Programs
Thursday Night Knitting Club
Meet at the library for “stitches and snitches” of conversation: exchange ideas and tips or just chat while you meet you people of all ages who share the joy of knitting, or want to learn. This is an informal gathering, not a course. We’ll provide the coffee and tea…you provide the yarns!
Don't know how to knit? Check out the knitting class being offered at Didsbury Neighbourhood Place!
Thursdays 6:30 -8:00 pm
September 9 to December 9
Tuesdays are for Tips and Troubleshooting
Pre register with your question about email, Word, Excel, or other computer-related issues that are driving you crazy and we’ll try to help. We are not the “Geek Squad” but we’ll try to help. It can be as basic as you need it to be. Informal individual help designed to answer your computer questions or start your projects.Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:00 pm
September 7 to December 7.
The Alberta Public Library Electronic Network (APLEN) has made available to all public libraries, and their patrons, free online training modules on many applications of computer use. You can learn entry level job skills and everything from Access to Windows XP! The Didsbury Municipal Library has, on each of their computers a quick link to these training modules. All you need is a free computer access card issued by library staff and you can log in for an hour a day.
Story Time
Bring your 3 to 5 year olds for a half hour of stories, rhymes, and songs. Friday and Saturday mornings at 10:30.This program is free, but you are asked to register at the library. Parents need to remain in the building for this program, and are welcome to join in.September 17 to December 11
CyberSafe
For kids 8 to 11.
Cybersafe covers the topic of Internet Safety through interactive, non-threatening and entertaining lessons. This engaging program focuses on teaching kids how to recognize warning signs, safe and unsafe situations, and gives them the skills they need to make safe choices.
Saturday, October 16. 1 to 3 pmClass size 3 to 15.Fee: $25.00 (includes course book and professional instruction)Optional purchase of parent guide and mouse pad for $12.00
Girls Book Club
Girls age 9 to 12 bring your Mom, or your Aunt, your Grandma or another special woman in your life for this “girls only” book club.
This program is free, but please pre-register.
The third Thursday of each month: September 16, October 21, November 18 from 7 to 8 pm
Bring your favourite book to the first meeting. The group will decide book club choices.
"Lego Obsession"
Bring your Lego creations the third Saturday of every month from September 2010 to June 2011.
Meet at the Didsbury Municipal Library from 9 am to 12 noon, in the children’s activity area. Space is limited to 15 children. Under 10 years of age, must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Registration Fee: $10.00 per child - $5.00 for each additional child in the family.
Beaded Jewelry Classes
Bead a Crystal Bracelet
Nothing says sparkle like Swarovksi crystals and Swarovski pearls. This beautiful bracelet will bring you compliments whenever you wear it. Learn right angle weave, how to start and end a thread, and how to attach a clasp. See pictures of project in the library. Several colours to choose from. No experience necessary. Class Size: 3 to 8
Date: Sept. 21, 7 - 8:30 pm Cost: $35, includes all supplies Instructor: Sally Banks
Bead a Pair of Dream Catcher Earrings
These lovely earrings, called Cherokee weave, will add a bright dash of colour to your day. See pictures of project in the library. Learn how to stitch on a metal hoop, weave a pattern and attach ear wires. Suitable for the advanced beginner. Experience using small seed beads would be helpful. Good close-up eyesight is a must. If you use reading glasses, please bring them. Class Size: 3 to 8
Date: Oct. 2, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Cost:$45, includes all supplies Instructor: Sally Banks
Find it @ yourlibrary™
Getting the most out your library’s technology – search library catalogues, the Web, and online databases. Free Tutorials with library staff, by appointment only.
D.A.I.S.Y Readers and CD’s
If you know someone who is legally blind or physically unable to read conventional print, then ask our library staff how they might borrow D.A.I.S.Y (Digitally Accessible Information System) disks and readers. This technology allows an entire book to be recorded on a single disk and the special players allow the user to bookmark, select pages and start where they left off, with audio instructions and help. The purchase of the special readers was made possible by a donation from the Didsbury Lions Club. The D.A.I.SY. disks are on loan from the CNIB. Visit your library for more details. Also, check out our new workstation for the visually challenged – purchased through Industry Canada’s Community Access Program.