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It's hard to believe September is here already. These past few months have flown by, and we are so thankful to everyone who took time out of their busy lives to visit us this summer, who played along with our Summer Reading Game, and who attended our summer programs. The 2022 Summer Reading Game was a huge success with 345 registered participants, 2484 challenges completed, and 2132 program attendees! As we get ready to settle back into routine this fall, The Library is excited to announce the return of some of our most popular programs and events. Meet the Author, the Friends' Speaker Series, Books n' Banter Book Club and Club de Lecture are all back this fall, along with so much more. Keep reading below to learn about everything the CPL has coming up this autumn!
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Help us plan our services for the next three years! Your feedback during this time is vital, as the information gathered will help us to shape and develop Library services until 2025. If you value the services that you get from your library, please take a moment to complete our quick Plan of Service survey to let us know what matters to you and how we can serve you better. We value all feedback - tell us what you love about the Library, and how we can improve. Digital surveys can be found online on our website, or paper copies can be accessed at the front desk in the Library. There are two separate surveys available - one for library members and one for those without a library membership. Each survey is available in both English and French. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the survey that best fits you. Your feedback is essential to ensuring the Canmore Public Library is offering the services our community needs. Thank you for your support! |
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Day of Truth and Reconciliation
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 September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we honor and remember the children who never made it home and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. The Canmore Public Library will be open on this day. It is a perfect day to come and check out all the brand new Indigenous picture books the Canmore Library has added to our collection through our Indigenous Picture Book Fundraiser. You can find a list of all the new titles purchased in our fundraiser recap below. |
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Indigenous Picture Book Fundraiser Recap
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We are pleased to report that our Indigenous Picture Book Fundraiser was a massive success thanks to your generous support - raising a total of $1027.68! With these funds we are able to add 65 new picture books by Indigenous authors to our collection. See below for the list of books we've added so far, with a few more titles still on the way. The Canmore Public Library would also like to take this time to thank the Rotary Club of Canmore for their recent donation, as well as the Friends of the Canmore Library who helped to facilitate this donation. The Rotary Club donated over $3200.00 as part of a memorial gift honouring Ron Lewis, a long-term resident of Canmore who had an interest in local Indigenous history, culture, and languages. The Library will use these funds to purchase a variety of Indigenous materials for our collection, including books, music, films, and language-learning resources. Books we've added to our collection through our Indigenous Picture Book Fundraiser: |
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 Our Library of Things is growing! We've been busy adding new items to our Library of Things - and now have a juvenile and adult section. A complete list can be found on our website. Items in our Library of Things that are kid friendly are still located across from the juvenile graphic novel shelves. Adult puzzles and games can be found on the back ends of our paperback shelves - near the tables in our mystery section. If you need help finding these items, please don't hesitate to ask a staff member at the Library and we'll be happy to show you! These items are available exclusively for our local patrons, so you cannot place a hold on them from home. Contact us or visit the Library to check availability of individual items. |
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Have you been wanting to learn a new language? Try Pronunciator - it's FREE with you CPL card! With over 160 languages to choose from, and many learning options available, you can customize your experience. Whether you want to learn a new language, brush up on old skills, or add a few essentials phrases to your vocabulary for an upcoming trip, Pronunciator can help. Beginners to advanced learners, a quick refresher or a long term practice - there is something for everyone. It even offers American Sign Language courses and English courses taught in the user's native language. Check out Pronunciator today! |
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Speaker Series: Dr. Jim Emmett
