Upcoming Events - Parkland Regional Library

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!

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Children

Olds Municipal Library

Minecraft Mayhem (ages 6-12)

Jan 9, 2020 to Jun 18, 2020
Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm

Minecraft allows players to expand their creativity through a fun and social environment – get creative or go on adventures!

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Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Dropped Stitches

Jan 11, 2020 to Jun 13, 2020
Monthly on Saturdays | 12:00-1:30pm

Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing project and join other yarn crafters at the library!

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Children

Eckville Municipal Library

After School Adventures

Jan 14, 2020 to Jun 30, 2020
Every Tuesday, 4-5 PM

After School Adventures, ages 6-12.

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Children

Olds Municipal Library

STEAM Team (ages 6+)

Jan 14, 2020 to May 26, 2020
Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm

Join us every Tuesday to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!

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Ponoka Jubilee Library

Fundraiser

Jan 15, 2020 to Mar 15, 2020

Donate your Ponoka Bottle Depot proceeds to Ponoka Jubilee Library to help support free programs.

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Adults

Eckville Municipal Library

Coffee Corner

Jan 15, 2020 to Jun 24, 2020
Every Wednesday, 10 AM - 1 PM

Drop in coffee and a visit for Adults and Seniors.

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Teens

Olds Municipal Library

Mastering Math (Grade 8+)

Jan 15, 2020 to Jun 24, 2020
Wednesdays 4:00-6:00pm

Connect with one of our local volunteers where students will receive help and instruction with their math homework. Students should have specific needs and questions when they attend.

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Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Genealogy Help

Jan 15, 2020 to Jun 24, 2020
Wednesdays 10:00-12:00

Interested in finding your family history? Join our volunteer expert and get started searching and creating your family history archive.

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Children

Olds Municipal Library

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Jan 15, 2020 to Jun 17, 2020
Third Wednesday of the month | 11:00-12:00 noon

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!

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Children

Olds Municipal Library

WiggleWorms (ages 1-3)

Jan 15, 2020 to May 27, 2020
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00am

Explore, learn, and play in this early learning program for toddlers! This interactive story time features read-aloud books, songs, and crafts!

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Children

Olds Municipal Library

Puppy Pals (ages 6+)

Jan 15, 2020 to Jun 17, 2020
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm

Would your child like a patient, attentive friend to read to? Puppy pals provides an opportunity for your child to read to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

After School Fun Club

Jan 15, 2020 to May 27, 2020
Every Wednesday at 3:45 PM

Join us every Wednesday for After School Fun!

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Adults

Didsbury Municipal Library

Who Picked This Book?Club

Jan 15, 2020 to Dec 16, 2020
Every third Wednesday, 2 - 3:30 pm

Books, coffee, and snacks, what could be better? March's choice: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson

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Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Book Clubs

Jan 16, 2020 to Apr 24, 2020
Third Thursday 7:00pm | Last Friday 10:00am

Olds Municipal Library has two book clubs: Bonding Over Books and Cover to Cover. These book clubs are free and open to all adults.

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Children

Olds Municipal Library

Story Hour (ages 3-5)

Jan 16, 2020 to May 28, 2020
Thursdays 10:00-11:00am

This interactive story hour features read-aloud books, songs, and crafts. Children will use creative materials and explore various activities that support gross motor, fine motor, and sensory exploration as they develop pre-literacy skills.

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Children

Eckville Municipal Library

Story Time

Jan 17, 2020 to Jun 26, 2020
Every Friday, 10-11 AM

Story time and crafts for ages 0-6.

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Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Workplace Essential Skills

Jan 21, 2020 to May 28, 2020
Tuesday - Thursday | 9:00am-12:00pm

Essential Skills are the skills needed for work, learning, and life. They provide the foundation for learning all other skills.

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Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Genealogy

Jan 21, 2020 to May 19, 2020
Every second Tuesday, 10:00 -11:30 AM

Every second Tuesday, 10:00 -11:30 AM

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Adults

Olds Municipal Library

New Futures

Jan 27, 2020 to Apr 24, 2020
Monday - Friday | 9:00am-4:00pm

New Futures is a free Career Transition Program, which offers the following workshops:

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Ponoka Jubilee Library

Blind Date with a Book

Feb 1, 2020 to Feb 29, 2020

Pick from a variety of wrapped books, title unknown, for a 'Blind Date'.

