World Book Day
2026-03-05 | alberta

PLC Meeting (Hybrid)
2026-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | alberta
Registration has closed for this event. If you have registered, you will receive a calendar invite for the PLC meeting and the training if you have indicated you are attending. If you are attending virtually, you will need to click on the meeting link in the calendar invite on the day of the meeting. If you are attending in person, please try to arrive 10-15 minutes before the meeting starts at 10 am.
A meeting package, including the agenda and background material for each topic, will be sent out by email at least one week before the meeting. Please read the package to prepare for the meeting. Bring insights and ideas from you and your staff!
If you have any questions, please reach out to libraryservices@prl.ab.ca. Thank you and we hope to see you in March!

Post PLC Training - New Privacy Legislation (Hybrid)
2026-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 | alberta
Registration has closed for this event. If you have registered, you will receive a calendar invite for the training if you have indicated you are attending. If you are attending virtually, you will need to click on the meeting link in the calendar invite on the day of the meeting. If you are attending in person, please try to arrive 10-15 minutes before the meeting starts at 10 am.
If you have any questions, please reach out to libraryservices@prl.ab.ca. Thank you and we hope to see you in March!

Rural Municipalities of Alberta Spring Convention
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-18 17:00 | alberta

Canada Reads Debates on CBC
2026-03-17 08:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00 | alberta

International Read to Me Day
2026-03-19 | alberta

World Storytelling Day
2026-03-20 | alberta

World Poetry Day
2026-03-21 | alberta

Indigenous Sharing Circle Gathering (In-Person)
2026-03-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Maskwacis Library Service, Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre 52A AB-611, Maskwacis, AB T4J 1R1, Maskwacis
We would like to invite you to register for the first Indigenous Sharing Circle Gathering of the year, hosted by the wonderful Maria Buffalo and Billy Bruno in Maskwacis. This will be a full day of in-person learning at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre in Maskwacis on Monday, March 23 from 10am – 3pm.
As Maria and Billy have been planning for this event, it has blossomed into an interactive sharing circle of knowledge where topics will be shared that are valuable for any library staff member. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone and everyone working in libraries to learn about Indigenous cultures, Truth & Reconciliation, protocol, ask questions, and be a part of this important conversation and relationship-building.
In addition to a sharing and learning circle, there will also be a tour of the Museum & Archives in Maskwacis as part of the day. Lunch and snacks will be provided for this full day event.
The registration for this event will be capped at 24 people, on a first come, first served basis. There will also be a waitlist for this event so if you are unable to attend but have registered, please let Paige know at pmueller@prl.ab.ca so that someone else can take your spot and benefit from the training. Maria and Billy will be hosting another Sharing Circle Gathering in Maskwacis on October 2, so if you don’t get a spot in March, you will have another chance to attend later in the year.
Due to the limited space in this program, we ask that no more than two people per library register.
Register here: https://parklandab.wufoo.com/forms/zk224xq1gqct4l/
The registration deadline will be February 23, 2026.
Please Note: This event will be happening in person only and will not be recorded. To be respectful and create an environment for learning and sharing, attendees should plan to attend the entire event.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | alberta
Parkland Regional Library System Board selects an Executive Committee to conduct business in between board meetings. It is composed of 10 members of the Parkland Board, and they meet 6 times per year.

Library Giving Day
2026-04-01 | alberta

National Poetry Month
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-30 | alberta

International Children's Book Day
2026-04-02 | alberta

Good Friday - Parkland Closed
2026-04-03 | alberta

No Van Run - Trips 4 and 8
2026-04-03 | alberta
Trips 4 and 8 will not receive a van delivery on Friday, April 3

Easter Monday - Parkland Closed
2026-04-06 | alberta

Drop Everything and Read Day
2026-04-12 | alberta

Southern Alberta Library Conference
2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 | alberta

Canada Book Day
2026-04-23 | alberta

Canadian Children's Book Week
2026-04-26 - 2026-05-02 | alberta

Free Comic Book Day
2026-05-02 | alberta

Customer Service Travelling Training PRLS (In Person)
2026-05-04 13:30 - 16:00 | Parkland Regional Library, 4565 46th, Lacombe, alberta, T4L 0K2, Canada
Registration is now open for Parkland’s Travelling Customer Service Training. This training will be an opportunity to learn about the foundational principles of customer service, observe demonstrations where those principles are put into practice, and implement the customer service techniques you’ve learned within specific scenarios.

We encourage library managers, staff, and volunteers to attend this training!

The training dates and location options are listed below. When you are registering, please pick one since they will all be the same training. If multiple people from your library will be attending, please fill out one registration form per person.

Monday, May 4th from 1:30-4pm at Parkland HQ
Monday, May 11th from 1:30-4pm at Olds Municipal Library
Tuesday, May 19th from 9:30am-12pm at Sedgewick & District Municipal Library

Outlook calendar invites will be sent to you after registration closes on April 24th.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have about the training or the registration process. Once again, here is the link to register: https://parklandab.wufoo.com/forms/zzu52i1pycfo8/

Customer Service Travelling Training Olds (In Person)
2026-05-11 13:30 - 16:00 | Olds and District Municipal Library, 5217 - 52 Street, Olds, Alberta, T4H 1H7, Canada

Marigold Library System Conference
2026-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 | alberta

CIP Grant Application Due
2026-05-15 | alberta

Polaris Training (Virtual)
2026-05-15 13:00 - 15:00 | alberta
Outlook calendar invites with further details will be sent 6 weeks prior to the event.

Victoria Day - Parkland Closed
2026-05-18 | alberta

Customer Service Travelling Training Sedgewick (In Person)
2026-05-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Sedgewick Library, 5301 51 Ave, Sedgewick, Alberta, T0B 4C0, Canada

PRLS Board Meeting
2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | alberta
Parkland Regional Library System is governed by a board appointed by the 63 member municipalities that meets four times a year.
