"Unravel the Mystery" is the theme for Library Week, September 20-26, 1999. As the theme suggests, libraries are a great place for Islanders to find answers to just about anything that puzzles them. Library Week celebrates the role that PEI's 24 public libraries play in the provision of information, reading and listening materials to Islanders of all ages.
"Island libraries contain a wealth of information of interest to all Islanders," says the Honourable Chester Gillan, Minister of Education. "Fostering a love for reading within our schools, families and communities is a key priority of the Provincial Library Service."
During Library Week, public libraries across the province will be hosting a wide variety of events including open houses, story times for children, family Internet cafes and much more. Throughout the week, patrons who borrow books will have their names entered to win a newly designed library book bag and will receive a commemorative AbbyCat bookmark. Each library will give away one book bag.
Admission to all Library Week events is free and everyone is welcome. A full schedule of Library Week events can be found on the Provincial Library website: www.library.pe.ca or by contacting a local branch library.
LIBRARY WEEK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, September 20
Borden-Carleton Public Library: Introduction to the Internet from 2:30-3:30 pm. Guess how many candy in the jar. Draws for prizes all week.
Murray Harbour Public Library: Coffee Break for the Alzheimer's Society from 6-8 pm. A donation bottle will remain in the library for the duration of Library Week.
Alberton Public Library: Public Internet training from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Tuesday, September 21
Breadalbane Public Library: Introduction and tour of the library to the new kindergarten students. Book sale and door prizes.
Crapaud Public Library: Free Internet training sessions from 5:30-6:30 pm and 7-8 pm.
Souris Public Library: Clear Air Station with the latest information on the effects of smoking and second hand smoke from 1-5 pm. Presented by Eastern Kings Health Communities and Smoke-Free Working Group Co-Chair Anne M. MacPhee.
St. Peters Public Library: Mystery Trivia for grades 5 and 6 in the afternoon.
Confederation Centre Public Library: Children's mystery evening from 7-8 pm for children aged 7-12 years.
O'Leary Public Library: Tips on growing and using herbs with Barb MacLean from 7- 8 pm.
Kinkora Public Library: Free Internet training session from 2-3 pm, 3:30-4:30 pm.
Wednesday, September 22
Mount Stewart Public Library: Internet training on how to make a home page on the Internet for grades 4, 5, and 6 at 3 pm.
Morell Public Library: The Heart and Stroke Foundation presents a session on risk factors and healthy lifestyles at 7:30 pm.
Confederation Centre Public Library: Puppet play at 10 am featuring the Frog Prince. Senior's activities from 1-5 pm, Taking the Mystery Out of the Internet and mystery videos from 1-5 pm.
Thursday, September 23
Borden-Carleton Public Library: Coffee hour and book display in the morning.
Murray Harbour Public Library: Special guest Sheila Moase will present a program on creating self-esteem and encouraging a love of reading, for parents of children from pre-school age to 10 years. Program runs from 6:30-8:30 pm.
St. Peters Public Library: Free Internet training from 1:30-2:30 pm and 3-4 pm.
Breadalbane Public Library: Book sale and door prizes.
Confederation Centre Public Library: Mystery night consisting of displays and discussions.
Friday, September 24
Borden-Carleton Public Library: Movie night with popcorn and juice.
Souris Public Library: Free Internet training session from 2-3, 3:30-4:30 and 6:30- 7:30 pm.
O'Leary Public Library: Open house at the library from 6:30-8:30 pm to demonstrate the CAP Site located in the library. Volunteer recognition presentation will take place. Families are encouraged to sign up for a Trip Around the Island, with every book read equaling so many kilometers. Book sale and draws for book bags.
Alberton Public Library: Story hour at 7 pm.
Saturday, September 25
Crapaud Public Library: Open house in the morning with draws for prizes.
Breadalbane Public Library: Book sale and door prizes.
Confederation Centre Public Library: Book sale from 10 am-5 pm.