Libraries are no longer just about book storage as some may believe. They are the cornerstone of many small communities and have improved many services available through the use of technology. Library cards within Saskatchewan are free to obtain and once you sign up, you have a world of knowledge at your fingertips!
In your local library and through its online system you will find access to more than four million books, CD's, DVD's (including new releases), e-books and other library materials; access to more than 60,000 audio and eBook downloaded right to your electronic device; and access to more than 400,000 downloadable audiobooks and other accessible formats for individuals with print disabilities, through the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) and the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS).
You will also find access to books and materials from out-of-province libraries through an interlibrary loan and access to multilingual services for individuals who speak other languages. You can request to have materials from anywhere in the province delivered to your preferred library location, such as the branch closest to home or work, and return them to whichever library is most convenient when you’re finished with them making borrowing easy and convenient for all Saskatchewan residents.
The Saskatchewan Information and Library Services (SILS) Consortium, a not-for-profit corporation, was established in 2009 with the objective to provide equitable access to library services through one-card access to public library resources for citizens across the entire province.
The Consortium now serves over 300 branch libraries within Saskatchewan, helping everyone who holds a library card to access information no matter what their location may be. With a one card system, you in Saskatchewan and with online access to so many items, the knowledge you can gain is plentiful!
Local libraries also offer several community programs such as summer reading programs for children, book readings by several authors, art programs, book clubs, and more so check your local library today for any events occurring in your neighborhood!
Libraries are essential for all communities as they provide free educational materials, supply free internet access for people looking for employment opportunities and other online research, and libraries preserve centuries of information, history, and truth by providing free access to educational, historical and news resources. While they might have an extensive fiction section, libraries are still some of the greatest champions of truth.
Spark your imagination, learn something new, and enjoy community gathering by visiting your local branch today!
“Whatever came to mind, whatever came to hand, I would read,” Stephen King
Written by: Bobbi - Lynne McGarry
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