INNISFAIL – There were comments, suggestions and input during the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre's first Community Feedback Tea.
The event was held on Nov. 26 at the library.
“The day has been good. We had the tables full,” said Sara Kepper, manager of the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre. “We've heard some good things.”
Visitors enjoyed tea, scones and other baked goods while meeting some new faces at their local library and learning more about the resources offered there.
Leanne Pillon and her three sons were some of the many in attendance for the library feedback tea. She thought the event was a great opportunity to learn more about their local library.
“We're a home-schooling family, so we're seeing what is offered here,” said Pillon. “They have lots of resources and lots of fun stuff to do (for children and families).”
Kepper said people were out enjoying the library and providing some positive feedback about programs and resources.
“They like the new programs that we have. We've also had a lot of interesting suggestions for new programs and things we haven't thought of.
“It's been a success,” she added, noting that patrons filled out surveys and entered a draw for a free library membership.
“We've been getting lots of feedback through (surveys).”
One new item that the public learned about during the event was a new reading program the library is offering on Wednesday evenings. It began in early December.
“We will have one lady who will be reading with the children and another lady will be bringing her dog in to read with the children,” explained Kathleen Easthope, program manager. “The program will be held every Wednesday evening. It's for children who need help in reading.”
The program will run in two 40-minute sessions between 5 and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, she said.
Kepper said she was pleased with the turnout for the first tea event and noted it's expected to become an annual event.
“We really weren't sure what to expect for the first time,” said Kepper. “We (discussed) things we can improve on. Next year will be better.”
For more information on the new reading program at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre, contact Kathleen Easthope at 403-227-4407.
Leanne Pillon, parent
"They have lots of resources and lots of fun stuff to do (for children and families)."
