Library programs return

By John Watson Local Journalism initiative Reporter

The Strathmore Municipal Library is excited to be bringing back their regular programming, particularly for kids and students.

Assistant director of library services, Carmen Erison said the team is eager to bring back programs to encourage folks to come and make regular use of their local library.

“Now that restrictions have lifted, the Strathmore Library has been actively pursuing, bringing back our big programs,” said Erison. “Prior to COVID-19, the library would run programs every day when kids were off school and we want to bring that back.”

As an immediate example, games and puzzles have been brought back for regular public use. Erison also added that later in the month spring break programming will once again be available for drop in or pre-registration.

Organized events are scheduled from April 19-22 in the library. These will include past fan-favourites such as “Get Your Game On” with the full program room being opened and set up with tables of puzzles and board games.

The following day, April 20, will be “Lego in the Library,” a drop-in event for kids to come by and assemble to their heart’s content, using the available materials. 

April 21 is scheduled to be the library’s “Early Earth Day,” a registration required though free event designed for kids in grades 1-6 to learn about the environment with fun and engaging activities.

“The one program that we are truly excited to bring back is our Titanic lecture. In 2015 and 2012, we welcomed Larry Robertson, (who) is a Titanic historian and the cofounder of the Canadian Titanic Society,” said Erison. “Larry is a Titanic encyclopedia. He knows everything Titanic – he knows the entire passenger list, he has historical footage of when some of the boats were being built, he’s got schematics of the boat and he has a large collection of Titanic memorabilia.”

Titanic articles will be on display at the library starting April 14 and will be up for the week leading up to the Titanic program. From Robertson’s collection, this will include chinaware and dish replicas, newspapers, documentation, books and more.

“Larry has presented all over the world and it’s just wonderful that we’re able to continue to welcome him back and every time he comes back, it’s such a great experience,” said Erison.

More details about the Library’s spring programming and the Titanic presentations can be found on the library’s website.