Library Service Update

Effective immediately, the library building is closed to the public. Curbside pickup is still available. Please call 403-885-2343 for more information. 

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Upcoming Events

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Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time via Zoom

May 10, 2021
Monday 10:30 am

Join us via Zoom Virtual Story Time Group Register with the library to receive an email invitation

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Mother Goose via Zoom

May 11, 2021
Tues. 10:00-10:30 am

Join us for a virtual class via zoom Register with the library to receive an email invitation

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Creative Explosion via Zoom

May 11, 2021
Tuesday 4:00 pm

Dive into art and creativity! Grab craft bags available for pick up Come & explore your creative side through using different art mediums; paints, crayons, pastels, felts & stamping just to name a few. Ages 3+ DM or phone to Register

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time via Zoom

May 12, 2021
Wednesday 12:30 pm or 4:00 pm

Join us via Zoom Virtual Story Time Group Register with the library to receive an email invitation

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Mother Goose via Zoom

May 13, 2021
Thursdays 10:00-10:30 am

Join us for a virtual class via zoom Register with the library to receive an email invitation

Seniors

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Be sure to check-out...

Apr 19, 2021 to May 31, 2021
Various days and times

all our adult and senior programming!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Studio Ghibli Trivia Night

May 10, 2021
Monday | 6:30-7:45 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom

Test your Studio Ghibli film trivia skills!

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

May 10, 2021
Mondays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

Celebrate your love of anime with the library via Netflix Party.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

May 11, 2021
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

May 11, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth, adults, and allies.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Finding Employment in Alberta

May 11, 2021
Tuesday | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Ages 16+ | Virtual Event via Zoom

Come learn about the many ways to find employment in Alberta with Immigrant Services Calgary's How-to video project.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

May 12, 2021
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Memory Lane: Stories for Seniors

May 12, 2021
Wednesdays | 2:00-2:45 pm | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Virtual readings of classic prose and poetry.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

May 12, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

May 13, 2021
Thursdays | 9:15-10:00 AM | All Ages

Warm-up yoga with instruction, followed by movement stories and songs.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Launch Into Lego Prompt

May 13, 2021
Thursdays | 10:00 am | All Ages

Create a Lego/block masterpiece based on a weekly prompt.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Live Stories with Miss Corrie

May 14, 2021
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 AM | Virtual Event

Virtual stories, songs, and sensory play, via Facebook Live.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

May 14, 2021
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3 | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sylvan Lake Photo Walk Submission Due

May 14, 2021
Fridays | 1:00 pm | Submit photos via webform

Submit your photos for the Library's #PhotoWalk project.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

May 17, 2021
Mondays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

Celebrate your love of anime with the library via Netflix Party.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Adults Who Read YA Book Club

May 17, 2021
Third Monday of the Month | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Drop In

Read the book of the month, then join the discussion.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

May 18, 2021
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

May 18, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth, adults, and allies.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

How to Avoid Fraud and Scams

May 18, 2021
Tuesday | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Ages 16+ | Virtual Event via Zoom

Come learn "How-to Identify and Avoid Scams and Fraud" with Immigrant Services Calgary's How-to video project.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

May 19, 2021
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

May 19, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Memory Lane: Stories for Seniors

May 19, 2021
Wednesdays | 2:00-2:45 pm | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Virtual readings of classic prose and poetry.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

May 20, 2021
Thursdays | 9:15-10:00 AM | All Ages

Warm-up yoga with instruction, followed by movement stories and songs.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sherlock Trivia Night

May 20, 2021
Thursday | 6:30-7:45 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom

Test your Sherlock trivia skills!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Launch Into Lego Prompt

May 20, 2021
Thursdays | 10:00 am | All Ages

Create a Lego/block masterpiece based on a weekly prompt.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Live Stories with Miss Corrie

May 21, 2021
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 AM | Virtual Event

Virtual stories, songs, and sensory play, via Facebook Live.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

May 21, 2021
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3 | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sylvan Lake Photo Walk Submission Due

May 21, 2021
Fridays | 1:00 pm | Submit photos via webform

Submit your photos for the Library's #PhotoWalk project.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

May 25, 2021
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

May 25, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth, adults, and allies.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Poetry Slam

May 25, 2021
Fourth Tuesday of the Month | 6:30-7:30 pm | Ages 16+ | Virtual Event via Zoom

Join us for a virtual poetry slam.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

May 26, 2021
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

May 26, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Memory Lane: Stories for Seniors

May 26, 2021
Wednesdays | 2:00-2:45 pm | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Virtual readings of classic prose and poetry.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Board Game Night

May 26, 2021
Fourth Wednesday of the Month | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Ages 16+ | Virtual Event

An evening of online board-gaming fun via Board Game Arena & Zoom.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

May 27, 2021
Thursdays | 9:15-10:00 AM | All Ages

Warm-up yoga with instruction, followed by movement stories and songs.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Harry Potter Trivia Night

