International Literacy Day celebrated on Friday September 8 was commemorated by staff of the Strand Library with a lively, amusing storytelling session for pupils of Hendrik Louw Primary, situated opposite the library. Joined by their beloved and highly entertaining mascot, LiBee, the day turned out to be great fun for those in attendance. Here Gordon van der Spuy, entertains the grade 1 to 3 pupils with his animated storytelling.
Present at the storytelling sessions are from left, Jodan Kleynhans, Caleb Wessels, Liam Truter, Waylan Rose with LiBee the mascot.Some of the Strand Library staff dressed up as storybook characters to mark the occasion. From left, are Elizabeth Dumane, adult librarian; Elize du Plessis, librarian; storyteller Gordon van der Spuy; Linda Bruwer, children’s librarian; and senior librarian Tulisa Mahote.
