GROENHEUWEL NEW LIBRARY'S FIRST BIG EVENT!

Wow! amazing. We had a big event for the community on drumming. We skilled them on how to play drums(the traditional drums) and video filming. This event took place 7, 8 9 May 2010. About 380 children and adults of the area participated in this event.

This project, drumming and filming is part of our sustainable programs which we have to skill our community. On day three the participation played as if they were playing drums for "real". They enjpyed it so much by beating the drum as hard as they could.

The initial idea is to skill them, so that they will be able to establish their own drumming groups. In order to be hired to make music or entertain people.

The community were also skilled in filming. They will form part of a oral history group, which can assist the community development Department on research for oral history.

We are so proud of our readers who participated so well!

Social Development and Public Libraries: Groenheuwel Library is Moving!!!

Social Development and Public Libraries: Groenheuwel Library is Moving!!!

Groenheuwel Library is Moving!!!

Hello Classmates

I wish you could she me now!. Cinderella with the duster in the hand, "cleaning the ashes". We are moving to a new site. Where the Community will have access to at least more than one table and two chairs.

We are all very excited. The community can't wait to use the new library, although a Prefab" it will be very nice equipped with all standard equipment. I will forward some pictures of the Prefab, where it is currently manufacturing at the factory.

Our Library will consist of two Prefabs, of which each Prefab will be 18 m long. this Structure will also include an activity hall.

See youo Monday "guys"

Regards
Mercia

Hello Classmates

I manage to get a photograph of me and me alone. Not one of my best but it will serve it's purpose. Hi guys I need to start with the Preparation of my Power point Presentation for Monday (29/03/10). To those of you who started already well done!

I really tried to take a break, but my workload do not allow me.i am looking forward to see you all.

Cheers
Mercia

Progress at Public Library Groenheuwel

Hi Viewers

I am glad to share with you good things that is happening at our Library, Groenheuwel in Paarl.
those of you, who visited Groenheuwel Library before will know that one of our biggest problems is space. we can only accomodat 15 people in the Library for safety purpose.

I will soon published a photograph of learners working around only one table. They are so eager to produce and deliver a good assignments. As a Social Librarian I want to invite you all to be on the out look of a potential library with little resources. One bounus for this library is a Qualified Librarian, busy with her M.BIBL. studies and 21 years experience in the information world.

As "Social Librarian" I would like to implement some sustainable programs, such as beading, flower arrangement, sewing groups, etc, but due to space this has been put on hold, believe me not for long!

Social Development and Public Libraries

Good Day Colleagues

Welcome at Mercia Sias blog on Social issues in Public libraries. I am a working in the Information World for 21 years. I am a passionate Public Librarian, and is working 14 years in public libraries.

As a Public library Librarian, I belief strongly that Librarians and Libraries can play a vital role in the social development of our communities. I am currently working at Groenheuwel Public Library which is the smallest library in Drakenstein Library Service, with so much potential.

Poverty is one of our biggest obstacles in this community. I do believe that Groenheuwel Public library can make a usage contribution to the alleviation of poverty in this community.

I call myself the "Social Librarian"