{"id":5313,"date":"2017-11-16T09:47:10","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T17:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bclaconnectrev.wpengine.com\/perspectives\/?p=5313"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:26:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T19:26:17","slug":"libraries-in-the-media-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bclaconnect.ca\/perspectives\/2017\/11\/16\/libraries-in-the-media-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Libraries in the Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Libraries in the Media is a regular <em>BCLA Perspectives<\/em> feature compiling library-related news from the province and beyond.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Barry Gerding. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelownacapnews.com\/news\/new-branding-for-okanagan-regional-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cNew branding for Okanagan Regional Library.\u201d<\/a> <em>Kelowna Capital News<\/em> (Nov. 22, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Christine Coulter. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/autism-library-helps-children-experience-public-places-1.4401316\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cAutism library helps children experience public places.\u201d<\/a> <em>CBC News<\/em> (Nov. 14, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Becky Robertson. <a href=\"https:\/\/quillandquire.com\/omni\/vancouvers-lgbt-library-gets-new-home-at-ubc\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cVancouver\u2019s LGBT library gets new home at UBC.\u201d<\/a> <em>Quill &amp; Quire<\/em> (Nov. 13, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Clare Hennig. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/researching-family-military-history-at-vpl-1.4395358\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cArchives, records and databases: How to research family military history.\u201d<\/a> <em>CBC News<\/em> (Nov. 9, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bclocalnews.com\/news\/politicians-dust-off-library-funding-discussions\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cPoliticians dust-off library funding discussions.\u201d<\/a> <em>Keremeos Review<\/em> (Nov. 9, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Matt Boyd. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saanichnews.com\/opinion\/letter-a-trip-to-the-library-will-change-your-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLetter: \u00a0A trip to the library will change your mind.\u201d<\/a> <em>Saanich News<\/em> (Oct. 28, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/inclusive-and-understanding-richmond-library-opens-for-children-with-autism-1.4366162\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c&#8217;Inclusive and understanding&#8217;: Richmond library opens for children with autism.\u201d<\/a> <em>CBC News<\/em> (Oct. 21, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coastreporter.net\/community\/features\/gibsons-library-hires-new-director-1.23069276\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cGibsons library hires new director.\u201d<\/a> <em>Coast Reporter <\/em>(Oct. 19, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Alex Migdal. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/we-are-stacked-right-up-to-the-ceiling-smithers-b-c-public-library-squeezed-for-space-1.4361463\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c&#8217;We are stacked right up to the ceiling&#8217;: Smithers, B.C., public library squeezed for space.\u201d<\/a> <em>CBC News <\/em>(Oct. 18, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerlandreview.com\/news\/library-serves-winning-pies\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLibrary serves winning pies.\u201d<\/a> <em>Summerland Review<\/em> (Oct. 14, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Carmen Merrells. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.langleytimes.com\/community\/free-interview-workshop-for-teens-coming-to-cloverdale-library-on-oct-20\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cFree interview workshop for teens coming to Cloverdale Library on Oct. 20.\u201d<\/a> <em>Langley Times<\/em>. (Oct. 12, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Sheri Regnier. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca\/news\/old-to-new-big-move-for-trail-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cOld to new, big move for Trail library.\u201d<\/a> <em>Creston Valley Advance<\/em> (Oct. 11, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Warren Henderson. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kelownacapnews.com\/news\/kelowna-friends-of-library-sale-coming-up\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cKelowna Friends of Library sale coming up.\u201d<\/a> <em>Kelowna Capital News<\/em> (Oct. 9, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Peters. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theprogress.com\/community\/library-brings-virtual-reality-to-life\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLibrary brings virtual reality to life.\u201d<\/a> <em>The Chilliwack Progress<\/em> (Oct. 5, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Laird. