Laturnus says the staying loaner bikes have actually been moved inside the building in order to keep the program running for the summertime. There are 2 routine cruiser bikes, 2 mountain bicycle and 2 youth bikes still for available to be had a look at by library card holders.
The program started with 9 bikes in 2019, decreasing to 8 after an all-season bike was taken in 2015. That triggered organizers to close down the program over winter season, relaunching it for the summertime a couple of weeks back.
With just 6 bikes left, the program might be in jeopardy.
The preliminary program was sponsored by Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta Laturnus describes, stating it cost about $4,000 to start.
“That purchased all the bikes, the helmets, the bike rack, the locks, everything. So it wasn’t a small chunk of change to get this going and as the inventory dwindles the program will, we’ll see how it continues.”
Laturnus says there’s been string of small vandalism to the building, the innovation and furnishings in the month that is weighing on the staff.
“You kind of of lose your energy and enthusiasm to bring more programs and things like this to the community. So we need a minute to catch our breath and get focused again and see what else we can do.”
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