For the Love of Libraries
This week’s column was written by Dallas Husar, Invermere Library Assistant. Visit the website or call 250-342-6416 for more information.
The snow has started to fall and the natural world is slowing down for a winter break.
Many people also begin to slow down at this time of year. Catching up on chores and errands they have been putting off all summer, and heading inside more to enjoy activities in the warmth and coziness of the great indoors.
If you are like me, you start to read more, taking advantage of the shorter daylight hours and longer evenings, waiting for the snow to accumulate so you can get out and play. Curling up with a good book is a nice way to start or end any day.
As we head into the holiday season, many of us begin to think of the perfect gift for the people in our lives. While we are so fortunate to live in a town filled with lots of local stores with great gift options, we would like to offer an idea for the book lovers in your life.
Between now and Christmas, when you Adopt-a-Book from the Invermere Public Library, you will receive a handmade ornament as a keepsake to give to the loved one you’ve adopted the book for. Make a donation of $25 or more for a new book and get your name, a loved one’s name, or an organization’s name on a bookplate that will go on the inside of the book. You may specify the type of book you would like to purchase (for kids, adults, non-fiction, etc.).
This program runs year-round, but it is only this time of year that you get a beautiful ornament as a keepsake. A gift for your loved one and the community all in one!
A huge thank you to Ginny Walker, who has once again generously made the beautiful ornaments for this program.
Should you wish to simply make a donation to the library, any donation over $20 receives a tax receipt, as do any Adopt-a-Book donations.
Come down and visit us today to Adopt-a-Book for those on your list.
We are looking forward to a special holiday edition of Read it & Eat on December 12 at 6 pm: Dress up in your holiday best, bring someone and your favourite family recipe to enjoy a potluck supper with other community members. It’s free to attend, so please contact us to register.
Stop by and pick up a copy of our events calendar, or check out our website (invermere.bc.libraries.coop) to see what we have going on at the library.