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vicnews.com\/news\/sooke-library-project-delayed\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSooke library project delayed.\u201d<\/a> <em>Victoria News<\/em> (Sept. 21, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Annie Gallant. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quesnelobserver.com\/community\/friends-of-the-library-book-sale-coming-up\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cFriends of the Library book sale coming up.\u201d<\/a> <em>Quesnel Cariboo Observer<\/em> (Sept. 21, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Fiona Maureen. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caledoniacourier.com\/local-news\/new-fort-st-james-head-librarian-has-a-vision\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cNew Fort St. James Head Librarian has a vision.\u201d<\/a> <em>Caledonia Courier<\/em> (Sept. 20, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.langleytimes.com\/community\/virtual-becomes-reality-at-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cVirtual becomes reality at library.\u201d<\/a> <em>Langley Times<\/em> (Sept. 17, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Josef Jacobson. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nanaimobulletin.com\/entertainment\/workshop-offers-help-with-hip-hop\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWorkshop offers help with hip hop.\u201d<\/a> <em>Nanaimo News Bulletin<\/em> (Sept. 12, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwatertimes.com\/community\/tnrd-library-moves-to-single-program-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cTNRD Library moves to single program guide.\u201d<\/a> <em>Clearwater Times<\/em> (Sept. 12, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Laura Keil. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.therockymountaingoat.com\/2017\/09\/library-museum-approach-move-in-date\/\">\u201cLibrary &amp; museum approach move-in date.\u201d<\/a> <em>The Rocky Mountain Goat<\/em> (Sept. 7, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Leonne Beebe. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.agassizharrisonobserver.com\/news\/celebrate-international-literacy-day-on-sept-8-in-agassiz\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cCelebrate International Literacy Day on Sept. 8 in Agassiz.\u201d<\/a> <em>Agassiz-Harrison Observer<\/em> (Sept. 7, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Jeff Vinnick. <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.theglobeandmail.com\/news\/british-columbia\/vancouver-public-library-picks-cartoonist-as-writer-in-residence\/article36157795\/?ref=http:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com&amp;\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cVancouver Public Library picks cartoonist as writer-in-residence.\u201d<\/a> <em>The Globe and Mail<\/em> (Sept. 3, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian Press. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vancouversun.com\/Vancouver+library+goes+graphic+picking+cartoonist+writer+residence\/14493140\/story.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cVancouver library goes graphic, picking cartoonist as writer-in-residence\u201d<\/a>. <em>Vancouver Sun<\/em> (Sept. 2, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shannon Lough. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thenorthernview.com\/community\/library-fundraises-by-selling-thousands-of-books\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLibrary fundraises by selling thousands of books.\u201d<\/a> <em>The Northern View<\/em> (Aug. 30, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Jon Hernandez. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/whistler-library-axes-late-fees-experts-urge-others-to-do-the-same-1.4263036\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWhistler Library axes late fees; experts urge others to do the same.\u201d<\/a> <em>CBC News<\/em> (Aug. 26, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Glen Korstrom. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biv.com\/article\/2017\/8\/whistler-eliminate-library-late-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vancouver won&#8217;t follow Whistler in eliminating library late fees.\u201d<\/a> <em>Business in Vancouver<\/em> (Aug. 24, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>James Smith. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hopestandard.com\/entertainment\/pne-offering-deep-discount-for-public-library-day\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cPNE offering deep discount for Public Library Day.\u201d<\/a> <em>Hope Standard<\/em> (Aug. 21, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abbynews.com\/buzz\/found-cash-in-borrowed-library-book-creates-its-own-mystery-story-for-rcmp-found-cash-in-borrowed-library-book-creates-its-own-mystery-story-for-rcmp\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cDid you forget some cash in a library book?\u201d<\/a> <em>The Abbotsford News<\/em> (Aug. 18, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.langleyadvance.com\/community\/langley-library-card-holders-can-get-into-pne-for-5\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLangley library card holders can get into PNE for $5.