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 Two Physician's Experiences: Lessons learned participating in the care of Nunavut people over a decade. The Arctic - a time to wonder. Join us for stories and comments from the experiences of two physicians, seasoned yet still idealistic, who cared for the people of Nunavut over a decade of time. So buckle up and hang on tight as Dr. Jim Emmett shares unexpected and unique situations and solutions, lots of personal reflections, and just how much the Nunavut people have to teach us. Dr. Jim Emmett arrived in the Bow Valley in the early 1970s with his wife, Dr. Josephine Wilson, as a couple charged with the responsibility of developing the Stoney Health Centre in Morley. For five years the duo lived with the people of the Stoney First Nations Reserve, working with the community, government, and university to build up their health centre – resulting in partial successes and many lessons learned. They left the environment as better people and with their idealism still intact. While their main clinical life was as practitioners in Calgary, it was their experience during the years spent working on the Stoney Health Centre in Morley that ultimately led them to be temporary recurrent locums for Nunavut. Their experience in Nunavut covered about a decade, consisting of many visits both together and independently. They shared a deep compassion and respect for the Nunavut people, which only grew with their time there. While working in the North offered its fair share of adventure, the experience contributed greatly to their understanding of Indigenous culture, in turn teaching how to better treat patients on a human level. While Josie is no longer with us, Dr. Emmett looks forward to sharing not only his own experiences from their time in Nunavut, but hers as well, as a clear acknowledgement of her contribution. He lovingly refers to his late wife as the “super super star” while he is the “quiet determined doer in the background.” So we invite you to join us at the Canmore Public Library on Thursday, September 29th for a presentation that we hope will give you a better understanding of Nunavut as its land and Nunavut as its people, through stories of humor, puzzling issues, and a certain clear crisp reality. Friends of the Library Speaker Series: Dr. Jim Emmett Thursday September 29th, 2022 7:00 – 8:00pm CPL Program Room Admission by donation. |
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Thank you to everyone who supported our very successful August Book Sale by volunteering and/or purchasing books. Over $3200 was raised for the library! Want to become a Friend of the Library? Sign up at the Library anytime - memberships cost $5 per person or $10 for a family. |
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Become a member of the Friends of the Library, We are convinced it is the best deal in town! - $5 for an individual membership annually
- $10 for a family membership annually
The benefits of becoming a member of the Friends of the Library include: - Early admission to book sales.
- Reduced price for special programs offered by the Friends.
- Knowing that you are supporting our amazing Library. Prior to COVID, the Friends of the Library had been donating more than $15,000 annually to enhance the Library’s programs and resources.
- The opportunity to attend the Annual General Meeting in October and to vote on business pertaining to the Friends of the Canmore Library Society.
Some ways for you to become a member: - Simply fill in the online membership form. Make an E-transfer for the amount of the membership to friends@canmorelibrary.ab.ca.
- Make a print copy of the form, fill it out, put it in an envelope with cash or cheque and bring it to the Library.
- Have one of the Library staff do the processing of your membership next time that you are in the Library.
Your membership is valid until August 31, 2022. |
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Staff Name: Brian Whalley Where are you from? I'm living in Banff. How long have you been at the Library? I've been working at the Library for one year. What do you do at the Library? Circulation desk, shelving, shelf reading, and weeding. What is the best part of your job? Making a contribution to people's reading. What is your favorite food? Chocolate. Brian's Staff Pick |
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Did you know that there are over 100 authors who call Canmore their home? We are so excited to shine the spotlight on local authors for our newsletter subscribers! Introducing Carol Thornton, our Local Author Spotlight for September! Carol Thornton is co-author of Writer on Fire: Poetry Prompts to Ignite the Poet Within, (available on amazon.ca) and is writing the immigration story of four families from different countries. Her poetry and short stories have been published in literary magazines and anthologies in Canada, England, Ireland, the USA and Romania (in translation), and won several competitions. You can read her articles on medium.com and follow Carol Thornton Author on Facebook. Carol has coordinated a telethon that raised millions for people living with disability, supported people with disabilities into employment, worked in public