Sheep River Library - Getting Ready to Move

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The goal for the final stages of construction is very close! However systems testing and inspections for tiny details may extend the move-in time a little longer. Shipments of tables, chairs, shelving, desks, computers and lounge furniture are on the way and will be stored until everything in the new building is perfect. Unfortunately some of the sections of books will be boxed as the shelves that they now occupy will be removed in order to be retrofitted for the new facility.
Hopefully the programs planned for March will be held in the new facility. If, perchance this is not feasible, the programs will go ahead in the regular location. Our volunteer phoning committee will be calling you to keep you abreast of happenings. The two program sessions that are fast approaching are the Career Exploration on March 8th sponsored by the McBride Career Group and the Travel Talk on Denmark scheduled for Wednesday evening, March 9th.
Books that you have signed out within a week of the actual move will be extended a few weeks until the reopening. No late fines will be charged. If you really want to, you can drop your books off at one of the neighbouring libraries. Of course, people with books on their eReaders will not have that problem with signing out or returning books! The number of books signed out in January is double the number signed out before Christmas. It's so easy! Pick up an instruction sheet next time you are at the library.
Are you in need of shelving for your store, business, storage room or meeting area? The tall metal shelving units that exist in the current library are for sale for a nominal or negotiable fee. Some cupboards are also available. And for the asking, you can take one of the public computers home since Fortis and Telus are providing the new library with up-to-date technology.
Behind the scenes, dozens of residents are preparing for the move. The Open House team has sent out invitations to the Opening Celebrations which will be on Saturday, April 23rd. Food has been ordered, entertainment booked, posters are at the printers and tour guides are signed up and ready to be trained. The Garden Group has been entrusted with the task of sourcing out cement furnishings for the ATB Reading Garden, wicking flower pots for the patio and decorative crockery for the indoor plants. Brides may have a bridal registry! Likewise the library has a Grand Opening “plant” registry at the local flower shops and green houses. Check out the plants that the Garden Group have determined are best suited for the new facility – both indoor and outdoor.