Library Service Update

Amisk Public Library is temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

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.

Upcoming Events

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Children

Forestburg Public Library

Imagination Library

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

Free books mailed to children 0-5

Zoom (call us for the link)

Tutoring

Feb 25, 2021
Mondays and Thursdays from 4-7 pm

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

Children

Facebook Livestream

SCAS: Bouncy Balls!

Feb 25, 2021
Thursday at 4 pm

We are going to use cornstarch, borax and glue to make our own bouncy balls, how cool is that!! Pick up a take-home kit from the library (call 403-742-2292 to reserve yours).

Children

Facebook Livestream

Read and Rhyme

Feb 26, 2021
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 am

A wiggly, giggly, great time with Alix on Facebook!

Children

Facebook Live

Brain Train: Paper Cup Phones

Feb 27, 2021
Saturday at 1 pm

We will make an old-school phone with two paper cups and a string. Then we will experiment with how to hear through the cups the best way. Reserve your kit by calling 403-742-2292 and then watch us on Facebook!

Adults

Facebook Livestream

Alix Reads Gatsby

Feb 27, 2021
Saturdays at 8 pm

Join Alix on Facebook to listen to the Great Gatsby, now in the public domain!

Children

Facebook Livestream

Read and Rhyme

Mar 1, 2021
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 am

A wiggly, giggly, great time with Alix on Facebook!

Stettler Public Library

Rocky Vs Stettler Monday Night Gaming

Mar 1, 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!

Zoom (call us for the link)

Tutoring

Mar 1, 2021
Mondays and Thursdays from 4-7 pm

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

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Royal Wedding (1951)

Mar 1, 2021
Monday, March 1 at 7:30 pm via Zoom

Harken back to a simpler time when Fred Astaire and Jane Powell played a brother and sister dance team appearing in London in 1947 at the time of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten. We will watch it together on Zoom and discuss. Register for the link by calling 403-742-2292 o...

Facebook Live

Classics With Crystal and her Cats

Mar 2, 2021
Tuesdays at 8 pm

Curl up with a cup of something warm and listen to a classic tale. This month Crystal is reading Emma by Jane Austen! Crystal’s cats have an appreciation for classic literature too, which one will join in the online fun? You will have to tune in to find out!

Teens

Stettler Public Library

Teen Scene: Among Us

Mar 3, 2021
Wednesday, March 3 at 4:30 pm via Zoom

Download the Among Us game app and join us on Zoom as we solve the mystery and identify imposters on our damaged spaceship. Call 403-742-2292 or email spl@prl.ab.ca. Beginners are welcome!

Children

Stettler Public Library

SCAS: Create Unique Artworks!

Mar 4, 2021
Thursday, March 4 at 4:00 pm

We’ll use glue, salt, and food colouring to create a unique piece of art! Join Alix on Facebook for a live demonstration at 4 or watch the recording later!

Stettler Public Library

Meditation Night

Mar 4, 2021
Thursday March 4th at 7:00pm

Studies have shown that meditation has benefits for people suffering from depression, anxiety and chronic pain. Join Alicia Tate (aliciatateyoga.com) to explore different meditation practices and find one that works for you. Call us to sign up for the Zoom link!

Adults

Facebook Livestream

Alix Reads Gatsby

Mar 6, 2021
Saturdays at 8 pm

Join Alix on Facebook to listen to the Great Gatsby, now in the public domain!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Brain Train: Melting Ice with Salt

Mar 6, 2021
Saturday, March 6 at 1:00 pm via Facebook Live

We will melt and freeze ice and water and see why salt works to melt ice! Watch us live on Facebook at 1 pm or tune in and watch the recording later!

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Nothing Like a Dame

Mar 8, 2021
March 8th at 7:30 on Zoom

Join us for doc talks! This month we will be watching Nothing Like a Dame. This documentary captures conversations between actresses Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith, featuring clips of scenes from their careers. Call 403-742-2292 for the Zoom link or email spl@prl.ab.c...

Facebook Live

Classics With Crystal and her Cats

Mar 9, 2021
Tuesdays at 8 pm

Curl up with a cup of something warm and listen to a classic tale. This month Crystal is reading Emma by Jane Austen! Crystal’s cats have an appreciation for classic literature too, which one will join in the online fun? You will have to tune in to find out!

Teens

Stettler Public Library

Teen Scene: Paper Wall Hanging

Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday, March 10 at 4:30 pm

Pick up a take home kit and then join us online on Feb 10 to make your very own wall hanging. Call 403-742-2292 or email spl@prl.ab.ca to reserve a take-home kit.

