October is Canadian Library Month, and to celebrate, the province is recognizing many of the volunteers who promote literacy at public libraries across Prince Edward Island, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.
“The public library service would not be what it is today without the tireless work of volunteers who see the value in literacy and free public access to literature,” said Minister Henderson. “Canadian Library Month is an excellent opportunity to recognize their contribution and to shine a light on the important contribution libraries make to life on Prince Edward Island. To each and every one of our volunteers I say thank you.”
The theme of this year’s Canadian Library Month is “libraries connect.” It serves as a reminder of the importance of libraries in the interconnected world in which we live. Libraries are often the center of communities and they provide space for people to learn, meet, connect and grow.
“The Public Library Service on Prince Edward Island is committed to expanding and developing resources in order to link patrons with the services they need,” said Minister Henderson. “That’s why we’re always looking at new technologies and new media that enhance the service we provide Islanders.”
Islanders being recognized this year for volunteering at public libraries include:
Diane McInnis - Bibliothèque Abram-Village, Alan Curtis - Alberton Library, Jacinthe Basque - Bibliothèque Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault, Claude Arsenault - Bibliothèque J.-Henri-Blanchard, Winston Johnston - Confederation Centre Library, Terry McGrath - Hunter River Memorial Library, Thomas W. Schultz - Montague Rotary Library, Evelyne Seror - Montague Rotary Library, Gail Butler - Montague Rotary Library, Gary Gray - Montague Rotary Library, Flo MacLean - O’Leary Library, Kate Sharpley - Stratford Library, Les Homans - Summerside Rotary Library, and Joan Homans - Summerside Rotary Library.