Kerrobert Library receives $2500 grant

By Joan Janzen

The Kerrobert Wheatland Regional Library is excited to announce they have been awarded a $2500 grant from Macro Properties through the Saskatoon Community Foundation. Macro Properties, a privately held real estate company, believes its future depends on the success and vibrancy of the communities in which it does business.

The grant helps increase programming for the Parent and Tot Program and focuses on early childhood education programs, which promote academic success, and support early learning and child development. Staci Hall, librarian at the Kerrobert Wheatland Library, oversees the Parent and Tot Program.

“This money will be stretched as far as it can to do as much as possible this year,” Staci said. “This year, we already have two children’s authors lined up for April and May.”

Attendance at the tot’s program varies from up to six children, Staci explained. “There is no commitment required, and it’s a way to get out and interact with other families who you may not know.” The children enjoy listening as Staci reads them a story, or they may participate in a storybook trail outdoors in the summertime.

Parents and tots meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, at 3:00 p.m., for an hour or two. The funds will also help purchase supplies and provide funding for additional staff.