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Developing Literacy

Penhold & District Library recipients of the 2021 TD Summer Reading Club Award

Jun 22, 2022 | 4:57 PM

The Penhold & District Library has been acknowledged for its efforts in developing literacy skills.

An online presentation to celebrate those efforts was made June 8 by Karen Linauskas, Director, Exhibitions and Online Content, Public Service Branch Library, Archives Canada.

Officials say the jury was unanimous that Penhold went above and beyond to assure their patrons could continue to develop their literacy skills during the summer months, even with all the COVID-19 restrictions.

Their mobile Summer Reading program once a week had a coordinator go to the front lawns of families to bring a library program directly to them. This included story time and games related to the TD Summer Reading Club Theme, “Game On”. In addition, each child was given a mystery craft.

Penhold Library also provided a one-on-one reading program for children twice a week aged 6 -11 which included helping them pick out age-appropriate books of interest.

“We are very proud of our Penhold & District Library team and their ability to find creative ways to continue providing a service when the facility was shut down during COVID,” said Mayor Mike Yargeau. “Their commitment to providing its Summer Reading Program saw them create a mobile reading program to fill its goal of connecting with the community, encouraging literacy, and promoting lifelong learning that is fun for the whole family.”

“This team of young ladies, with the support of the Library Manager, created lesson plans that focused on a different theme every week and included story time, activity, and crafts,” continued Yargeau. “33 of our families signed up for this creative program, and if the smiles could write a story, there would be no space in our library.”

You can check out the acceptance video on the Penhold & District Library by clicking here.