It is hard to believe that another year is drawing to an end. Again this year, I met a variety of people who wanted to be either volunteer tutors or learners in the Literacy Programs at the Keshen Goodman and the Captain William Spry Public Libraries. All of these individuals were motivated and dedicated to life-long learning! Our tutors gave of their time not only for tutoring sessions, but for professional development opportunities as well. Our learners worked hard to accomplish their academic goals, such as, writing the GED, preparing to enter the Cunard Centre or the Nova Scotia Community College, and generally improving their reading and writing skills. Other students had more personal goals, such as, building their selfconfidence, and working on time management and life skills. The learners’ stories will inspire you!
I would like to thank library staff and Denise Morley of the Halifax Community Learning Network for their assistance and support throughout the year.
I have been happy to have the opportunity to work with HCLN for the first time this year.
As a classroom instructor, I was pleased to be able to begin two classes, one at Captain William Spry library and the other at Memorial North branch library beginning in January. A solid core of learners continues to attend, working towards their individual learning goals. In both locations we enjoy the support of the two coordinators, Rachel Lebowitz and Linda Oakley, who make us welcome.