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Spruce View Community Library is open!

We will be able to accommodate 3 people, or 1 family at a time browsing, and 1 person using the computer. Please try to limit your time in the library to 15 minutes. 

Curbside pick-up service is still available during our regular hours: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11 AM to 4 PM and Wednesdays from 11 AM to 8 PM. Please call the library at 403-728-0012 to pre-order your items. 

View our Facebook page for further information. 




Upcoming Events

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Children

Innisfail Public Library

STEM Kit

Oct 19, 2020 to Nov 13, 2020
New kits available each month.

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.

Children

Innisfail Public Library

Storytime Kit

Oct 26, 2020 to Oct 30, 2020
New kits will be available weekly.

Every week we will have a different kit with a simple craft available. Books with a related theme will also be available for checkout at the front desk.

Children

Innisfail Public Library

LEGO Challenge Online

Oct 28, 2020 to Nov 3, 2020
New challenges will be posted each Wednesday.

Every Wednesday we will post a different LEGO challenge. Post a picture of your creation to Facebook and you will be entered to win a LEGO prize pack!

Children

Library Parking Lot

Music and Movement

Oct 30, 2020
Fridays 10:30-11:15am

Explore rhythm with song, stories, and play. Ages 0-5.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Halloween Trivia Night

Oct 29, 2020
Thursday | 6:00-7:15 p.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom

A night of family-friendly haunted trivia fun!

Seniors

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Be sure to check-out...

Oct 29, 2020 to Nov 30, 2020
Various days and times

all our adult and senior programming!

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Book Club

Oct 30, 2020
Last Friday of the Month | 3:30-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Nov 2, 2020
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Nov 3, 2020
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Nov 4, 2020
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Lord of the Rings Trivia Night

Nov 4, 2020
Wednesday | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom

A night of trivia fun for Lord of the Rings fans!

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Nov 5, 2020
Thursday | 5:30-6:30 pm | Ages 6-12

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

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Art Attack

Nov 6, 2020
First Friday of the Month | 3:30-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Art Attack

Nov 7, 2020
First Saturday of the Month | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Ages 18+

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

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Knitty Gritty

Nov 8, 2020
Sundays | 2:00-3:00 pm | Ages 16+

Meet fellow knitters and crocheters and create the craft of the week.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Nov 9, 2020
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Star Wars Trivia Night

Nov 9, 2020
Monday | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom

A night of trivia fun for Star Wars fans!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Nov 9, 2020
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 PM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mystery Book Club

Nov 10, 2020
Second Tuesday of the Month | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Drop In

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

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Nov 10, 2020
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Nov 10, 2020
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Remembrance Day

Nov 11, 2020

The Library will be closed for Remembrance Day

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

Nov 12, 2020
Thursdays | 10:15-11:00 am | All Ages

Yoga and stories for the whole family. Registration required.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Nov 12, 2020
Thursdays | 2:30-3:00 PM | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Nov 13, 2020
Fridays | 3:30-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Art, books, movies, games, and fun!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Nov 13, 2020
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Nov 13, 2020
Fridays | 2:30-3:00 PM | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Families

Virtual event via Facebook Live

Live Stories With Miss Corrie

Nov 13, 2020
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 am | All Ages

Tune in to the Library's Facebook page for a Live Story Time

Adults

Virtual Event via Zoom

Zero Waste DIY

Nov 14, 2020
Saturday | 2:00-3:00 PM | All Ages

Biweekly virtual event for Zero-Waste how-to's.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Nov 14, 2020
Saturdays | 10:45-11:30 AM | Ages 0-3

Rhymes, songs, and stories.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Knitty Gritty

Nov 15, 2020
Sundays | 2:00-3:00 pm | Ages 16+

Meet fellow knitters and crocheters and create the craft of the week.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Nov 16, 2020
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Dreamworks Trivia Night

Nov 16, 2020
Monday | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom

A night of family-friendly trivia fun based on Dreamworks films!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Nov 16, 2020
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 PM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Breaking the Stigma of Schizophrenia

Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Virtual Event

Presentation by the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Nov 17, 2020
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Nov 17, 2020
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Nov 18, 2020
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Nov 18, 2020
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Adults Who Read YA Book Club

Nov 19, 2020
Third Thursday of the Month | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Drop In

