Shush!
Posted
on Mar 17, 2015
That used to be the word you heard most often in the Library. But not in today's Library as we learned from Linda Stromberg ,Chair of the
Surrey Public Libraries and Chief Librarian Melanie Holden when they presented to us last tuesday.
The Surrey Public Library has 9 branches and a staff of 250 serving our information needs. They are governed by a Board of 8 who serve for 2 year terms. Board members are approved by the City of Surrey. The Library Board is responsible for the delivery of library services and programs, setting strategic priorities, developing policies, and presenting the budget to City Council.
Programs you say? Yes , Surrey has many as you will see on their web site http://www.surreylibraries.ca
Over the years our club has been involved in many of these programs one that we have supported since its inception is
"If You Give a Kid a Muffin Storytime"
"If You Give a Kid a Muffin Storytime"
It runs every friday from 10-10:30 am at the City Centre Library. It is for Children birth to 5 years and their caregivers.
In 2014 the Library launched "Read to Baby " which is offered to 1000 families per year. There is a Summer reading Club that served
13,000 children last year. 4000 people were helped with basic computer skills . Each branch has programs geared to their demographic
From Board games to Business planning ,Crafts to Computer classes and a large number of programs for kids and new Canadians.
Once you get Carded (with your library card) all of this is free even Movies and you can bring your own Popcorn..
Past President John Edwards and President Elect Ed Landry present a token of our appreciation for taking the time to come and
share this magnificent resource with our Club.