In the Media

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In the Media

“Get reading, win medals in Port Moody.” The Tri-City News (June 14, 2012).

Phillip Woolgar. “Summer reading program starts soon.” Merritt Herald (June 14, 2012).

“Youth writing contest.” Peace Arch News (June 14, 2012).

Alan Twigg. “Long live touchable, tactile paper books.” Kelowna Capital News (June 14, 2012).

“Booking a future.” Surrey Leader (June 13, 2012).

Meredith Schwartz. “CLA: Library Conference Not the Venue to Protest Library Cuts.” Library Journal (June 13, 2012).

“This is the life: Creston library situation a matter of trust." Creston Valley Advance (June 13, 2012).

“Books galore.” 100 Mile House Free Press (June 13, 2012).

J.L. Granatstein. “Who will preserve the past for future generations?” The Globe & Mail (June 12, 2012).

“Summer break tough on student reading skills." Nanaimo News Bulletin (June 12, 2012).

Jennifer Lang. “Sign up for the summer reading club.”

Cloverdale Reporter (June 12, 2012).

Peter Rusland. “Reconsider building Chemainus' new library on the old firehall site, Bruce urges.” Cowichan News Leader Pictorial (June 9, 2012).

“Li-bee-ry donation.” Smithers Interior News (June 8, 2012).

“Become a champion of literacy.” The Free Press (June 8, 2012).

“Summer reading club returns to CRD libraries.” Williams Lake Tribune (June 8, 2012).

Matthew Hoekstra. “Four Canadian mystery authors bring Crime Tour to Richmond.” Richmond Review (June 8, 2012).

“Community archives may have to cut back hours.”

Nanaimo Daily News (June 7, 2012).

Craig Lindsay. “Summer reading program set to take flight.” Castlegar News (June 7, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Adult learners welcome at libraries.”

The Tri-City News (June 7, 2012).

“Job search help for immigrants at Port Coquitlam library.” The Tri-City News (June 7, 2012).

Peter Rusland. “Chemainiacs urge council to reconsider the old fire hall as a new library, multi-use site.” Cowichan News Leader Pictorial (June 7, 2012).

Sonja Bone “Librarian‟s love of her job is an inspiration.” Richmond Review (June 6, 2012).

Richard Rolke. “Strike grounds Okanagan Regional Library deliveries.” Vernon Morning Star (June 6, 2012).

Marla O‟Brien. “Library use explained.” Vernon Morning Star (June 6, 2012).

“Trail library relocation study turns a page.” Trail Daily Times (June 5, 2012).

“Library deliveries shelved for ORL branches.” Similameen Spotlight (June 5, 2012).

“Okanagan Regional Library Board reviews 2011 year.” Keremeos Review (June 5, 2012).

“Creston library board sets AGM for September.” Creston Valley Advance (June 5, 2012).

“The magic words – I love to read.” Williams Lake Tribune (June 4, 2012).

“Job action will delay materials getting to library branches.” Vernon Morning Star (June 4, 2012).

“Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital: Never judge a library by its covers.” Trail Daily Times (June 4, 2012).

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“School developing instrument library.” Vernon Morning Star (June 3, 2012).

Maureen Curry. “Off the shelf: French favourites.”

Vernon Morning Star (June 3, 2012).

“Conservative budget widens rural/urban income and opportunity divide.” Castlegar News (June 3, 2012).

“Of interest to infants.” Castlegar News (June 2, 2012).

“Poets read at Kelowna library.” Kelowna Capital News (June 2, 2012).

“Nanaimo archives in crisis after feds cut grants.”

Nanaimo News Bulletin (June 2, 2012).

“Duct-tape roses fun to make.” Williams Lake Tribune (June 1, 2012).

“Fashion fundraiser supports Vernon library.” Vernon Morning Star (June 1, 2012).

Alex Browne. “MP Hiebert defends cuts to archive program.” Peace Arch News (June 1, 2012).

“Documentary at Creston library examines modern educators‟ world.” Creston Valley Advance (June 1, 2012).

Tim Petruk. “Not quite textbook learning.” Kamloops This Week (May 31, 2012).

“Barrowtown elementary receives Love of Reading grant.” Abbotsford News (May 31, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Classical Indian music at Coquitlam library.” The Tri-City News (May 31, 2012).

Betty Weaver. “Check it out: Your one-stop life-long learning place.” Lillooet News (May 30, 2012).

“Library notes.” Caledonia Courier (May 30, 2012).

“Surrey Library offers programs for Seniors Week.”

Peace Arch News (May 30, 2012).

