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“The one place where everyone is welcome — for reading, learning and social connection. We need to invest in and promote our public libraries.”
Canadian Library Month
October is Canadian Library Month! During this month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. This year’s theme is Loud for Libraries / Haut et fort pour les bibliothèques and to celebrate we are asking you to give New Westminster Public Library a big shout-out!
Throughout October you can give us a shout-out in any one of the following ways:
- Post a selfie. Maybe reading a book or sitting in your favourite place in the library — or both? Mention us @nwplibrary and include the hashtag #CanadianLibraryMonth to be sure we see it.
- Email us. Send your shout-out in a message to askus@nwpl.ca
- Visit us in person. Submit your thoughts on a slip provided at the welcome desk of both branches.
We will add a selection of comments and messages to this page weekly. Check back in soon to see responses from the community.
Questions? Contact us.
Sharing some shout-outs
We’ve spent October celebrating Canadian Library Month, and, in the spirit of this year’s theme, “Loud for Libraries,” we asked you for some “shout-outs.”
Below is a selection of your kind words — thank you for getting loud for New Westminster Public Library!
Questions? Contact us.
Sharing some shout-outs
We’ve spent October celebrating Canadian Library Month, and, in the spirit of this year’s theme, “Loud for Libraries,” we asked you for some “shout-outs.”
Below is a selection of your kind words — thank you for getting loud for New Westminster Public Library!
“The one place where everyone is welcome — for reading, learning and social connection. We need to invest in and promote our public libraries.“
“Staff are very helpful, friendly + knowledgeable 🙂 Great book selection. Good ‘hold’ policies + no fines $$. You add to my day every day!”
“Providing my kids with a great place to learn, read books, find new books, and grow!”
“It is the only internet I have + the help by staff is incredible. Thank you.”
“My family and I are voracious readers — libraries have provided us with a rich, fulfilling [experience] and exposure to cultures around the world.”
“Good.”
“I enjoy the library, it has helped me a lot. Taking out books to read instead of buying books. I save money because I don’t have to keep buying books.”
“I had to book an appointment with a doctor online and the library was there to help.”
“The library has become a big part of our family, with a 6-year-old she has loved to visit the library and enjoys the scavenger hunt. Big shout-out to SRC that encourages my child to read & love books. We love the toys, too. Thank you for all your hard & smart work for our community.”
“I love this place because it feels like home, the staff are very nice here.”
“We need this library to stay here forever.”
“Your increasing large-print holdings allow me to continue my love of reading as my vision continues to change. I use your copies of the Westcoast Reader in my volunteer work. Thank you!”
“[The library] has a lot lot lot of books, including my favourite Wings of Fire books.”
“The library is a comfort spot for me and is always there when I need it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“Gave me a love of reading! Saved me so much money with access to books/music/movies! Introduced me to new topics via the monthly display shelves! Helps me feel connected to community!”
Questions? Contact us.