High-five a hardworking librarian

Published on 08 November 2024

Picture: Theo and Lilyana practise their high-fives ahead of High-Five a Librarian Day with librarians Belinda Huggins, back, and Ruth Lindsey.

Northern Grampians Shire residents can thank their hard-working librarians in Stawell and St Arnaud in a unique way.

Monday, November 18 is High-Five a Librarian Day, a day to celebrate why you love your local library and give thanks to the people who make the magic happen.

Northern Grampians Shire Council chief executive Brent McAlister said while Stawell and St Arnaud branches were closed on Mondays, their librarians would accept high-fives all week.

“The international day was created by an American librarian as a fun way to acknowledge the work they do for their communities, and I encourage our residents to get behind it,” he said.

“Our libraries offer a welcoming place for study, learning, leisure and lounging as well as opportunities to connect.

“Each month, our libraries staff put together an action-packed calendar full of opportunities for people of all ages and diverse interests. If you haven’t been lately, I encourage you to call in and have a chat with the team.”

Highlights of the November calendar include a board game session in Stawell on November 16, story time with guest author Susea Spray at Stawell and St Arnaud on November 21 and the continuation of popular ‘How’s it going?’ and ‘Ladies Cuppa Chat’ sessions in Stawell.

St Arnaud branch hosts its popular Topic of Conversation and Poetry Society on the first Tuesday of each month.

People can visit our libraries page or follow ‘Northern Grampians Libraries’ on Facebook for more information about upcoming events