Children

Stettler Public Library

SCAS: Create a moving sculpture

Mar 11, 2021
Thursday, March 11 at 4:00 pm

We will use cardboard and some odds & ends to try and balance a moving sculpture on a fulcrum. You will learn some physics along the way! Join Alix on Facebook for a live demonstration at 4 or watch the recording later!

Adults

Facebook Livestream

Alix Reads Gatsby

Mar 13, 2021
Saturdays at 8 pm

Join Alix on Facebook to listen to the Great Gatsby, now in the public domain!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Brain Train: Engineer a Hand!

Mar 13, 2021
Saturday, March 13 at 1:00 pm via Facebook Live

We will make a hand that can pick things up using plastic straws and yarn. Call 403-742-2292 to reserve a take-home kit. Watch us live on Facebook at 1 pm or watch the recording whenever you want!

Facebook Live

Classics With Crystal and her Cats

Mar 16, 2021
Tuesdays at 8 pm

Curl up with a cup of something warm and listen to a classic tale. This month Crystal is reading Emma by Jane Austen! Crystal’s cats have an appreciation for classic literature too, which one will join in the online fun? You will have to tune in to find out!

Teens

Stettler Public Library

Teen Scene: Family Feud

Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday, March 17 at 4:30 pm Via Zoom

You know the game from TV, sign up and see if you and your teammates can crush the competition. Call 403-742-2292 or email spl@prl.ab.ca for the Zoom link. Beginners are welcome!

Children

Stettler Public Library

SCAS: Make your own string art star

Mar 18, 2021
Thursday, March 18 at 4:00 pm

We will make geometric patterns using a cardboard circle and different colours of string. Join Alix on Facebook for a live demonstration or watch the recording later!

Children

Stettler Public Library

Brain Train: Peeps Predictions

Mar 20, 2021
Saturday, March 20 at 1:00 pm via Facebook Live

What happens to marshmallow peeps when you soak them in different liquids? Let’s find out together! Call 403-742-2292 to reserve a take home kit and then join us on Facebook to watch live (or view the recording).

Adults

Facebook Livestream

Alix Reads Gatsby

Mar 20, 2021
Saturdays at 8 pm

Join Alix on Facebook to listen to the Great Gatsby, now in the public domain!

Facebook Live

Classics With Crystal and her Cats

Mar 23, 2021
Tuesdays at 8 pm

Curl up with a cup of something warm and listen to a classic tale. This month Crystal is reading Emma by Jane Austen! Crystal’s cats have an appreciation for classic literature too, which one will join in the online fun? You will have to tune in to find out!

Teens

Stettler Public Library

Teen Scene: Taco earbud cover

Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday, March 24 at 4:30 pm

Create a taco wrap to cover and secure your earbuds. Call 403-742-2292 or email spl@prl.ab.ca to reserve your take-home kit.

Children

Stettler Public Library

SCAS: From 2D drawing to 3D Cube

Mar 25, 2021
Thursday, March 25 at 4:00 pm

Using a cube template, we will draw all over it while it is flat to see how your 2D drawings translate into a 3D design once we create the cube. Join Alix on Facebook for a live demonstration or watch the recording later!

Adults

Stettler Public Library

Sci-Friday: Star Wreck

Mar 26, 2021
Friday, March 26 at 8 pm via Zoom

Are you a fan of Science Fiction? Join us on Zoom. This month we are watching Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning. This Finnish parody of Star Trek and Babylon 5 was filmed by a team of friends in a two room flat in Finland. Register for the Zoom link by calling 403-742-2292 or email spl@prl.ab.ca.

Children

Stettler Public Library

Brain Train: Grow a Crystal Ball

Mar 27, 2021
Saturday, March 27 at 1:00 pm via Facebook Live

We will use borax and pom-poms to grow crystals in the shape of a ball! We have take-home kits at the library, call 403-742-2292 to reserve your kit and then join us on Facebook to watch live (or view the recording).

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...

Teens

Camrose Public Library

Virtually Artistic: a Teen Craft Meetup

Mar 19, 2021
Friday, March 19th @ 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.

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.

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.

Adults

Ponoka Jubilee Library

Monthly Home Grown Garden Kits

Nov 10, 2020 to Mar 31, 2021

Each month you can take home a kit with everything you need to start a new plant project. Pick up your kits the first week of each month and get growing!!

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.

Families

Curbside Pick Up

Postcards for Kids

Jan 28, 2021 to Feb 28, 2021

Pick up these pre-stamped postcards for your kids to draw, colour and decorate. They get to write a short note to a loved one they have been missing and pop it in the mailbox.

Curbside Pickup

Anime and Manga Club Calendars For Sale

Jan 28, 2021 to Feb 28, 2021

Each calendar is full of beautiful original art and photos from club members! All proceeds go to fund club activities. $10 per calendar. Please phone the library to arrange pick-up and payment. Online payment also available, click on View Event for link.

