The Wellington Branch of the County of Prince Edward Public Library is the second-largest library branch in the County. Built by Dr. Parry Dorland Saylor as a lasting tribute to his mother, Annie Dorland Saylor, it has served the village faithfully since 1928.
The Wellington Branch welcomes monthly visits from students at CML Snider school as well as families and children with their caregivers. The children’s room at the branch is cozy and welcoming but small.
Our intention is to expand our children’s room into the meeting room, at times when the meeting room is not in use. We would create an active play room, making the library a welcoming and friendly place for children and their adults. This would include gross motor, noisy play that encourages physical literacy and movement.
We know that for many children with learning difficulties, having the opportunity to move and expend energy before sitting to read is a helpful strategy. Our Picton Branch has a highly popular gross motor space and we have seen an incredible increase in program attendance and library use since its creation.
This project will allow us to creatively adapt existing space to create a room for learning, growing, and moving.
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The PlayStation picton has been so great for us and my parents (whoever has our toddler). Would love to have something similar for when we go to Wellington
We need this more than we even know. I hope our community pulls together and makes this happen!
This sounds like an incredible opportunity for the community!! Let’s do this!
The playroom has expanded connections with other children and provided a type of play and learning not typically seen in libraries. It is our favourite space.
Grateful to live walking distance to the Wellington branch, we spend countless hours there, particularly through winter. What a gift this space would be!
Great idea!