For the Love of Libraries
This week’s column was written by Friends of the Radium Library volunteer Donna Tunney and temporary library director Danielle Conolly.
The long weekend is fast approaching, and with it comes the annual Radium Community Garage Sale and BBQ happening this Saturday, May 17.
If spring cleaning has left you with a pile of items you no longer need, we’ll happily take donations of gently used books. We can also accept seasonal décor, luggage, toys, games, puzzles, small working appliances, kitchenware, baby items, craft supplies, fashion accessories (jewelry and scarves), tools, camping and sporting equipment, and small furnishings like end tables and patio sets. No clothes, large items, or CDs, please.
Proceeds from the sale will support the Radium Fire Hall, the Radium Rotary Gardens, and the Friends of the Radium Library — community organizations that benefit everyone.
If you have donations, text Todd Logan at 250-342-1753 to arrange a drop-off time. Or bring your items to the Radium Fire Hall on the evening of Friday, May 16.
Then, on Saturday, come and take home new-to-you treasures at super low prices and stay for the ever-popular, mouth-watering barbecue prepared by the volunteer firefighters — our own community heroes. It all happens on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Can’t make it? Watch for our pop-up book sales throughout the summer on Main Street.
Storytelling magic continues Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. with Storytime. On Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Little Lambs brings imagination and joy with songs and rhymes for babies and their caregivers. On Friday, May 16, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., our Wholesome Hobbies seniors crafting group will transform clay pots into charming rabbit decorations for any home or garden.
We’re also gearing up for Summer Reading Club. This year’s program, titled Colour Your Summer, will be packed with exciting weekly take-home craft activities for children ages 5-12. They’ll also get classic summer reading swag: reading logs, stickers, bookmarks, and medals for those who complete their logs. Keep up with our Summer Reading Club rollout via our socials – Facebook (facebook.com/RadiumPublicLibrary/) and Instagram (instagram.com/radiumpubliclibrary/) – as well as our website: https://radium.bc.libraries.coop/.
