Lanaudière - Linda Amyot
Too often forgotten, the extraordinary work of many libraries in Québec to promote literature, however, deserves recognition. It is in this spirit that was created this year the new price Bibliothèque Grand Prix Desjardins de Lanaudière culture. A similar price will be awarded next year in other regions of Québec. "The library has changed," says Johanne Gaudreau, head of Animation, promotion et communication of Réseau Biblio Centre-du-Québec, Lanaudière and Mauricie. "It is now recognized as a place of cultural diffusion, dynamic and accessible, especially for less wealthy families. Elected officials have now understood their role, as demonstrated by such investments for the construction and renovation of public libraries. "Libraries teams are demonstrating ingenuity to enliven and promote books and reading: author lectures, book bingo, story time, sections dedicated to local writers, book club, etc. "The library has become a destination in itself, where we no longer go just in passing. We take an evening or afternoon to browse, discover, read, relax, attend a lecture, participate", says Chantal Brodeur, director of the library Repentigny, winner of 2009 new library award.
There is also the Prix Gérard Desrosiers awarded to municipalities for the quality of their library premises.
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