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The art of the handwritten letter
The Invermere Public Library is hoping to provide a small boost to the preservation of the art of the handwritten letter.
During the month of February, patrons of all ages are invited to come by the library and spend a few minutes writing a letter with old-fashioned pen and paper during the ‘Letters for Loved Ones’ event.
“The idea first came to us based on a report done by CBC in early January of this year,” said Library Director Nicole Pawlak. “Staff at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria spoke about the importance of handwritten material because it is used in museums to create a part of our history. If people stop writing letters by hand, this type of material will be absent from archives of the future.”
The library will be providing the paper, the pens, the envelopes, and even the postage.
“We just need people to come by with their words to write and, of course, a postal address,” said Pawlak. For those who stop in before February 14, there will also be materials available to create a Valentine’s wish.
“This isn’t just a project for kids,” continued Pawlak. “We hope to see grown-ups in here, too, putting their ink to the page.”
For more information about the event, please contact the library at 250-342-6416.
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