\u201d<\/a> <em>Langley Advance<\/em> (Aug. 17, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Katie Hyslop. <a href=\"https:\/\/thetyee.ca\/Mediacheck\/2017\/08\/14\/Ready-Kids-Next-Gen-Fake-News\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cHow Do We Ready Kids for the Next Generation of Fake News?\u201d<\/a> <em>The Tyee<\/em> (Aug. 14, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Tom Zillich. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.peacearchnews.com\/entertainment\/5-pne-admission-for-surrey-libraries-card-holders-on-public-library-day\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c$5 PNE admission for Surrey Libraries card holders on Public Library Day.\u201d<\/a> <em>Peace Arch News <\/em>(Aug. 8, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Melanie Minty. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surreynowleader.com\/entertainment\/minty-press-on-writers-for-surrey-libraries-self-e-service-is-here\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cPress on, writers, for Surrey Libraries\u2019 Self-e service is here.\u201d<\/a> <em>Surrey Now-Leader<\/em> (Aug. 3, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>JULY <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emma Warner Chee. <a href=\"https:\/\/the-peak.ca\/2017\/07\/sfu-library-unrolls-free-access-for-local-non-profits\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSFU library unrolls free access for local non-profits.\u201d<\/a> <em>The Peak<\/em> (Jul. 31, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Charlotte Helston. <a href=\"http:\/\/infotel.ca\/newsitem\/vernon-library-signs-remind-visitors-to-be-awake-sober-and-respectful\/it44655\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cVernon library signs remind visitors to be &#8216;awake, sober and respectful&#8217;.<\/a>\u201d <em>InfoTel News<\/em> (Jul. 26, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Martha Wickett. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vernonmorningstar.com\/community\/bringing-literacy-to-life\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBringing literacy to life.\u201d<\/a> <em>Vernon Morning Star<\/em> (Jul. 19, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Grace Kennedy. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surreynowleader.com\/community\/surrey-poet-laureate-hosts-teen-worshops\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSurrey poet laureate hosts teen workshops.\u201d<\/a> <em>Surrey Now-Leader<\/em> (Jul. 18, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>James Smith. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapleridgenews.com\/community\/fraser-valley-regional-library-rolls-out-free-robot-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cFraser Valley Regional Library rolls out free robot rentals.\u201d<\/a> <em>Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News <\/em>(Jul. 12, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>David Ball. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metronews.ca\/news\/vancouver\/2017\/07\/09\/drag-queens-read-to-kids-phenomenon-reaches-vancouver.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c\u2018Drag queens read to kids\u2019 phenomenon reaches Vancouver.\u201d<\/a> <em>Metro News<\/em> (Jul. 9, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Peters. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hopestandard.com\/community\/summer-reading-gets-magical-start-at-hope-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSummer reading gets magical start at Hope Library.\u201d<\/a> <em>Hope Standard<\/em> (Jul. 6, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Chris Brauer. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crestonvalleyadvance.ca\/community\/creston-leos-literacy-project-presents-upcycled-fridges-as-little-free-libraries\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cCreston Leos Literacy Project presents upcycled fridges as little free libraries.\u201d<\/a> <em>Creston Valley Advance<\/em> (Jul. 4, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Richard Watts. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.timescolonist.com\/life\/pioneering-biologist-s-work-now-available-to-all-1.20898974\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cPioneering biologist\u2019s work now available to all.\u201d<\/a> <em>Times Colonist<\/em> (Jul. 4, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Brendan Pawliw. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myprincegeorgenow.com\/53016\/prince-george-public-library-host-another-pop-us-consulate\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cPrince George Public Library to host another \u201cpop-up\u201d US consulate.\u201d<\/a> <em>My Prince George Now<\/em> (Jul. 4, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pqbnews.com\/community\/vancouver-island-regional-library-initiative-encourages-families-return-library-books\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cVancouver Island Regional Library initiative encourages families return library books.\u201d<\/a> <em>Parksville Qualicum Beach News<\/em> (Jul. 1, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/library-reveals-vancouver-s-10-most-borrowed-canadian-books-1.4187782\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLibrary reveals Vancouver&#8217;s 10 most borrowed Canadian books.