Library Day plans underway

Times Reporter 

 

The first annual Strathmore Municipal Library Day is coming up on Oct. 5. Staff at the library are excited for everything they have planned for the day which will be run as an open house style event.

There will be several events happening simultaneously at the library and everyone is encouraged to come take part in the day. There will be a special story time filled with crafts and games to play. There will also be a crafty creation station for the kids. It will be a fun area where there will be a bunch of craft supplies and the kids can feel free to make whatever they like.

“We’re going to have a photo booth as well, you know the typical photo booth like you see at weddings where you dress up. You will be able to get your picture taken and we will email you a copy of your picture for free,” said Carmen Erison, assistant director of library services.

“We’re also going to have a special guest, we’re going to have Clifford the Big Red Dog coming which is very exciting. The great thing about having Clifford the Big Red Dog is everybody loves Clifford. Most people young and old know Clifford the Big Red Dog and we’re going to have him for our special story time and then he’ll be available to take pictures with in the photo booth.”

There will be displays on the library’s past, present and future, and a draw for a Kobo Mini e-reader. For the adults there is going to be a gadget lab available. 

“If you’re looking to buy an e-reader or a tablet and you’re not sure if you’re going to like reading on one we encourage you to come out to our gadget lab because this way you get to try it out, see if you like it and then you can go purchase,” said Erison.

Council members, MLA Jason Hale and MP Kevin Sorenson were invited to attend but to date there haven’t been any confirmations on who will be attending the event. There will be cake and other refreshments available, and a giant snakes and ladders game. 

“Come out to the library see what we’re all about, learn about our services and programs and have a little bit of fun too,” said Erison. 

The events begin at 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Oct. 5.