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Didsbury Municipal Library

Superhero Citizens

Jun 15, 2021 to Aug 6, 2021
Nominations open June 15 and close on August 6

Celebrate a youth in our community by telling us about their good deeds!

Children

Didsbury Municipal Library

Summer Reading Club

Jul 5, 2021 to Aug 20, 2021

The Summer Reading Club is coming to your local library!

Children

Kinsmen Park

Summer Stories

Jul 12, 2021 to Aug 27, 2021
10:30 am

Stories, Rhymes and Crafts

Adults

Zoom discussion with Didsbury Library

Coffee and 'Casts

Aug 6, 2021 to Aug 27, 2021
Every Friday at 9:15 am

Want to learn new things, meet new friends, and have engaging discussions? Then Coffee and 'Casts is for you! We post a link to a short podcast episode each week. Join us Friday mornings to talk about them!

Families

Kinsmen Park, Didsbury

Superhero Citizens Ceremony

Aug 14, 2021
Saturday at 2 PM

Celebrate a youth in our community by telling us about their good deeds!

Adults

Zoom

Inquiring Minds August

Aug 25, 2021
7:00-7:30 pm

Listen and Learn from experts

Parkland Regional Library System

Stronger Together Conference

Sep 22, 2021 to Sep 24, 2021
September 22 - 24, 2021

Registration is now open for Stronger Together, a virtual library conference hosted jointly by Parkland Regional Library System, Peace Library System, The Alberta Library, & Yellowhead Regional Library.

Families

Memorial Park

SRC 2021-Storytime

Jul 6, 2021 to Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday's 10-11am

Join us in Memorial Park every Tuesday 10-11am for a Storytime filled with songs, shakers, stories and time to play.

Children

Carstairs Public Library

SRC 2021-Explore the World Take Home Kits

Jul 6, 2021 to Aug 14, 2021
Pick up weekly at the library

Register for our weekly take home kits and then every week all summer long you can come by the library to pick up your adventure kit for the week.

Children

Memorial Park

SRC 2021-Science Tuesdays

Jul 6, 2021 to Aug 10, 2021
Tuesdays 1-2pm

Join us in Memorial Park every Tuesday 1-2pm for wacky science experiments, technology tinkering and exploring nature.

Teens

Carstairs Public Library

SRC 2021-Explore the World Teen Expansion Pack

Jul 6, 2021 to Aug 14, 2021
Pick up weekly at the library

Register for our weekly take home kits and then every week all summer long you can come by the library to pick up your adventure kit for the week.

Children

Memorial Park

SRC 2021-Art Wednesdays

Jul 7, 2021 to Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday 1-2pm

Join us in Memorial Park every Wednesday 1-2pm for drawing, painting, and crafty fun.

Teens

Green Space outside the Library

Hats Off to Decorating Night

Jul 7, 2021 to Aug 4, 2021
August 4, 6:30-7:30pm

Join us to decorate a hat and hang out with other teens. Please phone the library to register

Families

Green Space beside the Library

Family Movie Night

Jul 7, 2021 to Aug 11, 2021
August 11, 8pm

Join us outside the library for a movie under the stars. Seating starts at 8pm and movie will start at dusk.

Children

Memorial Park

SRC 2021-Games Thursday

Jul 8, 2021 to Aug 12, 2021
Thursday 1-2pm

Join us in Memorial Park every Thursday 1-2pm to play a variety of games and sports activities.

Children

Carstairs Public Library

SRC 2021 Drop In Fun Saturday

Jul 10, 2021 to Aug 14, 2021
Saturday 1-2pm

Join us every Saturday 1-2pm outside the library for fun activities, games, crafts or other challenges.

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!

Teens

Olds Municipal Library

Book Club To Go

Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021

Register to participate in our Book Club to Go on Beanstack, earn badges, rewards, and share your thoughts with a review.

Adults

Online

Book Club To Go

Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021

Register to participate in our Book Club to Go on Beanstack, earn badges, rewards, and share your thoughts with a review.

Children

Online

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
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!

Children

Online

Book Club To Go

Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021

Register to participate in our Book Club to Go on Beanstack, earn badges, rewards, and share your thoughts with a review.

Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Bonding Over Books - Book Club

Feb 26, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Last Thursday of the month, 7:00 - 9:00pm

Currently closed to new members. See what we're reading!

Teens

Olds Municipal Library

Around the World in Summer Days

May 15, 2021 to Aug 13, 2021

Register for your summer programming Take & Make kits! While supplies last!

Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Around the World in Summer Days

May 15, 2021 to Aug 13, 2021

Register for your summer programming Take & Make kits! While supplies last!

Children

Olds Municipal Library

Around the World in Summer Days

May 15, 2021 to Aug 13, 2021

Register for your summer programming Take & Make kits! While supplies last!

Teens

Online

Everyday SuperTeens

Jun 1, 2021 to Aug 14, 2021

Do you know a teen who is an everyday Superhero? Nominate them here!

Families

From Home

Summer Family Challenge

Jun 27, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021

Bring the family together to complete these mystery challenges!

