An increase of immigrants has occurred in the past few years for the City of Weyburn.
An increase of immigrants has occurred in the past few years for the City of Weyburn. As such, the Weyburn Public Library, which serves all community members, is looking for suggestions on how to welcome and work with new immigrants in order to make the library more immigrant-friendly.
"I welcome suggestions from our new community members, and their friends," said Kam Teo, branch manager of the Weyburn Public Library. He added that the increase of new immigrants is a very positive development for the Weyburn community.
Those residents who have suggestions for how the Library can improve their services for immigrants can contact Kam Teo at the Library, or email him at
[email protected].
"For newcomers who are willing to do so, there is a survey which they can fill out," added Teo. Information on the survey will be kept in confidence. All suggestions will be considered seriously by the librarians.
"The Weyburn Public Library looks forward to working with new immigrants, and their friends to make the library more immigrant-friendly in the new year," added Teo.
January programs at the Weyburn Public Library include both those tailored for children and for adults. A gathering of the Sorority of Little Women, for ages 12 to 14 years, will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 and Jan. 28.
There will be a Girly Get-ta-gather on Monday, Jan. 16 and Jan. 30 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Kids Korner will make a starry stone bowl on Thursday, Jan. 19.
The Library invites all families to "A Night with Dr. Seuss" on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. There are also toddler and preschool storytimes held at the Library every Friday, and toddler storytimes held every Wednesday. Toddler storytimes are 10 to 10:30 a.m., and preschool storytimes are 1 to 1:45 p.m.
For adult programs, there will be an armchair travel to the Amazon on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. There is also an author reading by Edward Willett on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 11 a.m.
Mandi Mazer will offer a nutrition session on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. A Zumba session will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. Finally, there is a Techno Intro to the Library itself on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
To register for any of these programs, or for more information, contact the Weyburn Public Library, located at 45 Bison Avenue. Hours of operation at 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
