Freading!
08 May 2012
What is Freading?
 Freading is a downloadable eBook service from YRL, made available through TAL. All you need to use Freading is your member library barcode and PIN. Freading, from Library Ideas, has over 12,000 titles with more being added each day. Freading eBooks are available with simultaneous access so there are no holds needed—an unlimited number of library customers may download a Freading eBook title at the same time.

 

Job Posting

02 May 2012

Edson Public Library Is Hiring A Summer Reading Programs Coordinator
Employment Dates:  June 28 – August 20, 30 hrs/week
Wage: $12 per hour
Coordinate reading programs for children aged 5-12.  Supervise children.
Plan lessons, activities, crafts & games.  Assist with archival work.
Must be able to work with minimum supervision. 
Experience with children essential and post-secondary training desirable.
Please send resumes to Suzy Miller by May 25, 2012.
Edson Public Library, 4726 8 Ave., T7E 1S8
Email:  smiller@edsonlibrary.ca or fax:  780-723-9728

Conceptual Drawings Requested for Expanded Library

07 February 2012

Edson Public Library is seeking proposals from architectural firms for conceptual drawings of an expansion to the library.  

Bankstreet-Best Books of the Year 2012
11 April 2012

THE CHILDREN’S BOOK COMMITTEE at the Bank Street College of Education strives to guide librarians, educators, parents, grandparents and other interested adults to the best books for children published each year.

Check out the link below to view the list:
http://bankstreet.edu/cbc/best-books-year-2012/

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
08 September 2011


Spring Preschool Storytime will start Monday, April 16, 2012 and will run Monday & Tuesday mornings from 10:30AM - 11:15AM. 
Come join us for stories, crafts, cookies and songs!
There is no fee or formal registration but please sign in during the session.
If you have any questions or need information about any of our Edson Library program, please feel free to email Suzy at smiller@edsonlibrary.ca or call 780-723-6691.

Summer Reading Club 2012!
17 March 2012

The 2012 TD Summer Reading Club website is here!  This year's theme:  "IMAGINE..."
Click on the picture above to check out the website!

Lost cat
14 March 2012

Does anyone know who owns this cat? He has really made himself comfortable in our library!
He has been visiting on a daily basis for about a week and a half now!
If you know who his owner is or would like to adopt him, please call the Edson Public Library at 780-723-6691.

Snapshot Day
27 October 2011

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Library Snapshot Day on Tuesday, October 25.  We took stats on how many people came to the library, how many attended a storytime session, how many used the public computers and how many reference questions were asked. 
The stories, pictures and statistics we collected will be part of a library advocacy package that will be produced by Chinook Arch Regional Library.

                                                       
        
                                                                                                                                                                

 

Library Snapshot Day
23 October 2011

GET IN THE PICTURE!  

Edson Public Library will be hosting a snapshot day on Tuesday,October 25, 2011. With your help, we will be part of a province-wide advocacy campaign. The stories, pictures and statistics the library collects will be part of a library advocacy package that will be produced by Chinook Arch Regional Library.
Preschool Storytime with Suzy will be its usual time, 10:30-11:15. Another storytime, hosted by a surprise guest, will be held at 1pm. At 1:30pm, join us for cake to celebrate our Snapshot Day!

Lorna Schultz Nicholson
17 October 2011

The visit from author Lorna Schultz Nicholson last Wednesday was great!  Lorna gave 5 presentations throughout the day (PHEW!) and each one was as fresh as the first!  She told stories about hockey (her experience as a goaltender on her son's team was hilarious!).  She read from one of her many books (Interference is the title if you'd like to keep reading it to find out what happens!) and she briefed us on her upcoming new series that goes by the name "Puckster".  Lorna also talked about characterization: how to develop characters when you are writing.  She brought with her some autographed hockey jerseys and there were quite a few students in attendance who wore their favourite jerseys as well. 

                                                                
A big thank you to the teachers and students for taking the time to come to the Red Brick to see Lorna.  YABS (Young Alberta Book Society) must also be thanked, for without them, author visits at the Edson Public Library would not be possible.  Thanks also to the Red Brick for accomodating the library in this venture and a special thanks to Landon, from Freezen Hot Music for helping us with the sound system!