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Ponoka Jubilee Library

Our Love is Blind to Overdue Books

Feb 1, 2020 to Feb 29, 2020

We will be accepting donations to the Ponoka Food Bank in exchange for overdue books.

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Adults

Didsbury Municipal Library

Armchair Traveller

Feb 1, 2020 to Feb 22, 2020
Saturdays, 12:30 -1:30 pm

While away the afternoon immersing yourself in tales from local travelers of lands near and far.

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Teens

Caroline Municipal Library

Dungeons & Dragons

Feb 4, 2020 to Jun 30, 2020
Meet every Tuesday from 4-6 PM

Digital Dungeons & Dragons- played online.

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Teens

Olds Municipal Library

Coding Club (Ages 8-13)

Feb 5, 2020 to Apr 8, 2020
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm

Coding Club members can express their creativity by customizing their projects, or “programs,” and work at their own pace.

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Adults

Caroline Municipal Library

Family Story/Time Java Baby

Feb 6, 2020 to Apr 30, 2020
Every Thursday, 9:30-11:00 AM

Active Play, Stories, Songs and Activities for littles and their caregivers.

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Adults

Cremona Municipal Library

Book Club

Feb 10, 2020 to Jun 15, 2020
2nd Monday of the Month, 1:00-3:00 PM

Takes place on the 2nd Monday of the month from February until June.

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Children

Cremona Municipal Library

Storytime

Feb 10, 2020 to Jun 15, 2020
Every Monday, 10:00-11:00 AM

Storytime for children ages 6 and under. Drop in.

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Families

Cremona Municipal Library

Game Time!

Feb 11, 2020 to Jun 16, 2020
Every Tuesday, 3:00-4:00 PM

Every Tuesday afternoon.

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Adults

Cremona Municipal Library

Coffee and Chat

Feb 11, 2020 to Jun 16, 2020
Every Tuesday, 12:30-3:00 PM

Drop in!

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Children

Cremona Municipal Library

Lego Club

Feb 12, 2020 to Jun 17, 2020
Every Wednesday, 3:00-4:00 PM

Drop in Lego fun for ages 5 and up!

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Children

Cremona Municipal Library

Craft Club

Feb 13, 2020 to Jun 18, 2020
Every Thursday, 3:00-4:00 PM

Registration required, only 10 spots available. Ages 10 and up.

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Adults

Cremona Municipal Library

Knitting Club

Feb 14, 2020 to Jun 19, 2020
Every Friday, 1:30-3:30 PM

Drop in Knitting group every Friday afternoon.

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Children

Didsbury Municipal Library

Mice Meetup

Feb 17, 2020 to Apr 13, 2020
Monday mornings, 10:00-11:00 AM

Come and listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays and movement rhymes.

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Children

Didsbury Municipal Library

Winter Break Fun

Feb 18, 2020 to Feb 21, 2020
Tuesday - Friday

Free drop-in programming aimed at ages 5 - 12

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Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Frozen II Childrens Party

Feb 21, 2020
1:00 - 1:45pm

Join us for snacks, games and more fun! Move starts at 2pm Register early as space is limited.

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Families

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Free Family Movie

Feb 21, 2020
1:30 - 3:00 pm

Wall.E Popcorn provided

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Children

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Fairy Tale Picnic

Feb 21, 2020
Every Friday, 10:30-11:30 AM

A learning adventure for children!

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Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Footloose Friday

Feb 21, 2020
Friday, 10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Dress-up, music, and movement story time. All ages.

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Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Feb 21, 2020
Fridays during the school year. 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Games, books, movies, art, and fun! (Ages 13-19)

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Children

Rimbey Municipal Library

Preschool Storytime

Feb 21, 2020
Tuesdays & Fridays at 10:30

Bring your little ones to the library for some fun, games and early literacy!

