Storytime Cancelled Monday, February 27, 2012
22 February 2012

Closed for Family Day
16 February 2012

Just a reminder that the library will be closed Monday, February 20th for Family Day.

Congratulations
08 February 2012

to the winners of our various Family Literacy Day draws and contests, Eila, Reed and Heidi.
Thank you to everyone who attended Family Literacy events throughout the week.

Resident Satisfaction Survey
01 February 2012

 
IT'S YOUR COMMUNITY. MAKE YOUR MARK.

Enter the draw at the end of the survey to win one of the following prizes:

  • One of ten transferable 10-use combo passes for the Jasper Activity, Fitness & Aquatic Centres;
  • One of two pairs of tickets for the 2012 Community Christmas party;
  • One of two Municipality of Jasper vests; or
  • 50% off your next residential water and sewer bill (2-month period), up to $150.

The Resident Satisfaction Survey provides valuable information to guide Council's decision-making and gauge community satisfaction with the programs, services and facilities offered by the Municipality of Jasper.

Take the survey.

Black History Month
28 January 2012

Start Black History Month by joining Janeen on Wednesday, February 1st, 7pm, at Habitat for the Arts for the FREE showing of Mighty Jerome . The film tells the story of Harry Jerome, one of Canada's greatest athletes.
Jasper is one of 45 libraries across the country showing the film this month.

Family Literacy Day
28 January 2012

Thank You
to everyone who participated in the local celebrations of Family Literacy Day
and
to the people and organizations that put together the celebrations.

Remember, learning happens in everything we do.

Did you get an EReader?
18 January 2012

Or perhaps a tablet? Did you know there are online library services available to you?

Smart phones and other mobile devices can access TRACpac, our library catalogue, either through the mobile website, or through IPhone/IPod Touch or IPad apps. 

Interested in our Overdrive service which allows you to borrow audiobooks and ebooks?

The first step is to find out if Overdrive is compatible with your device. The next is to download the right software to your device or computer. This cheat sheet should help with the process.

If you have a Kobo Vox there is a video available that walks you through the steps to getting Overdrive on your device.

If you would like help getting started, please feel free to drop by the library.
Happy reading!

Family Literacy Day
13 January 2012

Family Literacy Day is January 27th.

There are a number of local events through out the week. See the poster for details.

For contests, activities and more information on Family Literacy Day you can check out ABC Life Learning Canada, in English or in French.

Look for the Family Literacy Day display at the Community Dinner on Sunday, January 22nd.

The Library is holding a Teen Writing Contest in celebration of Family Literacy Day.  
The Jasper Municipal Library invites all local students in grades 7 to 12 to enter a Short Story or Poem on a memorable, personal, learning experience.  
Entries are due at the Jasper Municipal Library by 8pm January 23, 2012. 3 prizes will be awarded by random drawing of all entries.  
Entries must be no longer than 1 side of a letter size piece of paper.  
For more information contact Angie at the library or jasperlibrary@town.jasper.ab.ca.
 

January News
06 January 2012

The new Beyond Books Newsletter is out.

Francophone-moi une histoire will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, January 17 downstairs in the Pottery Room of the Activity Centre.

We have 2 presentations for Jasper in January.
    The first will be ICE. Veteran mountain guide Peter Amann will present a retrospective of the people he’s met and beautiful places he’s experienced over the years. Peter promises an informal, interactive and humorous session. 7pm @ the Habitat (631 Patricia Street). FREE.
    The second will be FIRE. FireSmart project manager Alan Westhaver and Fire Chief Greg Van Tighem will present FIRE, a public information session about the FireSmart program; what was accomplished, what the changes meant and what might still need to be done. Bring your curiosity, there will be a question and answer session. 7pm @ the Habitat (631 Patricia Street). FREE.

Family Literacy Day is January 27th and all week the library and many other organizations will be celebrating. More information will be posted about local events soon. To get you started go to http://abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy-day for information on literacy, contests and other fun stuff.

Surprise!
23 December 2011

Demolition has begun in the old library. There was a surprise waiting behind one of the walls.
Any guesses where this was?