Media Advisory - Sun Life Financial brings the joy of music to Halifax area residents

HALIFAX, July 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial is giving the gift of music to the Maritimes by expanding its Musical Instrument Lending Library program to the Halifax Public Libraries. Dartmouth native, JUNO and East Coast Music Award-winning songwriter/artist Joel Plaskett will join us to announce details of the program.

The Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library program is the first of its kind in the Maritimes. This innovative, free program helps put musical instruments into the hands of more Canadians. Just like borrowing a book, residents with a valid library card can now borrow a variety of musical instruments.

DATE:	Wednesday, July 11, 2018
TIME:	10:00 a.m. ADT
WHERE:	Alderney Gate Public Library 60 Alderney Drive Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4P8
WHO:	• Joel Plaskett, JUNO and East Coast Music Award-winning artist • Åsa Kachan, Chief Librarian & CEO, Halifax Public Libraries • Debbie Lebel, Director of Access, Halifax Public Libraries • Paul Joliat, Assistant Vice-President, Philanthropy and Sponsorships, Sun Life Financial  • Waye Mason, Halifax Deputy Mayor

This is the ninth musical instrument lending library program supported by Sun Life Financial in a Canadian public library.

Sun Life Financial in the community
At Sun Life Financial, we are committed to building sustainable, healthier communities for life and we're proud to hold the Caring Company designation from Imagine Canada. Community wellness is an important part of our sustainability commitment and we believe that by actively supporting the communities in which we live and work, we can help build a positive environment for our Clients, Employees, advisors and shareholders. Our philanthropic support focuses on two key areas: health, with an emphasis on diabetes awareness, prevention, care and research initiatives through our Team Up Against Diabetes^TM platform; and arts and culture, through our award-winning Making the Arts More Accessible ^TM program. We also partner with sports properties in key markets to further our commitment to healthy and active living. Our Employees and advisors take great pride in volunteering over 29,000 hours each year and contribute to making life brighter for individuals and families across Canada. Read more about Sun Life Financial in the community.

About Halifax Public Libraries
At Halifax Public Libraries, people are at the heart of all we do. We believe every individual in our community wants to thrive and contribute. Supporting this collective growth is why we exist. Comprised of 14 branches, Halifax Public Libraries serves the over 400,000 residents of Halifax with our collection of close to 1 million items and a wide range of services creating dynamic public spaces for everyone. By building on our commitment to access, diversity, service, and technology, Halifax Public Libraries attracts more than 3.6 million in-person visits each year. Reflecting our community, we are a resource for everyone and a launch point for growth.

SOURCE Sun Life Financial Canada