October is Canadian Library Month, and to celebrate the province is recognizing many of the volunteers who do so much to promote literacy and who contribute time and effort to assist the public library service, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.
“Volunteers play a vital role in the services we deliver through our public libraries,” 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 continually improving 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.”
The following volunteers are recognized during this year’s Canadian Library Month:
Deborah Ann Gallant – Morell Public Library
Pam Stevens-Earle – Kinkora Public Library
Dori MacLean – Tyne Valley Public Library
Dianne Jones Montgomery – Tyne Valley Public Library
Julie Hamilton – Borden-Carleton Public Library
Lynne Thiele – Stratford Public Library
Rebecca Tori Fraser – Montague Rotary Library
Melissa Mullen – Montague Rotary Library
Pam Colborne – Montague Rotary Library
Patricia Uptegrove – Montague Rotary Library
Debbie Doucette – Tignish Public Library
Rita Ryan Sabada – Confederation Centre Public Library
Lorraine Warren – Alberton Public Library
Jacinthe Basque – Bibliothèque publique Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault