GORE BAY—The Storytime with Santa event held in the Gore Bay council chambers last Friday evening was a huge success!
“I have to say the Storytime with Santa was a success,” stated Kelly Chaytor, a Gore Bay town councillor and member of the Gore Bay Union Public Library board, which hosted the event. “We had roughly 30 kids. It was a packed council chamber.”
Ms. Chaytor said some families attended the library for the first time and for many kids it was also their first time in the library. “We had kids sign up for their library cards, and many took books out. It was great to see as this was the main reason the library board suggested this event, to get families and kids back into the library.”
“As the kids came into the council chambers, they got to pick a cookie to enjoy, and then waited patiently for Santa to arrive,” said Ms. Chaytor. “Santa greeted everyone and made his way to his chair. He read ‘The Night Before Christmas’ to the children. After Storytime Santa let families take photos. And as everyone left, they went home with another cookie to enjoy.”
“I heard so many compliments and thank yous for organizing this event,” said Ms. Chaytor who praised the efforts of librarians Johanna Allison and Anya Wright, community members who baked cookies and special elves Aria Wright, Emma and Cameron Chaytor.
“Kids helped me build our book tree as well,” said Ms. Chaytor. She noted the book tree will be on display at the town office until Thursday night.
“It made me so happy that so many families attended Storytime with Santa. I am looking forward to organizing this event next year with some changes if the library board and community want it again,” added Ms. Chaytor.
