This year, like no other, has tested our collective will, generosity and conscience. We know that there are many suffering in our community for many reasons that have now been highlighted or manifested due to COVID-19. One of the ways we see this at the library is in our decreased ability to support the less... Continue Reading →
Books! A Great Last-Minute Gift Suggestion
Christmas is coming so quickly and if you are like me then there are at least a couple of gifts you still have to buy. So, I grab my list and head to the bookstore. Books make a great gift, (light weight and easy to wrap), and with such variety, they cover everyone on your... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Christmas 2020
With less than a month to go before Christmas, excitement is growing while at the same time we’re aware that Christmas is going to be different this year. With that in mind, how are we to prepare for Christmas? There are lots of suggestions on various web sites about taking Christmas virtual, but, let’s not... Continue Reading →
Gifts in Jars by Natalie Wise
Now that the holidays are upon us, many people are out searching for gifts for loved ones. However, with that comes busy shopping centres, overspending and overconsumption. That is why many people are choosing to reduce their purchasing of mass produced goods and seek out making some of their own gifts. These types... Continue Reading →
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