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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

Camrose Public Library

Subject Matters

Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021

A Year of Weird and Wonderful Learning for Everyone!

Children

Forestburg Public Library

Imagination Library

Sep 1, 2020 to Apr 30, 2021
Begins this Fall

Free books mailed to children 0-5

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.

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Radon 100 Test Challenge

Oct 1, 2020 to Apr 30, 2021
Sign up all month long

Test for Radon for FREE in the 100 Test Challenge!

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Programs of the Past

Oct 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Online Program Links

Catch up on Library programs previously aired.

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.

Seniors

Camrose Public Library

Mind Masters

Nov 1, 2020 to Aug 1, 2021
The first day of the month

A monthly newsletter full of puzzles and games.

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!

Seniors

Carstairs Public Library

Mindfulness Package

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021

This one time kit will have supplies, instructions and surprises to help you practice Mindfulness at home.

Seniors

Carstairs Public Library

Travel with Your Tastebuds

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Kit pickup is the second week of the month

Explore a region of the world through spice, tea, books and movies.

Seniors

Carstairs Public Library

Maker Kits

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Kit Pickup is the first week of the month

A maker is someone who makes something; this monthly kit will have you making new things each month either for yourself or to give as a gift.

Seniors

Carstairs Public Library

Low Impact Workout

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021

This one time kit will have supplies, instructions and a fitness DVD to help you exercise at home.

Seniors

Carstairs Public Library

Book Club at Home

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Pickup your book the first week of the month

Try a new book each month and join us online to join the discussion

Teens

Carstairs Public Library

Book Club at Home-Teen edition

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Pick up your book the first week of the month

Every month get a new book to try and join in the fun with some virtual discussion questions and activity suggestions.

Teens

Carstairs Public Library

Teen Expansion Pack

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Kit pickup the first week of the month

Crafting meets Science to create a fun activity pack just for teens.

Adults

Carstairs Public Library

Low Impact Workout

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021

This one time kit will have supplies, instructions and a fitness DVD to help you exercise at home.

Adults

Carstairs Public Library

Mindfulness Package

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021

This one time kit will have supplies, instructions and surprises to help you practice Mindfulness at home.

Adults

Carstairs Public Library

Book Club at Home

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Pickup your book the first week of the month

Try a new book each month and join us online to join the discussion

Adults

Carstairs Public Library

Maker Kits

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Kit Pickup is the first week of the month

A maker is someone who makes something; this monthly kit will have you making new things each month either for yourself or to give as a gift.

Adults

Carstairs Public Library

Travel with Your Tastebuds

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Kit pickup is the second week of the month

Explore a region of the world through spice, tea, books and movies.

Families

Carstairs Public Library

Preschool Storytime at Home Kit

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Pickup your kit the first week of the month

Bring all the fun of storytime into your home with this monthly kit

Children

Carstairs Public Library

Tinker Tech

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021

Take some of our tech home for a week of fun, available on a first come first serve basis.

Children

Carstairs Public Library

Book Club at Home-Kids edition

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Pick up your book the first week of the month

Every month get a new book to try and join in the fun with some virtual discussion questions and activity suggestions.

Carstairs Public Library

STEAM Kits

Dec 7, 2020 to May 15, 2021
Kit pickup is the first week of the month

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math with this fun monthly kit. Each kit is intended for a family with 3 kids if you need more please let us know.

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.

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!

Adults

Camrose Public Library

Tech. 1-on-1

Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Appointment times vary

Need a little extra tech. help?

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Lego Club! Online

Jan 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2021
Tuesday afternoons, 4:00 - 4:30 PM

Lego build and share.

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Genealogy

Jan 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2021
Last Tuesday of the month, 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Uncover your family roots!

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Cooking the Books!

Jan 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2021
Last Monday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

The tastiest book club around.

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Surprise Kits!

Jan 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
Available monthly.

Activities, crafts and more for 4-7 and 8-12 year olds.

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.

