DYI Storytime is one of the programs offered at the library. (Submitted photo/Sean Stares)

By Derek Cornet

getting involved

Public library currently offering an array of programming

Mar 4, 2022 | 5:00 PM

Alex Robertson Public Library administrator Sean Stares wants tri-community residents to be aware of the programming being offered at the facility.

“The library is open and people should feel free to come in,” he said. “Masks are not necessarily required, but we do encourage them, as well as social distancing.”

There’s a variety of programs currently being offered such as the Seed Library, where residents can borrow various seeds to plant in their garden. A canner and stockpot is also available for those wanting to preserve what they grow.

Music programming by Riley Burr is also underway involving the guitar and ukulele. He had been offering 45-minute lessons with individuals or with a friend on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but he will also now be available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays as well.

Family Storytime is held Wednesday at 10 a.m. for babies to five year olds. That program is offered by Sky Nelson, who reads books with the children, along with singing and crafting.

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“We also have online programming because COVID-19 limited our library’s ability to offer in-person programming,” Stares said. “This led to the creation of the Alex Robertson Public Library YouTube channel, which now has 133 videos, including Family Storytime, arts and crafts, and Labrats Science Club. Labrats Science Club it taught by Meagan Gilbert, a geologist. This week we are learning how to use a microscope.”

Riley Burr delivers music programming throughout the week. (Submitted photo/Sean Stares)

Sky Nelson hosts Family Storytime and Krafty Kids. (Submitted photo/Sean Stares)

Also available is DYI Storytime where kids can grab an individual bag with a themed book, action song and a craft. That can either be done at the library or be taken home.

A discussion on the book Arab Cooking on a Prairie Homestead: Recipes and Recollections from a Syrian Pioneer will occur at the library March 16 at 7 p.m. It’s part of the One Book, One Province initiative.

An Artists Maker Space is also available for public use with materials to create drawings, calligraphy, painting and embroidery. Stares noted beading will be coming to the space soon.

“Part of our other online programming includes Emotional Wellness and Libraries with Roots of Hope and Pahkisimon Nuye?áh Library System, which is on our Facebook page right now,” he said. “Please check out James’ review of our most popular e-resources like Creative Bug, which teaches you about arts and crafts and is free to all library patrons. There are also tons of e-resources, dozens of free sites with free newspapers and magazines, as well as audiobooks and e-books.”

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

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