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

Nov 19, 2020
Thursdays | 10:15-11:00 am | All Ages

Yoga and stories for the whole family. Registration required.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Nov 19, 2020
Thursdays | 2:30-3:00 PM | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Nov 20, 2020
Fridays | 3:30-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Art, books, movies, games, and fun!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Nov 20, 2020
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Nov 20, 2020
Fridays | 2:30-3:00 PM | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Families

Virtual event via Facebook Live

Live Stories With Miss Corrie

Nov 20, 2020
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 am | All Ages

Tune in to the Library's Facebook page for a Live Story Time

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Nov 21, 2020
Saturdays | 10:45-11:30 AM | Ages 0-3

Rhymes, songs, and stories.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

How Money Works Seminar

Nov 21, 2020
Saturday | 1:00 PM | Virtual Event

Learn financial skills with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Knitty Gritty

Nov 22, 2020
Sundays | 2:00-3:00 pm | Ages 16+

Meet fellow knitters and crocheters and create the craft of the week.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Nov 23, 2020
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Nov 23, 2020
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 PM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Nov 24, 2020
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Nov 24, 2020
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

Nov 25, 2020
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Schitt's Creek Trivia Night

Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom

A night of family-friendly trivia fun based on the hit CBC show Schitt's Creek!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Nov 25, 2020
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

Nov 26, 2020
Thursdays | 10:15-11:00 am | All Ages

Yoga and stories for the whole family. Registration required.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Nov 26, 2020
Thursdays | 2:30-3:00 PM | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Book Club

Nov 27, 2020
Last Friday of the Month | 3:30-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Nov 27, 2020
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Nov 27, 2020
Fridays | 2:30-3:00 PM | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Families

Virtual event via Facebook Live

Live Stories With Miss Corrie

Nov 27, 2020
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 am | All Ages

Tune in to the Library's Facebook page for a Live Story Time

Adults

Virtual Event via Zoom

Zero Waste DIY

Nov 28, 2020
Saturday | 2:00-3:00 PM | All Ages

Biweekly virtual event for Zero-Waste how-to's.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Nov 28, 2020
Saturdays | 10:45-11:30 AM | Ages 0-3

Rhymes, songs, and stories.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Dec 7, 2020 to Nov 9, 2020
First Monday of the Month | 5:30-6:30 pm | Ages 6-12

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

Penhold and District Public Library

Red Deer County Youth for Ag Award Contest

Oct 27, 2020 to Nov 15, 2020

Red Deer County is once again running its Youth for Ag Award contest and the deadline is quickly approaching!

Families

Penhold and District Public Library

DIY Donuts

Nov 7, 2020
Sat. November 7th

Make artwork that looks good enough to eat!

Children

Olds Municipal Library

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
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!

Adults

Olds Municipal Library

New Futures

Jul 27, 2020 to Dec 18, 2020
Monday - Friday | 9:00-3:00

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

Teens

Olds Municipal Library

Mastering Math

Sep 16, 2020 to Dec 16, 2020
Wednesdays 4:00 - Closing

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.

Children

Olds Municipal Library

LEGO Club

Oct 7, 2020 to Dec 23, 2020
Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm | Register Monthly

Every week, we will have a new, one-tray LEGO challenge. They will use limited LEGOs to create and build with during the session.

Children

Olds Municipal Library

BLOXELS Club

Oct 13, 2020 to Dec 8, 2020
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm | Session 1: Oct 13 - Nov 3 | Session 2: Nov 17 – Dec 8

Learn to develop a platform style game customizing your players and levels then share your game with the world!

Teens

Olds Municipal Library

STEM Club

Oct 15, 2020 to Dec 10, 2020
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm

Want to be a creator, problem solver, and invent something new? Join us at the library!

Children

Olds Municipal Library

Story Time

Oct 15, 2020 to Dec 3, 2020

This is a 30 minute weekly program for children under 5 and their caregiver. The program will include stories, rhymes, and a take home activity!

Children

Olds Municipal Library

STEM Club

Oct 15, 2020 to Dec 10, 2020
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm

Want to be a creator, problem solver, and invent something new? Join us at the library!

Teens

Olds Municipal Library

Tween Art Club

Oct 16, 2020 to Dec 7, 2020
Session 1: Fridays 3:30 - 4:30 | Session 2: Mondays 3:30 - 4:30

We will be exploring great artists and emulate their styles to create our own works of great art. Come and explore your creative side!

