Norris H. McDonald Library Summary Information
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History The Norris H. McDonald Library, was founded by the Rotary Club of Cat lsland, in 2009. It was officially opened on the 24th
of April 2010, and placed under the auspices of the Bahamas Library Services, in the Ministry of Education. It is housed in an
old teacher's cottage, built in the 1960's, in the settlement of Bennett's Harbour, Cat Island. It is named after a former
Educator, Mr. Norris H. McDonald, who was born in Bennett's Harbour, and is still alive (2014).
The library has a computer lab with 10 computers and offers after school reading and reading competitions. It is also partners with Urban Renewal Organization. |
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Location and Directions |
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Hours of Operation Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm Every 3rd Saturday from 10.00am to 2.00pm |
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Library Statistics |
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Picture Gallery
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Membership |
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Services |
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Staff Ms Rita Mae Strachan - Library Supervisor Mrs Margaretta Paige-Rolle - Library Attendant Ms Claudella Campbell - Janitress |
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Other Departments |
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Library Contacts Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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News and Events The last week in June and the first week in July every year we have a reading camp for 2 weeks for children ages
3 to 14 years.
This year 2015 the camp was held June 15th - 26th at the library in Bennets Harbour, Cat Island, led by Ms Rita Strachan Library Supervisor and her staff, Denise Paige and Claudella Campbell . Twenty five children took part. Activities included storytelling, reading, art and craft and painting. 
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