May 27, 2021
Thursday | 6:30-7:45 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom

Test your Harry Potter trivia skills!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Launch Into Lego Prompt

May 27, 2021
Thursdays | 10:00 am | All Ages

Create a Lego/block masterpiece based on a weekly prompt.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Live Stories with Miss Corrie

May 28, 2021
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 AM | Virtual Event

Virtual stories, songs, and sensory play, via Facebook Live.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

May 28, 2021
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3 | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sylvan Lake Photo Walk Submission Due

May 28, 2021
Fridays | 1:00 pm | Submit photos via webform

Submit your photos for the Library's #PhotoWalk project.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Movie Night: The Witches

May 28, 2021
Last Friday of the Month | 6:30-8:15 pm | All Ages | Virtual Event via Zoom

Join us via Zoom to watch Roald Dahl's The Witches

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

May 31, 2021
Mondays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

Celebrate your love of anime with the library via Netflix Party.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Book-To-Movie Club

May 31, 2021
Last Monday of the Month | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Ages 16+

Read the book of the month, watch the movie, then join the discussion.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Jun 1, 2021
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Jun 1, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth, adults, and allies.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Trivia Night

Jun 1, 2021
Tuesday | 6:30-7:45 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom

Test your Falcon & the Winter Soldier trivia skills!

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Art Attack

Jun 1, 2021
First Tuesday of the Month | 6:15 - 7:15 PM | Ages 16+ | Virtual Event via Zoom

Explore different art styles and mediums with the library.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Jun 2, 2021
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

Jun 2, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 PM | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Memory Lane: Stories for Seniors

Jun 2, 2021
Wednesdays | 2:00-2:45 pm | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Virtual readings of classic prose and poetry.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

Jun 3, 2021
Thursdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Warm-up yoga with instruction, followed by movement stories and songs.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Builder's Guild

Jun 3, 2021
Thursdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | Ages 8-12

Build, make, and create with different materials each week.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Launch Into Lego Prompt

Jun 3, 2021
Thursdays | 10:00 am | All Ages

Create a Lego/block masterpiece based on a weekly prompt.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Live Stories with Miss Corrie

Jun 4, 2021
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 AM | Virtual Event

Virtual stories, songs, and sensory play, via Facebook Live.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Red Hot Science - Sphero Mini Golf

Jun 4, 2021
Friday | 10:30-11:30 am | Grades K-2

Young children will learn how robots work by following a program.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Red Hot Science - Edison Sumo Wrestlers

Jun 4, 2021
Friday | 1:00-2:00 pm | Grades 3-5

Young children will use Scratch coding to manipulate an Edison robot using basic robotic functionalities and sensors.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Jun 4, 2021
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3 | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Art Attack

Jun 4, 2021
First Friday of the Month | 3:45-4:45 pm | Ages 13+

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sylvan Lake Photo Walk Submission Due

Jun 4, 2021
Fridays | 1:00 pm | Submit photos via webform

Submit your photos for the Library's #PhotoWalk project.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Jun 7, 2021
First Monday of the Month | 3:45-4:45 pm | Ages 6-12

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Jun 7, 2021
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event

Celebrate your love of anime with the library via Netflix Party.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Jun 8, 2021
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Jun 8, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth, adults, and allies.

Children

Penhold and District Public Library

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021

This free program encourages families to build early literacy skills by reading together. Any child from birth to five years old and/or entering kindergarten can participate in this self-paced early literacy program.

Children

Facebook and YouTube

Thinkers and Tinkerers

Nov 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021

Expanded to weekly to-go kits thanks to funding by Ponoka FCCS.

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Young Readers Choice Awards Nominees

Jan 28, 2021 to May 31, 2021

Young readers in grades four through twelve in the Pacific Northwest who has read (or has heard read) a title(s) from the list can vote for their favourite nominees.

Children

Innisfail Public Library

Spanish Kit

Apr 20, 2021 to May 17, 2021
New kits available monthly.

Learn Spanish basics from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy a new theme with every kit.

Families

Alix Public Library

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Aug 28, 2020 to Sep 1, 2021
Every Thursday, 12-8

Get your children signed up for this amazing year long reading program!

Families

Alix Public Library

Home School Learning Spaces

Sep 2, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021

Take advantage of these classroom like spaces for teaching your children.

Families

Elnora Public Library

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Mar 5, 2021 to Mar 5, 2022
Any Time Any Place

Sign up for this FREE program.

Adults

Online

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Nov 25, 2020 to Oct 24, 2021

Support Olds Municipal Library by purchasing your film festival package using our designated link!

Teens

Olds Municipal Library

Book Club To Go

Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021

Register to participate in our Book Club to Go on Beanstack, earn badges, rewards, and share your thoughts with a review.

Adults

Online

Book Club To Go

Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021

Register to participate in our Book Club to Go on Beanstack, earn badges, rewards, and share your thoughts with a review.

