LEGO at the library

Times Reporter  

 

The possibilities are almost endless when it comes to creating things out of LEGO, which is one reason why the Strathmore Municipal Library is offering LEGO at the Library starting Sept. 20.  

The program will run the third Saturday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

“There’s going to be themes like princesses and a castle, and the kids can come, and create. We might colour a backdrop and they can put it (their creation) in front of the backdrop,” said Courtney Gordon, a program facilitator with the library. 

“I am very interested to see what the kids can create and see them so excited about the library and just having a lot of fun.” 

LEGO in the library is open to kids of all ages, with Duplo blocks for the younger kids. There will be mini contests held throughout the program, and some, if not all, of the creations made will be on display at the library for the three weeks between sessions. 

“The library is changing into more of a community hub now, where we’re more than just about books now, we’re about programs and connecting with the public and connecting with each other. We really want to strive to provide a space where kids can have a safe environment where they can enjoy programming and have fun and know that the library is not these quiet little places that they used to be in the past,” said Assistant Director of Library Services Carmen Erison. 

“LEGO is a really great way for children to connect. One of the library’s missions this year was to create family-friendly programming, and so we were very fortunate to receive a grant from the United Way of Calgary and area to purchase LEGO and games to be able to provide this type of programming.” 

Thanks to the grant, and the imaginations of the staff, the Strathmore Municipal Library has plenty in store to get people through fall and winter this year.