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Children

Rimbey Municipal Library

Mad Science

Feb 21, 2020
2:00 pm

Hands on "Mad Science"

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Children

Innisfail Public Library

Mucky Madness

Feb 21, 2020
1st and 3rd Fridays 10:15-11:15am

Learn about different textures/consistencies and just have fun making a mess.

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Adults

Innisfail Public Library

Scrabble Club

Feb 21, 2020
Fridays 2:00-4:00pm

Come on over to the library to enjoy this timeless game of words.

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Children

Innisfail Public Library

School's Out Activities

Feb 21, 2020
Friday 12:00-4:00pm

Join us at the library on Friday’s off for a School’s Out Movie followed by seasonal crafts and activities.

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Teens

Stettler Public Library

Teen Scene: Bad Ass Book Club

Feb 21, 2020
Friday February 21st at 4:00pm

Join our book club for teens, and share your love of all things READING! Choose your own book, based on a common theme, and then discuss what you chose and why you liked it. This month's theme is Books to Movies! Open to ages 13+

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Teens

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Nerf Wars

Feb 21, 2020
Friday, February 21 @ 5:30 PM

Nerf Wars are back! Ages 10-15.

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Adults

Auditorium | Heritage Building 4612 - 53 Street (across from the Hospital)

Breaking Loneliness with Brandy Yanchyk

Feb 21, 2020
Friday, February 21 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM

A documentary about people finding ways to escape loneliness and social isolation.

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Families

The Old Town Office next to the Didsbury Library

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Feb 21, 2020
10:30 am - 4:30 pm

The monthly book sale put on by the Friends of the Didsbury Library. Come find your new favourite book!

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Children

Didsbury Municipal Library

Cub Club

Feb 21, 2020 to May 1, 2020
Friday mornings, 10:00-11:00 AM

Engaging children's curiosity with stories, songs, and literacy activities.

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Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Frozen II Pre-Release Movie Showing

Feb 22, 2020
2:00 pm

Come to the library and watch Frozen II for FREE or you can bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank.

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Families

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Crafty Saturday

Feb 22, 2020
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Continuing with our eco-friendly theme this month, we are repurposing books into lanterns, sculptures, to-go art cases, and more!

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Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Walk on the Wild Side with Alberta Parks

Feb 22, 2020
Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Explore artifacts and learn about wildlife and natural history with special guests from Alberta Parks. Free, all ages welcome. Registration required.

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Children

Rimbey Municipal Library

Snow Day

Feb 22, 2020
2:00 pm

Enjoy a snow day at the library!

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Seniors

Innisfail Public Library

Knit & Knat

Feb 22, 2020
Saturdays 10:30-1:00pm

Take some time for yourself to work on your various needlework projects in our beautiful library, while enjoying the company of others. Transportation provided for 55+ if required.

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Stettler Public Library

Get Real With VR

Feb 22, 2020
Saturday, February 8th and 22nd 12:30pm

Ever wanted to try VR? Well now is your chance!

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Stettler Public Library

Brain Train: Stem Challenge - Build A Heart

Feb 22, 2020
Saturday February 22nd at 1:00pm

In celebration of Heart month, your challenge will be to build a heart with material provided. When it's done, you can display your heart at home or school or give to someone special.

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Stettler Public Library

All Ages Cooking Club

Feb 22, 2020
Saturday February 22nd at 10:30am

Lunch Box Noodle Salad! Want to help Mom or Dad make lunch? Register to learn how to make a noodle salad your whole family can enjoy at school or work.

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Children

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

Feb 22, 2020
10:30am - Tuesdays Wednesdays Saturdays

Bring your little ones to the Stettler Public Library for our non-traditional story time. A Wednesday and Saturday morning extravaganza where all kinds of families are welcome!

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Adults

Camrose Public Library

Build a Board Game Workshop

Feb 22, 2020 to Mar 14, 2020
Every Saturday, 1:00-3:00 PM

A 4 week workshop to build a tabletop game, create game pieces, and receive feedback from your peers.

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Families

Carstairs Public Library

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Feb 22, 2020
Saturday, February 22, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Saturday morning cartoons at the library.

