DECEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER A quick look at what’s happening at the Library!
Bookmobile—December 6th & 20th (Heritage Tower) Bookmobile—December 4th & 18th (Points West) Tabletop Gamers—December 6th & 20th Young Adults Only—December 13th Gallery Opening—December12th Talking Buddies—December 12th Nerf Wars—December 14th After School Club—Wednesdays and Thursdays Story Time—Fridays Yarn Night—Thursdays Trim the Tree—December 1st Water Colour Christmas Cards—December 8th How to have an Eco-Friendly Christmas—Dec. 8th Breakfast with Santa—December 15th Drawing with Pastels—December 20th
9807– 97 Avenue, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1H6 Phone: 780—624—4076 Fax: 780—624—4086 www.prmlibrary.ab.ca 1
REGULAR PROGRAMS
Bookmobile (Points West)—Dedember 4th and 18th at 1:30 pm. Bookmobile now runs to Points West every two weeks. Bookmobile (Heritage Tower)— December 6th and 20th at 1:30 pm. Bookmobile currently runs to Heritage Tower every two weeks. Tabletop Gamers—December 6th and 20th from 6 to 8 pm. All ages welcome! Snacks provided by Domino’s Pizza and Mint Drugs. Come check it out! After School Club—Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 to 5pm. Registration required monthly. Bussing can be arranged through your school division’s transportation department. **Please note that ASC will not be available during Christmas Break. Story Time—Fridays at 10:30am. Intended for children 3 to 5 years old but all children welcome. Parent participation required.
Yarn Night—Thursdays from 6:30 to 8pm. Come and join other knitters and crocheters for an evening of social yarn fun! *Not a class*
Young Adults Only—December 13th from 6 to 8pm. This program is for young adults only! Alternate Thursdays. For those 13 to 18 years old.
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REGULAR PROGRAMS
Nerf Wars—December 14th from 4:45 to 6pm. It’s back! Space is limited so register early. New forms needed for the new school year.
Talking Buddies—December 12th at 6pm. Conversation practice for ESL students. Please register.
**Please note that regular programs will not be running from December 22nd to January 2nd.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Town of Peace River Library Board—Next meeting December 6th at 6pm. Thinking of joining the Library Board? The public is welcome to attend meetings to observe. Application forms are available at the cirdulation desk.
Talking Buddies—This is a program that matches ESL students with a partner for some conversation practice. If interested, contact the Library.
Friends of the Library meets periodically throughout the year. Contact the Library to find out how to join.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Trim the Tree—December 1st from 1 to 3pm. Time to make ornaments to decorate the Christmas tree in the children’s area! After getting messy join us for cookies and a short movie—Dragons Holiday : Gift of the Night Fury.
Art Gallery Exhibition Opening Reception— December 12th from 6 to 8pm. . Eating is a travelling TREX exhibit by artist Heather Buchanan.
How to have an Eco-Friendly Christmas— December 8th from 10am to noon. Christmas can be a time of excess and it takes a toll on our planet. Find out tips and tricks for an Eco-Friendly Christmas!
Water Colour Christmas Card Workshop— December 8th at 1:30pm. Sophie will be here to lead us in making wonderful cards for the holiday season!
Breakfast with Santa—December 15th from 10 am to Noon. What’s better than pancakes? Having pancakes and seeing Santa at the same time! Stop by the Library between 10 am and noon. Please bring your own camera for pictures.
Drawing with Pastels—December 20th from 6pm to 8pm. Local artist, Leah Lawton, is back and this time she is teaching us how draw using pastels! This class will fill up fast so please call to register.
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MAKERSTATIONS We’re trying something NEW! When you come in to the Library in December, you will notice two stations set up with an activity for you to enjoy.
Watercolour Cards—The materials for painting watercolour cards will be set up for you to use to experiment and play. A small fee may apply to cover costs. If you would like some instruction first, sign up for Sophie’s class being held on December 8th.
Sewing—Do you have small sewing projects that you are avoiding because you don’t have a sewing machine? Maybe you would just like the chance to check one out? Now you can. There will be a sewing station complete with a basic sewing machine and supplies for you use. A small fee may apply to cover costs of supplies.
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10am—Eco-Friendly Christmas Wksp. 1:30pm—Water Colour Christmas Card Wksp.
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10:30am—Story Time 4:45-6pm—Nerf Wars
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IN THE DMI ART GALLERY
Eating—December . This is a travelling TREX exhibit by artist Heather Buchanan featuring celebreties engaging in a very human activity!
Art Gallery Exhibition Opening Reception—December 12th from 6 to 8pm. View the exhibit, discuss with others, and enjoy light refreshments.
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NEWS AND NOTES
Newsletters are available on our website, Facebook page, or contact us to receive it by email.
Join the Library Board or The Friends of the Library to have your input heard regarding the policies and operations of the library! Ask for an application at the front desk or check our website.
Next Library Board Meeting December 6th at 6pm. The Public is invited to observe.
For more details on any of the items you see listed in this newsletter, please see our website: www.prmlibrary.ab.ca or call us, 780-624-4076. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook to get regular updates on events and other happenings at the Library.
LIBRARY CARDS & FEES As of January 1, 2018. Library Cards must be renewed annually. Family
$20
Teen & Adult (13+)
$15
Child 0-12
Free**
Seniors (65+)
Free
Replacement card
$6
Institutional
$50
Overdue and other fines: DVDs/CDs—50¢/day All other material—35¢/day A/V material returned in
book drop—$2 Lost and damaged items— replacement cost
Government issued ID is required and proof of address.
Card fees may be waived at the discretion of the Library Director or designate; proof of financial hardship may be required.
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SERVICES Scanning, Prints, Copies & Faxes Scan to Email—$1.00 per scan Printing & Copying Black & White: single-sided 8-1/2 x 11—First 25 Pages-25¢ pp Additional Pages-20¢ pp 8-1/2 x 14—35¢ pp, 11 x 17—50¢ pp Colour: single-sided 8-1/2 x 11—$1.00 pp *Double-sided printing priced as two pages. Faxing Sending: Local = $1.00 Long Distance** =$2.00 Receiving: Local & Long distance—25¢ pp **Sorry, no international faxing. Computers & Internet We have 7 computers connected to the internet. Free for all of the public to use. Must check in at Circulation Desk. Limited to 2 hours per day. Exam Proctoring If you need to write an exam for distance education, we offer proctoring. There is a fee of $40 for this service. Please call the Library at least 2 weeks before the exam date to book your appointment. More information is available on our website. librarytech@prmlibrary.ab.ca or 780-624-4076 ext. 231
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9807– 97 Avenue, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1H6
Phone: 780—624—4076 Fax: 780—624—4086 info@prmlibrary.ab.ca www.prmlibrary.ab.ca
Operating Hours Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 10AM—5PM Wednesday & Thursday: 10AM—8PM
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