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The article offers information on how public libraries became shelter for people during bad weather such as winter. According to a college librarian, winters across much of the continent seem more difficult for people to handle with. It states that reliability and frequency of public transit also affect library use during winter.

The article discusses how Canadian Library Association (CLA) members celebrated the Canadian Library Month (CLM) 2012 and connected with their patrons and communities. The Camrose Public Library in Alberta connected with people in several ways, including author visits, drop-in crafts and in-library events. Strathcona County Library created a grid that contained elements of the CLM2012 artwork. Programs offered by the CLM are discussed.

The article discusses classic works of literature in the collections of public libraries and their popularity with patrons. According to the article, works by authors such as Jane Austen and Charles are consistently read by library patrons. The article also covers the debate of what makes a work a classic and how a librarian should organize these works.

The article discusses the need to establish a customer advisory committee (CAC) for libraries. It notes that libraries should be able to adjust to technological advances and be able to maintain the traditional needs. It explains how CACs can engage library users in sustained dialogue to determine concerns and new ideas. The article mentions the work of CACs for the Winnipeg Public Library, and the Multilingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities (MOSAIC).

The article offers information on the small public library Pelly Crossing in Yukon. It says that the Pelly Crossing Community Library is located at the Eliza Van Bibber School. It notes that the library provides a free Internet access for the community. It also mentions how the library is being funded.

The article provides information on the public library Carbonear Public Library in Newfoundland. Librarians Brenda Peach and Maureen Snow are interested in their patrons' reading habits. The said library has many volunteers on the board and otherwise who donate their time like decorating the library for spring with pictures of flowers. Moreover, Maureen and board members were focused on weeding and barcoding the collection in preparation for automation of the library in September 2007.

The article presents information on Halifax Public Libraries' Keshen Goodman Branch designed for and by the community. In July 2001, doors to the Keshen Goodman Public Library were opened. Situated just 15 minutes from downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, it was built to serve the expanding populations of the western region of Halifax Regional Municipality. Keshen Goodman Public Library is the result of a generous bequest left by philanthropist Marion Keshen. Born in Halifax, she was a regular library user. After her death in 1992, Halifax Libraries received $2.75 million. Those funds were to be used to build the library.

Focuses on the risks, rules and enforcement associated with enhancing child safety in the library. Comparison of public libraries and other high-traffic facilities in terms of safety; Possible implication of the accidents called slip-and-falls for library activities; Importance of considering the different ways in which risks could threaten children, their parents and other adults; Requirements for library patron that should be included in the Code of Patron Conduct and be developed by librarians to enhance child safety

The article discusses the need for public libraries to cater to the Baby Boomers or risk losing a significant part of library patrons and would-be patrons. Topics discusses include how this baby boomer cohort born between 1946 and 1964 see themselves as trend-makers and identify 80 as the starting point of old age, their influence over government policy, social movements and popular culture given their high levels of education and the need to change how libraries view seniors.

The article focuses on library partnerships. Community relationships are reportedly more meaningful when the partnering organizations are incorporated into the library's strategic plan, which has done the work of identifying the library user community's wants and needs. Meanwhile, offering programming in partnership with a host of respected organizations can allegedly change uninformed attitudes or perceptions towards the 21st-century public library.

The article relates the reading passion of Canadian astronaut Steve MacLean as well as his keenness to promote public libraries to youth. MacLean, who has a well-rounded attitude, credited his passion for science to the sense of adventure that was instilled in him when he was young through reading. He remarked that his frequent visits to public libraries and reading have had a huge impact in his career. Moreover, he wanted to be a part of the undertakings of Canadian libraries for the youth.

The article presents the author's views on techniques and technologies that can be employed by libraries to become more accessible for users. The public libraries should be careful for difficulties that patrons face as they browse shelves, spinners and racks of materials. Books should not be stacked in a pile for displays because it is extremely difficult for old people to retrieve titles of interest without requesting assistance. Public libraries in Canada will have to use some technologies and software like Natural Reader and JAWS 7.0. to deal with such problems. In Canada, about 23% population needs some assistance while accessing libraries.

This article highlights similarities between single-staff libraries and lighthouses. Single-staff libraries share many characteristics with lighthouses. While library staff don't usually have to deal with tides, storms are part of their way of life. Many small libraries in Canada are autonomous, managed by individual volunteer boards. They are fiercely proud and provide a service that is unique and tailored to their community's needs. Single-staff branches have unique issues related to distance and isolation. Technology compensates for some of the challenges, but does not entirely overcome them.

Focuses on the role of public libraries in implementing the citizen-centered service program of the government of Canada. Problems in providing Internet access to the people; Role of public libraries as source of information about government; Details of the government directories.

The article provides information on the Canadian Library Month in October 2008. It is the time that all types of Canadian libraries will celebrate their services and commitment to all Canadians. The theme of the celebration is "Your Library, Your World/Votre bibliothèque, Votre univers." The committee cited several designs featuring different library themes and users before arriving at its final decision for the poster and bookmark for 2008.

From the beginning, the purpose of libraries has been to unite library users with the "stuff" they need to go about their business. The library users continue to change and evolve as well, from walk-in clients, through telephone contacts. What has not changed during this time, however, is the need for a wide variety of people with different skills and attributes to connect users with the resources they are looking for. Regardless of the type of library, material or user, that connection is made through the efforts of people.