Gail Sjuberg. “Project update: Library building on the rise in Ganges.” Gulf Islands Driftwood (May 30, 2012).

“Volunteer at Williams Lake Library to help with ancestry research.” Williams Lake Tribune (May 29, 2012).

“Conversation circle training offered at Mission library.” Mission City Record (May 29, 2012).

“Children‟s storyteller and author visits kids at Barriere Library.” Barriere Star Journal (May 27, 2012).

“Port Moody library adds Sony e-reader.” The Tri City News (May 24, 2012).

Anne DeGrace. “If a library book falls in Nelson…”

Nelson Star (May 24, 2012).

“Central city library hosts job fair.” Surrey North Delta Leader (May 24, 2012).

“Ancestry Library Edition training to be offered at Williams Lake library.” Williams Lake Tribune (May 24, 2012).

“Port Moodle library adds Sony e-reader.” The Tri-City News (May 24, 2012).

Kristen Douglas. “Negotiations for new Cortes library halted.” Campbell River Mirror (May 24, 2012).

“Book on Nelson's first female councillor discussed at Grand Forks' library.” Grand Forks Gazette (May 24, 2012).

“Williams Lake library presents the Hole Story.” Williams Lake Tribune (May 24, 2012).

“Friends of the Library host Starlight Dinner in Grand Forks on July 28.” Grand Forks Gazette (May 23, 2012).

Marla O‟Brien. “Library stats a complex story.”

Kelowna Capital News (May 23, 2012).

“Feds cut funding for public library computers.” 100 Mile House Free Press (May 23, 2012).

“Creston library running eating disorder

documentary.” Creston Valley Advance (May 22, 2012).

Kate Oke. “A good read: Oh my dog! Read books about pooches.” The Tri-City News (May 22, 2012).

“Vanderhoof Public Library turns a page this summer.” Vanderhoof Omineca Express (May 22, 2012).

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“Local libraries could eventually get into the fundraising business.” Keremeos Review (May 22, 2012).

“Bookworms dig Sidney North Saanich Library book sale.” Peninsula News Review (May 21, 2012).

Gerda Peachey. “Save downtown library for clubs.”

Abbotsford News (May 20, 2012).

Maureen Curry. “Off the Shelf: A new place to read.”

Vernon Morning Star (May 20, 2012).

“EDITORIAL: Libraries require open process.” Vernon Morning Star (May 20, 2012).

Richard Rolke. “Okanagan Regional Libraries fail to reach deal, union plans action.” Vernon Morning Star (May 20, 2012).

Richard Rolke. “Library use decreases in Oyama and Cherryville.” Vernon Morning Star (May 20, 2012).

“EDITORIAL: Libraries require open process.” Vernon Morning Star (May 20, 2012).

“Beyond books: Houston's library is on the move.” Houston Today (May 19, 2012).

Richard Rolke “Okanagan Regional Libraries consider fundraising option.” Vernon Morning Star (May 18, 2012).

Ann Silberman. “Talking libraries with Tina.” Bowen Island Undercurrent (May 17, 2012).

“Okanagan Regional Library looking at other funding possibilities.” Golden Star (May 17, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Port Moody library gets tweeting.” The Tri-City News (May 17, 2012).

“Yoga at the library.” New Westminster News Leader (May 16, 2012).

Matthew Hoekstra. “Richmond Public Library offers digital 'petting zoo' of e-readers.” Richmond Review (May 15, 2012).

Donna Macdonald. “Libraries: A bright future in Nelson.” Nelson Star (May 15, 2012).

“Enhancing computer access for library clients.”

Bowen Island Undercurrent (May 15, 2012).

“Survey helps set library services.” Williams Lake Tribune (May 14, 2012).

Jennifer Lang. “Tuesdays are terrific at the Cloverdale Library.” Cloverdale Reporter (May 14, 2012).

Lori Nick. ”A GOOD READ: De-clutter your home with help of books.” The Tri-City News (May 14, 2012).

“Sign up for summer reading club at Coquitlam library.” The Tri-City News (May 14, 2012).

“Family storytime at Terry Fox Library.” The Tri-City News (May 14, 2012).

“City archivists face a host of technological

challenges.” Nanaimo News Bulletin (May 13, 2012).

Anne DeGrace. “The case of the missing library book.” Nelson Star (May 10, 2012).

“Experience the pleasure of poetry and have a blast.” Arrow Lakes News (May 10, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Language help & Hunger Games fodder at Tri-City libraries.” The Tri-City News (May 10, 2012).

“Documentary Dark Side of Chocolate running at Creston library.” Creston Valley Advance (May 9, 2012).

