First Annual Toy Swap @ the Library
For quite some time now the staff at your library has been busy plotting away, trying to come up with new "schemes" for reaching deep into the heart of the community in order to get people more involved in the library, and with each other again. This year alone, we have walked a marathon (which raised over $1000 toward research into Juvenile diabetes), started a volunteer-run weekly film club (Bright Lights Film club most Tuesday at 2:00), and hosted the first annual Toy Swap event (this past Sunday December 6th).
We weren’t sure how the idea would be received, but for the first time ever, we invited Cote Saint-Luc residents to collect, and bring in any clean, gently used children and baby toys to be swaped for others. The concept was basic; no cost, no registration, no hassle, just bring in toys that are no longer need and trade them for others that someone else from the neighbourhood no longer needs.
Now one thing I have always loved about people living around The Luc is their great enthusiasm; always ready to answer a call-to-action or help start something new. Thanks to everyone who helped and participated, the first Toy Swap event went fantastically - a real hit! Over a dozen local families supported this historic library event by participating; moms, dads, and even children brought in toys, books, and games to donate to the swap.
I should mention that what makes this story extra-nice is the fact that the left over items that were not traded at the swap did not go to waste; they will be donated to Sun Youth Organization. Hopefully these items will now be used toward their annual Holiday Basket Program, and will go to deserving children living on the island, who may not otherwise receive any gifts this year. I would like to thank Melanie, one of the fabulous library volunteers, for all her help and hard work during the swap. Since the day was so well-appreciated by those who participated, anyone who missed out can look forward to another Library Swap in the New Year. The Library, make it a part of your life!
We weren’t sure how the idea would be received, but for the first time ever, we invited Cote Saint-Luc residents to collect, and bring in any clean, gently used children and baby toys to be swaped for others. The concept was basic; no cost, no registration, no hassle, just bring in toys that are no longer need and trade them for others that someone else from the neighbourhood no longer needs.
Now one thing I have always loved about people living around The Luc is their great enthusiasm; always ready to answer a call-to-action or help start something new. Thanks to everyone who helped and participated, the first Toy Swap event went fantastically - a real hit! Over a dozen local families supported this historic library event by participating; moms, dads, and even children brought in toys, books, and games to donate to the swap.
I should mention that what makes this story extra-nice is the fact that the left over items that were not traded at the swap did not go to waste; they will be donated to Sun Youth Organization. Hopefully these items will now be used toward their annual Holiday Basket Program, and will go to deserving children living on the island, who may not otherwise receive any gifts this year. I would like to thank Melanie, one of the fabulous library volunteers, for all her help and hard work during the swap. Since the day was so well-appreciated by those who participated, anyone who missed out can look forward to another Library Swap in the New Year. The Library, make it a part of your life!
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