BookCrossed Lovers
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, October 1, 2010
How does a writer in Alberta meet an “editor trapped in a Grade 8 teacher’s body” from Ohio and end up living happily ever after in Powell River? Well, it’s an intriguing story that spans seven years and involves an unexpected beginning, a long-distance romance through email, online chats and late-night phone calls...Read more...
Stories for All
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
A successful grant application to Canada Council for the Arts means Powell River Public Library will be presenting three gala storytelling events to brighten the coming winter months. Read more...
Inspirational Words Shape Lives
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
There are many kinds of leaders in our community, in all different areas, and with all kinds of different strengths. But one thing they have in common is recognition of the importance of literacy and learning, no matter what your goal in life. Read more....
Kindergarten Lays Strong Foundation
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
A big day that everyone has to go through in their lives has just grown a little bigger for children entering into kindergarten this year. Read more...
Learning About Local Food: Becoming Food Literate
Powell River Living Magazine
August 2010
How much do you know about the food you eat? Many people don't take the time to think about this question as they are rushing around living their lives. At one time food production, gathering, and preparation were crucial parts of most people's daily routine. Read more...
Edible Garden Tour Comes to Town
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
For the second year people will have the chance to visit private yards all over town and learn how to live off the land during the Edible Garden Tour on Sunday, August 8. Read more...
Puppet Playtime Comes to Library
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
One of the oldest forms of storytelling is coming to Powell River Public Library over the next week and will feature fun for children and adults alike. Read more...
Mysteries Appear on Shelves
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
There is no shortage of popular reading material at the Powell River Public Library. Nearly 700 new mystery, science fiction and fantasy titles are starting to appear on shelves. Read more...
Letters to the Editor: Library Location
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
I have just read in the paper that the Powell River Public Library’s new building committee has decided that the Willingdon Beach area is where they want the new library to go [“Library siting goes to budget,” March 17]. Well, I don’t think so. Read more...
All-Day Kindergarten Starts in Fall
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
All-day kindergarten will be starting in September and School District 47 will be among the few districts in BC to offer it to all students in its first year. Read more...
Catching and Releasing Books
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
All over the world, books are on the move, jumping off shelves and into the hands of readers. They get read, they are loved, they move on. That’s what BookCrossing is all about. It has its official start in Powell River on Saturday, May 8 at the Open Air Market as more than 150 books are “released into the wild.” Read more...
Literacy Council Launches Reading Campaign
Powell River Living Magazine
May 2010
Literacy touches everything in our daily lives. Reading, writing, manipulating numbers, problem solving, using computers, thinking critically--all of these skills are part of being literate in todays world. Studies show that when children learn to love reading at a young age, their chances of becoming literate, well-adjusted adults are much higher. Read more...
Faces of Education
Powell River Living Magazine
May 2010
Ace goes to work every Monday morning at Henderson Elementary School. Like students and staff, Ace has a job to do. Unlike students and staff, Ace is not human. Ace, a seven-year-old Level 4 Therapy Dog, is owned by Pat Good, Support Service Assistant and office manager at Henderson. Read more...
Helping Others Learn to Read
Powell River Living Magazine
May 2010
When Mike moved to Powell River four years ago he thought he would be playing bridge, hiking the trails and doing a little woodwork. Little did he know he would be heading to an office above the bowling alley to help a new Canadian with his English. Read more...
Library Saves Popular Program
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Undaunted when the province eliminated Powell River’s Books for Babies funding last year, the Powell River Public Library has found a way to continue this vital service to parents of newborns. Read more...
Province Cancels Success by 6 Funds
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
BC’s government is cancelling funding to an early childhood development program that includes literacy, nutrition and parenting services. Read more...
VIEWPOINT: Used Books Have Value
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
An interesting article in the February 24 Peak [“Librarian capital request”] stated our public library as having, “Small, tattered, outdated collections. Sub-optimal furniture and fixtures. Untidy and dirty spaces. No strategic plan. Archaic policies. Inefficient work processes. Outdated equipment systems. Poor website.” Read more...
Nehmotl
March 2010
Look for "A Look at Literacy" on p.4 and "Early Childhood Development" on p.7.
In the Belly of the Beast
Powell River Living Magazine
March 2010
A couple of weeks ago I was swallowed by a whale. An ORCA, to be exact. What a life changing experience. It wasn't the kind of life changing experience that Jonah had, but nonetheless it made a huge impact on me. Read more...
Learning for Life
Powell River Living Magazine
March 2010
When I was little, I was going to be a scientist. Because I loved the ocean and sea creatures so much, I was sure I was destined to be a marine biologist. Read more...
Finding Freedom in Education
Powell River Living Magazine
March 2010
"I was the first student to be expelled from a special school for adolescent girls at risk which NEVER expelled anyone," 20-year-old Katie Glaze cheerfully announces. "Yep--we were encouraged to embrace our problems. Instead of doing our school work, we could cry that we needed to see our counsellor." Read more...
ESL and Phonemic Awareness
Powell River Living Magazine
March 2010
What do English as a Second Language and phonemic awareness have in common? Read more...
Storytellers Create Magic On Stage
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
"One of the best storytellers in Canada is returning to Powell River to weave her magic spell. Ivan Coyote, storyteller, writer and performer, is appearing in the second annual Whoop-di-doo Evening of Storytelling for Adults." Read more...
Librarian Capital Request
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Small, tattered, outdated collections. Sub-optimal furniture and fixtures. Untidy and dirty spaces. No strategic plan. Archaic policies. Inefficient work processes. Outdated equipment systems. Poor website. Read more...
Programs Support Literacy
Powell River Peak
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Most people take being able to read, write and perform simple math equations for granted. But for a shocking number of others, those skills prove to be elusive. Read more...
EDITORIAL: All in the Family
Powell River Peak
January 27, 2010
Today, January 27, is recognized as Family Literacy Day throughout Canada. It celebrates the importance of families reading and learning together with the goal of developing lifelong readers and learners. Read more...
Children's Books Add to Core Collection
Powell River Peak
January 20, 2010
New children’s books are appearing on the shelves at the Powell River Public Library. The purchase of the books was possible through a $1,000 grant from the Island Link Library Federation. Powell River’s library is a member of the federation. Read more...
