libraries Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/libraries/ Mon, 17 May 2021 17:48:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png libraries Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/libraries/ 32 32 Friendly calls from Hamilton Public Library staff create special connection with seniors during COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/friendly-calls-from-hamilton-public-library-staff-create-special-connection-with-seniors-during-covid-19/ Mon, 17 May 2021 17:48:42 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2711 The calls began as a way to help older cardholders access the Hamilton Public Library’s (HPL) online offerings, but for many it became something more — a friendly voice and link to the rest of the world as everything around them seemed to be shutting down. The callers contacted those with electronic devices as well […]

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]]> The calls began as a way to help older cardholders access the Hamilton Public Library’s (HPL) online offerings, but for many it became something more — a friendly voice and link to the rest of the world as everything around them seemed to be shutting down. The callers contacted those with electronic devices as well as those without. Conversations happened weekly or monthly, depending on the interest level of the person picking up. Follow up calls revealed how excited they were to discover the digital options and the joy they felt at mastering the website.

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]]> Toronto Public Library staff have been calling seniors to let them know they are thinking about them. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/toronto-public-library-staff-have-been-calling-seniors-to-let-them-know-they-are-thinking-about-them/ Mon, 17 May 2021 17:45:12 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2710 About 20 TPL staff began by calling 9,000 customers ages 80 and over, as well as all 1,000 Home Library Service customers. These calls provide a friendly check-in, and our staff can also share information about our services and offer assistance. Next on their list is to call customers ages 70 to 79, approximately 13,000 […]

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]]> About 20 TPL staff began by calling 9,000 customers ages 80 and over, as well as all 1,000 Home Library Service customers. These calls provide a friendly check-in, and our staff can also share information about our services and offer assistance. Next on their list is to call customers ages 70 to 79, approximately 13,000 more people!

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]]> Innovative Shifts to Halifax’s Public Spaces Due to COVID-19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/innovative-shifts-to-halifaxs-public-spaces-due-to-covid-19/ Wed, 12 May 2021 14:18:30 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2686 A round-up of some of the clever ways the Halifax community took the challenges of COVID-19 and flipped them to create opportunities for all.

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]]> A round-up of some of the clever ways the Halifax community took the challenges of COVID-19 and flipped them to create opportunities for all.

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]]> Design Ideas for the Post-Pandemic Public Library https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/design-ideas-for-the-post-pandemic-public-library/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:07:20 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2550 The ideas came out of the findings from a survey of the American Library Association (ALA) community and a virtual roundtable with representatives who lead or operate 10 public libraries across the U.S. Both the survey questions and the roundtable discussion focused on the current challenges public libraries are facing and opportunities for long-term change […]

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]]> The ideas came out of the findings from a survey of the American Library Association (ALA) community and a virtual roundtable with representatives who lead or operate 10 public libraries across the U.S. Both the survey questions and the roundtable discussion focused on the current challenges public libraries are facing and opportunities for long-term change in response to the pandemic.

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]]> The Edmonton Public Library is offering 3D printing workshops under their makerspace and making events https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the-edmonton-public-library-is-offering-3d-printing-workshops-under-their-makerspace-and-making-events/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:35:47 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2518 A recent example of a workshop includes an Easter “3D Print Your Own Rabbit” event where children ages 10-12 were invited to learn how to create an animal-inspired design that can be 3D printed at EPL. The class guided participants through the process of combining 3D shapes in TinkerCAD – learning what works and what […]

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A recent example of a workshop includes an Easter “3D Print Your Own Rabbit” event where children ages 10-12 were invited to learn how to create an animal-inspired design that can be 3D printed at EPL. The class guided participants through the process of combining 3D shapes in TinkerCAD – learning what works and what doesn’t when designing for the 3D printing process! EPL 3D printed each participant’s rabbit design for free, making it available for Library Takeout at their local branch.

