FEBRUARY 2023
 
In This Issue
 
 
Announcements
 
Featured Artist
 
Upcoming Events
 
New & Notable Items 
 
Regular Programs
 
Board Meeting
 
 
 
Hours of Operation
 
Monday - Thursday     10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday                        10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday     11:00 am - 5:00 pm
 
 
Closed
 
February 20 - Family Day
 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fentanyl Testing Kits Available at the Library!
 
Fentanyl is in the Bow Valley—but harm reduction can save lives.
 
Free fentanyl testing strips with instructions are available in the Bow Valley at the following locations:
Banff
            - Alpine Medical Clinic
            - Banff Public Library
            - Bear St. Family Physicians*
            - Gourlay’s Pharmacy*
            - IDA Pharmacy*
Canmore
 - Grassroots Pharmacy*
      - Ridgeview Medical Clinic*
- Shoppers Pharmacy*
Locations with * also carry Naloxone kits.
Questions or concerns?
Feel free to talk to Jessia, 
our Access and Inclusion Library Assistant at the Banff Public Library!
 
Learn More: CBC Radio, CBC News, and the Crag & Canyon

 
Bow Valley Books on the Bus is Back!
 
Banff Public Library will be checking the Moose bus servicing Route 3 to make sure the collection is fresh and well-stocked!
 
Here’s how it works:
                                     âś…   take a book from the box
                                     âś…   read and enjoy
                                     âś…   return the book to the Moose/Sheep bus         
        
Happy reading (and riding)!

Give Back to the Community
 
Community grants such as the Municipal Community Wellbeing grants, and donations from the community helps us keep the Little Free Pantry stocked and well supplied for those in need.
 
Donations are always welcome.
For a list of items we are looking for, please click on this link and see the section "Community Wellness Program Donations".
FEATURED ARTIST: MINDY JOHNSTONE
Mindy Johnstone is a Banff artist inspired by nature, yoga, wellness and travel. She has recently published her first children's book, "A is for Alberta" with Banff's Summerthought Publishing. The artwork to be displayed at the library are original paintings featured in the book. 
 
Discover the special places throughout Alberta with a bonus fun facts legend. All paintings are for sale and include a signed copy of this new ABC classic.
For every piece of work sold, part of the proceeds will be donated to the Banff Public Library. 
 
Participate in the colouring contest from "A is for Alphabet" throughout the month of February and a draw prize is made at the end of the month for a chance to win your own copy!

 
Mindy will be at the Once Upon an Alphabet storytime on February 4th at 10:00 am to read from her book,
"A is for Alberta".
 
Follow Mindy: 
Instagram   Facebook 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

Poetry Reading with Shawayne Dunstan
 
Tuesday, February 7
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Banff Public Library

Join us at the library for a poetry reading by Banff writer, 
Shawayne Dunstan.
 
Shawayne has published several books of poetry & will read from his latest book: This Shared Moment with You.
 
Everyone is welcome to this free event. 
 
Register Now>>
 
 
 
LoT Workshop Series: Embroidery Workshop
 
Friday, February 10
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Banff Public Library
 
The embroidery workshop is back!
Join Amal Homsiah to learn basic embroidery skills and techniques.
 All supplies are provided. 
Registration is required.
Space is limited to 10 people.
 
Register Now>>
Life and Money
Skills Workshop
 
Saturday, February 11
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Banff Public Library
 
Topic of Discussion for February
 
RRSP season:
What is it? Did I miss it? Should I care?
 
Register Now>>
The Artist's Way
Book Club
  
Saturday, February 25
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Banff Public Library
 
Calling all creatives!
Join us at the library to work through the exercises in the book, share creative projects & be inspired by other creatives in our community!
 
Register Now for the second meeting
Saturday, February 25 // 2-3pm
 

NEW & NOTABLE ITEMS
Beginner readers, children's books, 
adult non-fiction and more!
 
We added a lot of new titles to the
Banff Public Library in January. 
 
Find the titles here:
 
Books for Adults
Books for Kids
REGULAR PROGRAMS: Children's Storytime
Please note, we post updates on
our social media when storytimes are cancelled. 
Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated.
 
Baby Storytime
 
Tuesday Mornings
10:30 am - 11:00 am
 
For babies ages 0 - 2 along with parents & caregivers.
 
See the events calendar>>
Preschool Storytime
 
Thursday Mornings
10:30 am - 11:00 am
 
For children ages 2 - 5 along with parents & caregivers.
 
See the events calendar>>

Once Upon an Alphabet Storytime
 
Saturday Mornings
9:30 am - 10:30 am
 
For children ages 0 - 6 along with parents & caregivers.
 
See the events calendar>>
Super Saturday Storytime
 
Saturday Mornings
10:30 am - 11:30 am
 
For children ages 6 -9.
Join us for an hour of stories, crafts, and other fun activities!
 
Spots guaranteed to the first 10 participants.
Please register on our website.
 
See the events calendar>>
 
REGULAR PROGRAM for Adults
Yoga at the Library 
 
February Schedule:
 
                             Fridays:     3, 10, 17, 24   at   6:15 pm   
                             Sundays:   5, 19, 26        at   9:30 am      
 
 
Bring your own yoga mat OR borrow one of ours!
Thank you to LolĂ« Banff for donating the yoga mats.
 
Join Chie for a free, fun & relaxing 45 minute yoga class!
 
See the events calendar>>
 
BOARD MEETING
Board Meeting
 
Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm
 
Banff Public Library Board meetings occur on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm and are open to the public with advance notice.
 
If you would like to join us, please contact: bplboard@banfflibrary.ab.ca.
 
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Box 996
Banff, Alberta T1L 1H3
403-762-2661

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