Library Service Update

As of April 7th, Castor Library is closed to the public, until further notice. Curbside pick-up is available. Please call the library to make arrangements, and see our Facebook page for updates. 

You can access our digital resources with your library card by visiting our eLibrary. Checked out items can be renewed online by logging into your account using your library card barcode and pin. 

Seniors

Showing upcoming events for

Children

Forestburg Public Library

Imagination Library

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

Free books mailed to children 0-5

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!

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

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

Apr 16, 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!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Brain Train: Painted Rocks

Apr 17, 2021
Saturday April 17th at 1:00pm

If the weather is nice we will meet outdoors and paint some rocks. We can use these to decorate our gardens or hide them around town for people to find them. Spaces are limited, sign up by calling 403-742-2292.

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Computer Help With Shaunzy

Apr 17, 2021
Saturdays from 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Call the library (403 742-2292) and make an appointment with Shaunzy and learn how to use our digital conversion equipment and software or get computer help!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

Apr 19, 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

Apr 19, 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

Apr 19, 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!

Teens

Stettler Public Library

Teen Scene: Clothes Pin Airplanes

Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday, April 21 at 4:30 pm

Want to do something fun and uncomplicated to help unwind from the stress that is COVID. Why not pick up a take home kit, build yourself an airplane and catapult and then imagine you are King Kong! Take a video of your efforts and tag us and we will give you a certificate for some DQ dilly bars. Ca...

Adults

Stettler Public Library

French Conversation Café

Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday April 21st at 7:00pm

Are you looking for people to practice speaking French with? Why not join us on Zoom for a virtual conversation café. Increase your joie de vivre and prepare for future travel . Call 403-742-2292 to register for the ZOOM link. You can also access the library’s language learning platform, Pronuncia...

Children

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

Apr 21, 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!

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Adult Crafting: Soda Bottle Kitty Cat Planters

Apr 22, 2021
Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 pm

Join us in the great outdoors at the picnic tables for our outdoor craft series. This week we are going to make a fun planter for your herbs using pop bottles! Call 403-742-2292 to register, spaces are limited!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Something Cool After School

Apr 22, 2021
Thursday April 22nd at 4:00pm on Facebook Live

Using tissue paper and a piece of paper towel roll, create your own lovely fish windsock. Call 403-742-2292 to reserve a take home kit and then follow along with us live on Facebook!

Zoom (call us for the link)

Tutoring

Apr 22, 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

The Last Man on Earth (1964)

Apr 23, 2021
Friday, April 23 at 7:30 pm on Zoom

Calling all Vincent Price fans! When a disease turns all of humanity into the living dead, the last man on earth becomes a reluctant vampire hunter. This story is based on the book, I am Legend by Richard Matheson. We will watch it together on Zoom and discuss. Register for the link by calling 403...

Children

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

Apr 23, 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!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Brain Train: Croquet

Apr 24, 2021
Saturday April 24th at 1:00pm

Experience the transfer of energy and learn how to play croquet with us. We can see the difference between hitting a ball directly with a mallet versus transferring energy to a ball by hitting one ball into another. Call 403-742-2292 to sign up, spaces are limited.

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Computer Help With Shaunzy

Apr 24, 2021
Saturdays from 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Call the library (403 742-2292) and make an appointment with Shaunzy and learn how to use our digital conversion equipment and software or get computer help!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

Apr 26, 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

Apr 26, 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

Apr 26, 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!

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Readers Circle

Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday, April 27 at 7:30 pm (Note: New Day)

Meet up with new and old friends while we talk about a different book each month. This month we will discuss The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. We will meet via Zoom, call 403-742-2292 or email spl@prl.ab.ca to register and we will send you the link in advance of our meeti...

Teens

Stettler Public Library

Teen Scene: Improv Games!

Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday, April 28 at 4:30 pm

Have you ever watched improv and thought it would be fun to try? Now is your chance, call 403-742-2292 or email spl@prl.ab.ca for the Zoom link.

Children

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

Apr 28, 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!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Something Cool After School

Apr 29, 2021
Thursday April 29th at 4:00pm on Facebook Live

Practice your carving skills with a bar of soap and a plastic knife! What you make is up to you and your skill level: an animal, a flower, your initial, anything you like!Call 403-742-2292 to reserve your kit and then watch us live on Facebook.

Adults

Meet at the Library; walk around West Stettler Park

The Walking Read

Apr 29, 2021
Thursday, April 29th, 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 29, 2021
Mondays and Thursdays from 4-7 pm

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

Children

Stettler Public Library

Read and Rhyme

Apr 30, 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

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

Families

Camrose Public Library

Subject Matters

Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021

A Year of Weird and Wonderful Learning for Everyone!