relations and at the Canmore Public Library. She loves travel and chocolate, and lives and works in Canmore. Read our interview with Carol below! What is the best investment you ever made in your writing? There are two. I bought myself a laptop. Previously I had shared a laptop or computer with other family members. A worker must have her tools. And I turned a room in our basement into a study. Virginia Woolf famously said, “A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.” I don’t write fiction or have a lot of money, but now I have a room of my own, giving me not only physical space, but the inner space I need to write. I furnished it with bookshelves (of course), a filing cabinet, and the desk my father gave me when he moved from his farm to a seniors’ lodge. I’d always been struck by the incongruity of my blue-jeans-and-suspenders dad doing his farm books at the rather feminine-looking mahogany writing desk he bought at an auction. My second-hand desk from Ikea was more functional, but somehow, having my father’s desk reminds me that I’m not writing for myself only, but for people I know who weren’t able to express themselves in this way. I’ve completely covered the top of the desk with images of women reading and writing, another reminder that the purpose of writing is to connect with others. And I’ve decorated my space with things that make me happy when I look up from my writing and see them. The top bookshelf is filled with anthologies and magazines that have published my work, and recently my first book, Writer on Fire: Poetry Prompts to Ignite the Poet Within, written with Nikki Tate, took its place on that shelf. How do you get your creativity flowing? Someone gave me The Artist’s Way at a time when life was so busy I couldn’t read it. Sometimes I’d see it on the shelf and feel guilty, but I assumed it was aimed at visual artists. Then a friend and I were able to spend a day listening to its author, Julia Cameron, at a workshop in Edmonton—her first visit to Canada in 20 years. She advocates the writing of three longhand, stream of consciousness Morning Pages, first thing every day. My writing, and my life, work better when I begin the day with Morning Pages. Do you view writing as a kind of spiritual practice or more as a job? My morning pages are definitely a spiritual practice. They cause me to pause and reflect, to look inside and think about what I am grateful for, or what makes me unhappy and how those things might be changed. It’s a safe place to explore anything that comes to mind. Henri Nouwen says writing can help us “get in touch with the deeper stirrings of our heart.” The first item on my calendar each day reads, “Prayer, candle, music.” I can get side-tracked easily so it helps to see this reminder. When I sit down to write for others, before I begin I take a moment to centre myself, and join my creativity with a creative power greater than my own. The flickering of a candle offers subtle companionship, and I’ve found that certain music helps me relax, focus and create. Does writing energize or exhaust you? For me, writing is energizing. When the writing is going well and the words seem to come easily and naturally, it’s exhilarating. But even when I’m struggling to express a thought or an idea, or when my research has run into a brick wall, I feel like I’m doing what I was put on this earth to do, and that sustains me. Give a shout out to a fellow author. The people in my writing group, Writers on Fire, have worked together for a couple of years now. Our critique group meets for two hours a week. The group’s support, encouragement, constructive criticism and accountability have made us all better writers, more brave and fearless and able to dig more deeply than any of us would have been on our own. So my shout-out goes to Kallie, Zoe, Mary, Maria, Dorothy, Chris, Kathi, Nikki and Brenda. And if you write, I’d encourage you to find a writing group, or start one with like-minded writers. It could change your life.  |
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Meet the Author: Paul McKendrick
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Meet the Author is back! Join us for an evening of intrigue with author Paul McKendrick where he will talk about his book The Bushman's Lair. In 2002, the discovery of a cave on Shuswap Lake in BC, made headlines across the country. It had been the hideout of a fugitive known as the Bushman—real name John Bjornstrom—who had been arrested the previous winter after raiding cabins in the area for supplies. Shortly after the cave was discovered, and before it was imploded by local authorities, Canmore author Paul McKendrick was able to explore the nine-hundred-square-foot bachelor pad. Its elaborate construction left the impression that the occupant was more than just a common thief with a preference for uncommon living arrangements. Reminiscent of John Vaillant's The Golden Spruce and Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild, this fascinating portrait of a far-from-ordinary fugitive makes for a page-turning read. Join Paul Mckendrick at the Canmore Public Library on Thursday October 6th at 7:00pm for Meet the Author night to hear more about his investigations into the Bushman. |
