Peace Library System

🎉 Congratulations to Jenna Timmons-Oikawa, winner of the 2026 CBC Nonfiction Prize!

Her winning piece, Wawa Indian, explores themes of reclamation and renewal and is available to read on CBC Books.

Normally, we’d tell you to place your hold in TRACpac—but there aren’t any copies yet! 📚 Library managers, consider adding this award-winning title to your collection.

🏠 Have you tested your home for radon?

Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, and all homes have some level of radon. The only way to know if the level in your home is dangerous is to test.

Participating libraries offer radon monitors you can borrow, making it easy to check the radon levels in your home.

📚 Ask your local library about the Radon Monitor Lending Program today!

Program Spotlight: Fall Wreathmaking 🍂

Looking for a fall program idea? Fox Creek Library got creative with fall wreathmaking, and the results are fantastic! Patrons used autumn flowers, leaves, pumpkins and even a little gnome to create their own unique seasonal wreaths.

A fun, hands-on program idea to inspire some autumn creativity at your library! 🍁🌻

Alberta Law Libraries invites public library staff to From Probate to Primary Sources: Researching Wills and Estates Questions in Alberta on September 24.

This practical webinar will help library staff confidently respond to wills and estates questions from patrons, including:

🔹 Finding reliable legal information
🔹 Navigating common wills and estates questions
🔹 Locating surrogate forms and court resources
🔹 Finding Alberta legislation and case law using CanLII
🔹 Building practical legal research skills
Register now: https://shorturl.at/ZUE0n

Presenting the Booker Prize 2026 shortlist.

Find out more about the books and authors that make up this year's list. https://thebookerprizes.com/bp2026

We are indeed the mysterious building on 84 Avenue! Thanks for the shoutout, Erica—and for joining us to celebrate 40 years!

Curious about the scope of Peace Library System? Check out this Google map: https://l1nk.dev/KnTFR9b

90% Sold Out!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn and hear about trends in the library world! There are limited registrations and limited rooms available and you do not want to miss out!

We are over 90% sold out but there is still time!

👉 Register today: https://strongertogetherconf.ca/registration/

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday to celebrate Peace Library System’s 40th anniversary! 🎉

We were honoured to celebrate this milestone with so many people who have been part of PLS over the years, including past employees, our two previous Directors, and Directors from other library systems.

A special thank you to the Indigenous dancers who shared their culture and helped make our celebration even more memorable.

And finally, thank you to the Grande Prairie Museum for lending us antique office equipment for our historical display. It was a wonderful addition and helped bring 40 years of PLS history to life!

A special anniversary edition of News & Notes is here! 🎉

As Peace Library System celebrates 40 years of growing communities across the Peace, we’re looking back at where we’ve been—and sharing what’s happening across our library community today.

Inside this special edition, you’ll find stories from PLS’s past, anniversary memories, library news, upcoming events, and more!

✨ Read the Anniversary Edition of News & Notes:https://www.peacelibrarysystem.ab.ca/content/download/191785/file/ANNIVERSARY%20EDITION%20%286%29.pdf

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