Children

Olds Municipal Library

Holidays Around the World Craft Kits

Oct 20, 2020 to Dec 1, 2020

Sign up for a take home activity kit for your child!

Adults

Olds Municipal Library

Movies That Matter

Oct 20, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020

Come for the movie, stay for the discussion!

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Surprise Kits

Aug 20, 2020 to Nov 7, 2020
Monthly Kits available

Fun activities for the kids to enjoy!

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Cooking the Books!

Sep 1, 2020 to Nov 23, 2020
4th Monday of the month, 7:00-8:30 PM

The tastiest book club around!

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Radon 100 Test Challenge

Oct 1, 2020 to Feb 28, 2021
Sign up all month long

Test for Radon for FREE in the 100 Test Challenge!

Adults

Sundre Municipal Library

Programs of the Past

Oct 1, 2020 to Dec 30, 2020
Online Program Links

Catch up on Library programs previously aired.

Children

Sundre Municipal Library

Rhyme & Rhythm

Oct 8, 2020 to Oct 29, 2020
Every Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 am

Stories

Families

Sundre Municipal Library

Halloween Spooktacular

Oct 31, 2020
Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Family friendly, physically distanced Halloween fun!

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Mother Goose via Zoom

Oct 29, 2020
Thursdays 10:00-10:30 am

Join us for a virtual class via zoom Register with the library to receive an email invitation

Adults

Facebook

Coffee and 'Casts

Apr 10, 2020 to Oct 30, 2020
Fridays at 9:15 am

Instead of reading a book, have a listen. Listen to this weeks podcast selection and join us on Facebook, Friday mornings at 9:15 for a lively, socially distanced conversation about what we heard.

Families

Didsbury Municipal Library

Read Across Canada

Oct 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020

Enjoy some fabulous fiction set in our True North strong and free as we read our way across Canada!

Teens

Didsbury Neighborhood Place (1606 14 St)

Homework Help

Oct 14, 2020 to Dec 2, 2020
Wednesdays, 3:15 - 4:30 pm

Homework giving you grief? We can help!

Children

Didsbury Municipal Library

Candy Chemistry

Nov 4, 2020
Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:30

Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of skittles. How sweet is that?

Teens

Didsbury Municipal Library

Pro-D Day Escape

Nov 13, 2020
Friday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:30 - 4:30 pm

No school? Join us at the library!

Families

Didsbury Municipal Library

Behind the Scenes

Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Hear about the growing Alberta television and film industry from local actress and stuntwoman Lindsey Dietz

Families

The Old Town Office

Book Sale November 2020

Nov 20, 2020 to Nov 21, 2020
Friday and Saturday, 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!

Families

Online

Stettler vs Rocky Nintendo Switch Tournaments

Aug 3, 2020 to Dec 14, 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

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Dungeons & Dragons

Sep 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Twice monthly, 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Are you interested in D&D, but have never played? Our expert dungeon master will explain all you need to know.

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Write it Workshop

Oct 1, 2020 to Oct 29, 2020
Thursdays, 4-5pm

An opportunity for students in grades 4-8 to improve their skills as a writer

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Storytime

Oct 1, 2020 to Oct 29, 2020
Thursdays at 10:30 am

Storytime for 4s and 5s

Adults

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Women's History Month Film Series

Oct 5, 2020 to Oct 30, 2020
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12-1 pm

It’s time to celebrate the achievements of women and girls throughout our history and recognize the trailblazing women who have shaped our country and way of life

Adults

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Fireside Writers' Group

Oct 19, 2020 to Nov 16, 2020
Third Monday of the Month at 6:00 PM

Are you currently working on writing a book, poetry, short stories, or non-fiction material? Interested in getting support, ideas, and sharing your experiences? Join the library for our fireside writers' group.

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

After School Fun Club- Grades 1 to 3

Nov 2, 2020 to Nov 23, 2020
Mondays, 4:00-5:00 PM

Weekly themed fun for children in grades 1-3

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

After School Fun Club- Grades 4 and up

Nov 3, 2020 to Nov 24, 2020
Tuesdays, 4-5 PM

Weekly themed fun for children in grades 4 and up.