Name: Libraries Open Doors — For Inclusion and Belonging: How Libraries Act as Community Leaders for Dementia Friendly Community Initiatives
Start: 2026-05-01T15:10:00-0600
End: 2026-05-01T15:30:00-0600

Welcome to the 2026 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, April 30, and from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, May 1.

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! We gratefully acknowledge all sponsors in the "Sponsors" Tab.

Exhibitors
Make sure to visit the Exhibitor Hall located in the Gallery B! The Exhibitor Hall will be open on Thursday, April 30, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with the Exhibitor Social taking place from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join us at the Social to visit with the exhibitors while enjoying appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks, and the chance to win great prizes!!

Libraries Open Doors — For Inclusion and Belonging: How Libraries Act as Community Leaders for Dementia Friendly Community Initiatives

Friday May 1, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm CST

Qu'Appelle Room

60 per cent of people living with dementia live in their community. The number one issue they and their care partners face in trying to maintain their quality of life is the stigma associated with dementia. For people living with dementia and their care partners to fully stay well in their communities, they need community spaces that are welcoming and accessible. Spaces such as their local library. We want to share with you some of the simple strategies libraries can follow to make your community library space welcoming to people with dementia and celebrate some of the great dementia friendly work being done by libraries today across Saskatchewan.

Speakers

Erica Zarazun

Public Awareness Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan

Erica Zarazun is the Public Awareness Coordinator at the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, VP of IABC Regina, and a steering committee member for Age-Friendly Regina. She leads initiatives on dementia education, brain health, and stigma reduction, while promoting equity, diversity, and inclus... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm CST
Qu'Appelle Room

20-Minute Sessions

2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference: Libraries Open Doors

Erica Zarazun

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2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference: Libraries Open Doors

Erica Zarazun

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