Families

Town of Olds

Story Walk

Jun 28, 2021 to Sep 3, 2021

Take a walk around Uptowne Olds and read a story! A new story every 2 weeks!

Online

Summer Reading Challenge Travel Through The Pages

Jun 28, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021

Want an escape this summer? Travel through the pages of a book for your chance to win!

Olds Municipal Library

Library Explorers Challenge

Jul 4, 2021 to Aug 29, 2021
Library Hours

Can you crack the code? Explore the library, and get 4 chances to WIN!

Children

Olds Municipal Library

Summer Drop In Program

Jul 20, 2021 to Aug 25, 2021
Tuesdays & Wednesday 1:30pm

Swing by on Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 1:30pm for some free kids programming! Space is limited.

Families

Cremona Municipal Library

Summer Reading

Jul 5, 2021 to Aug 25, 2021

Join us for our Summer Reading Program!

Children

Water Valley Public Library

TD Reading Program

Jul 7, 2021 to Aug 25, 2021
Every Wednesday, 9:30-12:00

TD Reading Program is a camp offered to children ages 5 and up. Promoting literacy during the summer through reading goals, crafting, playing outdoors and connecting with friends.

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Programs of the Past

Oct 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2021
Online Program Links

Catch up on Library programs previously aired.

Teens

Sundre Municipal Library

Everyday Superheroes!

Jun 1, 2021 to Aug 14, 2021
Anytime, anywhere!

Celebrate a youth in our community!

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Summer Blast Events

Jun 15, 2021 to Aug 25, 2021

We’ve got some extra fun in store for the summer. Take a look at the SUMMER BLAST events available!

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Adult Reading Challenges

Jun 28, 2021 to Aug 28, 2021

Summer fun for our adult patrons!

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Kids Reading Challenges

Jun 28, 2021 to Aug 21, 2021
Every day!

Read and earn rewards!

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Summer Reading Club (SRC)

Jul 5, 2021 to Aug 20, 2021
Every day!

Summer fun all summer long!

Families

Sundre Municipal Library

StoryWalks

Jul 5, 2021 to Sep 6, 2021
July 5- August 20

Take a walk and read a book!

Children

See Poster

Summer Reading Club

Jul 6, 2021 to Aug 19, 2021
Tue/Wed/Thu 10:30

Join us for stories, games, activities, crafts and FUN!

Children

Penhold and District 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.

Families

Zoom- with Penhold library

DIY Donuts

Aug 4, 2021 to Aug 7, 2021
Sat. November 7th

Make artwork that looks good enough to eat!

Seniors

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Be sure to check-out...

Jun 30, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021
Various days and times

all our adult and senior programming!

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Gaming Afternoon

Aug 2, 2021 to Aug 6, 2021
Everyday | 2:00-4:00 PM | All Ages

Drop-in gaming at the library for school-aged participants.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Aug 4, 2021
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, with a take-home craft

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

Aug 4, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Wood Burn Art

Aug 4, 2021
Wednesday | 1:00-2:00 PM | All Ages

Explore pyrography art at the library!

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Coffee and Conversation

Aug 5, 2021
Thursdays | 12:30-1:30 pm | Ages 18+

Connect with other seniors and adults over a cup of coffee or tea that you bring with you. Weekly theme: Best book or movie of all time.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Stories for Empathy

Aug 5, 2021
Thursdays | 2:00-2:15 pm | All Ages | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Stories to inspire kindness, compassion, acceptance, and empathy.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Loki Trivia Night

Aug 5, 2021
Thursday | 6:45-8:00 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom

Test your Loki trivia skills!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Author Talk with Melissa Savage

Aug 5, 2021
Thursday | 10:30-11:30 AM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Zoom

Virtual author talk with Lemons author Melissa Savage.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Live Stories with Miss Corrie

Aug 6, 2021
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 AM | Virtual Event

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Junior Clothing Swap

Aug 6, 2021
Friday | 10:15-11:15 AM | All Ages | Drop In

Drop in with lightly used children's clothing to swap!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

TD Summer Reading Club Weekly Prize Entry

Aug 6, 2021
Fridays | 3:00 PM | All Ages

Submit your reading Fridays by 3:00 to enter for the weekly prize draw.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Gaming Afternoon

Aug 9, 2021 to Aug 13, 2021
Everyday | 2:00-4:00 PM | All Ages

Drop-in gaming at the library for school-aged participants.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Aug 9, 2021
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 PM | All Ages

Stories and music, with a take-home craft.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Aug 9, 2021
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event

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

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mystery Book Club

Aug 9, 2021
Second Monday of the Month | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Drop In

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

Adults

Snake Lake Brewery, 26 Industrial Drive, Sylvan Lake AB

Pub Quiz Trivia and Beer Tasting

Aug 9, 2021
Monday | 6:00-8:00 PM | Ages 18+

Drop in at Snake Lake Brewery for beer tasting and general knowledge trivia.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday | 10:15-11:00 | Ages 0-3 | In Person at the Library

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Wood Burn Art

Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday | 1:00-2:00 PM | All Ages

Explore pyrography art at the library!

