For the Love of Libraries
This week’s column was written by Friends of Radium Library volunteer Donna Tunney and temporary library director Danielle Conolly. Call 250-347-2434 for more information.
From Donna Tunney:
We had a successful 2024 and are looking forward to building on it throughout 2025.
We began with our May long weekend annual yard sale. This huge fundraiser benefits the Radium library as well as our partners — the Radium Fire Department and the Radium Rotary Club.
Every year hundreds of people donate their unwanted household items, toys, and sporting goods, which are then recycled to new homes at bargain prices.
In the summer our Pop-up Book Sales graced the corner by Radium Brewery during Radium’s Market on Main event. If you’re looking for a book to cozy up with now, check our Little Blue Library at the Radium Brewery for a free read anytime.
In November we held our fourth annual book sale at Radium Hot Springs Centre, with great prices on books, games, and crafts. Shoppers also enjoyed refreshments and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
We’re already planning this year’s events, so if you have gently used books you want to donate, please drop them off at the Radium Public Library, located in the Radium Hot Springs Centre at 4863 Stanley Street.
Stay connected to us by liking our Facebook page @ Friends of Radium Library.
From Danielle Conolly:
Happy New Year from your local public library! We hope you’ll join us as our programming resumes in mid-January.
The weekly Tuesday Art in the Afternoon drop-in group resumed on January 7 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Storytime resumes January 15 on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m at the library. Little Lambs resumes January 16 on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m at the library.
Our monthly Wholesome Hobbies craft group, aimed at adults 50-plus with all adults welcome, has its first 2025 session on Friday, Jan. 17, and will be painting wooden Valentine’s Day picture frames. The group meets every third Friday of the month; supplies are provided.
CBAL’s Tech Tutoring will also resume Thursdays starting January 16 with two hour-long sessions every Thursday afternoon (by appointment) until the first week of March. Secure your spot by visiting the library or calling us at 250-347-2434.
We also thank our Columbia Valley patrons and visitors for their support in 2024. Through many changes, our library saw growth in items borrowed and in-house visits. We look forward to serving our community in 2025.
