Beausejour residents looking for new ways to connect through creativity will find plenty of options at the Brokenhead River Regional Library this fall. The library’s fall lineup includes the Postsecret Project, a community art initiative where people can anonymously share personal stories on postcards that will be collected and displayed at the library. An initial Postsecret Project session was held on September 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with another session on September 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the library, located at 427 Park Avenue West.
Modeled after Frank Warren’s international PostSecret project, which he started in 2004 and has collected more than one million secrets, the local version invites residents to contribute postcards sharing something they might not otherwise say out loud. The postcards will be collected and displayed, giving community members a chance to see their own experiences reflected in a shared space.
The fall lineup also includes the Writer’s Circle on September 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., an opportunity for local writers to gather and work on their craft. Then on September 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the library partners with Network 4 Change, a community and family resource centre in Beausejour, for Story Time and Crafts, a program best suited for young children.
Head Librarian Ashley Myers and the library’s staff are behind the new offerings. Earlier this month, the library participated in the Double B Agricultural Festival parade on September 12, wrapping up its summer community engagement. With these fall programs, the library continues to offer free creative outlets to residents of Beausejour and the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead.
