For the Love of Libraries
This week’s column was written by temporary Radium Public Library director Danielle Conolly and Friends of the Library volunteer Donna Tunney. Call 250-347-2434 for more information.
June is Indigenous history month and Pride month.
Our public library has many resources available from creators who are LGBTQ2SIA+, Indigenous, or both. If you are looking for specific resources, please feel free to call us (250-347-2434), visit us in person, or send an email to [email protected].
In library programming news, many programs are ending for the summer. Radium storytimes will continue through June, July, and August. An Edgewater storytime will take place each Thursday from July 4 to August 22 at 10:30 a.m. More information is available on our website, https://radium.bc.libraries.coop/.
Summer Reading Club registration opened June 4. Check our website for availability in Edgewater (every second Thursday) and Radium (every Friday) programs that run in July and August. Space is limited, and there will be a waitlist for each group once available spaces are filled.
Friends of the Library
Many thanks to all who helped at our May long-weekend garage sale — from those who donated items, to those who shopped and took home an amazing array of treasures. And, of course, a big thank you to everyone who volunteered.
All proceeds were shared between the Friends of the Radium Library, the Radium Rotary Gardens, and the Radium Fire Hall. We matched last year’s earnings, gaining $1,982 for the library. A great way to start the summer.
This time of year, everyone is searching for that perfect beach read. Fortunately, you won’t have to look far. Our Pop-Up book sales are back starting June 28. Visit us outside the Radium Brewery from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays during “Market on Main.” We’ll also have our popular Friendship Rice Bags—nutritious and delicious.
Still short on reading material? Check out our Little Blue Library on Main Street at the Radium Brewery. Feel free to leave a book for others to enjoy, or drop it off at the Radium Public Library, located in the Radium Hot Springs Centre, 4863 Stanley Street.
