Standard Library full of imagination for the summer

Times Contributor

 

Adreena Harder took over the job of the Standard Librarian earlier this year and is full steam ahead with programs and projects for the kids in the Village of Standard.

“Einstein said that ‘The imagination is the preview of life’s coming attractions;’” said Harder on the theme and inspiration of the summer reading program this year. Working as a librarian is a new undertaking for Harder, a previous restaurateur in Kelowna. She is full of exciting ideas and innovations for her new position.

Over 20 children between the ages of 5-12 have signed up for the summer reading program. Each child records the books that they read or, for some, are read to them. After five entries they get to come back to the library and pop a balloon for a prize. Every Saturday throughout the summer is themed and there are activities for children to participate in. All children’s events start at 12:30 p.m. The “Standard Einsteins” as they are known around town have already participated in a Dr. Seuss “Green Eggs and Ham” breakfast at the library and this past weekend made pin wheels and went cloud surfing. At the end of the program on August 25 they will be hosting a “wrap-up Wii party” with games and a piñata. All children who have participated by reading 35+ books will be entered in a draw for three prizes in their age category. 

The Standard Library has internet and Wifi use available to its patrons. Use of an E-reader for demos and display are also available. Harder is now trying to establish a graphic novels section in the library as they have become popular among late elementary and early Jr. High age children. A DAISY reader from the CNIB has also been made available for those visually impaired and for children who cannot read yet.

Harder is excited that local yoga instructor Gina Champigny will be presenting two sessions this summer of “Storytime Yoga” where children will use their bodies to tell and express their stories in a different genre. There is a sign-up sheet at the Library for those who are interested in this particular program being offered on July 30 and August 13.

The next movie Saturday will take place on August 4 at 12:30 p.m. for all ages and the movie will be “The Lorax.”  Kids will participate in planting their own bean plants.

For more information or to know what’s going on at the library call Adreena at 403-644-3995 or check them out on Facebook.