The 2015 Bowen Reads calendar is out and available for purchase at the library, and many other locations on Bowen. This is our second calendar celebrating our community members and the joy of reading. The Bowen Reads calendar is a fundraising project for the Annie Laurie Wood Annex – an addition to the library that will provide space for meetings, study, programs, tutoring and community gatherings.
Not only does the library support reading and lifelong learning, but it also provides a variety of programming and community events that are often held in alternate locations due to lack of space. The library is a busy place with more than 100 people visiting every day. People come to borrow books, DVDs, or medical equipment. They use the wifi or public internet terminals; read the newspaper or magazines. They visit the library to study, work, meet with a tutor, take part in programs, chat with friends and neighbours, or get help with technology – when there’s room. Often there isn’t.
We have run out of space in our beautiful heritage building. It can no longer meet the needs of our users and community partners for space and services in a 21st century library. Luckily we have a simple solution – the Annie Laurie Wood Annex, a 1200 square foot addition connected to the existing library and built to match the style and historic character of our main building.
Named after one of our island’s pioneers, the annex will be an open, multi-purpose space where students can collaborate, telecommuters can get some work done, local businesses and organizations can hold meetings or workshops, and where the library can offer new events and programs.
Every calendar that you buy for yourself, your family, or your friends brings us closer to building the Annie Laurie Wood Annex and making Bowen island Public Library big enough for all of us. Whether for gifts or for yourself, the Bowen Reads Calendar is a great way to support your library and to enjoy seeing your friends and neighbours.
The calendar sells for $20 and all profits from the sales will go directly to the Annie Laurie Wood Annex fund.
If you wish to donate further, please contact Tina Nielsen at 604.947.9788 or donate online at http://bowenlibrary.ca/support-us/fundraising.php.
