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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251103T080000
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UID:5702-1762156800-1762189200@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Alberta Book Day
DESCRIPTION:November 3rd is Alberta Book Day. This day celebrates our province’s independent book publishers and our vibrant literary community! \nThe Book Publishers Association of Alberta has launced a series entitled “The State of Book Publishing in Alberta”. This series was created to share information regarding the work of local independent publishers and to highlight current challenges that Alberta publishers face. These videos can be resources for yourself and the public\, and can be shared widely. This document includes more information\, social media copy\, and other helpful suggestions.
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/alberta-book-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Notable Dates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T205918Z
UID:5691-1762347600-1762354800@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Polaris LEAP Training
DESCRIPTION:Library staff are invited to participate in the upcoming Polaris LEAP Training session this fall/winter! This session will be a virtual meeting held Wednesday\, November 5th from 1pm – 3pm. This training is designed to support your continued use of the LEAP platform and ensure you are up to date with key features and best practices. Register for the training session through this link: Registration Form\n\nWhen registering\, please be sure to add any topics you’d like to focus on or any questions you may have. We want to ensure the session is tailored to your needs.\nWe will be focusing on Holds\, Reports and the relevant LEAP updates in Polaris 7.7.\nPlease share this invitation with your team. A calendar invite will be sent to the registrants the week of the training on Monday\, November 3rd.
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/polaris-leap-training/
LOCATION:Online\, Lacombe\, alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241114T213555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T222237Z
UID:5008-1762560000-1762646399@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/indigenous-veterans-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Event,Notable Dates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241115T160949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T160949Z
UID:5032-1762819200-1762905599@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Remembrance Day - Parkland Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/remembrance-day-parkland-closed-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Holiday Closure,Notable Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241218T202441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T202441Z
UID:5183-1762819200-1762905599@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:No Van Run
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/no-van-run-3/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241115T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T162336Z
UID:5053-1762905600-1763164799@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Alberta Municipalities Convention & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/alberta-municipalities-convention-trade-show/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Event,Notable Dates,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241114T213655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T222240Z
UID:5010-1763337600-1763683199@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Rural Municipalities of Alberta Fall Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/rural-municipalities-of-alberta-fall-convention/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Event,Notable Dates,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251014T162228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T205930Z
UID:5687-1763461800-1763465400@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Library Managers Meeting: Options in Polaris for Going Fine Free
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Topic: Overdue Fines & Waiving in Polaris \nParkland is hosting a short virtual discussion about overdue fines\, how\nthey are accrued\, and options for waiving them in Polaris at the branch or\nsystem-wide levels. Making adjustments to existing Polaris settings for\nmember libraries can help to reduce staff time spent manually waiving fines\n(for those who are already fine-free). PRLS IT Manager\, Tim Spark\, will be\nin attendance to talk about the available options and answer questions. \nIf you plan to attend\, please accept the calendar invite in your email\, then on the\ndate\, double-click the event in your calendar and click ‘Join’ or click the ‘Join the meeting now’ link below. \nThis is an important issue that affects all member libraries. To keep the meeting\nfocused and efficient\, please reach out to your consultant in advance with any\nquestions. \nThank you\, and we look forward to seeing you then!
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/library-managers-meeting-options-in-polaris-for-going-fine-free/
LOCATION:Online\, Lacombe\, alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241115T162101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T162101Z
UID:5051-1764201600-1764287999@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Parkland Organizational Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/parkland-organizational-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Event,Notable Dates,PRL Board
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251203
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241114T213731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T222243Z
UID:5012-1764633600-1764719999@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday
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URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/giving-tuesday/
CATEGORIES:Event,Notable Dates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T180737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T180737Z
UID:5736-1765411200-1765497599@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Summer Jobs Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/canada-summer-jobs-applications-due/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241115T162643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T162643Z
UID:5067-1766016000-1766102399@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/executive-committee-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Event,Notable Dates,PRL Board
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241115T161154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T175846Z
UID:5035-1766620800-1766707199@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas - Parkland Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/christmas-parkland-closed/
CATEGORIES:Event,Holiday Closure,Notable Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241115T161215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T175823Z
UID:5037-1766707200-1766793599@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Boxing Day - Parkland Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/boxing-day-parkland-closed-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Holiday Closure,Notable Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20241115T161258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T175800Z
UID:5039-1766793600-1767225599@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Parkland Holiday Closure
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/parkland-holiday-closure-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Holiday Closure,Notable Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T181543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T175642Z
UID:5754-1767225600-1767311999@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:New Years Day - Parkland Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/new-years-day-parkland-closed-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure,Notable Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T181705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T181705Z
UID:5758-1767312000-1767398399@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Science Fiction Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/science-fiction-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Notable Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T181637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T181637Z
UID:5756-1767484800-1767571199@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:World Braille Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/world-braille-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Notable Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T180824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T200504Z
