For the Love of Libraries
This week’s column was written by Friends of the Library volunteer Donna Tunney and temporary library director Danielle Conolly. Call 250-347-2434 for more information.
Stock up on pre-Christmas bargains at our 4th annual Big Book Sale happening Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Radium Community Hall (4863 Stanley Street).
Browse through thousands of gently used books in all genres — history, fantasy, romance, mystery, thriller, young adult, self help, cookbooks, classics, and more.
Peruse coffee table books for breathtaking images to complete your mountain retreat décor. Bring the kids along for an assortment of children’s books and jigsaw puzzles, colouring sheets, and a head start on their letters to Santa. (Remember, letters to the North Pole require a return address so that Santa knows where to respond.)
There will also be separately priced handcrafted gifts and a refreshment stand with homemade cookies and cider. Fun for the whole family!
The Friends of the Library are still accepting donations for the sale. Drop off your gently used books and complete puzzles at the Radium Public Library. No dictionaries, textbooks, National Geographic, Reader’s Digests, CDs or DVDs, please.
Pinball machines, memento holders, storytime with special guests — it’s all happening here at the library.
Storytime continues Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. with a Radium Hot Springs volunteer firefighter joining us on November 20, and a member of the Canadian Armed Forces with a special Remembrance theme on November 27.
This month’s STEAM activity for ages 5-12 is Make-Your-Own Pinball Machine on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. Teens ages 13-19 can make their own painted rock memento holder with our November Grab & Go kit. The library is also hosting a Santa letter-writing event on Friday, Nov. 22 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. with hot chocolate and cookies.
All ages can drop in to Wild Woolies fibre crafts program on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. If you need assistance with email, computers, smart devices, and more, you can book an appointment with our CBAL Tech Tutor on Thursday afternoons. And our Art in the Afternoon drop-in group continues to meet Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Wholesome Hobbies craft group meets on Friday, Nov. 15 to fold adorable hedgehogs out of recycled books. The group is aimed at ages 50+ with supplies provided.
The last Community Book Club meeting happens Saturday, Nov. 16 to discuss The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles.
