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Olds Municipal Library

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
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!

Families

Online

Stettler vs Rocky Nintendo Switch Tournaments

Aug 3, 2020 to Dec 14, 2020
Mondays at 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us for some drop in style tournaments. We will be playing Super Smash Bros Ultimate or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! If you want to join a group chat with your favourite central Alberta library staff & other participants, use the following Discord link: https://discord.gg/WMSN5wW

Families

Camrose Public Library

A Book and a Bounce

Aug 18, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020
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

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 16, 2020
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:

Teens

Carstairs Public Library

Teen book club at home

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
Pickup is the fourth week of the month

Each month get a new book to try and then join in the discussion online

Teens

Carstairs Public Library

Teen Expansion Packs

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
Kit pickup is the third week of the month

Expand your mind and the fun with these fun monthly kits just for teens ages 13+

Adults

Carstairs Public Library

Travel with your tastebuds

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
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

Low Impact Workout

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020

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

Adults

Carstairs Public Library

Maker Kits

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
Kit pickup is the third 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

Book Club at Home

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
Pickup your book the fourth week of the month

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

Families

Carstairs Public Library

Preschool Program Kit

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
Kit pickup is the first week of each month

These kits are perfect for parents that want to learn, discover and explore with their children!

Families

Carstairs Public Library

Preschool Program Kit

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 23, 2020
Kit pickup is the first week of each month

These kits are perfect for parents that want to learn, discover and explore with their children ages 0-5 years old! Contact the library to register for your kit.

Children

Carstairs Public Library

Book Club At Home - Kids edition

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
Pickup is the fourth week of the month

Each month explore a new book through discussion questions and activities.

Children

Carstairs Public Library

Childrens STEAM kits

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
Kit pickup is the third 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

Carstairs Public Library

Childrens Art Kit

Aug 19, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
Kit pickup is the first week of the month

These kits will have fun learning activities for your family to enjoy! Each kit is intended for a family with 3 children. Please let us know if you need more.

Children

Camrose Public Library

Crafternoon

Aug 20, 2020 to Dec 17, 2020
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...

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Surprise Kits

Aug 20, 2020 to Dec 30, 2020
Monthly Kits available

Fun activities for the kids to enjoy!

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!

Adults

Online

D&D - Curse of Strahd

Sep 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Twice monthly, 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Are you interested in D&D, but have never played? Our expert dungeon master will explain all you need to know.

Families

Camrose Public Library

Super Chill Totally Awesome Family Book Club

Sep 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020

Read a book together as a family and share with others what you thought of it! New Book selections at the beginning of every month.

Children

Camrose Public Library

Photography Club

Sep 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020

Check out the monthly challenge and submit a photo with a chance to win prizes! New challenges will be given at the beginning of every month.

Families

Camrose Public Library

Subject Matters

Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021

A Year of Weird and Wonderful Learning for Everyone!

Adults

Camrose Public Library

Tech. 1-on-1

Sep 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Appointment times vary

Need a little extra tech. help?

Children

Forestburg Public Library

Imagination Library

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

Free books mailed to children 0-5

Adults

Water Valley Public Library (Chinook Creative Arts Building)

Supporting Rural Scholars Study Group

Sep 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Every Tuesday and Thursday. 8 AM to 4 PM

Supporting Rural Scholars in the Water Valley/Cremona Area during Covid-19 is a not-for-profit initiative to provide students and/or teachers of all ages with a space to study and access fiber-optic internet.

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

Camrose Public Library

Got Ukulele Fall 2020

Sep 7, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
Mondays at 1:00 PM via Zoom

Join our weekly Zoom jam sessions!

Adults

Camrose Public Library

Spanish Conversation Circle

Sep 7, 2020 to Dec 21, 2020
Mondays at 3:00 PM via Zoom

Practice your Spanish with other language learners!

Families

Camrose Public Library

Bed Time Stories with Feena

Sep 9, 2020 to Dec 16, 2020
Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Need more bed time stories in your pajamas? Of course you do!

Adults

Camrose Public Library

Plot Matures: September Meeting

Sep 24, 2020 to Dec 17, 2020
Last Thursday of the Month @ 7:00 PM

A Book Club for 20-Somethings.

Families

Didsbury Municipal Library

Read Across Canada

Oct 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020

Enjoy some fabulous fiction set in our True North strong and free as we read our way across Canada!

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Radon 100 Test Challenge

Oct 1, 2020 to Feb 28, 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 Dec 30, 2020
Online Program Links

Catch up on Library programs previously aired.

Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Movies That Matter

Oct 20, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020

Come for the movie, stay for the discussion!

