聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 With comfortable seating, entertainment and beverages, the library at the Kamsack Comprehensive Institute took on 鈥渁 cool vibe鈥� like a city bookstore.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 It was called the Bookworm Caf茅 and although it happened during the lunch hour on October 22 and 23 as an Education Week initiative, it was so popular it may well happen again before long.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The tables and seating in the library was rearranged in order to create a more homey and comfortable setting, Julie Gareau, who with Claire Bishop organized the caf茅, said last week.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The idea was to get the students to see the library in a different fashion, she said, adding that she and Bishop were helped by many members of the staff.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The caf茅 featured an open mic both days which was used by singers and piano players. One person recited an original poem, one student sang while another accompanied her on guitar, there was a karate demonstration, a drum circle and a performance by an Octoberfest band.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Over 100 students attended the caf茅, she said. Staff members acting as baristas served tea and hot chocolate and homemade cookies baked by the Grade 8 home economics students.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 鈥淭he kids have been asking for another caf茅,鈥� she said, adding that another session will probably be held prior to Christmas.