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Full Moon Swap - Harvest Moon
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 This year, September's full moon is known as the Harvest Moon. The full moon that appears closest to the fall equinox always takes on the title of Harvest Moon because, unlike other full moons, it will rise at roughly the same time (around sunset) for several days in a row, giving farmers extra evenings of moonlight to work by and finish their harvests before fall frost sets in! To celebrate the Harvest Moon, our September Full Moon Swap will be a community swap of all things fall related. Fall themed home decor (think leaves, plaid, pumpkins etc), cozy blankets, mugs for a hot cup of tea, candles, or anything else that might be connected to fall. If you have clothing to donate, consider saving it for our clothing Swap-o-Rama coming up in October - stay tuned for full details! So gather your gently used items and join us in celebrating the Harvest Moon at our September Full Moon Swap! The swap will take place outside at the Elevation Place Plaza, weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather, the swap will be moved inside the Library. Full Moon Swap - September Harvest Moon Saturday September 17th, 2022 10am - 2 pm Elevation Place Plaza Our Full Moon Swaps will be held monthly, on or around the full moon. Each swap will have a theme connected to the name of the full moon that month, for example the Flower Moon or the Wolf Moon. We encourage community members to bring gently used items they no longer need or want to the CPL the day of the swap as a donation. Items will be displayed on tables and are available for anyone to take home with them, so please be sure the items you bring are items you are prepared to give away. Everything is FREE and everyone is welcome! You do not need to donate items in order to attend or take items home. We hope these swaps will encourage community connection and help keep usable items from piling up in a landfill! Any items leftover at the end of the swap will be donated to a charity of our choice. See you then! |
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Adult Activity Kit - Denim Baskets
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Create your own upcycled denim basket with our September Adult Activity Kit! Upcycling clothing is the process of taking existing fabric and turning it into a new garment, either by changing it completely, or just a bit to give it new life. Denim, the fabric that makes up the ever-popular blue jean, has been wildly popular since its creation in France in the late seventeenth century. This, combined with its sturdy weave made from cotton, makes it a great option for upcycling! With our monthly swaps, the Canmore Public Library has made a concerted effort to circulate items throughout our community rather than discarding them… but because jeans are so popular, we wind up with a lot of them! Rather than donate the more well-loved pairs to a place that will shred them for textiles, we decided to snag a few pairs for a craft. This month’s activity kit will help you to create a fun denim basket, no sewing or weaving required! For adults, one kit per person. If multiple people from your household would like a kit, please register each person separately. |
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Books N' Banter Book Club
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Books N' Banter Book Club is back from summer break! Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 27th from 7:00 – 8:00pm in the CPL meeting room, or you can join via Zoom. Registration required. September's read is A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins. "Years ago someone lit a match... Laura has spent most of her life being judged. She's seen as hot-tempered, troubled, a loner. Some even call her dangerous. Miriam knows that just because Laura is witnessed leaving the scene of a horrific murder with blood on her clothes doesn't mean Laura is a killer. Bitter experience has taught her how easy it is to get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Carla is reeling from the brutal murder of her nephew. She trusts no one and no thing: good people are capable of terrible deeds. But how far will she go to find peace? Innocent or guilty, everyone is carrying damage. Some are damaged enough to kill. Look what you started." |
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J'espère que vous avez tous passé un bel été, vous êtes bien reposés et prêts à lire de nouveaux livres! À partir du mois de septembre, le club de lecture sera offert de façon hybride, en personne à la bibliothèque publique de Canmore de 19h00 - 20h00! et en ligne. Donc, vous pourrez toujours vous joindre à nous via Zoom si vous le souhaitez. Notre première rencontre sera mardi, le 27 septembre de 19h00 - 20h00, Meeting Room à la bibliothèque de Canmore. Nous discuterons du roman 'Les oubliés du dimanche' de Valérie Perrin. "Justine vit avec son cousin et ses grands-parents depuis la mort accidentelle de ses parents. Murés dans le silence, ses grands-parents refusent d'évoquer le passé. Elle se tourne alors vers les résidents de la maison de retraite où elle travaille et écoute leurs souvenirs, à savoir Hélène qui dévoile un amour ayant survécu aux malheurs. Premier roman 2015. Prix national Lyons de littérature 2016, Lire Élire 2016, le Prix Chronos 2016, Prix intergénération... Renaud-Bray" |
