Our MissionAirdrie Public Library is an accessible centre of information that enhances quality of life and provides opportunities through its

inclusive services, programs, collections and spaces that support literacy, lifelong learning, leisure and cultural

connections within the community.

“I am now a pensioner and the library helps me to fill up my day. As well as doing valuable research, I am able to finish my education

that I interrupted 50 years ago when I had to go to work.”Leo D. Puerza

“I enjoy volunteering in my community and find Airdrie Public Library a great place to volunteer. I feel valued and respected ... at APL.”

Sharon Uhrich

“Volunteering at the library is a way for me to stay engaged with the community.”

Bette Mueller

“Libraries are a place where minds of the very young and the very old gather. It’s a place where imaginations can grow and

skill sets are sharpened...”Garett Wohlberg, Qualico, Director-Planning and Communications

Libraries not only benefit their users individually, they also act as com-munity hubs, bringing people together and connecting them to worlds

beyond their communities. Libraries offer more than just books; they are centers where everyone has access to programs and

services that fuel lifelong learning.Slavka Jasari, member, Advocates for Airdrie Public Library

www.airdriepubliclibrary.ca

IMPACT

RepoRt to the Community

2016

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Trustees worked hard this year to keep tabs on the chang-ing needs of Airdronians, coping with technological upgrades, facility optimization, and programming demands that far outstrip availability, adjusting where needed to improve service. The elimination of membership fees for students and seniors is one of the many ways trustees are fine-tuning library service.

Despite the false start in setting course towards a new facil-ity, your trustees remain committed to the vision outlined by citizens in the recent facility needs assessment. Look-

ing ahead, the board is eager to partner with city council and residents to break ground on building a library that will not only meet the community’s needs of today, but the future needs of our growing population.

The task of the board will be to facilitate innovative ideas while maintaining a fis-cally responsible approach to delivering service. We pledge to think outside the box to meet the high standards of service expected by the citizens of Airdrie.

Board Chair Daniel Nelles

Library Board Chair Daniel Nelles

The library continues to seek creative ways to serve the community despite operating out of a tight space. Circula-tion of material through Smartlockers™ at Genesis Place and a new Summer Stories in the Park program are two ways we have reached out to deliver service outside our walls.

Despite difficult times for many, sponsorships and do-nations to the library grew in 2016. Watch for us in the community, thanks to a delivery van generously donated by Airdrie Dodge, just one of the library’s outstanding support-ers in the business community.

Your library team works hard every day to make the Airdrie Public Library a valuable community asset we can all be proud of. It’s our commitment to you.

Library Director Pam Medland

Library Director Pam Medland

APPRECIATIONCOMMITMENTAPL receives financial support from government, business, service clubs, individu-als and fundraising activities. We are proud to recognize our partners and contribu-

tors for their generous support of our events, programs and services.

A special thank you to all of our campaign supporters and many volunteers

Visionary: $25,000+Airdrie Dodge

Community Builder: $10,000-$24,999Advocates for Airdrie Public Library

Propak SystemsQualico Communities

TD Bank GroupVitreous Glass

Westmark Holdings

Air-Alta InsuranceAirdrie Eyecare Centre

Airdrie Lions ClubAirdrie Lioness Club

Herons Crossing SchoolMelcor Developers

Muriel Clayton Middle School

Rotary Club of AirdrieScotiabank, Main Street Branch

Sobeys AirdrieThe Butcher Shoppe

Time Travellers Car ClubWawanesa Insurance

WestJet

Ann Edall RobsonManinder AjmaniAlberta Model Engineering SocietyJonathan & Carol AxelrodJeanne BeatyRonald BeisswengerCatherine BuchananCenovus EnergyCostco Wholesale Can. Ltd.

Tracey ForbesEvan FriesenHilda Mari HansenKathleen HewittSlavka JasariNancy JeffrayPam KellyJohn & Sue KibeleShane KroetschJennifer Labbe

Erin LeggettKaren LewallMarilyn McCallLeon RamlerRoyal Bank of CanadaJoseph SaboShopper’s Drug Mart (Airdrie locations)Janelle & Ted WarcimagaCheryl Warne

Benefactor: $1,000-$9,999

Promoter: $100-$999

Media PartnersAir 106.1 FM, Airdrie CityView, Airdrie Echo

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Visit Airdrie Public Library’s website airdriepubliclibrary.ca

for a copy of our 2016 audited financial statements.

VALUE

Airdrie Public Library was awarded a 2017 Minister’s Award for Excellence in Pub-lic Library Service for its use of Smartlocker™ technology at Genesis Place.The award, one of five offered annually, “encourages, recognizes, and applauds excellence and innovation in public library service in Alberta.”Smartlockers™ offer a second location for picking up and dropping off library materials in Airdrie.

Library visits increased 9.5%

Circulation increased 9.5%

Computer & WiFi use increased 20%

Program attendance increased 4%

GROWTH

INNOVATION

Expenditures 2016

Revenue 2016

60% 8%

13%

6%

1% 6% 6%

City of Airdrie: Operating& Services GrantCity of Airdrie: Lease &Common Costs GrantAlberta Library Grant

Marigold Services Grant

Rocky View County Grant

Fundraising, Donations &Other GrantsUser Fees & Sales

66%

12%

11% 10%

1% Wages & Benefits

Library Materials &Marigold Services FeeBuilding & Utilities

Administration

Program Expenses

Participants at Chinook Winds Park during APL’s Summer Stories in the Park program.

A Library patron using the Smartlocker™ at Genesis Place.

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25,703Digital downloads

155,114Computer & WiFi

use

190,340Visits to library

95,703Visits to website

29,765Program attendees

1,611Programs offered

12,631Pre-schoolattendees

48Arts & Culture

events

2,517Volunteer hours

donated

20,234Library

members

514,559Items borrowed

76,858Items owned

10,823Items added

10,000,000+Shared items

EXCELLENCE