Did you know…
The Grande Prairie Public Library releases a monthly newsletter called In Touch, which highlights library events, activities, local authors, and new additions to their collection. Highlights from October’s issue include:
- Canadian Library Month – October is Canadian Library Month, and the theme this year is “Your Library, Your World: Opening Doors to the Future.” Come in to discover how the Grande Prairie Public Library has adapted to meet the needs of the 21st century, including collections of DVDs and Blu-Rays, downloadable audio books, magazines, and more!
- Caught You Reading Week – From October 4-8, the library crew will be on the lookout for readers. If we “catch you reading,” you’ll receive a bookmark and a ballot to enter draws for great prizes including a laptop computer and a eBook reader!
- Rocky Mountain Book Awards – Local author and friend of the Grande Prairie Public Library, Sue Farrell Holler’s book Lacey and the African Grandmothers has been shortlisted for this year’s Rocky Mountain Book Awards. The program works with students and educators to stimulate the reading interests of students in grades 4 to 7.