A program that delivers library materials to seniors living in community care facilities across the province is expanding to include more Islanders, says Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson.
“Delivering books to community care facilities ensures seniors can continue to experience the joy of reading,” said the minister. “This program is another example of the important role the Prince Edward Island Public Library Service plays in promoting literacy.”
Launched as a pilot project in 2009 in four community care facilities, the Community Care Facility Delivery Service provides large-print books, DVDs and audiobooks to residents across Prince Edward Island.
An additional five facilities were recently added to the program, bringing the total number of residences participating to 21. The program delivers books to each facility every six weeks. Library employees work with community care facility staff to select books to meet the reading interests of residents. The books are distributed and enjoyed by clients at each home during the month.
The following facilities recently signed on to the program:
• Dr. John. M. Gillis Memorial Lodge, Belfast
• Rosewood Residence, Hunter River
• Rev. W.J. Phillips Residence, Alberton
• Valley Lodge, Tyne Valley
• Carroll’s Lodge, Georgetown
The Public Library Service’s large print collection holds more than 2,000 books, with additional titles added monthly.
Community Care Facilities interested in participating in the program are encouraged to contact the Public Library Service at (902) 961-7320.
For more information on this or other library services on Prince Edward Island, visit the library website at www.library.pe.ca or locate a library branch near you.
BACKGROUNDER
The community care facilities currently involved in the program are:
Kings County:
• Perrin's Marina Villa, Montague
• Dr. John. M. Gillis Memorial Lodge, Belfast
• Carroll's Lodge, Georgetown
Queens County:
• South Shore Villa, Crapaud
• Andrews of Stratford
• Rosewood Residence, Hunter River
Prince County:
• Tignish Seniors Co-op
• Parkhill Place, Summerside
• Andrews of Summerside
• MacEwen Mews, Kensington
• Le Chez Nous L'tee Wellington
• Rev. W.J. Phillips Residence, Alberton
• Valley Lodge, Tyne Valley
Charlottetown (books picked up by residence staff from library):
• Charlottetown Residence
• Stamper Residence
• Whisperwood Villa
• Andrews of Charlottetown