Families

Forestburg Public Library

Friends of the Forestburg Library 50-50 Christmas Raffle

Oct 27, 2020 to Dec 11, 2020
Draw: 12pm, Friday, December 11, 2020

Win: 50% of Proceeds!

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.

Online

A Virtual Christmas Craft Fair

Nov 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020

Support local bakers and crafters! Click on 'View Event' for more information and link.

Ponoka Jubilee Library

A Winter Fundraiser

Nov 1, 2020 to Dec 18, 2020

Winter Board Posts: Click on 'View Events' for more information and to order.

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

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Monthly Home Grown Garden Kits

Nov 10, 2020 to Mar 31, 2021

Each month you can take home a kit with everything you need to start a new plant project. Pick up your kits the first week of each month and get growing!!

Bentley Municipal Library

Program Cancellations

Nov 20, 2020 to Jan 8, 2021

Please note that ALL programs have been cancelled, for the remainder of 2020.

Families

Sundre Municipal Library

Holiday Lifesaver's!

Nov 20, 2020 to Dec 11, 2020
Register soon!

Keep the family entertained over the holidays!

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

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Be sure to check-out...

Nov 26, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Various days and times

all our adult and senior programming!

Adults

Facebook

Coffee and 'Casts

Nov 27, 2020 to Dec 18, 2020
Fridays at 9:15 am

Instead of reading a book, have a listen. Listen to this weeks podcast selection and join us on Facebook, Friday mornings at 9:15 for a lively, socially distanced conversation about what we heard.

Teens

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Teen Book & Writing Chat

Nov 30, 2020 to Dec 28, 2020
Every Monday, 4-5pm

Join us on Discord with other Teens and talk books and writing.

Adults

Ponoka Jubilee Library

December Home Grown Garden Kits

Dec 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020

Each month you can take home a kit with everything you need to start a new plant project. December's project is a Christmas Cactus.

Seniors

Sundre Municipal Library

The Chat Group

Dec 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Tuesday, 10-11:30 AM

Socialize and chat with others safely!

Teens

Didsbury Municipal Library

Teen Advisory Board

Dec 2, 2020 to Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Come hang out with us online and tell us how we should spend our money!

Children

Ponoka Jubilee Library YouTube Channel

Fairy Tale Picnic

Dec 4, 2020 to Dec 10, 2020
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 on Fridays.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Art Attack

Dec 5, 2020
First Saturday of the Month | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Ages 18+

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Dec 5, 2020
Saturdays | 10:45-11:30 AM | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Stettler Public Library

Crystals Crochet Club: Acts of Kindness Edition

Dec 5, 2020
Saturday December 5th at 1:30pm

Join us and learn how to knit or crochet a toque and donate to those in need. For every completed toque donated, your name will be entered to win a special prize!

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Knitty Gritty

Dec 6, 2020
Sundays | 2:00-3:00 pm | Ages 16+

Meet fellow knitters and crocheters and create the craft of the week.

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time via Zoom

Dec 7, 2020
Monday 10:30 am

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

Children

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Covid Coping Kits for Kids

Dec 7, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020

Tools, activities and resources to support Ponoka's children in this unusual and trying time. Delayed until December.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Dec 7, 2020
First Monday of the Month | 5:30-6:30 pm | Ages 6-12

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Dec 7, 2020
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 PM | All Ages

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Dec 7, 2020
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Children

Innisfail Public Library

Storytime Kit

Dec 7, 2020 to Dec 11, 2020
New kits will be available weekly.

Every week we will have a different kit with a simple craft available. Books with a related theme will also be available for checkout at the front desk.

Children

Innisfail Public Library

Crafternoon Kit

Dec 7, 2020 to Dec 18, 2020
New craft kits will be available every two weeks.

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

Online

Stettler vs Rocky Nintendo Switch Tournaments

Dec 7, 2020
Mondays at 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us for some drop in style tournaments. We will be playing Super Smash Bros Ultimate or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! If you want to join a group chat with your favourite central Alberta library staff & other participants, use the following Discord link: https://discord.gg/WMSN5wW

By appointment only

Tutoring at the Stettler Public Library

Dec 7, 2020
Mondays from 4-6 pm

Tutoring is available at the Library with Megan. You must book an appointment to schedule your one-on-one session. You will need to wear a mask.

Adults

Netflix Watch Party

Film Circuit B-Side: Marriage Story

Dec 7, 2020
7 pm

Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together won an Oscar. Join us online for a watch party!

Children

Facebook Live

Read and Rhyme

Dec 7, 2020
10:30 am

We are bringing Read and Rhyme back to our Read and Rhyme Facebook Feed!

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mystery Book Club

Dec 8, 2020
Second Tuesday of the Month | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Drop In

Calling all mystery fans! Let's solve it together!

