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. Call 250-347-2434 for more information.

Donna Tunney

In November, the Friends of Radium Library held their fourth annual Big Book Sale at Radium Hot Springs Centre and exceeded fundraising goals. Hundreds of visitors left with arms full of great finds: books, puzzles, and crafts. A big thank-you to our community, who generously donated books and puzzles throughout the year, in addition to library staff for their assistance, and everyone who helped make our Big Book Sale such a success.

We’d like to extend a very special thanks to Santa and Mrs. Claus for the festive cheer they brought to the day and the huge smiles they put on the faces of kids (of every age) who attended. Thanks to Mountainside Market for the delicious and ‘mountainous’ sandwiches for the volunteers. Thanks also go to Buttercream Custom Cakes and Cupcakes for the beautiful cupcakes for our café. 

We’re already planning for next year’s sale, and for stocking our Little Blue Libraries throughout the year. If you have gently used books or complete jigsaw puzzles you want to donate, please drop them off at the library located in Radium Hot Springs Centre at 4863 Stanley Street. (Please note we cannot accept dictionaries/thesauri, encyclopedias, magazines, National Geographic, textbooks, Reader’s Digest publications, DVDs or CDs.)

Danielle Conolly

The library will take a few days off for winter break, closing December 24-26, December 31, and January 1, 2025. Watch our social media for news of when our programs will return in the new year.

Thank you to our amazing community, on behalf of our dedicated staff and volunteers. Your support in 2024 has been incredible — whether it’s participating in our programs and fundraisers, borrowing our resources, or sharing your love for the library. It’s truly rewarding to see, and we are excited to continue serving you in 2025.

On a personal note, I’d like to express my gratitude to the wonderful residents of the Village of Radium. Thank you for welcoming me and being so patient as I navigated my new role as temporary library director these past six months. There’s been a lot to learn, and I deeply appreciate your support, even when I stumbled. I’m looking forward to continuing to support our library and community in the new year.

Enjoy the holiday season and take care.