All SPL locations will be closed Monday, May 20 for Victoria Day. View all holiday closures here.
Recently public attention has been given to some of the complex social issues faced by the public library, particularly concerning Frances Morrison Central Library (FMCL). SPL wishes to make clear we take the safety of our employees and patrons very seriously. SPL’s Safe Use Bylaw prohibits activities including drugs, alcohol, and intoxication in the library. Drug and alcohol addiction, poverty…
Today, we announced the final processes for moving existing employees into the new organizational structure. The new structure will take effect on July 16, 2018. Approximately 40% of our current employees will be changing positions as a result of this process. While a small number of appointments are outstanding, the results of employee appointments made to date are: 61% will…
Saskatoon Public Library patrons can now borrow several types of educational and interactive technology as part of our focus on introducing more STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) offerings. Patrons can place holds on Fisher Price Code-a-Pillar, Makey Makey and Osmo kits. The kits can be checked out for three weeks at a time. These items were purchased using…
We are helping bridge the digital divide by partnering with the Saskatoon Food Bank to lend WiFi hotspots to people without internet access at their homes. The program kicked off on April 26, when SPL employees met with patrons who qualified for the program and sent them home a hotspot. Because there is a limited supply of hotspots available, the…
Today, we launched a public consultation initiative called SPL Connects to gather input and ideas from Saskatoon residents to understand how they would want to use a new central library. From Mar 1 to Apr 15, 2018, residents are encouraged to share their vision for a new central library through an online survey, and at pop-up consultations around the city….
We are aware questions have been raised about our collection and related accessibility standards. We would like to take this opportunity to address these issues. In 2012, the City of Saskatoon released Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) in keeping with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code and the architectural concept of universal design. These standards included specific requirements for all public…
