The Thompson Public Library is marking the leap year with an extra day of activities.

 

Trista Jenson from the library has those details.

 

“This Saturday at 3 pm we will be having a Leap Year event for kids ages 4 to 8. We will be reading stories and doing crafts. There still are some spots left for this event. You can sign up for this event by phoning us at 677-3717 or by messaging our facebook page.”

 

Jenson said that March is Nutrition Month and the library will be welcoming back the dieticians from the NRHA. Every Tuesday in March, the dieticians will be on hand for story time, reading stories and doing crafts. No sign up is needed.

 

This is also Freedom to Read Week across Canada. Jenson explains its purpose.

 

“Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We also have a Freedom to Read book display by the front desk of previously banned books."