Info Service Points

Family Literacy Day in the Pond

Mortimer Out Loud!

MPL Read-a-thon on January 24, 2009 in support of the ABC Canada initiative to break the Guiness World Record for Most Children Reading with an Adult (Multiple Venues). In the Pond - a big group story-time with Councillor John Webster, Board Member Deborah Jestin and librarians led a reading of 5 stories from Munschworks 2 (Pigs; Mortimer; Purple, Green and Yellow; Murmel, Murmel, Murmel; and Something Good.)

Remembrance Day 2008

Markham Village Library is located on the site of the Markham Village cenotaph. In 2008, the Markham District Veterans Association Remembrance Day service was held on Nov. 8, with a parade down Main Street to the cenotaph for the wreath laying in honour of fallen soldiers. Commemorative wreaths were laid recognizing the 90th anniversary of the First World War, and honouring, among others, Matthew Rae - see also http://www.markham.ca/mpl/Hot%20Topics/ht_mattrae.htm

Helene Boudreau Visits our Living Room

Author Helene Boudreau visited Markham Village on November 28, 2008, to perform a reading from her newly published book Acadian Star. She is a great supporter of the Public Library and had many kind comments about our branch - see her blog at http://www.heleneboudreau.com/?page_id=181

All Candidates Meeting in the Living Room

During the 2008 federal election, the Living Room provided an open and inclusive venue for an all candidates meeting, providing an opportunity for all constituents to participate in civic life. This kind of event fulfills our vision for the Living Room as a community gathering place, and positions the library as a unifying force that helps to develop a sense of community.

Events in the Living Room

On the upper level, the Library "Living Room" provides a large seating area beside the fireplace and the big south windows. With lots of comfortable lounge seating, windowseats, magazines, and a warm sunny atmosphere, the Living Room is used for both casual gatherings and large events like the Meg Tilly author visit on November 21st, 2008. Meg blogged about her visit at http://www.officialmegtilly.com/blog/

Flower Furniture in the Pond Area

Building on the Pond theme in the Kids Area, we chose the brightly coloured and fun Agatha table and flower chairs from AMAT-3.