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Adults

Blackfalds Public Library

Dungeons & Dragons

Feb 23, 2020
1:00 - 5:00pm

We will be playing The Ghosts of the Salt Marsh We have 3 sets of dice players can use. Ages 18 + Registration required

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Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Knit Happens

Feb 23, 2020
Sundays, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Drop in.

Join a group of friendly crafters for an afternoon of crafting and conversation. Bring your own tools and supplies.

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Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Pokemon / Yu-Gi-Oh / Magic the Gathering

Feb 24, 2020
4:00 - 5:30 pm

All Ages - Drop In We will be dueling, trading tips, and learning about the game.

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Adults

Blackfalds Public Library

Board Games by the Fire

Feb 24, 2020
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Drop In Board Games by the Fire

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Seniors

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Tea Time for Seniors

Feb 24, 2020
10:30 - 11:30 AM

Join us every Monday morning for a social hour, refreshments included.

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Adults

Landmark Cinemas, Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake Film Society

Feb 24, 2020
Monday, 7:00 p.m.

A François Girard film, starring Tim Roth, Clive Owen, and Catherine McCormack.

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Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Young Writers

Feb 24, 2020
Mondays during the school year. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in.

Engage in creative writing, group activities, and open mic.

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Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Young Writers

Feb 24, 2020
Mondays during the school year. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in.

Engage in creative writing, group activities, and open mic.

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Seniors

Innisfail Public Library

Art From the Heart

Feb 24, 2020
Mondays of alternating months, 10:00-11:30am

This is an art group for people living with early-stage dementia.

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Seniors

Innisfail Public Library

Tea & Talk Time

Feb 24, 2020
3rd Monday 10:00-11:00am

An hour of tea & cookies, company, and assistance finding books for seniors. Transportation provided for 55+ if required. Call the library for details.

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Adults

Innisfail Public Library

Oldies & Goodies Movie

Feb 24, 2020
Monday 12:30-2:30pm

An afternoon movie of classics anywhere from the 1950’s to the 1990’s in a variety of genres.

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Stettler Public Library

Tutoring At The Stettler Public Library

Feb 24, 2020
Mondays from 4:00pm to 6:00pm and Tuesdays from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Did you know that the Library offers a tutoring program? Drop by with some work you're struggling with and our certified teacher will walk you through it.

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Adults

Camrose Public Library

Adult Craft Night

Feb 24, 2020
The 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM

Join us in making folded book art!

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Adults

Sedgewick and District Municipal Library

Managing Emotional Eating

Feb 24, 2020
Monday, February 24th, 6:30-9:30 PM

Managing Emotional Eating- Sedgewick Public Library in partnership with Alberta Health Services- Healthy Living Program.

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Teens

Blackfalds Public Library

Young Writers Magazine

Feb 25, 2020
4:00 - 6:00pm

Ages 11-25 Drop In - bring your device if possible

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Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Young Writers Magazine

Feb 25, 2020
4:00 - 6:00pm

Ages 11-25 Drop In - bring your device if possible

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Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Mother Goose

Feb 25, 2020
Tues. 10:30-11am

Join us for a morning of rhymes, puppets, songs, and stories!

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Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time

Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday 1:00-1:45 pm

This Story Time is for Children 4 - 6 years! Come and join us for a fun and engaging time! Register at the library.

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Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Creative Explosion

Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday 3:15-3:45pm

Dive into art and creativity! Come & explore your creative side through using different art mediums; paints, crayons, pastels, felts & stamping just to name a few. Ages 3+ Drop in and register

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Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Shake It Up

Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday 4:15 - 4:45pm

For 3+ Play group games and activities Drop In

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Adults

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Adult Art Experience

Feb 25, 2020
6:00 - 7:30 pm

Felting: Program is free. Please bring a piece of foam and felt (size of a paper). Preregister by calling 403 783-3843

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Children

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Thinkers and Tinkerers

Feb 25, 2020
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Hands-on program focusing on the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Ages 9 - 14

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Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Women Empowerment Workshop with Dr Ieleen Taylor

Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

3 Keys for Women to get through Burnout so that You can have More Energy, Time and Support. Registration recommended, please bring a non-perishable food item donation for the Library's Little Free Pantry.