Library Closures

Castor Library is CLOSED until further notice. 

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. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

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Families

Forestburg Public Library

Summer Reading Program

Jul 14, 2020 to Aug 25, 2020

Our FREE Summer Reading Program is now available online and during outdoor programs. Please visit our Facebook Page for the schedule and daily updates!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Summer Reading Club

Jun 15, 2020 to Aug 21, 2020

Join in the fun, read, explore, participate and win some great prizes too! Stay safe and have a great summer!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Paddle Boats

Aug 6, 2020
Video tutorial will be posted August 6th

Make a paddle boat using a bottle and some other household items! 20 kits available! Call to register!

Families

Stettler Public Library

Paint Night

Aug 7, 2020
Friday, August 7th at 5:00pm

Call to register your family (403-742-2292) will be held in the parking lot of the rec center Come on out with family or friends and follow along with an artist to make a cool painting.

Stettler Public Library

Crystals Crochet Club

Aug 8, 2020
Saturday August 8th at 1:30pm

Learn a new skill and join friends interested in crocheting! Crochet club is open to anyone regardless of skill!

Online

Stettler vs Rocky Nintendo Switch Tournaments

Aug 10, 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

Children

Stettler Public Library

Design Your Own Planets

Aug 11, 2020
Video tutorial will be posted on Facebook August 11th

Call today to get your kit! (403-742-2292)

Families

Stettler Public Library

Perseid Meteor Shower

Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday August 12th from 9:00pm to 11:30pm

Rec Center parking lot Come spend an evening under the stars watching a meteor shower and listening to some stories. Open to all ages!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Planetarium

Aug 13, 2020
August 13th

Using https://bit.ly/39rvMPY or nasa.org/stem Take a virtual tour of a planetarium!

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Adult Crafting Braided Coasters

Aug 13, 2020
Thursday, August 13th, 2020 6:30pm

Maximum 8 (18+) must register by calling Library 403-742-2292 Take home kits: A limited quantity of kits will be available for those unable to attend. These up-cycled coasters just need braiding and simple sewing skills plus patience. No experience needed just a willingness to craft!

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Historic Ghost Walk

Aug 15, 2020
Saturday August 15th at 9:00pm

Walk downtown Stettler to discover the historical and GHOSTLY side of the heart of Alberta's past! Open to ages 18 and up! $10 a person!

Online

Stettler vs Rocky Nintendo Switch Tournaments

Aug 17, 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

Adults

Jewel Theatre

Summer Classics - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Aug 17, 2020
Monday August 17th, 7:00 pm

Completely free! Just drop into the Jewel Theatre and enjoy a classic movie! We will be accepting donations.

Families

Stettler Public Library

Outdoor Games 2 & Rosco The Clown

Aug 21, 2020
Friday August 21st at 11:00am

Join us for our SUMMER READING CLUB wind up party! Join us at West Stettler Park for fun outdoor games and magic from our friend Rosco The Clown! https://www.facebook.com/Roscosingermagicclowncomedian/

On the SRC Lawn

Ukulele Night

Aug 22, 2020
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Grab a lawn chair and join us for a distanced ukulele circle.

Stettler Public Library

Crystals Crochet Club

Aug 22, 2020
Saturday August 22nd at 1:30pm

Learn a new skill and join friends interested in crocheting! Crochet club is open to anyone regardless of skill!

Online

Stettler vs Rocky Nintendo Switch Tournaments

Aug 24, 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

Adults

Jewel Theatre

Summer Classics - Goldfinger

Aug 24, 2020
Monday August 24th, 7:00 pm

Completely free! Just drop into the Jewel Theatre and enjoy a classic movie! We will be accepting donations.

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Readers Circle

Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday August 25th at 6:30pm

Meet up with some like-minded new friends while we talk about the book at the end of the month!

On the SRC Lawn

Ukulele Morning: Play Music On the Porch Day

Aug 29, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Grab a lawn chair and join us for a distanced ukulele circle.

Online

Stettler vs Rocky Nintendo Switch Tournaments

Aug 31, 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

Summer Reading Club 2020

Jul 3, 2020 to Aug 28, 2020

Camrose Public Library is happy to be bringing you another summer of reading and fun! Our summer activities, reading club, and book bike are all back this year to keep you entertained and reading!

Families

Camrose Parks

Mindfulness in the Park

Jul 8, 2020 to Aug 19, 2020
Wednesdays, 2-3 PM

Come enjoy a relaxing walk in nature each week with Mental Health Capacity Building from Battle River School Division!

Families

Mirror Lake- Camrose

Yoga in the Park

Jul 10, 2020 to Aug 21, 2020
Fridays, 12-1 PM

Come enjoy drop-in yoga with Sacred Arts and the Book Bike!

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Curbside Pick up Available

Jul 9, 2020 to Aug 31, 2020
All day

We are pleased to offer curbside pick up. Please call to set a time and for more information.

Ponoka Jubilee Library

August 3 to 7 Fantasy Week

Aug 3, 2020 to Aug 7, 2020

Join in each themed week for songs, stories and crafts with online Zoom meetings. (See link under VIEW EVENT for full information and times.) Craft kit bags available each week for pick up at the library.

