Wendy Thienes's schedule for 2025 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference: Grow With Your Library

Welcome to the 2025 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference! We are thrilled to have you joining us for this incredible professional development and networking opportunity.

Registration Desk
Make sure you check in to the conference at our registration desk before heading off to any meals or sessions! Here you can pick up your name tag and ask any questions you might have. The registration desk will be open from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, and from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, May 9.

Using the Sched App
Use this app to build your personalized conference schedule! You will find some things have already been added to your schedule (such as meals and key speakers), but everything else is up to you.

We also encourage you to turn on the "Public Profile & Schedule" option under the "My Account" tab. This will add you to the public attendee list, helping you to connect with other delegates and helping them connect with you. This is optional.

Conference Sponsors
SLA gratefully acknowledges our many event sponsors. Without their generous support, this conference would not be possible! Here is the list of our sponsors:

Platinum Level: Library Bound Inc. and Regina Public Library
Gold Level: Saskatoon Public Library
Silver Level: CVS Midwest Tape, University of Saskatchewan - University Library, and United Library Services
Bronze Level: Bravo Tango, Britannica Digital Learning, Clarivate, OverDrive, Palliser Regional Library, Southeast Regional Library, University of Regina, Wheatland Regional Library, and Wintergreen Learning Materials

Exhibitors
Make sure to visit the Exhibitor Hall located in the Gallery A! The Exhibitor Hall will be open on Thursday, May 8 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with the Exhibitor Social to follow from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join us at the social for appetizers, drinks, and a chance to learn more about our exhibitors!

Here is the list of our exhibitors:

Carr McLean Ltd.
Creative Kids Saskatchewan
CVS Midwest Tape
Law Society of Saskatchewan, Legal Resources
Lung Saskatchewan
Prison Library Sub-committee
Provincial Library & Literacy Office, Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Council for Archives & Archivists Inc.
Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation
SaskBooks
Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism
Shadowpaw Press
Turning the Tide Bookstore
United Library Services
University of Regina Press

Wendy Thienes

Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism

Age-Friendly Communities Staff

About me

Wendy Thienes is the Age-Friendly Saskatchewan Coordinator with the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism (SSM). As a caregiver for aging parents, Wendy began to realize the importance of aging in place. Her involvement in the initial stages of the development of Age-Friendly Shaunavon led to her work with SSM. She is also currently a member of a local municipal steering committee which is implementing Social Prescribing in Shaunavon. She believes that Saskatchewan communities of all sizes have SO much to offer citizens of all ages. She is excited to share with communities how bringing all of the concepts and domains of the Age-Friendly model together can further build places that people are proud to call home, through all stages of life.

My Speakers Sessions

1:30pm MDT

Public Libraries: Valuable Partners in Growing Age-Friendly Communities in Saskatchewan Gallery Suite 1Wendy Thienes