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Dec 8, 2020
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Dec 8, 2020
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Children

Rimbey Municipal Library

You Me & a Book

Dec 8, 2020
Tuesdays, 10:30 am

Discovery Time

Children

Rimbey Municipal Library

After School Adventures

Dec 8, 2020
Tuesdays, 3:30

Afterschool activities and games

By appointment only

Tutoring at the Stettler Public Library

Dec 8, 2020
Tuesdays 5-8 pm

Tutoring is available at the Library with Megan. You must book an appointment to schedule your one-on-one session. You will need to wear a mask.

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Santa Kids (8+ years)

Dec 8, 2020
Tuesday, 4-7 PM

Make a unique gift for someone special!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Homeschooler Meet Up

Dec 9, 2020
Wednesdays | 1:30-2:30 PM | All Ages

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Dec 9, 2020
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Dec 9, 2020
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Children

Rimbey Municipal Library

Game On

Dec 9, 2020
Wednesdays, 3:30 pm

Wii, Oculus, Xbox and more! Covid protocols in place.

Children

Innisfail Public Library

LEGO Challenge Online

Dec 9, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020
New challenges will be posted each Wednesday.

Every Wednesday we will post a different LEGO challenge. Post a picture of your creation to Facebook and you will be entered to win a LEGO prize pack!

Children

Facebook Live

Read and Rhyme

Dec 9, 2020
10:30 am

We are bringing Read and Rhyme back to our Read and Rhyme Facebook Feed!

Teens

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stettlerlibrary/)

Teen Scene: Bad Ass Book Club

Dec 9, 2020
Wednesday at 4:30

Do you love books? So do we, tune in to see us talk about our new favourite reads.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Dec 10, 2020
Thursdays | 2:30-3:00 PM | Ages 0-2

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

Dec 10, 2020
Thursdays | 9:15-11:00 am | All Ages

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Teens

Rimbey Municipal Library

Book Buds

Dec 10, 2020
Thursdays, 3:30

Book Club for the older kids

Adults

Take-home Kit

Adult Crafting: Macrame Tree Ornament

Dec 10, 2020

Please register for a take-home kit by calling the Library at 403-742-2292.

Adults

By Appointment Only

Employment Resource Help

Dec 10, 2020
Thursday 1-3 pm

Our volunteer resource person has 30+ years of experience in government supports. Interested in learning more? Call us at 403-742-2292.

Children

Online Video

Something Cool After School

Dec 10, 2020
Thursday at 4:00pm

Watch Alix make and decorate Salt Dough Ornaments. We will show you how in an online video.

Adults

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Vintage Film Watch Party - 'Charade'

Dec 10, 2020
December 10th, 6-8pm

Vintage Film Watch Party - 'Charade'

Families

Virtual event via Facebook Live

Live Stories With Miss Corrie

Dec 11, 2020
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 am | All Ages

Tune in to the Library's Facebook page for a Live Story Time

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Dec 11, 2020
Fridays | 3:30-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Art, books, movies, games, and fun!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Dec 11, 2020
Fridays | 2:30-3:00 PM | Ages 0-2

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Dec 11, 2020
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Children

Facebook Live

Read and Rhyme

Dec 11, 2020
10:30 am

We are bringing Read and Rhyme back to our Read and Rhyme Facebook Feed!

Adults

Virtual Event via Zoom

Zero Waste DIY

Dec 12, 2020
Saturday | 2:00-3:00 PM | All Ages

Biweekly virtual event for Zero-Waste how-to's.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Dec 12, 2020
Saturdays | 10:45-11:30 AM | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Stettler Public Library

Brain Train: Paper Airplanes

Dec 12, 2020
Saturday December 12th at 11:00am-12:00pm and 3:00pm-4:00pm

Come out and make some paper airplanes and then we will test them and see whose goes the farthest! Ages 6+ Register at the Library (403-742-2292)

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Santa Kids (4-7 years)

Dec 12, 2020
Saturday, 1-4 PM

Make a unique gift for someone special!

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Knitty Gritty

Dec 13, 2020
Sundays | 2:00-3:00 pm | Ages 16+

Meet fellow knitters and crocheters and create the craft of the week.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Christmas Trivia Night

Dec 14, 2020
Thursday | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom

A night of family-friendly holiday trivia fun!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Dec 14, 2020
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 PM | All Ages

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Dec 14, 2020
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases in town, this program is virtual today. Stay safe and healthy.

Children

Innisfail Public Library

Storytime Kit

Dec 14, 2020 to Dec 18, 2020
New kits will be available weekly.

Every week we will have a different kit with a simple craft available. Books with a related theme will also be available for checkout at the front desk.