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Michaëlle Jean

Governor General’s Message for Canadian Library Month

September 30, 2009

Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean

There is nothing quite as stimulating as a book to delve into the fascinating world of history, knowledge or fiction. As we celebrate Canadian Library Month, let us give ourselves over to this wonderful adventure.

Libraries open the door to new books and old favourites; they keep us informed with the most up-to-date resources. They are places of encounters and cultural exchange; places of learning that offer leading-edge technology to meet the needs of members and the demands of the time. Accessible to all citizens, these bastions of knowledge play an essential role in our society. Veritable treasure troves, libraries bring us happiness and the means with which to thrive.

I warmly applaud the staff and volunteers planning activities and special projects throughout the month of October and wish each and every one of you many long, enchanting hours spent with a good book.

Michaëlle Jean
October 2009

Message de Son Excellence la très honorable Michaëlle Jean

Il n’y a rien de plus stimulant qu’un livre pour pénétrer dans le monde fascinant de l’histoire, du savoir ou de la fiction. En ce Mois des bibliothèques au Canada, lançons-nous avec enthousiasme dans cette belle aventure.

Les bibliothèques nous permettent de découvrir de nouveaux livres ou de relire nos livres préférés, et de nous tenir informés au moyen de ressources plus récentes. Lieux de rencontres et d’échanges culturels, elles sont aussi des lieux d’apprentissage offrant une technologie de pointe pour satisfaire aux besoins de leurs membres et aux exigences du temps. Accessibles à tous les citoyens, ces temples de la connaissance jouent un rôle essentiel dans notre société. Véritables trésors à chérir, les bibliothèques contribuent à notre bonheur et à notre épanouissement.

Je salue chaleureusement les employés et les bénévoles qui prévoient des activités et des projets spéciaux pendant tout le mois d’octobre et souhaite à toutes et à tous de longues heures de passionnantes lectures.

Michaëlle Jean
Octobre 2009

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