In the spirit of resource sharing, the KLF will regularly organize programs and events so that member libraries don’t have to – all they have to do is invite their patrons to attend.
BC’s public libraries have come together to create a new virtual author series to bring new insights and voices to library users in every corner of British Columbia. In this inaugural season for this series, the topic is Conversations on Climate. Climate touches everyone’s lives, homes, jobs, and even their reading choices, it was a natural place to start.This series, starting in October will bring 3 compelling voices to present their recent climate-related works to a broad BC audience. Promotional materials, such as posters and social media squares, are available for download. Patrons can register through the BC Libraries site to attend the live-stream event.
The KLF supports an annual orientation to the BC Summer Reading Club for member libraries.The session is recorded and can be accessed anytime by summer students and library staff. The video is behind a password for privacy protection. Please contact the KLF Executive Director for the password.
Kootenay Teen News
The KLF launched a library-published teen newspaper as a community engagement tool and to provide a platform for fostering local youth voices. The purpose of this initiative is to connect a community of inquisitive and expressive teens, support media literacy, and increase the relevancy of library services among the teen population. The editorial teams provides guidance to teens in creating news stories – by working with them personally and putting on workshops throughout the year on local journalism. We produce an issue every second month and send physical copies to each library, high school and youth centre in the Kootenays.
Click on the KTN page for past and current issues, as well as submission guideline.
If you are an educator or library staff looking to promote the program, see the KTN Backgrounder.
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Kim Stanley Robinson: Imagining a Better Climate Future
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CATS Online Roundtable
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CATS Online Roundtable
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CATS Online Roundtable
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