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A Year in Review Wasn't that fun? Our first in-person conference since 2019 and it looks like we had 22 libraries from the Peace Library System, 53 people from those libraries, and that was wonderful to see. I’m so glad that it was well attended because that gives us proof going forward that in-person PD is the way to go.
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FROM THE IT DESK Did you know that your board signed an IT Service Agreement with PLS? Did you know that an IT Service Agreement even existed? If not, that’s okay. I’ll tell you all about it. Keep reading to find out what it is, why it exists and what's in it. I'll also fill you in on roles, responsibilities, what's covered and what's not.
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DELIVERY DIGEST
Our Courier Department is committed to optimizing our services, reducing costs, and ensuring efficient deliveries for our customers. Needless to say we're always innovating to improve services. Keep reading to find out what's new with our Courier Department!
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RANSOMWARE STRIKES LIBRARIES AGAIN As we approach the end of 2023, many people are starting to look forward to the upcoming holiday season. Unfortunately for the Toronto Public Library, many staff there have something else top of mind. Come learn how attacks often happen and some basic steps we can take to defend ourselves.
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EGGSHELLS IN THE GARDEN Using eggshells in your garden can help you grow food. Each time you crack an egg open save it for your garden. Even when the winter weather keeps you inside, you can collect egg shells for use in the springtime. Keep reading to learn more!
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THE VALUE OF OUR LOCAL LIBRARY "Let children read whenever they want and then talk about it with them." I love this Judy Blume quote because that's exactly what we do in my family! For as long as I can remember, I knew I wanted to share my love of reading and libraries with my children. Now that they're older, we practically live at the library.
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RUNNING A TEA-RIFIC PARTY FOR ALL AGES Tea parties don’t need to be divided amongst the old souls and the youngest of children anymore, and the programming team at the Grande Prairie Public Library has been proving just that. We have been having fun hosting some all-ages themed tea parties over the past few months. Tea parties symbolize hospitality, and are safe spaces that welcome open and relaxed conversation with friends and family. Add a little theme, throw up some sweet decorations, and you’ve got yourself a fun and easy program.
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Pirates & Princesses Tea Party
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Libraries & Homelessness: Roundtable Discussion Join PLS library managers to discuss serving communities with increasing populations of patrons experiencing homelessness. Come share experiences, strategies, and resources. Date: Wednesday, November 28th Time: 10 AM to 11:30 AM Location: Zoom
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News & Notes is your quarterly professional guide to news, services and connection with the staff at PLS. Editor / Designer - Jill Kergan Contributors to this issue: - Janet Ayles
- Rose-Marie Finch
- Freya Fonkalstad
- Ryan Goff
- Sheri Goff
- Duncan Lotoski
- Louisa Robison
- Emma Stewart
Member Libraries - Emma Lavigne
- Samantha McDonald
- Susan Moody
- Kendra McRee
- Bailey Randolph
Questions? Contact Jill by email or phone 780-538-4656 ext.104
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UPCOMING EVENTS Meetings Coffee Chat - November 29
Executive: January 27 Coffee Chat: January 30 Board: February 24 Coffee Chat: February 28 Dates to Remember November 1-30 - National Novel Writing Month PLS Closed - December 27 to January 1 Family Literacy Day - January 27 Family Day - February 19 Freedom to Read Week - February 18 to 24 Lib-PAS Due - February 28 In-Person PD Opportunities Marigold Library System Conference - May 15 PLS Staff Development Workshop - May 31 Southern Alberta Libraries Conference - April 26 Stronger Together - TBA Is there something you'd like to learn about, or something you'd like to present on? Send suggestions and sesssion proposals for upcoming PD opportunities to jkergan@peacelibrarysystem.ab.ca.
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>> Submit to News & Notes Share what you've been up to with other libraries! Submit articles, pictures, and/or videos, and we'll feature them in the next issue of News & Notes. Show off your library and get inspired by others. Let's see all the amazing things going on in our system! The spring issue comes out on February 22nd. Please send submissions to Jill by February 15th. Subscribe below to get the next issue delivered straight to your inbox. In the meantime, visit our online archive to read older issues.
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Peace Library System 8301 - 110 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8W 6T2 Phone: (780) 538-4656
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