Cold Lake Library a Friends of Education Award recipient

The Cold Lake Library is being recognized for being “friendly” to local education.

Northern Lights Public Schools announced that the Cold Lake Library is a 2022 recipient of the Friends of Education Award for its support of students and its schools. 

One of the biggest promotions the library runs is the “Battle of the Books” every year for students in Grades 3 to 8.

“The library and its staff provide many important services to our students and their families,” said Board Chair Karen Packard in a press release “Before our students come to us in preschool or Kindergarten, the library has often already played a role in introducing them to books and fostering a love of reading through programs like Rhyme Time and Books for Babies.” 

The library is often offering tours while being there to recommend books and brainstorm.

NLPS wanted to recognize them as well for the services students can access outside of school hours, using the resources available to research projects, access the Internet, and complete their homework. 

Battle of the Books brings together students from schools in Cold Lake for a trivia contest each year. Library staff volunteer their time to help with the competition which gets students excited about reading and expands their reading choices. The students often leave with new books to read and a new appreciation for literature.

“We are very appreciative of the work the library staff does to support our students and provide exceptional services and programming,” said Packard. “They make a huge impact on our students and the entire community.”

The Cold Lake Public Library is one of four recipients of a 2022 Friends of Education Award. Additional awards will be presented at future board meetings.

With files from NLPS.