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

Camrose Public Library

Tech. 1-on-1

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

Need a little extra tech. help?

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

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!

Teens

Camrose Public Library

Virtually Artistic: a Teen Craft Meetup

Apr 16, 2021
Friday, April 16th @ 4:30 PM

Pick up a kit and craft along with Nicole and other teens. Tickets are free but space is limited so register early on Eventbrite at the link below. You can register for all of the events, but you must do so by clicking the link for each date.

Children

Camrose Public Library

Ghibli Geeks Club

Apr 19, 2021
Monday, April 19th at 4:30 PM

Are you a fan of Studio Ghibli films, or are you new to the fandom? Join our Zoom chat to discuss our monthly film and join in on a game, craft, or activity.

Adults

via Zoom

Adult Craft Night Bookcase Diorama

Apr 20, 2021
6:30 PM

Join us on Zoom for adult craft night! The library has missed hosting craft night, so we are going virtual.

Adults

Camrose Public Library

Book Club

Apr 28, 2021 to Apr 27, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for our monthly book club!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time via Zoom

Apr 19, 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

Apr 20, 2021
Thursdays 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

Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday 4:00pm

Dive into art and creativity! Craft grab bags available for pick up if needed. 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 us to register

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time via Zoom

Apr 21, 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

Apr 22, 2021
Thursday 10:00-10:30 am

Join us for a morning of rhymes, puppets, songs, and stories! Register with the library

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Mother Goose via Zoom

Apr 27, 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

Apr 27, 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

Adults

Blackfalds Public Library

Ink Drinkers Book Club via Zoom

Apr 28, 2021
7:00 - 8:30pm

Join Ink Drinkers Book Club for 18+ (online zoom)

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

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

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

Innisfail Public Library

Crafternoon Kit

Apr 19, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
New craft kits will be available every two weeks.

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

Children

Innisfail Public Library

Storytime Kit

Apr 19, 2021 to Apr 23, 2021
New kits available weekly.

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

Children

Innisfail Public Library

Storytime Kit

Apr 26, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
New kits available weekly.

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

Children

Innisfail Public Library

STEM Kit

Apr 26, 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.

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

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.

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

Builder's Guild

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

Cancelled today due to low registration.

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.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Apr 16, 2021
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3 | Virtual Event via Zoom

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Live Stories with Miss Corrie

Apr 16, 2021
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 AM | Virtual Event

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

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!

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

WandaVision Trivia

Apr 19, 2021
Monday | 6:30-7:45 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom

Test your WandaVision trivia skills!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Blackout Poetry Kits Available

Apr 19, 2021
Any time during our open hours | All Ages

Pick up your Blackout Poetry kit at the library!

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Apr 19, 2021
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

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

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Apr 20, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Cancelled

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Seed Saving

Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday | 2:30-3:30 pm | Ages 16+

Learn about seed saving with local garden enthusiast and Seed Saving expert Janet Schultz.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Memory Lane: Stories for Seniors

Apr 21, 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

Apr 21, 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

Builder's Guild

Apr 22, 2021
Thursdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | Ages 8-12 | Virtual Event via Zoom

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Launch Into Lego Prompt

Apr 22, 2021
Thursdays | 10:00 am | All Ages

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

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Container Gardening

Apr 22, 2021
Thursday | 2:30-3:30 pm | Ages 16+

Learn about different methods of container gardening with local gardening expert Janet Schultz.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Coffee and Conversation

Apr 23, 2021
Fridays | 2:30-3:00 pm | Virtual Event via Zoom

Connect with other adults through Zoom.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Poetry Slam

Apr 23, 2021
Friday | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages

Join us for an in-person poetry slam.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sylvan Lake Photo Walk Submission Due

Apr 23, 2021
Fridays | 1:00 pm | Submit photos via webform

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Blackout Poetry Kits Available

Apr 25, 2021
Any time during our open hours | All Ages

Pick up your Blackout Poetry kit at the library!

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Book-To-Movie Club

Apr 26, 2021
Last Monday of the Month | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Drop In

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Apr 26, 2021
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event

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

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Apr 27, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Cancelled

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Poetry Slam

Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday | 6:00-7:30 PM | All Ages

Join us for a virtual poetry slam.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Board Game Night

Apr 28, 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.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Memory Lane: Stories for Seniors

Apr 28, 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

Apr 28, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 PM | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Launch Into Lego Prompt

Apr 29, 2021
Thursdays | 10:00 am | All Ages

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Pub Quiz Trivia

Apr 29, 2021
Thursday | 6:30-7:45 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom

Test your General Knowledge/Universal trivia skills!