Sri Lankans Bound for Canada

They're coming. Yes, six library staff from Sri Lanka are preparing to visit Canada, more specifically Kitchener... I know, it is an odd choice, and I feel bad that my involvement in this project has somehow led to them missing Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, in favour of Waterloo Region. But hell, I will do my best to show them a good time.

Although I haven't received a final confirmation (yes, that is the theme of this whole experience) it looks like they will be here for the first two weeks of September. They will arrive on Labour Day, and their first day at Kitchener Public Library will be Tuesday, September 5th... which also happens to be the day that KPL staff will be dressed as superheroes... talk about making a first impression! The translators should have fun explaining that one. But, not to worry, I will not greet them dressed in lycra. I wouldn't want to scare them on day one.

So now the fun begins... trying to fill two weeks with meaningful library related experiences, developing skills that will be relevant when they get home, all while making them feel welcomed and giving them a taste of Canada. Lots, and lots, and lots of work to do. Trying not to panic....