Little Funk Library

Hi Fellow Readers,

You may have noticed a new attraction when driving into the west side of town. The Town of Ste. Anne has become part of the Association des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba’s Giant Red Adirondack Chair Project. The Giant Adirondack Chair Project is a marketing and touristic initiative for bilingual communities that are members of the AMBM. The intention is to install a red chair at either tourist and/or gathering places in communities.

In 2021, six chairs were installed in AMBM community... the RM of Taché has 2 at the Centre of

Canada Park, Saint-Pierre-Jolys at the museum, Saint-Georges at the dock, RM of Richot at the dock in Sainte-Agathe and in Saint-Malo at the Coin Rendez-vous.

In 2022 The Prairies Canada Tourism Fund supported a project that ordered 11 new chairs for the Giant Red Adirondack Chair Project. The Giant Adirondack Chair is a handcrafted masterpiece that towers tourists at more than 7 feet tall. It brings in tourists from all around the world, allowing them to take photos, make memories and sit in “The Giant Chair”

May was a beautiful month but went by way to fast. It was Little Free Library week May 14-20 on their website and social media outlets. It’s a way to spread knowledge of what Little Free Libraries are and do.

On May 6 we installed our second Library “ Richer Readers’ Library # 153022” out front of the Richer School. We then hosted our Grand Opening community BBQ on May 19 with the help of volunteers and donations from community businesses. We were able to pull this event off with success. We had so much fun... with the rodeo mascots, balloons, bubbles, hot dogs (11 dozen) and cake (oh and can’t forget books)! I want to give a shout out to Richer Inn, Dawson Trail Dispatch, Jon’s Deck Aid & More, Richer Fellowship Church, Jeremy Wiens, Richer School the Richer PAC, my sons Tim and Cody (who dressed as the mascots), Davis Rozitis, Fraser Reptiles, Miranda (Keele Family Little Free Library #153611) and Jenni Desjarlais for all their help and support.

The Richer Readers’ Library is getting lots of attention from the young to old. I am happy that it is serving the community and appreciate the feedback. We do need help with donations of Children (all ages) to youth books as our stock is next to none. For larger donations you can drop off at The Little Funk Library #100068 or message me on our FB page.

I am currently reading Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano.

Rhonda Funk - Steward

The Little Funk Library #100068