Contact Director of Library Services: Leanne Myggland-Carter leanne@sgpl.ca Phone: 780-962-4423, ext. 202 Mailing Address: 35 Fifth Avenue, Spruce Grove AB, T7X 2C5
To make a secure donation, click the button below. Over the past 60 years, SGPL has provided countless programs, services, and resources to all members of our community. Since March 2020, SGPL has been a consistent source of entertainment, business support, home-schooling, wellness help, and much more. In the words of our users, our important positive impact during these most difficult months provided “access”, “sanity”, “normalcy”, “comfort.” ...
SGPL will be honoring six decades of award-winning programs, services, and resources to the community by holding various fundraising activities and events throughout 2021. Enjoy this 360° tour by clicking on the icons located through the library to see a gallery of pictures, info charts and more! Upcoming Events Thirty-One Canada We couldn't do what we do without you.
We invite you to attend Board meetings at 7pm on the third Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise specified) which take place on Treaty 6 Territory; the Board does not usually meet in July, August or December. If you have something you'd like added to the agenda, please email it to the Board Chair, Adam McArthur or contact the Director of Library Services, Leanne Myggland-Carter (780-962-4423, Ext. 202). If you would like to attend the meeting, please email the Director of Library Services, Lea...
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To be recognized as a community champion of equality, collaboration, and inspiration. Build Connections. Strengthen Community. Transform Lives. We are committed to:
Based on the recommendation of the Library’s Community Planning Committee[1], SGPL’s Plan of Service will focus on three strategic directions for the 2019-2023 time period: Visit a Comfortable Place: Community members of all ages will have barrier-free access to welcoming physical and virtual spaces. Practice and Promote Inclusion: Community members of all ages will have programs and services that embrace diversity through acceptance, appreciation, and recognition of all people in ou...
All persons in Canada have the fundamental right, as embodied in the nation’s Bill of Rights and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, to have access to all expressions of knowledge, creativity and intellectual activity, and to express their thoughts publicly. This right to intellectual freedom, under the law, is essential to the health and development of Canadian society. Libraries have a basic responsibility for the developments and maintenance of intellectual freedom. It is the r...
To keep you safe and comfortable while using the library, every individual on library premises is asked to respect and follow SGPL's Public Code of Conduct. Behaviour that is illegal, unsafe, disruptive, intrusive, harassing, threatening or otherwise not appropriate in a public place is not permitted. Library staff endeavour to apply this Code in an equitable manner. When violations occur, staff are obligated to inform violators of appropriate conduct and to state the consequences. Policy 5.0 S...
Thank you so much, Spruce Grove! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to surpass our goal and raised $1420 for the library. This money will be used to help us add more great content for our community to enjoy. Thank you for your continued support! If you would like to contribute, please contact us and/or consider the options below. Monetary Donations SGPL can accept one time monetary donations in person or online. An automated monthly donation option is also available. All donations over $1...
However, SGPL must follow established guidelines as set out in our Library Policy for the development of our collection. Please read below to learn about the criteria we follow for donation vetting. If your items match the library's criteria for acceptable donations, please fill out the Gift and Materials Release Form and bring it to the library with your donation. What we can make use of: What we cannot make use of: Other places to donate materials in good condition: City of Edmonton Reuse Ce...
The Spruce Grove Public Library gratefully acknowledges those whose contributions have helped make the success of this facility possible; Classics $5,000+ Best Seller $1,000 - $4,999.99 Novels $500 - $999.99 Poetry $100 - $499.99 Al-Terra Engineering Alberta Lotteries Alberta Parenting for the Future Assoc. Beaverbrook City of Spruce Grove Friends of the Spruce Grove Public Library Judy Bateman Kenwell Mechanical Services Lorna Stroshein & Robert Baxter Pat Maloney Rotary Club ...
Spruce Grove Public Library is a diverse and inclusive, progressive and innovative workplace where employees contribute to one another's success, take risks, and embrace change. Please refer back to this page often and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for hiring announcements. Learn more about working at SGPL.
Thank you for your interest in supporting SGPL! Volunteering allows you to share your expertise, learn new skills and meet new people all while supporting your community. We currently do not have any openings for volunteers. Please keep checking back! Friends of the Spruce Grove Public Library Society Do you enjoy working with others to improve the community we share? Join this group that organizes and delivers fundraising and advocacy events.
This year we've had to change things up. Book sale items will be available anytime during our new hours. They will be on a shelf on the right side of the library across from where the holds are. And as always take what you want, give what you can! Who are the Friends of the Library? The Friends of the Spruce Grove Public Library Society is a non-profit organization that encourages public use and enjoyment of library services and facilities. Friends are community members who believe that a good ...
We appreciate the ongoing support of groups and individuals in our community and are committed to working together to fulfill our mission and express our sincere thanks to:
The Spruce Grove Public Library was founded in 1961. By the end of its first year the library boasted a collection of 750 items, a membership of 213 patrons, was open four hours a week, and circulated items from its modest collection of 2,201 items. The library moved to several different locations in its early years. From its founding in 1961 to 2007 the library moved locations a total of 7 times, gained new items, new technology and continued to be a well loved community hub. 1961-1968- Hig...
The Spruce Grove Public Library wants to give you the best possible library service. Please take a few minutes to let us know how we're doing and what we can improve! Take our Library Satisfaction Survey online HERE, or come in to the library to pick up a paper copy. Get your response in soon to make your voice heard: the survey closes Tuesday, November 24th! Thanks for your feedback!
Please complete our form here. All suggestions are evaluated according to the SGPL Library Materials Policy (pg. 35), and not all requests may be granted. You may search our catalogue to check and see if the title has been added.
If a patron wishes to challenge an item, please complete our form for a Request for Reconsideration of Materials. You may search our catalogue to check and see if the item is available in libraries throughout the TRAC library system. The item will be reviewed by management. Once a decision has been made, the patron will be informed in writing. A scanned copy of the complaint form and the written response to the patron will be kept for future reference. As a contribution to the professio...
Visit Spruce Grove Votes for more details and updates. Learn about voter eligibility, residency requirement, and voter identification. Visit the Information for Voters webpage to find more information. Advance Polls Location of the advance polls will be announced soon. Advance voting opportunities will be available on the following days and times: Thursday, October 7 4pm to 8pm Friday, October 8 12pm to 5pm Tuesday, October 12 12pm to 5pm Election Day On Monday, October 18, electors can vote a...