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]]> In Edmonton, outdoor library services set up for homeless https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/in-edmonton-outdoor-library-services-set-up-for-homeless/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:31:25 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2268 The Edmonton Public Library is taking some of its operations outside to give the city’s homeless a place to read books and magazines, use a laptop computer or participate in adult classes. Called EPL on the Square, the pilot project has three designated areas in Sir Winston Churchill Square for outdoor library services. The initiative is a collaboration […]

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]]> The Edmonton Public Library is taking some of its operations outside to give the city’s homeless a place to read books and magazines, use a laptop computer or participate in adult classes. Called EPL on the Square, the pilot project has three designated areas in Sir Winston Churchill Square for outdoor library services. The initiative is a collaboration between EPL and the City of Edmonton, was launched five days after the Edmonton EXPO Centre closed as a temporary drop-in day shelter. The city, social agencies and the province have been working on a plan to find hundreds of physically distanced spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic since the EXPO closed.

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]]> Halifax Public Libraries encouraging people to get outside https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/halifax-public-libraries-encouraging-people-to-get-outside/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:24:05 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2266 The Halifax Public Libraries have made changes so working outside is more attractive. This includes pushing the public WiFi out into the fresh air and providing seating to reduce the likelihood of congestion; allowing borrowed electronic devices like Chromebooks and iPads to leave the building. “When they sign that iPad out, they can actually go take […]

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]]> The Halifax Public Libraries have made changes so working outside is more attractive. This includes pushing the public WiFi out into the fresh air and providing seating to reduce the likelihood of congestion; allowing borrowed electronic devices like Chromebooks and iPads to leave the building. “When they sign that iPad out, they can actually go take that outside now, and they can sit outside and use the free WiFi and use the library’s iPad to access information, or to watch a film or read an ebook,” says Kachen.

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]]> Halifax Public Libraries and Museums offer free reusable cloth masks to those without access https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/halifax-public-libraries-and-museums-offer-free-reusable-cloth-masks-to-those-without-access/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:19:57 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2265 Each person can request up to two masks per immediate family member. They’re adjustable and come in both adult and youth sizes.

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]]> Each person can request up to two masks per immediate family member. They’re adjustable and come in both adult and youth sizes.

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]]> Free Internet Connectivity Kits from the Library provide vital connection for some of Toronto’s most vulnerable residents https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/free-internet-connectivity-kits-from-the-library-provide-vital-connection-for-some-of-torontos-most-vulnerable-residents/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:11:34 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2264 Toronto Public Library (TPL), in partnership with Renewed Computer Technology and with support from the Toronto Public Library Foundation, recently launched its Internet Connectivity Kit program. The initiative provides vital connections for some of our city’s most vulnerable residents by equipping them with a free laptop and WiFi hotspot with four months of unlimited data. […]

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]]> Toronto Public Library (TPL), in partnership with Renewed Computer Technology and with support from the Toronto Public Library Foundation, recently launched its Internet Connectivity Kit program. The initiative provides vital connections for some of our city’s most vulnerable residents by equipping them with a free laptop and WiFi hotspot with four months of unlimited data. Participants will keep the laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot at the end of the program.

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]]> Toronto Public Library to offer free WiFi in two parks The city is teaming with the library to give residents free internet access in neighbourhoods hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/toronto-public-library-to-offer-free-wifi-in-two-parks-the-city-is-teaming-with-the-library-to-give-residents-free-internet-access-in-neighbourhoods-hit-hard-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:08:37 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2263 The week-long pilot project Wi-Fi on Wheels begins on August 4. The Toronto Public Library’s bookmobile will travel to two parks in areas hit hard by the pandemic and provide free internet during the afternoon. Anyone can bring their own device to the park to connect or temporarily use a city device. City devices will […]

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]]> The week-long pilot project Wi-Fi on Wheels begins on August 4. The Toronto Public Library’s bookmobile will travel to two parks in areas hit hard by the pandemic and provide free internet during the afternoon. Anyone can bring their own device to the park to connect or temporarily use a city device. City devices will be sanitized between use and staff will assess users to ensure they do not have COVID-19 symptoms. Toronto Public Health data shows that the northwest parts of the city are being most affected during the coronavirus pandemic. As of the weekend, the Jane and Finch and Rexdale areas had 511 and 496 cases, respectively.

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