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Jan 8, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Community Events
Sep 1, 2018 to Sep 30, 2018
September is Library Card Sign Up Month! If you already have a membership be sure to check if it is up to date and spread the word that memberships are FREE so others can find out the INCREDIBLE benefits of having a library card!
Sep 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019
Campus Alberta Central Your College Connection 2019/2020 programs. If you need assistance contact the Carstairs Community Engagement Site and ask to speak with Joanne.
Sep 18, 2018 to Nov 20, 2018 Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM
Board meetings are open to the public.
Sep 20, 2018 to Jun 27, 2019 Thursday afternoons, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Join us Thursdays if you have a passion for needle crafts: knit, crochet, or embroidery. Everyone welcome and bring your current needle project.
Sep 20, 2018 to Dec 27, 2018 Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Stories, crafts, and games for children ages 3+ Check out this month's activities poster!
Sep 20, 2018 to Dec 27, 2018 Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Preschoolers and their grown-up are invited to join us on Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM for stories, songs and music. Drop In
Sep 24, 2018 8:30 am - 4:00 pm - Registration closes on September 14
Membership has its benefits! Please join us at the Parkland Regional Library fall conference on September 24, 2018
Sep 26, 2018 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for Book Club discussions in the afternoon or evening (or both). Open to everyone.
Sep 28, 2018
Create, Participate, Celebrate Alberta Culture Days with Make and Take projects at the library. Light refreshments provided. All ages welcome. FREE Drop In
Oct 10, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 1:00
Join us for a FREE movie presentation on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Movie starts at 1:00 and complimentary popcorn and juice or tea are provided.
May 16, 2018 to Nov 21, 2018 Third Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
July and August: Readers' choice! Recommend a book or two you have read. The selection for September is The Wonder, by Emma Donoghue.
Aug 10, 2018 to Aug 10, 2019 Monthly
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Sep 1, 2018 to Dec 1, 2019 First Saturday of Every Month, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Reach your next writing goal and have fun while you're doing it! Beginners welcome.
Sep 18, 2018 to Nov 18, 2018 Anytime
Help us by taking a short 5 question survey!
Sep 26, 2018 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Learn how to save your food and save the planet with reusable cloth wraps! Registration Required - $5.00 fee due at registration for supplies
Sep 27, 2018 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Join us in a discussion of surgeon Atul Gawande's book, "Being Mortal."
Sep 29, 2018 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Learn how to make your own lip balm!
Oct 2, 2018 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:45 pm and 2:00 pm
Author talks at Westglen School
Jan 4, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Love to treasure hunt for new books? Join us as we scavenge through books on a quest to find our 2018 items.
Aug 16, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Print from our 3D Makerbot
Sep 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Its never too late to learn about computers. This program won the 2017 Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Library Service.
Learn how to use our MakerBot 3D printer, load filament, level the build plate, care for the extruder, upload and print a file, and create your own designs,
Sep 4, 2018 to Dec 18, 2018 Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
Join the STEAM Team and get powered up for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math. New projects every week! Drop-In. Limited space.
Sep 5, 2018 to Sep 27, 2018 3:30-4:30 Wednesdays OR Thursdays
NEW OPTIONS! Ages 6-13 play Minecraft Creative Wednesdays or Survival Thursdays during our month long sessions. Free Registration Opens August 15.
Sep 6, 2018 to Dec 20, 2018 Thursdays 3:30-4:30
Play with the Olds Library Lego collection. Take part in our weekly challenges, what you can make is only limited by your creativity and imagination. Bring your friends and have fun!
Sep 7, 2018 to Dec 7, 2018 Friday Night Films - 6:30 pm
Our fall lineup is here! Hope to see you at Friday Night Films. Hail Caesar - Oct 5
Sep 11, 2018 to Dec 4, 2018 1:30-2:30
Find and nurture the real relationships within your home schooling community.
Sep 12, 2018 to Oct 31, 2018 Wednesdays 10:30-11:30
EXPLORE PLAY and LEARN in this early learning - intergenerational program for young children and residence of the Seasons Retirement Lodge. Free Registration Opens August 15th
Sep 14, 2018 to Dec 14, 2018 2nd Fridays 4:00-6:00
Go beyond selfies! Join our brand new photo club. We'll be meeting the second Friday of each month. Free Registration Ages 13+
Sep 15, 2018 to Dec 1, 2018 Saturday Morning 10:30
Join other yarn crafters at the library and enjoy our community group.
