Social Events

Call it networking, call it relaxing – but the opportunities to mix and mingle are a big part of any conference. We do our best to provide a good variety of activities, so please plan to join us. Watch this page for breaking news on social activities.

All delegates and their guests are welcome!

NOTE: For guests not staying at the Lodge, all meal tickets, including those for the closing dinner, can be purchased at the JPL Concierge Desk.

Thursday, April 29

8:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.    First Timers’ Get Together

Get ready to kick off your first Alberta Library Conference! This is the place to meet other first-timers! Whether you’re a trustee or library staff member, make sure to attend this reception in your honour.

Join us for an opportunity to meet some friendly faces. You’ll learn how to make the most of your conference and maybe win some terrific door prizes. A representative from JPL will give a brief history of the lodge and you will also be introduced to the presidents of ALTA and LAA. Get your conference off to a smooth start by registering for this popular event.

9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.    Opening Reception

We are very thankful to the University of Alberta Libraries as they are generously sponsoring our Opening Reception in the Great Hall once again this year. The adjoining Exhibit Hall will be open from 6:30 p.m., so do a tour through the displays before joining us for refreshments and socializing.

Sponsored by University of Alberta Learning Services

Friday, April 29

8:00 p.m.    Author Talk: Brian Brennan

9:15 p.m.    Film Night: ALC Gets Animated!

Get Animated! is the NFB’s animation celebration, bringing you some of Canada’s finest (and funniest!) animated films: from boldly experimental to flat-out funny, there’s something for everyone. Two films have even been nominated for an Oscar this year!  See the Prairies from the crowded back seat of a car, enter the miraculous world of the spirits and be dazzled by a celebration of music and colour. 

Saturday, April 30

6:00 p.m.    Closing Dinner and Social

Dress – just about anything goes – some people use it as a chance to dress up, while others stay pretty casual.  There are some great door prizes, including a gift certificate for a stay at the JPL.
Extra meal tickets are available from the concierge. Don’t rush to buy one in case an “extra” gets offered. There is always plenty of food and you can buy them right up until dinner time.
Reserved Tables – Will not be available this year, it’s first come-first served open seating. If you want to sit together with a group, then we suggest you have someone from your party arrive early to get a table.  The Meet New Friends tables will still be thre for people looking for a group to sit with.
Wine – you can order wine from the wait staff at the banquet. It is not included in the meal ticket. To expedite things, we’ve also asked for a bar in the dining room selling a red and white house wine at a moderate (for JPL!) cost.

8:00 p.m.    Author Talk: Marina Endicott

8:00 p.m.    Wine Tasting

Register early for this sell-out event. For just $20, Richard Harvey from Metrovino in Calgary will have some playful vintages to tempt your palate! This popular event is limited to 75 participants and always sells out quickly.

9:00 p.m.    Dance!

Don’t be shy about attending the dance! You don’t need a partner and you don’t need to dance, you just need a sense of fun! There are tables for socializing and lots of people come to close out the conference in a social way.

Sponsored by Gale Cengage