SNAPSHOT DAY

A day in the life of central

Alberta’s public libraries

2013

On one day…32 libraries located in the Parkland region took a snapshot of library use.

This is what they discovered…

people visit a public library4,870

Where is the children’s section?

When does the after school math

help start?

people explore their interests

in library programs1,949

What programs does the library offer

children?

What is a maker space?

people explore their interests

in library programs1,949

How do I download ebooks? How do I read

them on my tablet?

How do I access the library for

holding a workshop?

people connect to information at their public library685

Can you help me connect to an

internet meeting?

Can I scan to email?

people ask for help finding information398

Can you show me how to get onto Freading on

my KOBO?

Can you help me find a simple book about money

for young children?

items circulate3218

Can you help me find large print books for my elderly mother?

Are there more books by Alice Munro and Joseph Boyden? I heard they

received awards recently.

Albertans describe their libraries…

Ready to show your library love?

Tell us how a library has helped you or transformed your life. Share your story in writing or as a video online

at:

http://www.prl.ab.ca/story-submission