Library services still accessible during four-week shutdown

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Aside from books, RDPL offers activity kits, jigsaw puzzles, CDs and DVDs, eBooks, eMagazines and online resources related to curriculum support and language learning, and it’s all available with a free membership.

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Instructions on how to use curbside pickup are available by calling the library first at 403-346-4576. Holds can also still be made online at rdpl.bibliocommons.com.

The downtown and Timberlands branches will maintain their regular hours for curbside pickup, while the Dawe location will have limited hours.

In Sylvan Lake, staff will be available by phone and email from 9-5, Monday to Friday.

Patrons can still place holds on library materials, which the library can then mail out. Place holds and look up resources by visiting sylvanlibrary.prl.ab.ca.

Another of the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library’s services will also unfortunately need to take a pause.

The Little Free Pantry has been running for a few years now, says Library Director Andrea Newland.

“It’s mostly non-perishable food items, but we also have a fridge/freezer with perishables. It’s for anyone in the community in need of food items, and they can grab what they need to take it home,” she explains. “We want to push for that stock – especially some of the perishable items — to get taken by the end of Saturday, and we’ve also contacted the food bank to take whatever they need.”

The pantry is stocked by community donations.

At the Mary C. Moore Public Library in Lacombe, staff members are coordinating virtual and at-home programs including craft kits for kids and adults, book grab bags and other activities while the shutdown is ongoing.

Library materials for Lacombe citizens can be reserved via its website.

The Mary C. Moore Public Library is also selling 2021 calendars with local photography featured inside as a fundraiser for the facility. Residents can call ahead and order one for curbside pickup if they cannot get into the library before closing time on Saturday.