\u201d<\/a> <em>CBC News<\/em> (Jul. 1, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>JUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Saltman. <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouversun.com\/news\/local-news\/ubc-holds-crowdfunding-campaign-to-buy-rare-harry-potter-first-edition\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cUBC holds crowdfunding campaign to buy rare Harry Potter first edition.\u201d<\/a> <em>Vancouver Sun<\/em> (Jun. 30, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Karl Yu. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nanaimobulletin.com\/news\/library-with-autism-educational-materials-open-in-nanaimo\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLibrary with autism educational materials open in Nanaimo.\u201d<\/a> <em>Nanaimo News Bulletin<\/em> (Jun. 24, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Rattan Mall. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.voiceonline.com\/favourite-canadian-libraries\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c\u2018What\u2019s Your Favourite Canadian Book?\u2019 Surrey Libraries\u2019 Canada 150 contest.\u201d<\/a> <em>The Indo-Canadian Voice<\/em> (Jun. 20, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Woolman. <a href=\"http:\/\/about.library.ubc.ca\/2017\/06\/15\/parker-appointment\/?elqTrackId=ca78cf5fdb244e7396af17021f4a3a61&amp;elq=05bd35d7e0a14182b14a8d6cf9fe3789&amp;elqaid=14409&amp;elqat=1&amp;elqCampaignId=6050\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSusan E. Parker appointed as UBC\u2019s University Librarian.\u201d<\/a> <em>UBC Library<\/em> (Jun. 15, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea Novak. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlegarnews.com\/community\/castlegar-summer-reading-club-registration-opens-wednesday\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cCastlegar Summer Reading Club registration opens Wednesday.\u201d<\/a> <em>Castlegar News<\/em> (Jun. 15, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Greg Sakaki. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nanaimobulletin.com\/news\/fairview-school-library-stars-in-literacy-documentary\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cFairview school library stars in literacy documentary.\u201d<\/a> <em>Nanaimo News Bulletin<\/em> (Jun. 13, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Brendan Kergin. <a href=\"http:\/\/infotel.ca\/newsitem\/kamloops-area-libraries-to-start-carrying-wildlife-park-passes\/it43327\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cKamloops area libraries to start carrying wildlife park passes.\u201d<\/a> <em>InfoTel News<\/em> (Jun. 11, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Tom Zytaruk. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surreynowleader.com\/community\/young-authors-invited-to-enter-surrey-libraries-writing-contest-for-cash-glory\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cYoung authors invited to enter Surrey Libraries writing contest for cash, glory.\u201d<\/a> <em>Surrey Now-Leader<\/em> (Jun. 8, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Shannon Lough. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thenorthernview.com\/community\/video-and-story-little-library-for-big-minds\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLittle library for big minds.\u201d<\/a> <em>The Northern View<\/em> (Jun. 7, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Marisca Bakker. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.interior-news.com\/news\/smithers-public-library-hosting-truth-and-reconciliation-event\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSmithers Public Library hosting truth and reconciliation event.\u201d<\/a> <em>The Interior News<\/em> (Jun. 5, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglevalleynews.com\/letters\/little-free-library-open-all-hours-at-finlayson-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLittle Free Library open all hours at Finlayson Park.\u201d<\/a> <em>Eagle Valley News <\/em>(May 27, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Tom Zillich. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surreynowleader.com\/community\/cookbook-club-stirs-with-food-themed-meetings-at-fleetwood-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cCookbook club stirs with food-themed meetings at Fleetwood Library.\u201d<\/a> <em>Surrey Now-Leader<\/em> (May 25, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Nicholas Pescod. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nanaimobulletin.com\/news\/nanaimos-new-library-branch-opens-inside-mall\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cNanaimo\u2019s new library branch opens inside mall.\u201d<\/a> <em>Nanaimo News Bulletin<\/em> (May 24, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nanaimonewsnow.com\/article\/536934\/new-public-library-opens-nanaimo\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cNew public library open in Nanaimo.\u201d<\/a> <em>NanaimoNewsNOW<\/em> (May 23, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Mark Nielsen. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.princegeorgecitizen.com\/news\/local-news\/brain-gain-library-draws-talent-from-trump-led-u-s-1.19976428\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBrain gain: Library draws talent from Trump-led U.S.