Libraries are in Stage 2 of the Alberta Government Relaunch Strategy. As of this writing, the launch date of Stage 2 is still TBD. The government website lists libraries as being able to open "with restrictions" but we don't know what…
Today marks the seventh day of protests that were sparked by the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer when he kneeled on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes. Protests and riots have broken out across the United States, currently occurring in
Stories Connect Us
I’ve always strongly believed that stories connect people. That they can bring together a community even while everyone is apart. How many of you have read an excellent book and then recommended it to a friend? Or better yet, have you ever discussed a book with a friend?…
We're not going to waste your time because we know you have a really good book to get back to, so here are five tips for making reading a part of your daily life.
1) Get a Library Card!
Library cards help you save money by allowing you to borrow as many books as you want…
Do you have a cat (or a dog, or another kind of pet)? Do you have cardboard boxes lying around? Do you have some extra time on your hands?There’s a fun way to spend your time while also providing a new playhouse or home for your furry friend: build a cardboard castle, dog house… you get the idea.This…
Have you found yourself reading more now that you're practicing social distancing and isolation? Then, this contest is for you! In our Virtual Reading Contest you can win a local prize package which includes a copy of Glennon Doyle’s Untamed plus $20 gift cards to each of these local businesses: Swirls,…
Library cards remain FREE thanks to the $2,000 sponsorship by our friends at Kollektiv Cycle! Sabrina and her Kollektiv team are such great community supporters, lending their support to organizations like APARC, the Stray Refuge Foundation, the Southern Alberta Humane Society, the Root Cellar, and now us! They're also great motivators who know how to kick your butt on the spin bike while…...read more
