Grande Prairie Public Library

What Grande Prairie Public Library does

Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) is a non-profit public library founded in 1939, serving the City of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, and surrounding region. It operates under Alberta's Libraries Act and Libraries Regulation as part of the Peace Library System consortium, providing free lending services, digital content, educational programs, and community programming to patrons of all ages. The library's service portfolio includes traditional borrowing (books, movies, video games), a non-traditional Library of Things and The Lendery catalog, makerspace technology (3D printers, creative stations, gaming computers), early literacy and STEAM programs, and recurring community events such as Summer Reading Games, the Fables and Faeries Ren Faire, and the Pajama Ball.

GPPL's technology stack is built around the TRACpac Integrated Library System for catalog and patron account management, with TRACpac+ providing the patron-facing portal. Digital content is delivered through third-party partnerships with Libby/OverDrive for e-books and audiobooks, Kanopy for streaming video, and Gale (Cengage) for online courses and research databases. The library website is powered by Mugo Library, with analytics via Google Analytics and operational reporting via Simply Reports pulling from the ILS. Curbside pick-up, exam proctoring, room booking, and Commissioner of Oaths services extend the in-person footprint.

GPPL is funded through municipal and provincial government appropriations, supplemented by grants (TELUS Community Board, Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta) and donations via CanadaHelps. All services are offered free of charge to community members with no late fees. The institution is led by Director Hailey McCullough (appointed January 2024) and governed by a Library Board, with volunteer programs including Champions of GPPL and the Library Initiative for Teens (LIT) anchoring community engagement. The 2026-2030 Plan of Service formalizes the multi-year strategic direction.

Name

Grande Prairie Public Library

Legal name

Grande Prairie Public Library

Website

https://gppl.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grande Prairie Public Library is a non-profit public library founded in 1939 serving Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. It provides free lending collections, digital content, makerspace technology, and educational programs to community members of all ages, funded primarily through municipal appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Media Center & Audiovisual Lending Operations (Equipment Checkout, Production Support) (EDAEAGAG)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community lending programs
• Digital library resources
• Children's literacy programs
• Interlibrary loan services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grande Prairie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Library Membership Services: As a public library, GPPL is primarily funded through municipal and provincial government funding. Services are provided free to community members, supported by taxpayer funding, grants, and donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) is a free public library serving the City of Grande Prairie and surrounding area in Alberta, Canada. It provides lending collections (books, movies, video games, toys, and non-traditional items via The Lendery and Library of Things), digital content access (e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming video via Kanopy, online courses via Gale Courses, research databases), public technology access (computers, printing, 3D printers, gaming computers, creative stations), and a wide range of educational and community programs for all ages from babies to adults. All services are provided free of charge to community members with no late fees.

Product overview

Grande Prairie Public Library offers a comprehensive range of library services through a unified platform centered on TRACpac, its catalog and patron management system. The library provides traditional physical services (membership, borrowing, room booking, exam proctoring) alongside a growing digital ecosystem including Libby & OverDrive for e-books/audiobooks, Kanopy streaming, and Gale Courses for online learning. The Makerspace Tech program provides access to 3D printers and creative technology, while The Lendery and Library of Things extend lending beyond traditional materials to games, kits, and equipment. Seasonal programs like Summer Reading Games and community events such as the Fables and Faeries Ren Faire engage patrons year-round, supported by outreach initiatives like Learn to Tech and the Little Free Pantry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRACpac: Library consortium borrowing platform
• Library Initiative for Teens (LIT)
• Champions of GPPL

Products and services

• Library Membership & Borrowing Free library membership allowing Grande Prairie residents to borrow physical materials including books, movies, video games, and request items from other libraries through interlibrary loan. Members can also renew memberships online.
• TRACpac Online Catalogue and Patron Account Online catalogue and patron account management system for the Peace Library System consortium, allowing patrons to search for materials, manage loans, view reading histories, and access digital resources.
• Digital Content Collection (e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming, databases) Online collection of e-books, e-audiobooks (Libby/OverDrive), video streaming (Kanopy), language learning, research databases, and online courses (Gale Courses) accessible to library members.
• Makerspace Tech Access to maker technology including 3D printers, gaming computers, and Creative Stations running software such as Adobe Photoshop, available for patron use.
• The Lendery Lending service for non-traditional library items including games, kits, and equipment available to library members.
• Library of Things Collection of non-traditional items available for loan including various objects and kits for community use.
• Computers & Printing Public access computers and printing services available for patron use at the library.
• Book a Room (Meeting Room Reservations) Meeting room reservation service for community groups and individual patrons.
• Book an Exam (Exam Proctoring) Exam proctoring service for students and community members who require supervised testing.
• Curbside Pick-Up Contactless curbside pickup service for patrons who have reserved library materials.
• Commissioner of Oaths Commissioner of Oaths service available at the library for document witnessing by patrons.
• Summer Reading Games Annual reading incentive program open to all ages, with a new theme each year to encourage reading and library engagement.
• STEAM Space STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) programming for children and families.
• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Early literacy program encouraging families to read 1,000 books with their child before kindergarten.
• Learn to Tech Community initiative providing digital literacy training to help patrons develop technology skills.
• Local History & Genealogy Collection Specialized collection and resources supporting local history research and genealogical inquiries.
• Book Club in a Bag Pre-packaged book club sets containing multiple copies of a title, available for borrowing.

Quantifiable outcome

• No late fees charged - removes financial barriers to library use

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Grande Prairie Family Centered CoalitionsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2024Community partnership recognizing GPPL's family-centered initiatives and community engagement programs.
• Royal Tyrrell MuseumsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership bringing Pop-Up Exhibit from Royal Tyrrell Museum to GPPL for community education.
• Peace Library SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationGPPL is part of the Peace Library System, a regional library system in Alberta that provides shared technology infrastructure, database access, and resource sharing among member libraries.
• TRACpac ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with other Alberta libraries enabling shared catalogue, interlibrary loans, and unified patron services across the consortium.
• ME LibrariessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlberta-wide partnership allowing GPPL patrons to access library services at participating libraries across the province.
• TAL CardsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership enabling resource sharing and access across Alberta libraries through the library's TAL (The Alberta Library) Card program.
• KanopysupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital streaming partnership providing patron access to Kanopy's film and documentary collection through the library's digital content offerings.
• Gale (Cengage)supportingTechnology or IntegrationDatabase partnership providing patron access to Gale Courses for online learning and professional development.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/16350654747
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gppubliclibrary

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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