Ponoka Jubilee Library

August 10 to 14 Farm Week

Aug 10, 2020 to Aug 14, 2020

Join in each themed week for songs, stories and crafts with online Zoom meetings. (See link under VIEW EVENT for full information and times.) Craft kit bags available each week for pick up at the library.

Ponoka Jubilee Library

August 17 to 21 Dinosaur Week

Aug 17, 2020 to Aug 21, 2020

Join in each themed week for songs, stories and crafts with online Zoom meetings. (See link under VIEW EVENT for full information and times.) Craft kit bags available each week for pick up at the library.

Teens

Blackfalds Public Library

Summer Reading Program Minutes

Jul 6, 2020 to Aug 15, 2020

Keep track of your minutes to be entered into our draw

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Summer Reading Program - Minutes

Jul 6, 2020 to Aug 15, 2020

Input your reading minutes to be entered in to our draws

Adults

Blackfalds Public Library

Adult Summer Reading Group

Jul 6, 2020 to Aug 14, 2020

Go to our Good Reads group

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time via Zoom

Aug 5, 2020
Wednesday 10:30 am

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

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time via Zoom

Aug 10, 2020
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

Aug 11, 2020
Tues. 10:00 - 10:30am

Join us via Zoom Register with the library to receive an email invitation Join us for a morning of rhymes, puppets, songs, and stories!

Children

Innisfail Parks & Neighborhoods

Summer Reading Club - Information

Jul 6, 2020 to Aug 28, 2020
Tuesday-Friday 10:30a.m.

Come read & play with us, as we take our “Game On” TD Summer Reading Club to parks and neighborhoods around Innisfail.

Children

Innisfail Park & Neighborhoods

Summer Reading Club - Week 5

Aug 4, 2020 to Aug 7, 2020
Tue.-Fri. 10:30a.m.

Registration for Week 5. MUST REGISTER by July 31st. Come read & play with us, as we take our “Game On” TD Summer Reading Club to parks and neighborhoods around Innisfail.

Children

Innisfail Park & Neighborhoods

Summer Reading Club - Week 6

Aug 11, 2020 to Aug 14, 2020
Tue.-Fri. 10:30a.m.

Registration for Week 6. MUST REGISTER by August 7th. Come read & play with us, as we take our “Game On” TD Summer Reading Club to parks and neighborhoods around Innisfail.

Children

Innisfail Park & Neighborhoods

Summer Reading Club - Week 7

Aug 18, 2020 to Aug 21, 2020
Tue.-Fri. 10:30a.m.

Registration for Week 7. MUST REGISTER by August 14th. Come read & play with us, as we take our “Game On” TD Summer Reading Club to parks and neighborhoods around Innisfail.

Children

Innisfail Park & Neighborhoods

Summer Reading Club - Week 8

Aug 25, 2020 to Aug 28, 2020
Tue.-Fri. 10:30a.m.

Registration for Week 8. MUST REGISTER by August 21st. Come read & play with us, as we take our “Game On” TD Summer Reading Club to parks and neighborhoods around Innisfail.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Aug 5, 2020
Wednesdays | 1:15-2:15 pm | Ages 6-12

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Aug 5, 2020
Wednesdays | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Aug 6, 2020
Thursdays | 2:30-3:30 pm | Ages 6-12

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Summer Story Time

Aug 6, 2020
Thursdays | 1:15-2:00 pm | All Ages

Story time for all ages, held on the green space beside the library - weather dependent.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Aug 7, 2020
Fridays | 3:00-4:00 pm | Ages 13+

A weekly outdoor program for ages 13+

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Young Writers

Aug 7, 2020
Fridays | 1:00-2:00 pm |

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Summer Story Time

Aug 8, 2020
Saturdays | 10:15-11:00 am | All Ages

Story time for all ages, held on the green space beside the library - weather dependent.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Art Attack

Aug 8, 2020
Saturday | 12:45 - 1:45 PM | Ages 18+

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Aug 10, 2020
Monday | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Summer Story Time

Aug 10, 2020
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 pm | All Ages

Story time for all ages, held on the green space beside the library - weather dependent.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Aug 11, 2020
Tuesdays | 3:00-4:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Art Attack

Aug 11, 2020
Tuesdays | 1:00-2:00 pm | Ages 13+

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Aug 12, 2020
Wednesdays | 1:15-2:15 pm | Ages 6-12

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Aug 12, 2020
Wednesdays | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Aug 13, 2020
Thursdays | 2:30-3:30 pm | Ages 6-12

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Summer Story Time

Aug 13, 2020
Thursdays | 1:15-2:00 pm | All Ages

Story time for all ages, held on the green space beside the library - weather dependent.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Aug 14, 2020
Fridays | 3:00-4:00 pm | Ages 13+

A weekly outdoor program for ages 13+

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Young Writers

Aug 14, 2020
Fridays | 1:00-2:00 pm |

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Summer Story Time

Aug 15, 2020
Saturdays | 10:15-11:00 am | All Ages

Story time for all ages, held on the green space beside the library - weather dependent.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Summer Story Time

