It's Annual Report time of year again, and we'd like to invite you to join us for our annual Annual Report Workshop, being held in-person at the Parkland Office (4565 46 Street, Lacombe) on Monday, January 26th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. If this is your first time completing the report and/or you'd like …
Reading aloud is a key that unlocks a lifetime of connection, happiness, and success for children. Research shows reading aloud builds powerful neural pathways that contribute to both emotional wellbeing and academic success. When a child is read to, they are transported to a world of possibility, joy, and magic, …
Parkland will be hosting a virtual Collections Training - Ordering & Tracking on Tuesday, February 10th from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. using a Microsoft Teams Meeting. This training will provide attendees with practical resources and tips to help them determine how much to spend per collection, how to decide what titles to buy, and how to keep …
Today is a day that celebrates love, yes, but it’s also Library Lover’s Day on February 14, dedicated to book lovers across the globe. The day honors libraries and the amazing life-changing books they hold within them.
Over the years, Parkland has undertaken several regional marketing initiatives. The Golden Ticket Contest in October and Library Card Sign-Up Month in September have had great participation and feedback from member libraries. Having another contest or campaign earlier in the year would add some consistency to the marketing efforts of …
Parkland Regional Library System is governed by a board appointed by the 63 member municipalities that meets four times a year.
This free one-day online conference is tailored for staff from small libraries; the smaller the better!