march 2015
DESCRIPTION
Find out what's happening at the Library this Month!TRANSCRIPT
9807– 97 Avenue, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1H6
Phone: 780—624—4076 Fax: 780—624—4086 www.prmlibrary.ab.ca
PEACE RIVER
MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
& ART GALLERY
MARCH 2015
NEWSLETTER
Join us July 25th at 6PM. Learn and explore
the techniques and mediums of watercolour.
For adults. Registration is required. Please see the front desk to register.
This program will take a break for August. Watch
in August for the September newsletter with more
info.
NEW! We have an electronic version of this newsletter if you wish to save on paper. Please scan the
code below to be directed to a site to view this month’s newsletter.
If you are not able to scan and still wish to view our newsletter in a paperless format,
you can use the following link: http://goo.gl/qsu7DU
Do you have questions or comments about this newsletter? Would you like to be notified about our programs via email? We’d love to hear from you! Please email: [email protected] We have rolled out our brand NEW plastic TRAC cards!
Come in for more info and to get yours today!
We offer a Seniors Bookmobile several times a month at the Heritage Tower. This month those dates will be the 3rd
, 17th and 31st. For more info or to be added to this
service, please email: [email protected]
Volunteer Opportunity! If you or someone you know is looking to make a difference in the community, and you have theater background, we are looking for YOU! If you enjoy working with children and youth please stop by and see LeeAnn, and we’ll put your talents to use!
NEWS & NOTES
Please join us Wednesday,
March 4th at 6:30pm
Discussion will be on February’s selection, South–The Endurance Expedition
by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
March’s Selection is Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. It will be discussed at the
book club meeting on April 1st. The club is open to new members.
Members can join us on our Facebook Group - Peace River Book Club at:
www.facebook.com/groups/prmlibrarybookclub/
BOOK CLUB
PROGRAMS
Take your lunch break from work with us!
Stop by with your lunch on the second Wednesday each month
from 12:10—12:50pm.
Each month, the Big Asset Development (BAD) Committee
will be introducing a speaker from the community to discuss topics
relevant topics or available service in our area.
On March 11th, take a wellness
break with Francine from Stepping Up!
She will discuss easy and practical ways to incorporate yoga and
meditation into your everyday life.
LUNCH & LEARN
Art work by Ashlyn
With Ashlyn
Coming back in April!
Learn the basics of Zentangling to help you focus, relax or just for fun! Watch here for more details.
For Ages 16+
JOURNAL FRIENDS
March 25th 4—6 pm
Register now for our newest FREE program in partnership with the Peace River Regional Women’s
Shelter. Learn Art Journal techniques and chat with Reiza! Discussion will focus on the promotion of healthy friendships. Journals and snacks will be
provided. This is a 6 session program intended for youth ages 10-14 and will be held the last Wednesday
of each month January through June. Registration is required and we have space for 15. Attendance at every session is encouraged but not
mandatory.
Would you like to learn how to draw
comics like the pros?
Join our newest class!
This will be an 8 week course that will run
Tuesdays from 4-5pm, March 3rd to
April 29th (with the exception of April 8th)
Cost is $40 per person for the entire
8 weeks and includes all your supplies. (you can still bring your favorite markers or pens)
For Ages 10+ Maximum 15 Registrants
Registration is now open!
Date: Fridays (English) Time: 10:30 AM Location: Children's Area
STORY TIME
In Partnership with Peace Parent Link!
Come in for a story, followed by songs, games,
activities and hands-on fun!
Friday ages 0-8, Saturday ages 4-8
What are we reading? Week 1– Naughty Kitty Week 2– Ten Lucky Leprechauns Week 3— Mud Puddle Week 4— Easter Themed
Saturday
March 7th & 21st
11 am (French) 1:00pm (English)
These Story Times are intended for ages 4-8,
however siblings are also welcome to attend.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
March 2015
Closed
Closed Closed
Peace River Municipal Library
& Art Gallery
Get Fit at the Library runs all month on days we are open
Closed
Comics with Kat 4PM
Bookmobile at Heritage
Tower 1:30PM
Book Club Meeting 6:30PM
Learn by Doing 6PM
Closed
Closed
Lunch & Learn 12:10PM
Journal Friends 4PM
Closed Closed
Bookmobile at Heritage
Tower 1:30PM Closed Closed
Bookmobile at Heritage Tower 1:30PM
Comics with Kat 4PM
Comics with Kat 4PM
Comics with Kat 4PM
Comics with Kat 4PM
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
March 2015
Story Time 10:30AM
Story Time 10:30 AM
Story Time 10:30AM
Get Fit at the Library runs all month on days we are open
Genealogy Meeting 6:30PM
Library Board Meeting 6PM
Peace of Art Meeting 6:30PM
Saturday Story Time 11 AM French 1 PM English
Saturday Matinee 2PM Annie
Saturday Story Time 11 AM French 1 PM English
P.D. Day Movie 1PM LEGO Super Heroes...
Story Time 10:30AM
Art Gallery Opening– Beyond the Heart Clubhouse 6-8PM
FITNESS IN THE LIBRARY
You already know the Library is a
great place to exercise your brain, but
now you can also exercise your body
as well!
