We are gathering donations of toys, games and activities to build care packages for vulnerable youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kits are being developed for kids ages 0 to 18 and are intended to make it easier for young people to stay at home and have fun while following physical distancing protocols. New and sealed toys, games and books can…
We are requesting the public’s help to document and preserve local experiences and memories of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Local History Room has started a COVID-19 Archive project, which so far includes everything from vignettes and photos to cartoons and memes related to the pandemic. We are asking Saskatoon and area residents to send photos, videos, audio recordings, written thoughts,…
Though patrons cannot visit us in person while we’re temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will soon be ways to enjoy everything from storytimes to local history slideshows from the comfort of home. We are preparing to offer online programming beginning next Monday, Mar 30. There will be a total of eight programs launched initially, with something for…
With information around COVID-19 rapidly evolving, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close all library locations as of Monday, March 16. While the risk of transmission remains low in our community, the Saskatchewan Health Authority recommends social distancing and limiting gatherings at this time. As such, we have determined that closing public libraries is currently in the best…
It’s official Saskatoon. You’re getting a new central library! (And we couldn’t be more excited)! Today, City Council approved borrowing for a new central library. Thank you to City Council, our many community partners, and everyone who has helped and supported this project over the last decade to make a new central library a reality. The new central library is…
We’re relaunching the popular Good Readance fines relief campaign that allows patrons to get rid of library late fines simply by using the library. The Good Readance program begins today, Jul 2 and will run until Aug 31. The campaign allows SPL cardholders to erase $2.50 in fines from their account for every 15 minutes they spend in the library…
One of Saskatchewan’s most prolific authors, Edward Willett, is looking forward to sharing his expertise and passion for prose with the Saskatoon and area writing community through our Writer in Residence program. An award-winning author based in Regina, Willett has published more than 60 books of science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction for children, teens and adults. Willet also hosts The…
We’re looking forward to launching the third annual Knowlympics, an all-ages summer learning challenge. The Knowlympics features a wide range of challenges that encompass numerous learning areas, such as Digital, Arts, Math and Technology. This program will get underway with a kick-off event, the details of which are as follows: Time: Saturday, May 25 from 10am to 3pm Location: Frances Morrison Central…
We’re excited to celebrate Aboriginal Storytelling Month again this year, with a range of programming for all ages throughout February. For 15 years, libraries, schools and organizations across Saskatchewan have been hosting Aboriginal Storytelling Month events in February. This year, we are hosting programs with three well-known Indigenous storytellers, a film series featuring Indigenous filmmakers, puppet shows that highlight Indigenous…
Urban library systems across Canada are joining together to call on multinational publishers to make digital content more accessible and affordable. The Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) has noted that while demand for eBooks and eAudiobooks has skyrocketed in recent years, many best-selling titles —including many prominent Indigenous and Canadian-based authored works— are not available to Canadian public libraries. Even…
