The Marcelin Public Library, a branch of the Wapiti Regional Library located at the back of the village office in Marcelin, celebrated its 45th anniversary Sept. 15 with a barbecue.
Hamburgers and hot dogs were cooked to perfection and were complemented with a selection of salads, a beverage and anniversary cake.
Kenni the Clown entertained the children and youth with magic tricks and balloon animals. The children were amazed at the magic tricks and fascinated as Kenni made a variety of items from coloured balloons.
The library offers books, current magazines, DVDs, talking books and more.There are dozens of new titles arriving on the shelves monthly. The library has books and movies for all reading levels and age categories. There are even fancy cake pans available to borrow, and they still offer movies and talking books on VHS and cassette.
Visit the library to get your free library card. With your card you will be able to request materials you want by searching their online database atwww.wapitilibrary.ca.Your free card also gives you access to over 35 subscription-only databases such as the Auto Repair Reference Center, Tumblebooks, Library Press Display and numerous databases of magazine and journal articles. E-books and audiobooks may also be borrowed with your library card. You can also access the collections of every public library in Saskatchewan.Saskatchewan has a one province/one library card system so you may also borrow and return materials at any library in the province.
The Marcelin branch also offers free computer use for word processing and Internet access. Patrons may pre-book their time by placing a telephone call to the library or by visiting the library when open. Patrons can log into their account to find out what books they have out, when they are due, the status of material they ordered and even a list of all the books borrowed. Search for items and order items online. Books can also be renewed from home, a definite asset. Marcelin Public Library is "into overdrive". You can now view Wapiti's website on your mobile phone or iPad.
Library hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and from 3 to 8 p.m on. Thursday.
Marcelin Wapiti Library has been successful in hosting a variety of children's programs and in-library contests for its patrons over the past few years.
This is an exciting time to join the Marcelin Public Library board. Current board members include Jade Bowering, Carrie Lalonde, Jeanne Hamilton, Joyce Joanette and Irene Scragg. Librarian Peggy Grenier and two substitute librarians, Shannon O'Toole and Jeanne Hamilton, assist patrons with their selections and offer assistant on the computer. Diverse backgrounds, opinions and experience help to ensure the board remains vibrant and relevant in providing library service to the community. Volunteers are also needed to help with events, shelving items, organizing and cleaning the library and other areas. If you are a community-minded individual interested in assisting the library, please contact the library at 306-226-2110.