Sep 18, 2018 to Nov 6, 2018 Tuesdays 9:30-10:30
Focus on Infants from zero to 18 months. discover how easy it is read, sing and play with your baby. Free by RSVP Registration Opens Aug 15.
Sep 18, 2018 to Nov 6, 2018 Tuesdays 11:00-Noon
Focus on Toddlers from 18 months to 3 years. Interactive parent & toddler time featuring read-aloud books, songs, and movement activities. Free registration Opens August 15.
Sep 19, 2018 to Dec 20, 2018 Wednesdays 4:00PM
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.
Sep 19, 2018 to Dec 19, 2018 Wednesdays 10:00-11:00
September is here and Genealogy Help returns! Find your roots at Olds Municipal Library. Meet Marion, our Genealogy volunteer & explore your family history.
Sep 19, 2018 to Nov 8, 2018 Wednesday 1:30-2:30 or Thursday 1:30-2:30
Children have fun at the library & learn pre-reading skills in this story time with songs, crafts and creative movement. Free registration Opens August 15.
Sep 28, 2018 Friday 10:00-Noon
September 28: "Precious Cargo" by Craig Davidson
Sep 29, 2018 Saturday 3:30-4:30
Learn what worms work best, how to keep them happy and productive all winter long. Drop-In
Sep 29, 2018 Saturday 2:30-3:00
It’s time to harvest and store your seeds for next year. Bring your extra seeds to swap and discuss harvesting methods with fellow gardeners. Please label your seeds. Free - No registration required
Sep 29, 2018 Saturday 12:00-5:00
Free All Ages welcome Drop-in as a family.
Oct 4, 2018 Thursday 6:00 pm
Tasty Pages invites you to participate in our Open Book Potluck. You bring a dish to serve four with a serving utensil. We bring the fun! Please RSVP For a greener Olds BYOPS (Bring your own place setting)
Oct 5, 2018 1:00-6:00
Oct 13, 2018 6:00 pm
Wine Wit & Wisdom is a library fundraiser featuring entertaining and informative speakers and fun experiences accompanied by themed appetizers and a variety of drink stations.
Oct 18, 2018 Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm
October: "Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett
Jan 1, 2018 to Jan 1, 2020 Every Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Bring your most recent project and join this group of stitchers, knitters, crocheters and more!
September is the time for new Library cards. And here in Sundre, Library membership is FREE! Sign up at your Library for something INCREDIBLE!
Sep 18, 2018 to Oct 2, 2018
Spruce up your home for Thanksgiving with these beautiful dried flowers, provided by our favourite flower volunteer. Select the ones you like best to make your own special arrangement. For sale at the Library only from September 18 to October 2.
Oct 17, 2017 to Oct 17, 2018 Tuesday Mornings at 11:00 am
After playing at CHIPS join us for stories before going home for lunch.
Aug 17, 2018 to Sep 29, 2018 Sept. 17 & Sept. 29, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Duncan Anderson will be playing LIVE in the library on the above dates.
Aug 20, 2018 to Dec 17, 2018 3rd Monday of the month, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Join us for an Oldie but Goodie afternoon movie.
Sep 5, 2018 to Dec 5, 2018 Every 1st Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
2D Art Plus is monthly art program designed to explore different paper-based art mediums while peeking into the lives of artists and their eras.
Sep 5, 2018 to Dec 5, 2018 Every 1st Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Longer, later, and JUST FOR TEENS. 2D Art Plus is monthly art program designed to explore different paper-based art mediums while peeking into the lives of artists and their eras.
Sep 7, 2018 to Dec 21, 2018 Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Come on over to the library to enjoy this timeless game of words.
Sep 8, 2018 to Dec 22, 2018 Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 pm
Take some time for yourself to work on your various needlework projects in our beautiful library, while enjoying the company of others.
Sep 11, 2018 to Jun 25, 2019 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Join us at the library to build wonderful creations in lego.
Sep 12, 2018 to Dec 12, 2018 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Come for the evening to play/socialize with others who enjoy this game.
Sep 12, 2018 to Jun 26, 2019 Wednesdays, 10:15 - 11:15am
Bring your pre-school age children to the Library for an hour of stories, crafts, and imagination!
