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Spare Couch?

Do you have a spare couch about which you would be prepared to donate to the ESA Library?

  • While “beggars can’t be choosers”…  the couch would need to be (somewhat) attractive, durable and in decent shape.
  • We’re not looking for the couch that is ready to be put to the curb!

As part of the Library’s on-going commitment to supporting Mental Health and Wellness initiatives here at ESA, we are preparing to turn one of the rear Seminar Rooms into a “Walden Room”…  an inviting space for anyone who needs it to find a little peace and quiet and tranquility.

  • This will be a space for quiet contemplative study and/or a space where anyone dealing with a stressful situation may seek privacy and/or sanctuary.

The idea is evolved from William Powers’ book Hamlet’s BlackBerry: A Practical Philosophy for Building a Good Life in the Digital AgeYou can find a summary of the concept in an article from The Globe and Mail.

If you have something you think might be suitable, please send a photo to enid.wray@tdsb.on.ca.

Thanks in advance.