Shelley Ross

The entire @rdpl fleet enjoyed a great event at Safety City today!

"Prior to Bill 28, local library boards set policies and guidelines that reflect community needs and values," said Ron Sheppard, Director of Parkland Regional Library System. Stand up for local decision-making: caplibraries.ca

Alberta libraries and thousands of Albertans are disappointed by Bill 28’s changes to the Libraries Act. Share your concerns about new regulations that could impact the operation and viability of public libraries: caplibraries.ca

Your library belongs to your community. With the passing of Bill 28, Alberta’s public libraries are concerned about new barriers to access, privacy risks, and reduced local decision-making. Learn what this means for your community: bit.ly/4emLT4O

Bill 28 implementation costs threaten continued library service. Follow @CAPLibraries and read more about Bill 28 at caplibraries.ca.

Many different organizations are sharing their concerns and speaking out against Bill 28. They show just how vital it is to protect the autonomy of public libraries and ensure access for all. Read more: bit.ly/4dbJnfl

Alberta library staff shouldn’t have to be gatekeepers – libraries aim to reduce barriers to information, not add them. Bill 28 undermines local authority and decision making. Visit caplibraries.ca to stand up for public libraries.

Recovery Alberta shares May tips. This Mental Health Week we’re highlighting Move Your Mood healthy lifestyle practices that improve mental and physical well-being and enhance connection to others. #sparcreddeer #helpingkidsgrowupgreat

A test of the national emergency alerting system is scheduled for today at 1:55 p.m. Test messages will be issued over TV, radio, cellphones, tablets and all Alberta Emergency Alert platforms. Check your phone’s compatibility at alertready.ca

Unrestricted access to a public library is available to 99% of Albertans. Bill 28 affects more than those under 16 and their parents. Proof of age and requesting to access certain materials would be required by all. Visit caplibraries.ca to learn more.

On Red Dress Day, we honour lives lost and the families who carry these losses. The Family Information Liaison Unit can support family members of missing or murdered Indigenous persons, help them find answers and connect to cultural services. Learn more: alberta.ca/family-informa…

Honor Cinco De Mayo by reading, you guessed it, the intriguing Cinco De Mayo from the @rdpl Read Alberta Ebooks collection rdpl.cantookstation.com/resources/5818… and then record it towards your 26 in 26 Challenge rdpl.org/blogs/post/26-…

Libraries in Alberta already curate their collections by age – giving parents the context they need to make decisions for their children. Visit caplibraries.ca to stand up for public libraries.

Congratulations to #ShaughnessyCohen Prize winner "Encampment" and author Maggie Helwig. @policy_mag #BookReviews, @SenatorWanda Thomas Bernard's must-read review: "The Dismantling of Myths on a Path Toward Hope" bit.ly/4eG1koF #cdnpoli @writerstrust

Today I introduced Bill C-275 “Melanie’s Law,” to bring justice for victims of sexual assault. Melanie's Law is an important step to ensure criminals who drug, sexually assault, film, and share these horrific videos are punished to the full extent of the law.

To register in this upcoming Wellness Exchange, please click here: buff.ly/4gTXXdB

Public libraries support families; they do not replace them. Learn more how Bill 28 impacts access: caplibraries.ca

2026 has been a heck of a year so far. Through it all, our volunteers have been troopers. 1/3

Send a message with our digital postcard tool to express your concerns about Bill 28 to the Premier of Alberta, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and your local MLA. Take action now: caplibraries.ca/stand-up-for-a…

Bill 28 introduces expanded government oversight into public library operations creating serious privacy concerns for Albertans. Stand up for public libraries: caplibraries.ca