\u201d<\/a> <em>Prince George Citizen<\/em> (May 16, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Steven Heywood. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.peninsulanewsreview.com\/news\/north-saanich-offers-land-for-new-library-building\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cNorth Saanich offers land for new library building.\u201d<\/a> <em>Peninsula News Review<\/em> (May 11, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Corey Bullock. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kimberleybulletin.com\/community\/new-ipad-kiosk-at-the-kimberley-public-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cNew iPad kiosk at the Kimberley Public Library.\u201d<\/a> <em>Kimberley Bulletin<\/em> (May 8, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Lashaina Blair-White. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.interior-news.com\/news\/smithers-library-awarded-for-building-a-better-community\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSmithers library awarded for building a better community.\u201d<\/a> <em>The Interior News<\/em> (May 1, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>APRIL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rafferty Baker. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/vancouver-public-library-opens-strathcona-branch-1.4076744\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cVancouver&#8217;s Strathcona neighbourhood finally gets a library.\u201d<\/a> <em>CBC News<\/em> (Apr. 20, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Sue Carter. <a href=\"https:\/\/quillandquire.com\/omni\/womens-libraries-and-bookstores-deal-with-historic-but-problematic-second-wave-feminism\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cWomen\u2019s libraries and bookstores deal with historic but problematic second-wave feminism.\u201d<\/a> <em>Quill &amp; Quire<\/em> (Apr. 17, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Christine Van Reeuwyk. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oakbaynews.com\/entertainment\/oak-bay-library-launches-speakeasy-saturday\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cOak Bay library launches Speakeasy Saturday.\u201d<\/a> <em>Oak Bay News<\/em> (Apr. 7, 2017).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vernonmorningstar.com\/community\/book-sale-supports-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cBook sale supports library.\u201d<\/a> <em>Vernon Morning Star<\/em> (Apr. 6, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MARCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Griffin. <a href=\"http:\/\/vancouversun.com\/news\/local-news\/15-million-vancouver-public-library-renovation-taking-shape-topped-by-rooftop-garden-80-seat-theatre\" target=\"_blank\">\u201c$15-million Vancouver Public Library renovation taking shape, topped by rooftop garden, 80-seat theatre.\u201d<\/a> <em>Vancouver Sun<\/em> (Mar. 29, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Jill Sperling. <a href=\"http:\/\/cfjctoday.com\/article\/565233\/library-hosts-geek-week-encourage-young-patrons\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cLibrary hosts \u2018Geek Week\u2019 to encourage young patrons.\u201d<\/a> <em>CFJC Today<\/em> (Mar. 28, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Rafferty Baker. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/vancouver-library-instrument-lending-sarah-mclachlan-1.4012391\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah McLachlan adds guitar to Vancouver instrument library.\u201d<\/a> <em>CBC News<\/em> (Mar. 7, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adam Donnelly. <a href=\"http:\/\/cfjctoday.com\/article\/561329\/kamloops-library-celebrates-freedom-read-week\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cKamloops library celebrates \u2018Freedom to Read Week.\u2019\u201d<\/a> <em>CFJC Today<\/em> (Feb. 27, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Stephanie Matteis. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/ontario-toronto-public-library-technology-innovation-1.3964375\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cRewriting their narratives: local libraries are becoming hubs of technology.\u201d<\/a> <em>CBC News<\/em> (Feb. 8, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>JANUARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adam Donnelly. <a href=\"http:\/\/cfjctoday.com\/article\/557611\/kamloops-library-looking-modernize-downtown-location\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cKamloops library looking to modernize downtown location.\u201d<\/a> <em>CFJC Today<\/em> (Jan. 30, 2017).<\/p>\n<p>Becky Robertson. <a href=\"https:\/\/quillandquire.com\/omni\/vancouver-womens-library-set-to-open-in-february\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cVancouver Women\u2019s Library set to open in February.\u201d<\/a> <em>Quill &amp; Quire<\/em> (Jan. 23, 2017).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Ro\u00ebn Janyk is currently on leave from her position as the Web Services Librarian at Okanagan College.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Libraries in the Media is a regular BCLA Perspectives feature compiling library-related news from the province and beyond. 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