Lois Hole Library

Branch Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday *
10:00 am	10:00 am	10:00 am	10:00 am	10:00 am	10:00 am	1:00 pm
9:00 pm	9:00 pm	9:00 pm	9:00 pm	6:00 pm	6:00 pm	5:00 pm

*Sunday opening from Sunday after Labour Day to Sunday before Victoria Day long weekend.

This branch has a 24-hour drive up return chute located on the north side of the building.

Transportation

Convenient access to bus routes #2, #101, #103, #107, and #110.


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Collections

Collections: The branch has a large collection of approximately 90,000 items with growth expected to reach 140,000 titles.
For all ages, there are:

• fiction and non-fiction books (including current bestsellers)
• graphic novels
• comic books
• magazines
• CDs
• DVDs
• audio-books
• PS3, Wii and Xbox360 games

Of interest to seniors are large print and audio books and free senior community guide brochures and directories.

An extensive picture book collection is of particular interest to parents and young readers.

In addition, Lois Hole branch has a variety of world language materials available in Chinese, French, German, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalong, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

There is a small and popular collection of children's materials in many of these same languages and an Aboriginal collection comprised of a variety of publications including newspapers & CDs.

The Teen collection includes audio books, books, CDs, and DVDs of specific interest to 13 - 18 year olds. Lois Hole Branch has an extensive collection of teen graphic novels and comic books.

Customers will also find a sizable collection of paperbacks, magazines and a good-sized collection of seasonal materials.
Current issues of magazines can be borrowed and there are duplicate copies of the more popular and news-related magazines that do not circulate. Press Display, an electronic database that allows current access to newspapers from around the world is a great resource so be sure to ask staff for a demonstration

Services

Programming:
Library staff work closely with neighbourhood school teachers, librarians and students to promote reading and information literacy.

Branch programs include early literacy programs (Baby Laptime, Fun for Ones, Time for Twos), and Story time for all ages.

For adults we offer basic computer training as well as popular interest programs ranging from gardening to financial planning and Book Clubs.

For Teens, we offer a variety of programs from Gamers nights to Teen Book Clubs. We also have a Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and all interested Teens are encouraged to participate.

Computers:
Lois Hole has 24 internet and word processing stations distributed throughout the branch. There are an additional 5 internet and word processing stations in the children's area along with 4 dedicated early language development PCs.

Staff offer basic one-on-one tutorials for people new to computers, email and the Internet. For those needing adaptive technology, a Big Keys keyboard is available for public use.

Study and Collaborative Workspace
The branch features several reading areas with plenty of seating, two large tables, 4 study carrels and two enclosed study rooms (available on a first-come-first-served basis). One study room has a white board. There are additional tables in the Seasonal area that can be moved and configured to suit individuals or groups of people.

If you require quiet space please be advised that the branch is the busiest and noisiest on weekends. If the program room is not in use staff would be happy to open it up for those seeking quiet areas to work (particularly group work).

Special Features
Four Express Self-Serve Check-out Stations available in 13 different languages.

Lois Hole is the first Library in Western Canada to have an automatic Check-in machine.

Plenty of natural light, high ceilings, and warm colors make this a warm and inviting branch.

The Lois Hole branch has a colourful and whimsical children's area comprised of child-sized furniture, shelving and computers and it is in close proximity to the washrooms, program room and an outdoor reading garden designed in the shape of a flower. Other special features of this area are the 6 foot long aquarium, the train, tree and elephant shelving.

There is a quiet reading area with a fireplace at the back of the library and a large display area in the center of the facility.

We offer library tours and library staff is pleased to visit schools, speak at community events or provide information and materials for community groups.

Lois Hole Library is named after The Late, The Honourable Lois Hole, 15th Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta, who was a passionate champion of public libraries. At over 25,000 square feet, this beautiful, barrier-free facility is more than double the size of the Lessard Branch it replaces. Lois Hole Library is also a silver LEED®-certified green building. As part of the LEED designation, the library site, including the parking lot, is designated as non-smoking.
Find out more about the LEED® designation of the Lois Hole Library

Opened in 2008

Contacts

General Inquiries		(780) 442-0888
Manager	Myra Skaronski	(780) 442-0880
Associate Manager	Yvonne Footz	(780) 442-0879
Membership Services Supervisor	Heather Chartier	(780) 442-0882
Community Librarian	Laura Morin	(780) 442-0883
Youth Services Librarian	Katherine Gibson	(780) 442-0884

	Free public parking available in front of the Library, and in the adjacent Callingwood Arena parking lot.
	Library has ground level access, automatic doors and two handicap parking stalls.
	Rent Program Room Name: Program Room Capacity: 50 theatre style or 30 conference style Cost: $15/half day $30/full day (not for profit organization) $250/half day $450/full day (for profit organization) Contact: Cathy Duxbury at 442-1501 or cduxbury@epl.ca                   Equipment availability may vary                    - Flipchart $10                    - Overhead Projector $25                    - Data Projector $50

Schools served by this branch:

• Aldergrove Elementary School
• Archbishop Oscar Romero High School
• S. Bruce Smith Junior High School
• Sister Annata Brockman Elementary/Junior High School
• Belmead Elementary School
• St. Benedict Elementary School
• Callingwood Elementary School
• Centennial Elementary School
• LaPerle Elementary School
• St. Justin Elementary School
• Lymburn Elementary School
• St. Martha Elementary School
• Michael A. Kostek Elementary School
• Talmud Torah Elementary/Junior High School
• Thorncliffe Elementary School
• Ormsby Elementary School
• Our Lady of the Prairies Elementary School
• Good Shepherd Elementary School
• Parkland Immanuel Christian School
• Winterburn Elementary/Junior High School