From January 20th
through March 31st
,
join us here every day at the Library
(open hours only )to get fit! Improve your
strength, endurance and balance by
taking on NEW FITNESS
CHALLENGES.
Members can borrow a pedometer (we have several here)
and go on the hunt for interesting FITNESS FACTS &
CHALLENGES. Track your progress and see how fit you
can get over the coming weeks. See our front desk for
more info.
In Partnership with
MOVIES
Looking for a way to relax and have some down time with the family? Come for a movie, stay for the FREE popcorn and a drink!
SAT MATINEE
Title: Annie Date: March 21st Time: 2 PM Location: PennWest Room
P.D. DAY MOVIE Title: LEGO DC Comic Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizzaro League Date: March 6th Time: 1 PM Location: PennWest Room
ART GALLERY
Beyond the Heart Clubhouse presents
Beyond the Heart Clubhouse is a place for people with mental illness to connect and recover.
Art channels a talent that supports a unique state of mind. Our art work demonstrates our humanity, relieves stress and helps
put a voice to our emotions. We have been diagnosed with a mental illness, but that does not make us any less human. We are still people. We are creative and
we show ourselves through our art. View our Art Gallery display through the month of March at the
Library.
Library Board Meetings The public is invited to observe as the Library Board members discuss the Peace River Municipal Library operations. Date: The 2nd Wednesday, Each Month ( Mar. 12th ) Time: 6 PM Location: PennWest Room Peace River Genealogy Society If you would like to research your family history, join the Genealogical Society for assistance and guidance. Open to new members. Date: The 3rd Thursday, Each Month ( Mar. 19th ) Time: 6:30 PM Location: Small Meeting Room Peace of Art Monthly organizational meeting. Open to new members.
Date: The 2nd Thursday, Each Month ( Mar. 12th ) Time: 6:30 PM Location: Art Gallery
We are looking for New Library Board Members!
.
Public library boards have five primary roles:
1. Advocate for the library and library users.
To be a library advocate is to work for the betterment of library services for everyone
in our communities. Advocacy includes working to obtain adequate funding for the
library; pursuing opportunities to meet and speak with community groups; presenting
library items to the mayor and town council; making sure the community’s needs and
interests are paramount when making board decisions.
2. Planning for the future of the library.
Planning is one of the most important trusts that the community gives to the library
board. Planning is deciding what is going to happen with library services over the
next few years. Determining the direction of the library through service responses
and insuring that it is responsive to what our community needs.
3. Oversee the effectiveness of the library.
The community puts its trust in the library board to make sure the library is
operating the way it should. The board monitors financial reports and approves all
expenditures. The board reviews and approves the annual report for the Library
Services Branch of Municipal Affairs which includes a survey of library user
satisfaction levels with the services received from the library.
4. Set library policies. (Policy is a carefully designed, broadly stated written guideline for
actions and decisions of the library.)
The library board spends much of its time on policy issues - developing policies to
meet the changing operational needs of the library. Once adopted by the board,
library staff carries out the policies on a day-to-day basis.
5. Work with the director, respecting each other’s roles.
The board oversees and works with the director to ensure effective management of
staff and resources for consistent operations and in the best interests of those the
library serves.
Our Board meets once a month. If you think this is a good fit for yourself or anyone you know, please contact Linda at:
We offer a large variety of services to the community, here are some of the ways we can help you, and the costs if applicable. Scanning, Prints, Copies & Faxes Scan to Email- Any page size–First Page-$1.00 Additional Pages-50¢ Printing & Copying Black & White: single-sided 8-1/2 x 11—First 25 Pages-25¢ pp Additional Pages-20¢ pp 8-1/2 x 17—35¢ pp, 11 x 17—50¢ pp Colour: 1-sided 8-1/2 x 11—$1.00 pp * All double-sided printing is twice the cost of single-sided Faxing Sending: Local First Page—$1.00 Additional Pages-50¢ Long Distance First Page—$2.00 Additional Pages-$1.00 Receiving: Local & Long distance—25¢ pp Computers &Internet We have 10 computers connected to the internet with programs installed to handle most needs. Free for all of the public to use. Exam Proctoring If you need to write an exam for distance education, we offer proctoring. Please call the Library at least 2 weeks before the exam date for more info and to book your appointment.
Overdue fines are charged on the
following material:
Books and audio books—35¢/day
DVDs/CDs—50¢/day
Adult/Household $24.00
Seniors 65+ FREE
12 & Under FREE *
Associate Member $6.00
Institutional $60.00
*With a paid adult membership
SERVICES
MEMBERSHIP & FEES
* Co-op
* Boston
Pizza
* Grey hound
9807– 97 Avenue, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1H6
Phone: 780—624—4076 Fax: 780—624—4086 www.prmlibrary.ab.ca
@PRiverLibrary
Operating Hours Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 10AM—5PM Wednesday & Thursday: 10AM—8PM
If you would like an electronic version of our newsletter, or want to be added to our Events emailing list, please email:
Check out our regularly updated website at www.prmlibrary.ab.ca