Children

Online

Book Club To Go

Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021

Register to participate in our Book Club to Go on Beanstack, earn badges, rewards, and share your thoughts with a review.

Children

Online

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Casual Drop In

It's never too early to start reading! Keep track of the books you read with your child, and meet with us once a month to celebrate your journey through 1000 books!

Seniors

Olds Municipal Library

LEGO® Club Online!

Jan 4, 2021 to Jun 21, 2021
1st & 3rd Monday of each month,

Twice a month we will post a LEGO Challenge for kids, families, and kids at heart to participate in.

Adults

Online

LEGO® Club Online!

Jan 4, 2021 to Jun 21, 2021
1st & 3rd Monday of each month,

Twice a month we will post a LEGO Challenge for kids, families, and kids at heart to participate in.

Adults

Online

The Moth Podcast Club

Jan 4, 2021 to Jun 21, 2021
Mondays, twice a month as posted.

Each program we will discuss one aspect of story that focuses on the human experience starting with a theme, that the storytellers explore, often in unexpected ways.

Children

Online

LEGO® Club Online!

Jan 4, 2021 to Jun 21, 2021
1st & 3rd Monday of each month,

Twice a month we will post a LEGO Challenge for kids, families, and kids at heart to participate in.

Adults

Online

Movies That Matter

Jan 11, 2021 to Jun 14, 2021
Second Monday each month.

Cozy up at home and watch the movie and then login, to join the discussion on Zoom.

Adults

Online

Recycled Art Journaling

Jan 12, 2021 to Jun 22, 2021

Do you love to create art, but are looking for direction? This program is designed to give you ideas and inspiration to start and create your own art journal.

Teens

Olds Municipal Library

Recycled Art Journaling

Jan 12, 2021 to Jun 22, 2021

Do you love to create art, but are looking for direction? This program is designed to give you ideas and inspiration to start and create your own art journal.

Teens

Online

Draw and Sketch Online - Teens

Feb 1, 2021 to Jun 25, 2021
Zoom critique meets last Friday of each month @ 6:00pm.

Practice the elements of drawing, and basic techniques of still life.

Adults

Online

Draw and Sketch Online - Adults

Feb 1, 2021 to Jun 25, 2021
Zoom critique meets last Friday of each month @ 7:00pm.

Practice the elements of drawing, and basic techniques of still life.

Children

Online

Picture the Book Online

Feb 5, 2021 to May 28, 2021
New video every Friday

Join us and watch one new online video per week and pick up your monthly activity kit at the beginning of the month.

Children

Online

Loving Letters Online

Feb 5, 2021 to Jun 25, 2021

Learn all about letters and get ready for kindergarten. Sing, and Learn about letters in this virtual library program.

Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Bonding Over Books - Book Club

Feb 26, 2021 to Jun 25, 2021
Last Thursday of the month, 7:00 - 9:00pm

Currently closed to new members. See what we're reading!

Teens

Olds Municipal Library

Mastering Math

Mar 17, 2021 to Jun 30, 2021
Wednesdays 4:00PM - Closing

Students in Grades 8 and up can connect with one of our local volunteers and get help and instruction with their math homework. Students should have specific needs and questions when they attend.

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Easy Veggies

May 10, 2021
Monday May 10 at 7:00 pm

Growing your own food is trending this year. Are you interested in trying your hand at gardening this summer? Why not join us on Facebook Live. Rob Spencer (The Hort God) will be talking about veggies that work well for the novice gardener. Send in any questions you have for Rob to spl@prl.ab.c...

Children

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

May 10, 2021
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:30 am online

Read and Rhyme is coming back online with stories, songs, rhymes and a fun atmosphere for all! Join us online at www.facebook.com/splreadandrhyme! We will tell a few stories and have fun together encouraging emergent literacy skills!

Zoom (call us for the link)

Tutoring

May 10, 2021
Mondays and Thursdays from 4-7 pm

Get tutoring assistance via Zoom. Megan will help you work through your homework online.

Stettler Public Library

Rocky Vs Stettler Monday Night Gaming

May 10, 2021
Mondays from 8:00 pm-9:30 pm

Join us for a friendly competition between Libraries! You will need to be signed up to the “Nintendo Switch Online” service to participate in switch games, join our discord: https://discord.gg/WMSN5wW and check our Facebook @StettlerPublicLibrary for more info!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

May 12, 2021
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:30 am online

Read and Rhyme is coming back online with stories, songs, rhymes and a fun atmosphere for all! Join us online at www.facebook.com/splreadandrhyme! We will tell a few stories and have fun together encouraging emergent literacy skills!

Teens

Stettler Public Library

Teen Scene: Kahoot!

May 12, 2021
Wednesday, May 12 at 4:30 pm

Join us on Instagram Live where we will share the code for Kahoot so that you can play along with us! Call 403-742-2292 for more information or to register.