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 Our Fall Storytime Session starts on September 12th and will run until November 25th. Storytimes will be held in the CPL Program Room. September 13th - November 22nd
*12:30 - 1:00 pm* A mix of board books, bounces, nursery rhymes, and music, this storytime is perfect for babies from birth to walking. This program is designed to assist in the acquisition of language and to promote parent/child bonding. *Please note the time change. Books for Babies will be returning to it's 12:30pm start time for our Fall Session.* *Mondays* September 12th - November 21st
10:30 - 11:00 am Walking babies and toddlers, along with their parent/caregivers, are invited to a half-hour program featuring active rhymes, music, movement and books. The program is designed to encourage active participation, build attention span, and to promote parent/child bonding. *Please note the day change for Tales for Toddlers! This program will now be held on Monday mornings* *In Person or Online* Fridays September 16th - November 25th
10:30 - 11:00 am A mix of picture books, silly rhymes, and action-songs, this storytime is perfect for preschoolers aged 3-5 who are ready for longer stories. The program is designed to help build their attention span and foster a continual love of stories. Preschool Storytime will be a hybrid program. You can still join through Zoom, at the same day and time, for any who wish to join remotely. Check out our Youtube channel for lots of online storytimes and story express videos to enjoy storytime at home! |
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Canmore Pride Drag Storytime
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As part of their Pride Festival 2022, Canmore Pride will be joining us at the Canmore Public Library for a Drag Storytime on Saturday, September 17th! Canmore Pride's Drag Storytime, featuring performers Iviy League and Bobby Dazzler, will be held in the CPL Program Room. There will be two separate readings - one for ages 0-5 (with their caregivers), and one for all ages. Along with book readings, there will be opportunity for questions, a selfie station, and more! For full details visit the Canmore Pride website. Get you tickets to this FREE event here. Drag Storytime Saturday, September 17th 11:00am - 11:30am: Reading for ages 0-5 years.
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Reading for all ages. “To inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others.” More about the performers: Residing in the stunning town of Canmore, Iviy League is sure to dazzle you with her charm, humour and bubbly joy. Reverend Bobby Dazzler was born twice: once in the foothills, and once in the mountains. Inspired by these two birth places, this singing drag rambler preaches to the world of beauty and self acceptance while keeping the home fires burning. |
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Community Cruisers Bike Shorts Film Fest
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The Community Cruisers are hosting their Bike Shorts Film Fest in Canmore and Banff on Sept 17 and 18. This is a chance for bike-lovers to come out and enjoy a night of bike films and meet fellow cyclists in the Bow Valley. All ages are welcome to this free event. Bike Shorts Film Festival Dates: Canmore: Sept 17th, 7:00pm @ ArtsPlace Banff: Sept 18th, 7:00pm @ Lux Cinema (This is the FIRST time Bike Shorts will be shown in Banff!) They are still welcoming last minute submissions. You can submit a film for Bike Shorts until Sept. 11, at 11:50pm. The winning film will take home $500! For more details, see the online submission form. |
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Did you know that the Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce has a business book club? BVCC Business Book Club offers not only relevant business tools, inspirations, practices and teachings, but also the opportunity to converse and connect with fellow local business owners. Their next meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 5:30 - 7:00pm at the Malcolm Hotel - Highland Games Lounge. Registration is Required. For more information and to register online visit here.  |
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Online Memberships & Renewals
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Did you know you can now sign up for a FREE library membership or renew your current membership online? Head over to our website to register (or renew) today!  |
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Stay safe, stay healthy and feel free to call us at the Library if you need any help and aren't comfortable visiting us in person. The Library is open from 10am-8pm Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 10am -5pm to help you access all the resources we offer! |
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