Janaya Fuller-Evans. “Cuts impact free computer access: Federal government cuts funding for community program.” Burnaby Now (May 9, 2012).

“Kaleden VFD donate books.” Keremeos Review (May 8, 2012).

Jenn McGarrigle. “Nanaimo teacher-librarian earns provincial recognition.” Nanaimo News Bulletin (May 7, 2012).

“Tenants rights workshop.” New Westminster News Leader (May 7, 2012).

Jennifer Smith. “New library will be an open book.”

Vernon Morning Star (May 4, 2012).

“100 Mile House Library receives Log Building Award.” 100 Mile House Free Press (May 4, 2012).

“Vernon library hosts B.C. authors for grand opening.”

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“Workers picket at opening of new Vernon library.”

Vernon Morning Star (May 4, 2012).

“Merlin moves into Mill Bay library.” Cowichan News Leader Pictorial (May 4, 2012).

“Feds cut support for computers.” Smithers Interior News (May 4, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Book sales, tutors and blogs.” The Tri-City News (May 3, 2012).

Waw,eesh Hamilton. “Alberni library not impacted by fed funding cut.” Alberni Valley News (May 3, 2012).

“Annual library book sale in full swing.” Williams Lake Tribune (May 3, 2012).

“North Van district library sale coming soon.” North Shore Outlook (May 3, 2012).

“Children's author Rachelle Delaney at Grand Forks and District Public Library Friday.” Grand Forks Gazette (May 3, 2012).

Kristen Douglas. “Cortes library closed suddenly after warning issued.” Campbell River Mirror (May 2, 2012).

“Springett to visit Courtenay library.” Comox Valley Record (May 2, 2012).

“Computer access cut in Salmon Arm.” Salmon Arm Observer (May 2, 2012).

“Authors tour through libraries in the Okanagan.” Salmon Arm Observer (May 2, 2012).

“Bookworms pick their favourites.” Williams Lake Tribune (May 1, 2012).

Janet Cooper. “A GOOD READ: Check out these books for green thumbs.” The Tri-City News (May 1, 2012).

Arthur Black. “Books in the Twitterverse.” Parksville Qualicum Beach News (May 1, 2012).

“Review a book, CD or DVD for Coquitlam library blog.” The Tri-City News (May 1, 2012).

“Storytimes now Mondays at Port Moody library.” The Tri-City News (May 1, 2012).

Cindy E. Harnett. “More than 300 B.C. federal servants notified today of possible job loss.” Times Colonist (April 30, 2012).

“Library workers ready to take strike action.” Kelowna Capital News (April 30, 2012).

Dave Obee. “Red Scare ensnared city's first

bookmobile librarian.” Times Colonist (April 29, 2012).

“B.C. authors make stop at Vernon library.” Vernon Morning Star (April 29, 2012).

“Literacy on wheels: Fraser Valley Regional Library unveils Library Live and on Tour.” Abbotsford News (April 29, 2012).

“Scholarly gift for library.” Surrey Leader (April 28, 2012).

Anne DeGrace. “Cutting to the chase when it comes to the Nelson Library.” Nelson Star (April 27, 2012).

“Spend time with a human library book.” Surrey North Delta Leader (April 27, 2012).

Nick Greenizan. “'Word nerds' say goodbye to librarian.” Peace Arch News (April 27, 2012).

“Bright Red Bookshelf book drive underway.” 100 Mile House Free Press (April 27, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Live local in Port Moody, learn about the brain in Coquitlam.” The Tri-City News (April 26, 2012).

Steve Kidd. “New librarian announced for Penticton Public Library.” Penticton Western News (April 26, 2012).

Janis Warren. “A million dollars to renovate library branch.” The Tri-City News (April 26, 2012).

“A by-the-book appointment.” Surrey Leader (April 26, 2012).

“Federal cutbacks will not jeopardize library Internet access.” Lake Cowichan Gazette (April 25, 2012).

“Get ready to add to your book collection.” Vernon Morning Star (April 25, 2012).

Richard Rolke. “Strike vote doesn‟t shelve Vernon library move.” Vernon Morning Star (April 25, 2012).

“Creston library workshop teaching about tablets.” Creston Valley Advance (April 25, 2012).

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Gordon Hoekstra. “Funding for public computers in B.C. libraries to be cut.” Vancouver Sun (April 23, 2012).

Richard Rolke. “ORL confirms library move despite strike vote among staff.” Vernon Morning Star (April 23, 2012).

“@ Your Library: Technology keeps Creston library moving into future.” Creston Valley Advance (April 22, 2012).