UID:5738-1768435200-1768521599@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:CIP Grant Application Due
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/cip-grants-due/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T181006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T201142Z
UID:5745-1768608000-1768694399@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Young Canada Works Grant Application Due
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URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/young-canada-works-grant-application-due/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260120T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20260108T205425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T200201Z
UID:5992-1768915800-1768917600@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Collection Trends Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This session was sent to library managers in Outlook. Feel free to forward the invite to the person responsible for collections at your library. \nJoin us for a session to dive into the hottest collection trends in Parkland\, bookstores\, and other libraries in Canada! We’ll cover:  \n\nPhysical and digital collection circulation for Parkland in 2025 and explore the collections that captured our readers’ attention for the whole region as well as the PRLS headquarters collections.\nFind out what subjects are flying off the shelves across Parkland\, other libraries in Canada\, and bookstores. We’ll explore what’s similar\, what’s different\, and what’s surprising!\nFind out which topics have surged in popularity over the past four years and which ones have lost their hype.\n\nNote: this session will not be recorded
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/collection-trends-discussion/
LOCATION:Online\, Lacombe\, alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20260122T170013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201529Z
UID:5836-1769076000-1769083200@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/executive-committee-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:PRL Board
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T181741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T181741Z
UID:5760-1769212800-1769299199@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:International Day of Education
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/international-day-of-education-2/
CATEGORIES:Notable Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20260106T151121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T151121Z
UID:5951-1769432400-1769439600@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Annual Report Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nIf this is your first time completing the report and/or you’d like a quiet place (with snacks!) to work on it\, please consider attending. Olya and Jessica will be on hand at the workshop to answer questions and assist you.\n\nOur aim with this workshop is that attendees can come away with a completed/nearly completed report ready for Board approval. \nHere is the link to register: https://parklandab.wufoo.com/forms/z1hj53j00jhhfam/. Registration will be open until end of day on Friday\, January 23rd.\n\n**Please Note: Once you register\, we will send you the Annual Report Workshop calendar event.\n\nImportant Annual Report Information:\n\n\n\nYou will need a LibPAS login in order to submit your annual report. If you aren’t sure whether or not you have one\, please email Jen Pringle at jen.pringle@gov.ab.ca to confirm/get set up with access.\n\n\nThe annual report is a yearly report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs about the governance and activities of your library board and the public libraries it operates. It is legislatively required through section 15 of the Alberta Libraries Regulation\, which states “A municipal library board or intermunicipal library board shall annually complete and file with the Minister a report in a form and containing the information required by the Minister.” It is also a component of the library board’s annual public library operating grant application. It must be submitted to PLSB for your board to be considered eligible for the funding.\n\n\nAll Alberta public library annual reports are due to the Public Library Services Branch (PLSB) by February 28th each year.\n\n\nIf you are unable to make it to the workshop\, please take some time to watch the “Intro to the Survey & Annual Report Video Guide” and the “Survey and Annual Report Walkthrough Video Guide.” Both are available from the landing screen at ab.countingopinions.com once you log in\, along with other documents to assist you.\n\n\n\nPlease don’t hesitate to reach out to your Consultant Librarian if you have questions about the Annual Report or would like support with its completion.
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/annual-report-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Parkland Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T181813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T201147Z
UID:5762-1769472000-1769558399@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/family-literacy-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Notable Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T181853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T203432Z
UID:5764-1770163200-1770249599@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:World Read Aloud Day
DESCRIPTION: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\, and learn to form deep connections to themselves and the people around them. By celebrating the read aloud\, we celebrate and share all that it is to be human.
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/world-read-aloud-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Notable Dates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260210T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20260106T211814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190530Z
UID:5954-1770730200-1770735600@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Collections Training - Ordering & Tracking (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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 track of it all! If you would like to attend\, please fill out the short registration Wufoo form linked below\, and we will send you the Teams link once you’ve done so 👍\n\nRegister here for the Collections Training: https://parklandab.wufoo.com/forms/z1kqhgc814eq7v7/\n\nYou can find the most recent version of the PRLS Collections Management Handbook in the Q Drive here: Q:\Training and Manuals\Collections\Collections Management Handbook.pdf. Please reach out to your Consultant Librarian if you have any questions about the information contained within the handbook.\n\nOutlook calendar invites will be sent out approximately six weeks prior to each event.
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/collections-training-ordering-tracking-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T181927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T203502Z
UID:5766-1771027200-1771113599@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Library Lovers Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/library-lovers-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Notable Dates
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20251120T182134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T201157Z
UID:5768-1771200000-1771286399@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Family Day - Parkland Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/family-day-parkland-closed-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260217T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260217T141000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132935
CREATED:20260120T185801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T170814Z
UID:6012-1771335000-1771337400@support.prl.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Marketing Campaign Brainstorming
DESCRIPTION: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 libraries. We’re looking for your feedback to determine if this is something libraries would be interested in\, and what and how to run a campaign that will make the biggest impact for our member libraries. \nAnyone in charge of their library’s marketing efforts or interested in marketing should join us for this brief feedback and brainstorming meeting. \nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 292 427 786 009 15\nPasscode: LN2Hr7Fn
URL:https://support.prl.ab.ca/index.php/event/spring-marketing-campaign-brainstorming/
CATEGORIES:Notable Dates
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