• This Month at Banff Public Library •
• January News • 
In accordance with the latest public health measures implemented by the Government of Alberta to help protect the health system and slow the spread of COVID-19, Banff Public Library remains temporarily closed to the public with a tentative reopening date of January 12. However, we are still offering our Pick-Up and Home Delivery Services every day from 10am-5pm. Please give us a call at 403.762.2661, send us an email at info@banfflibrary.ab.ca, or fill out our online form with your requests and to schedule a pick-up or delivery time. Our printing, copying, and scanning services are also still available. 
 
The Library offers many fantastic digital resources which can be accessed from home, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers, magazines, movies, music, online courses, school support, and more! You will need your library card number and PIN to log in to these resources. Please give us a call or send us an email if you might need a hand.
 
Banff Public Library is committed to providing a safe and welcoming space to our patrons and staff and will continue to monitor the updates from the Government of Alberta and the Town of Banff to determine when it is appropriate to reopen and resume our regular services.
 
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we help to ensure the health and wellness of our community, and we wish you and your loved ones all the very best in 2021!

• COVID-19 Information and Updates • 
For the most accurate and up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic in our area, please visit the following websites:
  • Government of Alberta
  • Town of Banff
  • Town of Canmore
• January Programs • 
Baby Storytime - ONLINE!
 
Wednesdays from 9:30-10:00am
 
Join us on our Facebook page every Wednesday morning for fun and interactive rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and felt board stories that help to promote early language development and positive child-adult interaction and bonding: 
 
https://www.facebook.com/banfflibrary
 
For children ages 0-2 and their parents/caregivers.
 

Preschool Storytime - ONLINE!
 
Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00am
 
Join us on our Facebook page every Wednesday morning for fun and interactive rhymes, songs, and stories that help children to develop early literacy skills:
 
https://www.facebook.com/banfflibrary
 
For children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers.
 
 

Once Upon an Alphabet - ONLINE!
 
Saturdays from 9:30-10:00am
 
Join us on our Facebook page every Saturday morning for fun and interactive rhymes, songs, and stories that help children to develop early literacy skills:
 
https://www.facebook.com/banfflibrary
 
For children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.
 
 

Yoga at the Library - ONLINE!
 
Friday, January 8 & 22 from 6:00-7:00pm
Sunday, January 10, 17 & 31 from 9:30-10:30am
 
Join us on our Facebook page for fun and relaxing yoga classes with our resident yoga instructor, Chie Fujimaru:
 
https://www.facebook.com/banfflibrary
 
All levels of experience are welcome.
 

Guided Meditation - ONLINE!
 
Thursday, January 14 & 28 from 5:30-6:00pm
 
Looking to try meditation? The New Year is a perfect time to start. Have a seat, meet yourself.
 
Join Chie Fujimaru for a 20-minute Guided Meditation that will introduce different techniques and show you the benefits of meditation. You may want a chair or yoga mat, cushion, and notebook and pen.
 

Virtual Book Club with Mojo Anderson
 
Thursday, January 28 from 7:00-8:00pm
 
Book Club is back at the Banff Public Library! Join us the last Thursday evening of the month as we get together with Mojo Anderson to discuss different books around each month's theme.
 
January's theme is Award Winning Books. Learn which books are winning prizes such as the Giller, Man Booker, and the Governor General's Awards. Get inspired to read, discuss your impressions, or just enjoy the literary conversation.
 
Mary Jo “Mojo” Anderson began her book publishing career in Toronto and went on to own an independent bookstore in Halifax, Frog Hollow Books, for almost 30 years. The store hosted hundreds of events with Canadian and international literary luminaries. Anderson produced and hosted radio and television shows including Choyce Words, a television show that spanned over a decade. She was a regular book panelist on CBC Radio and wrote a book column, as well as author profiles, for the Chronicle Herald. Since moving to Banff ten years ago, Anderson has interviewed authors at the Banff Centre for the Arts and Wordfest, continuing conversations with authors from around the world.
 
For more information and to register, please visit our website:
 
• Popular eResources •
OverDrive/Libby
 
A collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages, including popular fiction and non-fiction. Borrow up to ten titles at a time. Choose your loan period of one week, two weeks, or three weeks, with the option to return early.
 
Download Libby, the fun and easy-to-use OverDrive mobile app.
 
Kids can view the Kids Reading Room, a collection of materials just for kids and teens!
 

cloudLibrary

A collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks for all ages including popular fiction and non-fiction titles. Borrow up to ten titles at a time. Loan period is three weeks with the option to return early.
 

TumbleBook Library
 
An online collection of animated, talking picture books, educational videos, puzzles, games, and more - just for kids!
 

Press Reader
 
An online newsstand providing access to more than 7,000 digital newspapers and magazines from 120+ countries and in 60+ languages.
 

Cypress Resume
 
An online resume builder that helps you create professional resumes in three quick and easy steps.
 

Read Alberta eBooks and Prairie Indigenous Collection
 
Collection of eBooks published in Alberta, including fiction and non-fiction titles. Includes the Prairie Indigenous eBook collection, a collection of over 200 titles from publishers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
 
Uses the Cantook Station eBook platform.
 
 
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Banff Public Library
101 Bear Street
Box 996
Banff, Alberta T1L 1H3
403-762-2661

www.banfflibrary.ab.ca