Sheep River Library

The new Sheep River Library building in the town of Turner Valley is looking fantastic. The building will be completed by the end of the year and recruiting more volunteers to help out within the library is a focus for the board and staff over the coming months. We are hoping to attract lots of new volunteers in the fall and will provide training and library orientation to them BEFORE the move into our exciting new home. We have a strong volunteer base already, but are hoping to attract even more community members who will be willing to help with a variety of tasks including:
* shelving in our children's section and the magazine section
* shelving of books
* shelf reading in special interest sections
* teaching classes and offering presentations
* outreach and special one-time projects and celebrations
* phoning patrons to confirm class times
* posting flyers around the town advertising up-coming events
* helping with the move
* beautification projects and gardening
* fundraising
* and of course other tasks which will emerge as we expand
Why Volunteer?
The power of volunt-eerism and the impact that it has on any community cannot be over stated.
The Sheep River Library is committed to being the central hub of culture and literacy for the communities of Turner Valley, Black Diamond and the western portion of the MD. To achieve this we need community members and organizations to become involved in our day to day activities. Come along and share your skills and experience with us. All you need to bring is enthusiasm, interest and a sense of community.
We would like to say a huge Thank You to all of you who have given and continue to give your talent and enthusiasm over the last few years and we look forward to giving a warm welcome to new volunteers. If you are interested in joining our team or would simply like more information, please call Muhammad at 933-3278 or Irene at 933-5322.
Fall Programs
The Foothills Further Education Council brochure should be in the mail to all MD residents in the next few weeks with the outline of the fall courses. Town residents will have to pick up their copies at the library or the town offices. The line up for this fall includes some spectacular new learning opportunities like snowshoeing, jewellery making, repurposing books and a talk on the New Hospital in SE Calgary. This years travel talks will take us to Kenya, Burgundy, Provence and back to Pakistan. The C.O.W. bus will be here for families and kids and the two wildlife programs will feature Pheasants and Grizzly Bears.