Sep 13, 2018 to Dec 13, 2018 2nd Thursday of the month, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Come and play with cursive writing/art. We will learn and/or practice the art of handwriting through engaging creative art projects.
Sep 14, 2018 to Jun 28, 2019 Friday, 10:15 am
Join use at the library to learn about different textures, consistencies and the just have fun making a mess.
Sep 14, 2018 to Dec 14, 2018 2nd Friday of the month, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Come in to watch a movie in the company of other ladies and enjoy a lively after-movie discussion.
Sep 17, 2018 to Dec 17, 2018 3rd Monday of the month, 10:00-11:00am
NEW! (for seniors) Come for an hour of tea and company, and have some assistance checking out books.
Sep 18, 2018 to Dec 18, 2018 3rd Tuesday of the month, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
3D Creations is a monthly ART program, to create dimensional objects using everything from cardboard & paper to clay & wood.
Sep 18, 2018 to Dec 18, 2018 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Longer, later, and JUST FOR TEENS. 3D Creations is a monthly ART program, to create dimensional objects using everything from cardboard & paper to clay & wood.
Sep 19, 2018 to Dec 19, 2018 Every 3rd Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm
Join us for an hour of fun family time with different activities each month.
Sep 22, 2018 to Nov 24, 2018 4th Saturday of every month, 12:30-2:00
This is a 55+ group to explore everything art... artists, eras, elements, principles, mediums, methods, etc.
Sep 26, 2018 Every 4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm
Come see sights from all over the world, but never leave home...or well, the library!
Sep 29, 2018 One Day Event: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Bring your family to enjoy a few hours of arts/culture activities at the library.
Oct 2, 2018 1st Tuesday Evening, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
The Selection for October is The Game by Laurei R. King
Oct 3, 2018 First Wednesday of the month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
The selection for October is Lilac Moon by Sharon Butala
Oct 4, 2018 Thursday, 6:00-7:30 pm
The Hunt, The Search for Albert Johnson
Sep 24, 2018 Monday, September 24, all day
The library will be closed so the staff may attend a professional development day.
Sep 24, 2018 Cancelled for this week.
Creative writing, group activities, and open mic. Ages 10 - 15.
Sep 24, 2018 7:00 p.m., $8.00
"Finding Your Feet", starring Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall, and Joanna Lumley. Rated PG.
Sep 25, 2018 Tuesdays, 10:15-11:00
Stories, songs, and sensory play for ages 2-5.
Sep 25, 2018 Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in.
Group discussions, book clubs, games, art, and safe interaction for LGBTQ youth and adults. Free, drop in.
Sep 25, 2018 Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sensory activities and messy play. Registration is limited to 10 infants.
Sep 26, 2018 Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:00 PM
A terrific way to expand reading horizons and meet people in the community. New members are welcome!
Sep 26, 2018 Wednesdays, 10:15-11:00 or 1:15-2:00
Sep 26, 2018 Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Stories, songs and puppet play for ages 0 to 3.
Sep 27, 2018 Thursdays, 10:15-11:00
Sep 27, 2018 Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sep 27, 2018 Thursdays during the school year, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Great After School Program for school-aged children.
Sep 28, 2018 Fridays, 10:15-11:00
Dress-up, music, and movement for ages 2-5.
Sep 28, 2018 Fridays during the school year. 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Games, books, movies, art, and fun!
Oct 1, 2018 Mondays during the school year, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Oct 1, 2018 First Monday of the month.
Explore different art styles and projects. All supplies provided. Ages 6-12.
Explore different art styles and projects.
Oct 2, 2018 Tuesdays, 10:15-11:00
Oct 2, 2018 Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in.
Oct 2, 2018 Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Oct 2, 2018 First Tuesday of every month. 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Explore different art styles and projects. All supplies provided.
Oct 3, 2018 Wednesdays, 10:15-11:00 or 1:15-2:00
Oct 3, 2018 Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Oct 4, 2018 Thursdays, 10:15-11:00
Oct 4, 2018 Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Oct 4, 2018 Thursdays during the school year, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Oct 5, 2018 Fridays, 10:15-11:00
Oct 5, 2018 First Friday of the month, 3:30-5:00 PM
Create your own unique piece of art.
Oct 6, 2018 Saturday, October 6, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Zombie Walk followed by colour fight. All ages welcome. Rescheduled to Saturday, October 6, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.