Library’s Annual Campaign Underway with Goal to Raise $30,000
This year’s annual campaign will address two goals: A 'Today' portion will be used to fund additional early literacy stations - a growing need in our community. These stations feature more than 4,000 award-winning, engaging activities that span 7 core curriculum areas. By making learning fun, they are invaluable at the library especially for children who do not have access to similar learning tools at home - helping them form crucial language and literacy skills. A 'Tomorrow' portion of gifts will go towards the building fund for a future new Main Library, an amazing investment in the life of the library and the city. For this
year’s campaign, the library is honoured to partner with the Rattray family and the newly implemented Rosa Rattray Early Literacy Fund which supports early literacy initiatives at the library. “Our goal is ambitious. We’d like to raise $30,000 which would allow us to introduce four additional early literacy stations in our branch locations to meet increasing demand,” says Library CEO Steve Kraft. “We are so thrilled to partner with the Rattray family to help bring these valuable learning tools to youngsters in our community.” Rosa’s family shares, “Rosa instilled a love of reading and learning in all of us, and after her passing in 2016, we wanted to
celebrate her life and passion by helping to continue to nurture a love of learning in local children.” “As a community, we have a responsibility to nurture lifelong learning through all stages of life. This is one of the many roles of the library. By supporting this campaign, we are showing that Libraries Matter, and that our community is willing to invest in a vibrant Guelph now and into the future,” says Steve. Learn how you can join our campaign today!
Teen Advisory Group Success story!
Did you know that the library has a dedicated Teen Advisory Group (TAG) made up of almost 30 Guelph students in grades 7 through 12? From 2008-2011, Liz was an enthusiastic TAG member. She jumped at any opportunity to help out and lend an extra hand. Liz recently contacted the library hoping to get a digital file of a photo that was taken during her time with TAG. Liz now proudly works as a librarian for Statistics Canada in Ottawa and thought her coworkers would get a kick out of the photo. She told us, “TAG was definitely a formative experience for me. [The Library] absolutely shaped my future career, so I really can't thank you enough!”
From the Archives: History Lives Here
Local history is exciting, especially when shared through the first hand experiences of our veterans and authors. Discover the rich heritage of Guelph and community connections to World War I at Wartime - The First World War in a Canadian Town with local award winning author, Edward Butts. This historical series is sure
to spark a keen interest about local history among participants, young and old alike!
Community Connections: World Diabetes Day
Please join Diabetes Care Guelph at our West End branch from 9 am to noon on Tuesday, November 14 to learn about staying healthy through balanced eating and regular physical activity. Enter to win prizes that include: cookbooks, grocery store gift cards and YMCA memberships.Happy World Diabetes Day!
Online Shopping: Tips for Older Adults
The holiday season has begun, and gift-giving is often on our minds! For many of us, shopping online helps avoid the rush and crowds. Join us as our tech expert, Ben, demonstrates how to identify safe websites, protect your personal info, and visit some of the well-known sites - big and small - for e-shopping at our Coffee Time for Older Adults, Thursday November 23, 2 to 3:30 pm in the main library. Register today!
From the Kids Corner: Kindness
by Ben Robinson, Children's Librarian
Friendly gestures and acts of gratitude have a real impact. Kindness can make a person’s day and, every once in a while, it can even change a person’s life. Friday November 3 is Random Act of Kindness Day. Looking for some inspiration? Check out these great library resources:
If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson. The renowned author/illustrator of We Are the Ship tells the tale of a rabbit and mouse who plant seeds and discover the value of kindness.
Paulie Pastrami Achieves World Peace by James Proimos. Seven year old Paulie begins performing random acts of kindness with his family, but has his sights set on bigger goals.
I Am Kind by Liz Lennon. Through real-world examples, this nonfiction book explores how children can be kind and polite to others.
A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead. This winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal is about Amos, a giving elephant. When Amos becomes sick, his zoo friends decide to repay his kindness in spades.
Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Little Miss watches as her small act of love becomes something much more in this tender story by celebrated children’s author Rosenthal, who passed away earlier this year. For more from Rosenthal, read her essay in the New York Times’ Modern Love column.
Kindness by Kimberley Jane Pryor. This nonfiction book identifies six specific ways that kids can be generous to their friends, family, and neighbours.
Change of Heart by Alice Walsh. This is the true story of Lanier Philips, an African American marine who, after a shipwreck, encounters a community’s kindness in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland. Pair this with the completely inspiring Come From Away soundtrack, available on CD and on Hoopla.
Elmo’s Wonderful World (DVD). Follow along as Elmo explores kindness and sharing.
Also, be sure to join us at the main library for two kindness-themed programs on Saturday, November 4 (Super Peace Monkeys and Discover your Inner Kindness).
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