Notice of Privacy Breach from the BC Libraries Cooperative
As we take our patrons' privacy very seriously, we want to inform you of a brief minor security breach incident that occurred between March 27 and April 19th to our library operating system, SITKA.
Notice of Privacy Breach from the BC Libraries Cooperative:
On April 25, 2024, we were notified of a privacy breach that affected all Sitka libraries (public libraries in BC that share the same integrated library system).
Log files on their servers were obtained that contained the email addresses and phone numbers of patrons who had received automated notifications from the library system (i.e., checkout notices, overdue notices, hold notifications) between March 27 and April 19.
Only the email addresses of people who received notifications (or the phone number of people who received SMS notifications) were leaked. The content of the notifications was NOT leaked. The leaked data does not say what the notifications were about, and it does NOT reveal any other information about patrons or their library use, such as checkouts and holds. The BC Library Co-op regrets that this happened and is working with the software provider to ensure this issue is resolved and does not occur again.
In addition, it may increase the likelihood of spear phishing messages (i.e. messages pretending to be from a person or system you are known to communicate with). Please know that the library will NEVER ask you for your password nor any other sensitive information like social insurance or banking information, nor ask for funds from you.
If you receive any message that appears to be from the library but is asking for any of these things, do not hesitate to follow up by calling us directly at 250-347-2434 if you are at all unsure of its truthfulness. We are in touch with the Co-op for any updates or developments and will provide updates on our website if there are any changes.
Summer Program Schedule
As we move into our Summer Program schedule, many of our regular programs will take a break for the Summer months and will resume in the Fall.
The following programs will wrap up for the season this month:
- STEAM
- Teen Connect and Create
- Wholesome Hobbies
- Wild Woolies
- Tech Tutors
Children's Programs
** Little Lambs will wrap up for the season on June 13th as we switch to our summer programming schedule. This program will resume in the Fall.
Storytime will be offered year-round
** STEAM will wrap up for the season on May 18th as we switch to our summer programming schedule. This program will resume in the Fall.
Programs for Teens
May Teen Connect & Create Activity: Recycled Book Folding Art
** Teen Connect and Create will wrap up for the season on May 24th as we switch to our summer programming schedule.
Programs for Adults/Seniors
May Wholesome Hobbies Activity: Decorating Flower Pots with Personal Photos
** Wholesome Hobbies will wrap up for the season on May 15th as we switch to our summer programming schedule. This program will resume in the Fall.
** Tech Tutors will wrap up for the season on May 23rd.
Programs for All Ages
** Wild Woolies will wrap up for the season on May 17th as we switch to our summer programming schedule. It will resume in the Fall.
Friends of the Library: Community Garage Sale
Emergency Preparedness Week
May 5-11th is National Emergency Preparedness Week -
Be Prepared. Know your Risks
Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5-11, 2024) encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies.
This year we will have a display with emergency-related books along with a range of different take-away preparedness pamphlets and brochures.
Ready, Set, Learn
Library of Things
Kobo E-Reader's Available
Borrow a Kobo Ereader!
The Radium Library now has two Kobo Ereaders available to borrow. Please phone 250-347-2434 or inquire at the front desk for more information!
Borrow a Bat Pack
Bat Packs
Find some bats! With our new bat packs, you can locate and identify local bat populations. Each pack includes an echo meter (compatible with Android devices), identification guides, a real bat skeleton (so tiny!), and a backpack. Available to borrow from the library- come in and we’ll get you started!
The Radon Library lending program is provided free to library patrons through support from Health Canada, the BC Lung Association, Simon Fraser University and the Kootenay Library Federation. The Kits are available for four-week loans.
Radon gas comes from naturally occurring uranium in soils and rocks and some regions in Canada have more uranium than others. Radon levels in homes can be elevated but it is impossible to tell unless you test as the gas is odourless, tasteless and colourless.
You can place a hold on our website, call, or email us to add your name to the holds list. Unfortunately our system had a glitch, and holds made on the kit before March 2020 were not saved, so if you placed a hold previously, you will need to add it
Click here to find the radon kit in our catalogue. Click “place hold” be put on the waitlist for the radon lending kit. Please call the library if you have any questions.
Land Acknowledgement
The Radium Hot Springs Public Library operates on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc Peoples, as well as the chosen home of the Metis.