Support from all corners

Today was quite a day for the Summer Reading Club.  The Library received *four* cheques in the mail that were donations for the Summer Reading Club.

When I finished opening the mail, I walked over to Sharon with the sheaf of cheques in my hand and said "I have good news!"  She was thrilled.

Then the day got better.  Glenn Auger from Spectra Energy stopped by the Library to deliver a large donation in person.

We received donations from the following businesses and companies today:

Spectra Energy
Lake View Credit Union
Fountain Tire
Caribou Road Services
Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic

It's because of fine folks like these that the Summer Reading Club is possible.  Their support helps us to hire summer students to coordinate the program, purchase craft supplies, and buy prizes for the end of the summer.  In short, we couldn't do it without them.

So, to the donors above, and those who have donated previously,

Thank you!  We're incredibly grateful!

Summer Reading Club 2010 - Reading Rocks!

I thought I'd take a moment to discuss the Tumbler Ridge Public Library's
"Won't Ask, Won't Tell" policy.

"Your children won't ask if Summer Reading Club is educational,
and we certainly won't tell them!"

The Summer Reading Club is a sneaky way to keep your children's minds active over the summer.  They'll be too busy enjoying the stories, crafts, and other activities to realize they're learning things at the same time.

Registration for the Summer Reading Club will take place at the Opening Ceremonies on June 19th, and programming will run from Tuesday to Friday weekly from July 6th to August 20th.

Summer Reading Club Schedule

Saturday, June 19th at 1pm -- Opening Ceremonies
      Registration
      Lion's Club BBQ
      White Elephant Sale (fundraiser for library)
      Music
      Facepainting
      Popcorn and cotton candy
      Door prizes

Weekly Schedule (starting July 6th)
      Every Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm -- Storytime and a craft
      Every Wednesday and Friday at 3pm -- Storytime

Wednesday, August 18th -- Reading Records Due

Friday, August 20th -- Closing Ceremonies

Weekly Themes

Week 1:  July 6-9:  Readers Roar!
Week 2:  July 13-16:  Rock 'n' Roll Reading
Week 3:  July 20-23:  Riddled Readers
Week 4:  July 27-30:  A Rocky Read
Week 5:  Aug. 3-6:  Read a Ruckus!
Week 6:  Aug. 10-13:  Rise Up Readers!
Week 7:  Aug. 17-20:  Risky Reads

Before I wrap this blog post up, I'd like to thank all the sponsors who have made donations so far:

Western Canadian Coal - $6,000.00
Spectra Energy - $2,500.00
Peace River Coal - $1,000.00
Lion's Club - $500.00 + holding a BBQ at the Opening Ceremonies
Lakeview Credit Union - $500.00
Shell Canada - $500.00
Grizzly Crane - $200.00

Thanks folks!  We couldn't run this program without your support!