Get ready for ‘Big Book Sale’
Mark November 23 on your calendar for the Radium library’s Big Book Sale.
Category: Community Columns
Let’s talk politics and religion
Should religious people care about politics? I could argue “no” and “yes.” I could argue that there is something more important than politics.
Meet assistant director Emilie
This month, meet our assistant library director and newlywed Emilie Fitzgerald.
Even Jesus might have sworn
Years ago, I read a story about a guest preacher who gave a memorable sermon. He got up and began his message by saying he had three points to make. Everyone in church saw that as standard.
Here comes the sun
The sun’s energy output in one second is one million times greater than the total of all energy consumed on earth in 2013.
Summer library programs in full swing in Invermere
Summer is in full swing in the Columbia Valley and the Invermere Public Library is no exception.
So grateful for that lone post
I felt powerless as a child watching my mother and sister slide toward that cliff. Sometimes tragedies come and good things break down.
Library director wants to build community
Meet temporary Radium Public Library director Danielle Conolly.
Canada is an amazing country
In July we celebrate Canada Day. While Canada Day is now over, we still have much to celebrate. We are a lucky population and we live in a special place.
Supporting queer interfaith
In celebration of June as Pride Month, I would like to share a resolution that unanimously passed on May 25 at the annual meeting of the Anglican Church of the Diocese of the Kootenays.
Truth and believability
As a child truth seemed assured. Truth appeared to be everywhere.
Tee up for the love of golf and local library
Calling all golfers; it’s time to tee up in support of the Invermere library.
Is knowledge a burden?
If ignorance is bliss, is knowledge a burden?
Radium library can help prepare you for emergencies
The Radium Public Library has resources available to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies.
What’s good for humanity
Across North America students on many campuses are protesting the war in Gaza.
Student protests are not new, they have a long history of taking a stand against what they perceive to be unjust.
For the love of retiring library director
It has been said “in a world where you can be anything, be kind.” If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Anne Rogers from the Invermere Public Library, you would assume these words were written with her in mind.
Library seeks items for garage sale
When you’re clearing out your garage and closets, set aside your gently used household items for our annual May long-weekend community garage sale and barbecue, hosted by the Friends of the Radium Library, the Radium Rotary Garden, and the Radium Fire Hall.
When Easter is not domesticated
The word “Easter” domesticates the radicalness of what it commemorates – crucifixion and resurrection.
Get set for library ‘bookmobile’
The Invermere Public Library is launching a ‘bookmobile’ service.
A look back in history: John George Adami
When Dr. John George Adami died in 1926 the British Medical Journal published a three-page obituary detailing his impressive career. Such big news at the time was even reported in the Adelaide Advertiser in Australia.
