We work hard to promote literacy, and encourage a love of language. Towards that end, we are always happy to be able to offer programs such as our Creative Writing Workshops, Book Clubs, Writer's Club - and again this year Children's Theatre.
The Lake of Bays Libraries were able to secure Grant funding from a Cultural Strategic Investment Fund from Ontario Ministry of Culture and Tourism of approximately $13,000.00. This grant covered 80% of the cost, where local businesses from each community provided the other 20%.
The grant covered the cost of bring in a professional Children's Theatre Group for two separate 10 week workshops for each community.
The grant was awarded to HUB Productions of Bracebridge. Amy Bridle, Director of the Theatre Group provided two plays in Dwight; " Alice in Wonderland" and "The Jungle Book" and in Baysville; "Willy Wonka" and "101 Dalmation".
Over 40 children from our communities registered for this program. On rehearsal nights, the Libraries would be buzzing with excited youngsters waiting for Amy's arrival. Our Wii systems and Youth Book areas got a lot of traffic!
The final stage performances were outstanding! The children were amazing, the costumes unbelievable and the smiles on the parents and grand parents rewarding!
The Libraries are looking for financial partners for next year. The grant is finished, and with the seed money from the last performances, we can look forward to another project in the spring with additional financial support.
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