Allan Wishart. “Library has truck to touch.” Prince George Free Press (April 21, 2012).

“New library, new art of Abbotsford.” Abbotsford News (April 20, 2012).

Jessica Peters. “Library hopes to drive membership with customized car.” Agassiz Observer (April 19, 2012).

“Earth Day rocks Houston library.” Houston Today (April 19, 2012).

Joe Fries. “Cuts won‟t limit computer access at South Okanagan sites.” Penticton Western News (April 17, 2012).

Michael Geist. “Feds‟ quiet cut to community web access program.” The Tyee (April 17, 2012).

Juntin McElroy. “Irving K. Barber, a visionary and philanthropist, dies at 89.” The Province (April 16, 2012).

“Okanagan Regional Library hosts hours survey.”

Vernon Morning Star (April 15, 2012).

Tracy Sherlock. “Former city librarian honoured for contribution to publishing.” Vancouver Sun (April 14, 2012).

“Richmond Public Library hosts Philosopher‟s Café in Russian.” Richmond Review (April 13, 2012).

“Free computer classes to help users brush up on technology.” Richmond Review (April 13, 2012).

“Library offers English learning program for families and caregivers.” Richmond Review (April 13, 2012).

“The books are ready to read.” Arrow Lake News (April 13, 2012).

Katie Bartel. “Amber Short: Power of literacy.”

Chilliwack Progress (April 12, 2012).

“Praise a Reader literacy program a success.” Smithers Interior News (April 12, 2012).

“Creston library shows Tipping Point for a look at Alberta oil sands.” Creston Valley Advance (April 12, 2012).

“Ready to read.” Eagle Valley News (April 12, 2012).

Jeff Bell. “Library budgets altered to keep users logged on.” Times Colonist (April 11, 2012).

“Historical takes on Vancouver, libraries honoured.”

Times Colonist (April 10, 2012).

“Borrowing eBooks at the library.” Arrow Lake News (April 10, 2012).

“Mission library offers several fun programs.” Mission City Record (April 9, 2012).

“Trivia night to help Coquitlam library.” The Tri-City News (April 6, 2012).

Phillip Wollgar. “Public saves banned books.” Merritt Herald (April 5, 2012).

“Library notes.” Caledonia Courier (April 5, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Mother Goose for Korean and Cantonese kids.” The Tri-City News (April 5, 2012).

“ORL library staff contract negotiations ongoing.” Revelstoke Times Review (April 4, 2012).

“ROUSING THE RABBLE: Library needs to have a reality check.” Grand Forks Gazette (April 4, 2012).

“Okanagan Regional Library still in negotiations.” Similkameen Spotlight (April 4, 2012).

Richard Rolke. “Library workers vote in favour of strike.” Penticton Western News (April 4, 2012).

“Strike vote taken amongst unionized library employees.” Keremeos Review (April 4, 2012).

Lynda Watson. “A GOOD READ: Classic novels offer classic reads.” The Tri-City News (April 3, 2012).

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“Library ready to move.” Vernon Morning Star (April 1, 2012).

“Library goes „live‟ on the road.” Agassiz-Harrison Observer (March 29, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Storytimes and travel for kids, plus job-search advice.” The Tri-City News (March 29, 2012).

“Award-winning author and investigative journalist speaks at the Fernie Heritage Library.” The Free Press (March 28, 2012).

Phillip Wollgar. “Town to receive new library.” Meritt Herald (March 28, 2012).

“Kwantlen Polytechnic University appoints pair.”

Langley Times (March 28, 2012).

“Monkey around with Curious George during spring break.” Campbell River Mirror (March 27, 2012).

“Learn to explore B.C.'s great outdoors with children.”

The Tri-City News (March 27, 2012).

Susan Redmond. “A GOOD READ: If you like The Hunger Games, try these book series.” The Tri-City News (March 26, 2012).

Jennifer Feinberg, “Shovels in the ground for new Sardis library.” Chilliwack Progress (March 26, 2012).

“When Google won't do, book a Coquitlam librarian.” The Tri-City News (March 26, 2012).

Phillip Woolgar. “Vandal throws rock through Merritt Library window.” Merritt Herald (March 26, 2012).

“Employment information for immigrants at Port Coquitlam library.” The Tri-City News (March 26, 2012).

“Destination Portugal at New Westminster library.”

New Westminster News Leader (March 26, 2012).

“Celebrate Vaisakhi at Cambie library.” Richmond Review (March 23, 2012).

Jennifer Smith. “Okanagan College gets antique and fine press book exhibit.” Kelowna Capital News (March 23, 2012).

