New Way to Track Your Reading
May 28 2023We are officially launching our reading log app - Beanstack! We are currently offering the "1,000 Books Reading Challenge", with the "Summer Reading Challenge" starting on July 1st. To participate in any of our challenges throughout the year, visit https://llbcl.beanstack.org/.…
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Library of Things
March 28 2023Is when a group or organization such as a library loans out items to community members that expand the boundaries of traditionally loaned materials. This service promotes a shared economy as often these items are larger in nature and many times consists of things that you…
Read MoreResources for Students
January 28 2023Just because the snow is falling doesn't mean your kids grades need to as well. Lac La Biche County Libraries have many resources to help students succeed in school. Here are just a few that you can access with a valid library card. Brainfuse This resource offers students…
Read More13 Things You Didn’t Know About Lac La Biche County Libraries
November 28 2022We are a registered charity whose major funding comes from Lac La Biche County and we receive an annual grant from the provincial government. We provide access to over 4.5 million items through the TRAC system. You can access ALL Alberta public libraries by signing up for…
Read MoreCreepy Canadian Titles
September 28 2022The season for ghouls and ghosts is coming so here are some creepy tales based in Canada for your enjoyment. Eerie Edmonton by Rhonda Parrish. Enjoy more than forty stories about haunting and paranormal activity in Edmonton. Available in print and ebook formats. Great Canadian…
Read MoreWhat are Hi/Lo books?
July 21 2022Hi-Lo books are titles that are interesting to an adult or teen reader but are comprised of simple vocabulary and syntax, short chapters, a slim page count, and gripping story lines. Hi-Lo books are used to help struggling and/or reluctant readers strengthen comprehension…
Read MoreTitles that Library Staffed Loved in Audiobook Format
May 24 2022One of the greatest discoveries that the LLBCL Staff made in recent years was audio-books. In fact the Library Director is a big fan of audiobooks read by actors who add distinct voices to each character and loves it when the same person narrates an entire series. With…
Read MoreHomework Help Resources for Teens
March 28 2022LLBCL has a lot of resources to help teens with studying and their homework help needs. Brainfuse HelpNow This resource offers students learning support from kindergarten up to grade 12. There is also support for university courses, adult learners, and resume writing. Students…
Read MoreCan You Suggest Something New?
October 25 2021So you have just experienced the most amazing book, and you want something else just like it. How do you find something similar? You might not know exactly what it was about it that you enjoyed so much. Here are some helpful resources to find your next great read. Novelist connects…
Read More13 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Your FREE Library Card
September 27 2021Stream Movies and TV Shows While you may know that you can place holds and sign out DVDs and Blu-Rays from Lac La Biche County Libraries, did you also know that you can also get digital videos? One can easily stream popular content on Hoopla from a computer, tablet or mobile…
Read More13 Things You Didn’t Know About Lac La Biche County Libraries
August 30 2021We are a registered charity whose major funding comes from Lac La Biche County and we receive an annual grant from the provincial government. We provide access to over 4.5 million items through the TRAC system. You can access ALL Alberta public libraries by signing up for…
Read MoreMusicial Instument Lending Library
May 25 2021Instead of a blog this month check out the feature article from Booklist Online... "Notes from the Field: The Lac La Biche County Instrument Library" by Susan Maguire from Booklist Online talks about our musical instrument lending library which can be accessed with a valid…
Read MoreDeep Fakes
March 15 2021Deep fakes are getting more common every day. So, what is a deep fake? Deep fakes are taking the likeness of one person in an existing image or video and replace them with someone else’s likeness using artificial neural networks. It is often used interchangeably with…
Read MoreCelebrating Family Day
February 10 2021Family Day is coming up on Monday, February 15th so let’s take this opportunity to spend some quality time with each other. Five Benefits of Family Time The Child Development Institute shares just how important family time can be to a child's development: They feel important…
Read MoreBook Club at Home
October 29 2020Book clubs are a great way to find unexpected favourites, forge new connections, and keep the story rolling long after you’ve turned the last page-- and you can start one or join one right from your living room! A household book club is a great way to keep young readers…
Read MorePress Play on Audiobooks
September 29 2020With the start of the school year bringing a range of unprecedented challenges, you and your family might be looking for new ways to stay engaged with literacy and reading... Audiobooks might just be the change you’re looking for! With books for all ages (in all genres)…
Read MoreKeep Things Interesting: Mix-Up Your Reading Diet
August 27 2020When trying something new, it’s hard to know where to start. Library recommendations (like staff picks, and featured collections), as well as book lists from established organizations and websites can point you towards your next unexpected read- reading online reviews…
Read MoreTips To Help Children Read During the Summer
July 29 2020Have you heard about the summer slide? This is not playground equipment, instead it refers to the skills and learning loss that many kids experience during the summer months. Lac La Biche County Libraries provides opportunities to help with this trend including offering…
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