footprint. The project originated in 2022 when the Foothills Energy Co-op proposed the innovative idea of generating solar energy to lower utility costs, with the savings reinvested into community programming. Through the efforts of a dedicated committee and widespread community support, over $100,000 was raised for the project. Generous contributions from local businesses, along with grants from the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) and the Municipal Electricity Generation Program (MEGP), were instrumental in turning this vision into reality. After nearly three years of planning, the library has awarded the installation contract to Infinity Solar Group, a trusted leader in sustainable energy solutions. Work is set to begin soon. marking a significant milestone in the library’s journey toward renewable energy adoption and long-term cost savings for the community. Library patrons and residents of Diamond Valley can look forward to regular updates on the project’s progress via the library’s website and social media channels. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this endeavor and look forward to embracing a brighter, greener future together.
A full listing of our Winter/Spring programs is included in this issue of the High Country News. We have some new courses to tell you about. Hollywood Got It Wrong is a series of Saturday afternoon sessions taking place in March and April. This features the screening of a well- known Hollywood movie followed by a talk and discussion by an expert in the field explored in the movie. A full list of the movies and the experts can be found in the program pages. (It is just a happy coincidence that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson appears shirtless in more than one movie). Your memory: what you should know is a series of talks by Jennifer Mallamo of Brain Health Catalyst. These talks will be of particular interest to anyone dealing with dementia. Jennifer will explore a wide range of topics from what memory is, understanding memory loss and how to support those with memory challenges. Full descriptions of each session are in the program pages. We have expanded our children’s programming. Along with our pre-school programs and STEAM we are now offering Junior Maker Workshops, monthly Saturday arts and crafts, Giggles and Grooves and a Lego competition. This competition will take place Saturday, February 1 and will be judged by a Lego Masters Contestant who will do a presentation about their time on the show. Get your children or grandchildren cracking on their submission! Details about theme and age groups are in the program pages. Details about all our programs can also be found on our website, www.sheepriverlibrary.ca/programs. Program brochures are available at the front desk and can also be downloaded from the website from the programs tab.
We look forward to seeing you in 2025!
