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Curbside Pickup

November 26 2020

For curbside pickup:   Please use the TRACpac app on your phone or your account on https://tracpac.ab.ca to place your requests.   Alternatively, email librarian@gibbonslibrary.ab.ca to see if an item is available and place a hold.   Once your items have been collected,…

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Library remains open.

November 25 2020

At the moment, the Library remains open to the public.   As per the new restrictions put in place yesterday by the Provincial Government, please limit the duration of your visit and wear a mask.   Curbside pickup is available: Please use the TRACpac app on your phone…

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TRACpac app now available.

New TRACpac app has launched

November 17 2020

TRACpac has just released its new app for smartphones and tablets. Within the app you can search the TRAC catalog, place holds, and view and manage your account. Available from your app store for iOS and Android.

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Closed for Remembrance Day 2020

Closed for Remembrance Day

November 9 2020

The Gibbons Library will be closed 11 November for Remembrance Day.   In lieu of attending a ceremony, consider viewing the national ceremony on Facebook Live broadcast by the Legion at https://www.facebook.com/CanadianLegion/.   Or check out Veteran's Affairs Remembrance…

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Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend

October 9 2020

We hope everyone enjoys their long weekend! We will re-open at 10 AM Tuesday morning.

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Closed for the Civic Holiday

July 31 2020

The Library will be closed Monday, 3 August 2020 for the Civic Holiday. We will re-open Tuesday, 4 August at 10:00 AM.

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The Alberta Foundation for the Arts – Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX)

July 21 2020

Heather Buchanan: Eating  We are excited to announce that the TREX art exhibit entitled “Eating” and featuring acrylic paintings on canvas by Calgary artist Heather Buchanan has arrived at the Gibbons Library!  From the catalogue:  “Heather Buchanan is an artist…

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Summer Reading 2020

July 10 2020

Summer Reading!  Summer Reading Programs are going online and there is more than one to choose from!  TD Summer Reading Program 2020  The TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC) is the biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages. The TD SRC is an inclusive…

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Library Re-opening!

July 3 2020

Re-Opening! We are excited to announce that the Gibbons Public Library will be re-opening July 6th! Of course, we must remain vigilant to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. Some of the things that we will be doing: enhanced cleaning of surfaces and frequently used…

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New e-Resource available

May 22 2020

The Gibbons Public Library remains closed due to COVID-19.However, additional e-resources have been made available on a temporary basis due to the pandemic.Check https://www.nlls.ab.ca/eResources for access with your library card.Access to Ancestry.com has been extended…

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Additional Hoopla Resources

March 30 2020

In order to provide relief to Libraries and to provide more content to Patrons during this difficult time of sheltering at home, hoopla Digital has curated the hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection. This list of more than 1,000 top titles will be FREE to Libraries - PLUS each…

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COVID19 Closure

March 19 2020

Due to the public safety measures being taken to combat the spread of the COVID19 virus, the Gibbons Municipal Library will be closed until at least March 31st. We will periodically check messages and emails in order to continue to serve you and answer any questions that…

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3D Printer is Coming

March 6 2020

The Northern Lights 3D Printer will be at the Library from March 10 - 29, 2020!Check Thingiverse.com for 3D print designs and bring them to the library to have them printed by the Library staff.Please put your designs on a USB drive and be aware that a print job may take…

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Bredin Mobile Service - Help for Job Seekers - March Visit

March 2 2020

Bredin Mobile Service is coming to the Gibbons Public Library on March 9th, 2020 from 10am - 12pm. Mobile Service offers the following information for your Job Search Toolbox: Resume and Cover Letter Assistance, Interview Skills, Mock Interview, On-Line Job Search Skills,…

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Closed for Family Day Weekend

February 13 2020

The Library will be closed over the Family Day long weekend.We will re-open Tuesday, February 18 at 10am.Use your barcode and pin to login to TRACpac 24/7!

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Bredin Mobile Service - Help for Job Seekers

February 3 2020

Bredin Mobile Service is coming to the Gibbons Public Library on February 10th, 2020 from 10am - 12pm.Mobile Service offers the following information for your Job Search Toolbox: Resume and Cover Letter Assistance, Interview Skills, Mock Interview, On-Line Job Search Skills,…

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LEGO!

January 24 2020

Each weekend, children can become master builders as they create their own Lego creations. All Lego is supplied. This drop in program is for children ages six and up. When: Saturday's Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Cost: Free Register: Drop in

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Enlightened Heart Book Club

January 22 2020

Come together with like minded people who have the common goal of evolving spiritually, emotionally, and personally!Join us every second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 8pm at the Gibbons Public Library.Check out our Facebook page at https://facebook.com/GibbonsBookClub…

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Snow Many Books! - Winter Reading Program 2020

January 6 2020

We are pleased to announce Snow Many Books, the Northern Lights Library System's 2020 Winter Reading Program!Log your reading through January and February to be entered into a final draw for a Samsung Galaxy Tab A!Drop by the Library to get your reading log today or download…

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Library Holiday Closure

December 20 2019

Please note that the library will be closed from 22 Dec - 2 Jan. We will resume regular opening hours on the 2nd.

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