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Friends of the Library BookFest coming May 20
AND FROM THE FRIENDS THEMSELVES: “WE NEED A NEW HOME!” ANNA-MARIE ATHERTON Friends of the Library
NO STOPPING THIS SQUAD Members of the Bowen Island Gymnastics Club had plenty of reason to smile last weekend after a series of strong performances at all stations during the island’s invitational competition at BICS. The Bowen girls were joined by athletes from Surrey, Pemberton, Vancouver, and Squamish throughout the day-long event. Take a look at Page 12 for more photos, and check out our website later this week for many more shots from the April 29 event. / Alex Kurial photo OPEN HOUSE
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A much anticipated spring time tradition is almost here – BookFest! This event, sponsored by the Friends of the Bowen Island Library, is held annually in the Bowen Island Community School gym – this year from May 20 to 22. We also sponsor the Mini Bookstore inside the Library, providing near new books at very reasonable prices, in case you can’t wait until the May long weekend! Who are the Friends? This society was created in 1978 to develop and nurture a public library – prior to this there was no continuing public library on Bowen! Since those early years, the Society has provided ongoing funds to the library for programs and projects not otherwise funded in their regular operating budget. The Friends have supported projects such as the construction of the Cove Commons, as well the purchase of software, furniture, and equipment. They have been annual supporters of the vital kids Summer Reading Program since 1987. As Chief Librarian Tina Nielsen notes, “The Friends have been here longer than the library itself. Their support makes it possible to pilot services and respond to opportunities outside of our regular budget cycle. They are an invaluable support to the library.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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