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Aug 10, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Aug 11, 2021
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, with a take-home craft

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

Aug 11, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Wood Burn Art

Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday | 1:00-2:00 PM | All Ages

Explore pyrography art at the library!

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Coffee and Conversation

Aug 12, 2021
Thursdays | 12:30-1:30 pm | Ages 18+

Connect with other seniors and adults over a cup of coffee or tea that you bring with you.Weekly theme: Bucket List

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Stories for Empathy

Aug 12, 2021
Thursdays | 2:00-2:15 pm | All Ages | Virtual Event via Facebook Live

Stories to inspire kindness, compassion, acceptance, and empathy.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Live Stories with Miss Corrie

Aug 13, 2021
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 AM | Virtual Event

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

TD Summer Reading Club Weekly Prize Entry

Aug 13, 2021
Fridays | 3:00 PM | All Ages

Submit your reading Fridays by 3:00 to enter for the weekly prize draw.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

FOSLL Book Sale

Aug 14, 2021
Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | All Ages | Drop In

Drop in for the Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library Book Sale

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Free Comic Book Day

Aug 14, 2021
Saturday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | All Ages | Drop In

Drop in and take home a couple comics during the FOSLL Book Sale.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

FOSLL Book Sale

Aug 15, 2021
Sunday | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM | All Ages | Drop In

Drop in at the library's green space for the Friends of the Sylvan Lake Library Book Sale

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Aug 16, 2021
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event

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

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Adults Who Read YA Book Club

Aug 16, 2021
Third Monday of the Month | 6:30-8:00 PM | Drop In

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

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Aug 17, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Junior Book Club Wrap Up Party

Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday | 1:00-3:00 PM | All Ages

Celebrate the end of summer and the Junior Book Club with prizes, show-and-tell, and a book club discussion of Lemons by Melissa Savage.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

Aug 18, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Coffee and Conversation

Aug 19, 2021
Thursdays | 12:30-1:30 pm | Ages 18+

Connect with other seniors and adults over a cup of coffee or tea that you bring with you. Weekly theme: Armchair Travel

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Romance Book Club

Aug 19, 2021
Third Thursday of the Month | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Ages 16+

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Stranger Things Trivia Night

Aug 19, 2021
Thursday | 6:45-8:00 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom

Test your Stranger Things trivia skills!

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Aug 23, 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

Aug 24, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

Aug 25, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Aug 31, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Families

Elnora Public Library

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Mar 5, 2021 to Mar 5, 2022
Any Time Any Place

Sign up for this FREE program.

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Summer Reading Program - July 6 - Aug. 13

Jul 6, 2021 to Aug 13, 2021

Our 2021 Summer Reading Program is online with some in person activities. Input your reading minutes to be entered in to our draws

Teens

Blackfalds Public Library

Teen Dungeons and Dragons - FULL

Aug 4, 2021
2:00 - 4:00 pm

Arrows of Erathis Ages 12+ Registration Required

Adults

Blackfalds Public Library

Adult Write Club - Online

Aug 4, 2021
8:00pm

Are you a Central Alberta writer looking for feedback, advice, ideas or friendship? This may be the club for you! We meet using Zoom and discuss our writing, go over each other's writing together, and discuss any stuff we have learned. Ages 18+

Families

Blackfalds Public Library

Online Zoom Bingo

Aug 4, 2021
11:15am

Come play a fun game of family bingo

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time at the Gazebo

Aug 5, 2021
10:30 - 11:00am

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Drop in Crafts

Aug 5, 2021
12:00 - 4:00pm

Come into the library between 12 - 4pm to do some crafts.

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time

Aug 6, 2021
10:30 - 11:00am

Story Time for Everyone

Teens

Blackfalds Public Library

YPG: Fantasy High - online

Aug 9, 2021
10:30 - 12:00 pm

Using the Dungeons and Dragons (5e) table top role playing game system, we play a group of high school adventurers trying to figure out why young women are going missing from town. We use Roll20 to play Ages 12+

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Youth Dungeons and Dragons

Aug 10, 2021
1:00 - 3:00pm

Ages 10+ Registration Required

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Minecrafternoon Online

Aug 16, 2021
3:30 - 5:30pm

Join the library's realm and play Java Minecraft online with us! We play creative mode/survival mode on Tuesdays and straight survival on Thursdays. We use Discord to chat. Ages 11+ Contact the library to register

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Fortnite Club - Online

Aug 16, 2021
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Ages 10+ Register with the library

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Youth Dungeons and Dragons

Aug 17, 2021
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Ages 10+ Registration required

Teens

Blackfalds Public Library

Teen Dungeons and Dragons - FULL

Aug 18, 2021
2:00 - 4:00 pm

Ages 12+ Arrows of Erathis Registration Required

Adults

Blackfalds Public Library

Adult Write Club

Aug 18, 2021
8:00 pm

Are you a Central Alberta writer looking for feedback, advice, ideas or friendship? This may be the club for you! We meet using Zoom and discuss our writing, go over each other's writing together, and discuss any stuff we have learned. Ages 18+