Snapshot Day was created to show community members a glimpse of day at their local library and library use across the region. It's clear that our libraries are well used and loved in each community.

1. SNAPSHOT DAY
A day in the life of
central Alberta’s
public libraries

2. 32 libraries located in the Parkland
region took a snapshot of library use.
This is what they discovered…

3. people visit a public
library
Where is the children’s
section?
When does the
after school math
help start?

4. people explore their interests
in library programs
What programs does
the library offer
children?
What is a maker space?

5. people explore their interests
in library programs
How do I download
ebooks? How do I read
them on my tablet?
How do I access
the library for
holding a
workshop?

6. people connect to information
at their public library
Can you help me
connect to an
internet meeting?
Can I scan to
email?

7. people ask for help finding
information
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?

8. items circulate
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.

9. Albertans describe their libraries…

10. 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