Families

Camrose Public Library

A Book and a Bounce

Jan 5, 2021 to Jun 22, 2021
Every Tuesday @ 11:00 AM

Join us for a quick, virtual version of Camrose Public Library's Books and Bounces program for infants and caregivers. Visit our YouTube playlist below to read, sing, and bounce with Miss Nicole.

Families

Camrose Public Library

QuaranTea Time

Jan 6, 2021 to Jun 23, 2021
Every Wednesday @ 11:00 AM

Join Miss Nicole on our YouTube channel for a couple of boredom busting books and rhymes for the pre-school set and their caregivers! Click the link below for our QuaranTea Time playlist:

Children

Camrose Public Library

Crafternoon

Jan 7, 2021 to Jun 24, 2021
Every Thursday @ 1:00 PM

Join us on our YouTube channel for weekly craft tutorials. Projects can be completed with supplies most families will have on hand, but if there are specialty supplies required (like old books or CDs), we'll have a supply available for pickup at the library. Projects are geared toward kids in grades...

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.

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.

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.

Zoom discussion

Coffee and 'Casts

Feb 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
Every Friday at 9:15 am

Want to learn new things, meet new friends, and have engaging discussions? Then Coffee and 'Casts is for you! We post a link to a short podcast episode each week. Join us Friday mornings to talk about them!

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.

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

It's Story Time!

Feb 17, 2021 to Jun 30, 2021
Every Thursday, 9:30 AM

Stories, songs and rhymes for the little ones!

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!

Adults

Real Country 93.3 and the Stettler Library Facebook page

Blackout Bingo

Mar 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
Mondays at 2 pm

Are you looking for something fun to distract yourself with during the last days of winter? Why not pick up a Bingo card at the Stettler Library and play along!

Families

Elnora Public Library

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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

Seniors

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Be sure to check-out...

Mar 8, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
Various days and times

all our adult and senior programming!

Children

Virtual event on ZOOM

Kids and 'Casts

Mar 12, 2021 to Jun 18, 2021
Friday mornings @ 10:30

Listen to a podcast, join the group to chat about the topic.

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.

Seniors

Olds Municipal Library

Instagram and Twitter 101

Mar 17, 2021 to Apr 15, 2021
April 15, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Cover the basics, and the purpose behind their popularity, and how to use it effectively!

Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Instagram and Twitter 101

Mar 17, 2021 to Apr 15, 2021
April 15, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Cover the basics, and the purpose behind their popularity, and how to use it effectively!

Adults

Didsbury Municipal Library

ELearning

Mar 27, 2021 to May 29, 2021
One Saturday a month at 2 pm

Technology training and assistance for all ages.

Adults

via Zoom

Got Ukulele?

Mar 29, 2021 to Jun 7, 2021
Mondays at 1:00 pm

Join us for a ukulele jam session.

Adults

via Zoom

Spanish Conversation Circle

Mar 29, 2021 to Jun 7, 2021
Mondays at 3:00 pm

Practice your Spanish with us!

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Outdoor Programs

Mar 31, 2021 to Jun 30, 2021

Stories, rhymes and songs for preschoolers

Town of Ponoka

Hidden in Plain Sight Treasure Hunt

Apr 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021

Join this unique treasure hunt revealing the hidden gems of the Town of Ponoka for a chance to win a prize!

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

April After School Fun - At Home!

Apr 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
Kit pickup available during regular hours.

Crafts, Cards, Science, and ... Socks?

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

April Preschool Take Home Kits

Apr 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
Pick up your kit any time we are open.

Activities to enjoy at home with your little one.

Teens

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Book Battleship

Apr 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
Entire month of April

Earn chances to sink our Battleships with every visit and win!

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

April Preschool Songs

Apr 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
On Demand

Follow the links to see demonstrations of the songs and rhymes included with the April kit.

Children

Innisfail Public Library

Crafternoon Kit

Apr 5, 2021 to Apr 16, 2021
New craft kits will be available every two weeks.

Explore a different art medium or craft with every kit! Ages: 8-12

Teens

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Deface Da Masters

Apr 5, 2021 to Apr 17, 2021
First Half of April

Grab a Take and Make kit and graffiti up some masterpieces!

Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Spring Book Sale

Apr 6, 2021 to Apr 16, 2021

Families

Olds Municipal Library

Spring Book Sale

Apr 6, 2021 to Apr 16, 2021

Children

Ponoka Jubilee Library YouTube Channel

Fairy Tale Picnic

Apr 9, 2021 to Apr 15, 2021
10:30 am

Tune in to our YouTube channel for songs, stories and crafts. Craft kits to go are available at the Library for pick up.

Children

Innisfail Public Library

STEM Kit

Apr 12, 2021 to May 7, 2021
New kits available monthly.

Every month we will have a new STEM kit available that incorporates science, technology, engineering, or math. Quantities are limited so first come, first served. Call the library for more details.

Children

Innisfail Public Library

Storytime Kit

Apr 12, 2021 to Apr 16, 2021
New kits available weekly.

Every week we will have a different kit with a simple craft available.

Children

Kit Bag to Go

Thinkers and Tinkerers

Apr 13, 2021 to Apr 19, 2021

Pick up your ToGo Bag at the Library to make your own Ocean Pollution clean up. View on our Facebook page to a link to our YouTube video.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Blackout Poetry Kits Available

Apr 13, 2021
Any time during our open hours | All Ages

Pick up your Blackout Poetry kit at the library!

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Apr 13, 2021
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Tech Help

Apr 13, 2021
Tuesdays | 2:00-3:00 pm | All Ages

Cancelled

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

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

Cancelled

Adults

Every Tuesday, 7-8pm

Rocky Writers Group

Apr 13, 2021
Every Tuesday, 7-8pm

Join our group for a session on writing and some actually writing!

Teens

Sundre Municipal Library

DIY Sharpie Mugs

Apr 13, 2021 to May 30, 2021

Design your own mug

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Memory Lane: Stories for Seniors

Apr 14, 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 Netflix Party

Apr 14, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Apr 14, 2021
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Tech Help

Apr 14, 2021
Wednesdays | 11:30 am -12:30 pm | All Ages

Cancelled

Teens

Stettler Public Library

Teen Scene: Fun Games on Zoom

Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday, April 14 at 4:30 pm

Join us on Zoom to play a variety of fun games! Call 403-742-2292 or email spl@prl.ab.ca to register for the Zoom link.

Children

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

Apr 14, 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!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Launch Into Lego Prompt

Apr 15, 2021
Thursdays | 10:00 am | All Ages

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

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

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Apr 15, 2021
Thursdays | 2:30-3:00 pm | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Builder's Guild

Apr 15, 2021
Thursdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | Ages 8-12 | Virtual Event via Zoom

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

Children

Stettler Public Library

Something Cool After School

Apr 15, 2021
Thursday April 15th at 4:00pm on Facebook Live

Make your very own stress ball with cornstarch and balloons! Pick up a take home kit with everything you need and then follow along with us live on Facebook!

Adults

Meet at the Library; walk around West Stettler Park

The Walking Read

Apr 15, 2021
Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at 3:00pm

Are you looking for someone to talk about books? Do you like walking? Join the Library's new book club "The Walking Read". Come and enjoy a great walk around West Stettler Park and discuss your favourite books or your current read with other walkers.

Zoom (call us for the link)

Tutoring

Apr 15, 2021
Mondays and Thursdays from 4-7 pm

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

Children

Ponoka Jubilee Library YouTube Channel

Fairy Tale Picnic

Apr 16, 2021 to Apr 15, 2021
10:30 am

Tune in to our YouTube channel for songs, stories and crafts. Craft kits to go are available at the Library for pick up.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Coffee and Conversation

Apr 16, 2021
Fridays | 2:30-3:00 pm | Virtual Event via Zoom

Connect with other parents and adults through Zoom.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sylvan Lake Photo Walk Submission Due

Apr 16, 2021
Fridays | 1:00 pm | Submit photos via webform

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Friends Trivia

Apr 16, 2021
Friday | 3:30-5:00 PM | Virtual Event Via Zoom

Test your Friends trivia skills!