Connecting Libraries, Connecting People

The RISE Network works with public libraries to provide Albertans with opportunities to communicate with health care professionals, participate in distance education, attend meetings, learn new skills and more – all by videoconference from their local library. 

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 ...the potential for transforming public libraries, especially in rural areas, is enormous. This is a [network] that brings people together, strengthens our communities and creates another service niche for public libraries in Alberta.

— Michelle Toombs, Director Marigold Library System

Relationships in a Digital Age (encore presentation)

Submitted by chaworth.marigold on Thu, 2019/02/07 - 5:17pm
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Picture this: A thirteen-year-old girl walks into the change room after gym class and takes a picture of her classmate undressing. She sends the picture to her classmates as a joke through Snapchat.

Unschooling 101

Submitted by chaworth.marigold on Wed, 2019/02/06 - 9:33am
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Explore how children can learn everything they need to know for post-secondary entrance without curriculum, classes, or school! Find out the theory and practice behind this exciting new educational alternative.

Presented by child development specialist Judy Arnall, author of Unschooling to University.

Broadcast from Strathmore Municipal Library

*see attachments for PDF and PNG copies of the event poster

Relationships in a Digital Age

Submitted by chaworth.marigold on Fri, 2019/01/04 - 5:02pm
Monday, January 21, 2019 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Picture this: A thirteen-year-old girl walks into the change room after gym class and takes a picture of her classmate undressing. She sends the picture to her classmates as a joke through Snapchat. One of her classmates who receives the picture takes a screenshot and brings it to the principal. Who is responsible for teaching this young girl about the appropriate use of technology? Is it the school? The parents?
 

Opioid Information Session

Submitted by robert.chinook on Wed, 2018/12/05 - 3:02pm
Monday, January 28, 2019 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

How did we get here? Join Jill Manning from ARCHES Lethbridge for an overview of what opioids are and how they work biologically, including signs and symptoms of an overdose, what to do if you suspect someone is overdosing, and an explanation of Naloxone and where to access kits.

Hosted at Chinook Arch HQ

Living Well on Retirement Income

Submitted by chaworth.marigold on Mon, 2018/12/03 - 3:40pm
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Participants will learn ways to increase income, reduce expenses, and live on a retirement income without having to rely on credit to get by.

Presented by Mark Kalinowski, Financial Educator
Credit Counselling Society
nomoredebts.org

Broadcast from Strathmore Municipal Library

Cautious Consumerism

Submitted by chaworth.marigold on Mon, 2018/12/03 - 3:34pm
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Participants will learn ways to avoid the most common scams and fraud in Canada, and what to do if they become a victim of identity theft.

Presented by Mark Kalinowski, Financial Educator
Credit Counselling Society
nomoredebts.org

Broadcast from Strathmore Municipal Library

Raising Financially Fit Kids

Submitted by chaworth.marigold on Mon, 2018/12/03 - 3:14pm
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

We invite parents to join us for this informative presentation and learn some easy to implement techniques to teach their kids about savings, giving, and spending.

Presented by Mark Kalinowski, Financial Educator
Credit Counselling Society
nomoredebts.org

Broadcast from Strathmore Municipal Library

Debt Solutions

Submitted by chaworth.marigold on Mon, 2018/12/03 - 3:10pm
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us for this informative presentation to learn about the various solutions to managing and reducing debt loads.

Presented by Mark Kalinowski, Financial Educator
Credit Counselling Society
nomoredebts.org

Broadcast from Strathmore Municipal Library

Planning Financially for Post Secondary School

Submitted by chaworth.marigold on Thu, 2018/11/01 - 8:14am
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
This session is for parents of high school students who intend to go to post-secondary school. Parents will learn how to talk to their teens about money and how to plan financially for school.

 

presented by Mark Kalinowski, Financial Educator
Credit Counselling Society

Homeschooling 101

Submitted by chaworth.marigold on Thu, 2018/11/01 - 8:09am
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Considering homeschooling?

Join us for this informative presentation to learn the important points, beginning steps, and rights and responsibilities of providing home education in Alberta.
 
Broadcast live from Okotoks Public Library