Aug 17, 2020
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 pm | All Ages

Story time for all ages, held on the green space beside the library - weather dependent.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Aug 17, 2020
Monday | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Aug 18, 2020
Tuesdays | 3:00-4:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Art Attack

Aug 18, 2020
Tuesdays | 1:00-2:00 pm | Ages 13+

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Aug 19, 2020
Wednesdays | 1:15-2:15 pm | Ages 6-12

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Aug 19, 2020
Wednesdays | 3:30-5:00 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Summer Story Time

Aug 20, 2020
Thursdays | 1:15-2:00 pm | All Ages

Story time for all ages, held on the green space beside the library - weather dependent.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Aug 20, 2020
Thursdays | 2:30-3:30 pm | Ages 6-12

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Aug 21, 2020
Fridays | 3:00-4:00 pm | Ages 13+

A weekly outdoor program for ages 13+

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Young Writers

Aug 21, 2020
Fridays | 1:00-2:00 pm |

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Summer Story Time

Aug 22, 2020
Saturdays | 10:15-11:00 am | All Ages

Story time for all ages, held on the green space beside the library - weather dependent.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Art Attack

Aug 22, 2020
Saturday | 12:45 - 1:45 PM | Ages 18+

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Art Attack

Aug 29, 2020
Saturday | 12:45 - 1:45 PM | Ages 18+

Explore different art styles and mediums at the library's outdoor green space.

Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Adult Story Time on Facebook

Apr 27, 2020 to Sep 1, 2020
Thursdays 10:00am

We are livestreaming an adult story time weekly on Facebook!

Families

Olds Municipal Library

Summer Programs

Jun 1, 2020 to Aug 29, 2020
Summer 2020

Game On! Summer Reading Challenge, Activity Kits, and Tech Camps!

Families

Olds Municipal Library

Story Walk

Jul 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2020

Visit our local businesses and read a story as you go! Better yet, head to our surrounding communities to read their stories too!

Children

Olds Municipal Library

Story Time in the Park

Jul 21, 2020 to Aug 25, 2020
Tuesdays 10:00am

Join us in Centennial Park for a story time!

Adults

Olds Municipal Library

New Futures

Jul 27, 2020 to Dec 4, 2020
Monday - Friday | 9:00-3:00

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

Families

Rimbey Lions Park #1

Magic Show

Aug 12, 2020
11:00 am

Family friendly magic show by TriXtan Entertainment.

Children

Didsbury Municipal Library

Summer Reading Club 2020

Jul 6, 2020 to Aug 21, 2020
New activities every week!

This summer's theme is Game On! Each week children will explore and learn about all kinds of games! From sports to card games, and of course, video games!

Children

Kinsmen Park, 23rd St and 17th Ave

Summer Stories

Jul 8, 2020 to Aug 26, 2020
Wednesdays 1-2 pm

Join us in the park for stories, songs and fun!

Families

The Old Town Office next to the Didsbury Library

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Aug 28, 2020
Friday 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!

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Programs of the Past

May 1, 2020 to Sep 1, 2020
Online Program Links

Catch up on Library programs previously aired.

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Children's Summer Reading Challenges

Jun 15, 2020 to Aug 21, 2020
Summer 2020

Challenge your young readers!

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Adult Summer Programs

Jun 29, 2020 to Aug 28, 2020
Summer 2020

Literary challenges for the young at heart.

Teens

Sundre Municipal Library

Teen Summer Challenges

Jul 1, 2020 to Aug 21, 2020
Summer 2020

Cell Phone Scavenger Hunt just for Teens!

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Children's Summer Programs

Jul 6, 2020 to Aug 21, 2020
July 6th to August 21st, 2020.

Sundre Forest Products Summer Reading Club!

Teens

Sundre Municipal Library

Dungeons & Dragons

Jul 7, 2020 to Aug 25, 2020
Every second Tuesday, 5-8 PM

Join in this fantasy role-playing game!

Families

Sundre Municipal Library

That's Wild

Aug 5, 2020
6:00 - 7:00 PM

Learn about wild life and their habitat.

Families

Sundre Municipal Library

Summer Blast Kite Extravaganza

Aug 20, 2020
Thursday, 1-4 PM & 5:30-8 PM

Summer Blast Kite Extravaganza!

Families

Sundre Municipal Library

Kite Extravaganza!

Aug 20, 2020
4-5:00 PM & 6-7:00 PM

Come as a family and make your own kite!

Families

Water Valley Public Library

Water Valley Playground Tot Playgroup

Jun 24, 2020 to Nov 4, 2020
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM

A parent-tot playgroup to connect families in the area.

Children

Water Valley Public Library

Summer Reading Program

Jul 6, 2020 to Aug 24, 2020
Mondays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

The TD Summer Reading Program will begin on July 6th!

Families

Helen Hunley Park 54th Ave & 48th Street

Mattland Storywalk

Aug 10, 2020 to Aug 28, 2020
Daily

Enjoy reading outdoors with our Storywalk!