World Book Day celebrated

GEORGE NEWS - World Book Day, 23 April, was met with enthusiasm at Conville and George libraries.

Youngsters had the chance to meet George Mayor Leon van Wyk during a story hour at Conville Library where he read to the youngsters.

George Library obtained a valuable set of reference material when bird enthusiast and author, Peter Ginn, donated his latest glossy, full colour double-volume guide for birding enthusiasts to the library.

Staff members of George Library Service completed a "Book Sharing for Families" week training during April at Pacaltsdorp Library.

Youngsters enjoyed a story hour at Conville Library on World Book Day on 23 April. With them are George Mayor, Leon van Wyk (grey jacket), Portfolio Councillor for Community Services Sean Snyman (white shirt), and some of the library staff members dressed up as book characters.

Garelene Muller, children's librarian at George Library, demonstrates and reads to children from the Association of Disabled People using a wordless picture book during the demonstration at the Conville Library.

Library staff members with their training certificates, front from left: Anneli Booysen (library assistant), Annidean Kramer (EPWP worker), Sakhile Zungu (Mikhulu Trust Foundation) and Petro Ruiters (George Library). Back: Freddie Rheeder (George Library) and the facilitator of the training, Rosslyn Damon of the Seven Passes Initiative.