Diane Strandberg. “Brain teasers for Coquitlam library bucks.” The Tri-City News (March 23, 2012).

Dave Hamilton. “Award-winning author and investigative journalist speaks at the Fernie Heritage Library.” The Free Press (March 23, 2012).

Katie Bartel. “Offering hope for dyslexics.” Chilliwack Press (March 22, 2012).

Erin McCracken. “Oak Bay gives green light to library budget.” Oak Bay News (March 22, 2012).

“SLICE OF LIFE: Reading buddies wanted.”

Abbotsford News (March 22, 2012).

“Multicultural month.” Maple Ridge News (March 22, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Financial advice & book clubs at Tri-City libraries.” The Tri-City News (March 22, 2012).

“Library expands eBook titles.” Summerland Review (March 21, 2012).

“Nanoose Library gears up for book sale.” Nanaimo News Bulletin (March 21,2012).

“Creston library screening Awakening the Skeena.” Creston Valley Advance (March 21, 2012).

“March means "Literacy Month" for Rotary.” Sooke News Mirror (March 21, 2012).

“Okanagan Regional Library increases digital book titles.” Vernon Morning Star (March 21, 2012).

“SFU collection of Sherlock Holmes author's works celebrated Saturday.” Burnaby NewsLeader (March 21, 2012).

“One Book One Kootenay nominees announced.”

Nelson Star (March 21, 2012).

“Nanoose Bay library gearing up for its Giant Book Sale.” Parksville Qualicum News (March 20, 2012).

“ORL increases eBook offerings.” Keremeos Review (March 20, 2012).

“Modern technology and books go together.” Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal (March 20, 2012).

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Janice Williams. “A GOOD READ: Photos tell stories in these books.” The Tri-City News (March 19, 2012).

“Ex-librarian honoured with CBAL literacy award.” Arrow Lake News (March 19, 2012).

“Local libraries hold key to unlocking secrets in new interactive mystery.” The Free Press (March 16, 2012).

“Take a break at the library.” Salmon Arm Observer (March 16, 2012).

“Regional library system expanding.” Parksville Qualicum News (March 16, 2012).

“@ Your Library: Robocall not Canadian

government's only scandal.” Creston Valley Advance (March 16, 2012).

„Women‟s Day‟ a great success.” Aldergrove Star (March 15, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Coquitlam gets in on Hunger Games popularity.” The Tri-City News (March 15, 2012).

“Revenue and e-book circulation up at Grand Forks and District Public Library.” Grand Forks Gazette (March 14, 2012).

“Spring break programs offered at library.” Mission City Record (March 14, 2012).

“Library celebrates 75 years of being important to the Nechako Valley.” Vanderhoof Omineca Express (March 14, 2012).

“Book discussion planned at Summerland Library.” Summerland Review (March 14, 2012).

“Go mental for movies at the Library.” Arrow Lake News (March 13, 2012).

“School libraries get user friendly.” Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal (March 13, 2012).

Shelley Civkin. “BOOKS: Nora Roberts and the joys of romance.” Richmond Review (March 13, 2012).

“Books will always have their place.” Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal (March 13, 2012).

Phillip Woolgar. “Merritt Library adds new „faster‟ website with more features.” Merritt Herald (March 13, 2012).

“Library system launches new website.” Clearwater Times (March 12, 2012).

“British Columbia libraries featured in American Library Association 2012 Library Design Showcase.”

Journal of Commerce (March 9, 2012).

“Computer basics course offered.” Mission City Record (March 8, 2012).

“Free income tax clinics at New Westminster library.”

New Westminster News Leader (March 8, 2012).

Susanne Martin. “A night of poetry with Bernice Lever at City of North Van library.” North Shore Outlook (March 8, 2012).

“BOOKS PLUS: Tri-City libraries serve adult learners.”

The Tri-City News (March 8, 2012).

“10,000 minutes for the love of reading.” Lake Cowichan Gazette (March 7, 2012).

“Tech for teens.” Aldergrove Star (March 7, 2012).

“Library gets city bucks.” Terrace Standard (March 7, 2012).

“Introduction to eBooks at Campbell River Library.”

Campbell River Mirror (March 6, 2012).

Rachel Stern. “Awareness raised about 'challenged' books.” Nanaimo News Bulletin (March 1, 2012).

“Reading the large print in North Vancouver.” North Shore Outlook (February 29, 2012).

Greg Alndgraf. “Library design showcase 2012: The shape of things.” American Libraries (February 28, 2012).

CBC. “Stocking e-books a hurdle for BC libraries.”

CBC News (January 23, 2012).