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Libraries celebrate anniversary with a bunch of activities

Delta libraries are hosting a variety of programs and contests this month as each branch celebrates an anniversary. Delta Reads! author Maggie de Vries will read from Fraser Bear: a Cub's Life at the Tsawwassen Library on Saturday, Oct.

Delta libraries are hosting a variety of programs and contests this month as each branch celebrates an anniversary.

Delta Reads! author Maggie de Vries will read from Fraser Bear: a Cub's Life at the Tsawwassen Library on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Bring your imagination and have fun transforming a discarded book into a piece of art at the Altered Book Workshop at the George Mackie Library on Saturday, Oct. 19. Family session runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon with an adult and teen session from 1 to 3 p.m.

On Friday, Oct. 25, SAMAYA, a world fusion musical group, will share stories and songs during Kids' Day Off at the George Mackie Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and the Ladner Pioneer Library from 3 to 4 p.m.

Master storyteller and puppeteer Elspeth Bowers offers an imaginative and fun-filled afternoon of entertainment for Kids'

Day Off at the Tsawwassen Library on Friday, Oct. 25 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Are you a kid who loves to draw? The Bookmark Contest is your chance to create a bookmark showing everyone why you love your library. Pick up an entry form at your local library and drop it off by midnight on Oct. 19. Winners will be announced at anniversary celebrations on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Calling all wannabe filmmakers. The Book Trailer Contest invites teens to create a video trailer for The Fault in Your Stars. Pick up a copy of the rules and regulations from any Delta library. Contest closes at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Winners will be announced at anniversary celebrations on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Pick up a Passport to the Future at any Delta library and complete all the activities for a chance to win a great prize. Winners will be announced at anniversary celebrations on Saturday, Oct. 26.