Adults

Curbside Pick Up

Adult Art Experience To Go Kits

Feb 1, 2021 to Feb 28, 2021

All the fun of Adult Art Experience in a kit. Stop by to pick one up, or give us a call to reserve it! We would love to see your creations, so please send us a picture of your finished work.

Adults

Curbside Pickup

MatchBook

Feb 2, 2021 to Feb 28, 2021

For the month of February, let our staff set you up with your new love (book) interest.

Teens

Zoom Online

Anime and Manga Club

Feb 18, 2021 to Mar 25, 2021
3:30 pm

Accepting new members! Click on VIEW EVENTS for details.

Curbside Pick Up

Crafty Geek Kits

Feb 25, 2021

Kawaii Donut Keychain! Call to reserve and arrange curbside pick up for your kit to go.

Children

Ponoka Jubilee Library YouTube Channel

Fairy Tale Picnic

Feb 26, 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.

Adults

Curbside Pickup

Home Grown Garden Kits

Mar 8, 2021 to Mar 12, 2021

Grow your own carrots! Due to the high demand of garden kits, this kit will be given out on a first come first serve basis and will be one per household.

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Mother Goose via Zoom

Feb 25, 2021
Thursdays 10:00-10:30 am

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

Teens

Blackfalds Public Library

Grim Readers

Mar 1, 2021
3:30 - 4:30pm

Mysteries. Thrillers. Horror. The Supernatural. We will read them all... Grab a snack and sit in a comfortable spot so you can listen to the librarian read the spookiest books around. We read junior and Young Adult books. We are in the middle of a book, but you are still welcome to join and we will ...

Children

Innisfail Public Library

Storytime Kit

Feb 22, 2021 to Feb 26, 2021
A new kit will be available weekly.

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

Seniors

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Be sure to check-out...

Jan 8, 2021 to Feb 28, 2021
Various days and times

all our adult and senior programming!

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Builder's Guild

Feb 25, 2021
Thursdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | Ages 8-12

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

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Feb 26, 2021
Fridays | 3:30-5:00 PM | Ages 13+

Gilmore Girls trivia today!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Gilmore Girls Trivia

Feb 26, 2021
Friday | 3:30-5:00 PM | Virtual Event Via Zoom

Test your Gilmore Girls trivia skills!

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Cook Book Club January

Feb 27, 2021
Fourth Saturday of the Month | 2:00-3:30 pm | Virtual Event

Enjoy new recipes and cooking styles with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Knitty Gritty

Feb 28, 2021
Every other Sunday | 1:15-2:00 pm | Ages 16+

This program is cancelled due to current health restrictions.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Mar 1, 2021
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Mar 1, 2021
First Monday of the Month | 3:45-4:45 pm | Ages 6-12

Explore different art styles and mediums with the library.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Mar 2, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Homeschooler Meet Up

Mar 3, 2021
Wednesdays | 1:30-2:30 | All Ages

Meet up with local homeschooling families.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Mar 3, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Zentangle

Mar 3, 2021
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30 PM | Ages 16+

Due to current health restrictions, this program is cancelled today.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Art Attack

Mar 3, 2021
Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Ages 16+

Explore different art styles and mediums with the library.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Builder's Guild

Mar 4, 2021
Thursdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | Ages 8-12

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

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Art Attack

Mar 5, 2021
First Friday of the Month | 3:30-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Explore different art styles and mediums with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Ukulele Circle

Mar 7, 2021
Every other Sunday | 1:15-2:15 pm | Ages 16+

Due to current health restrictions, this program is cancelled today.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Mar 7, 2021
Sundays | 3:00-3:30 pm | Ages 0-2

This program is cancelled today due to current health restrictions.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Mar 8, 2021
Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Mar 8, 2021
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 PM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Mar 9, 2021
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Mar 9, 2021
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

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

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mystery Book Club

Mar 9, 2021
Second Tuesday of the Month | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Drop In

This program is cancelled today due to current health restrictions.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

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

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Homeschooler Meet Up

Mar 10, 2021
Wednesdays | 1:30-2:30 | All Ages

Meet up with local homeschooling families.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Mar 10, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Zentangle

Mar 10, 2021
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30 PM | Ages 16+

Due to current health restrictions, this program is cancelled today.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Builder's Guild

Mar 11, 2021
Thursdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | Ages 8-12

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Mar 11, 2021
Thursdays | 2:30-3:00 pm | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

Mar 11, 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

Live Stories with Miss Corrie

Mar 12, 2021
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 AM | Virtual Event

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

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Mar 12, 2021
Fridays | 3:30-5:00 PM | Ages 13+

Art, trivia, games, and stressbusters!

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Coffee and Conversation

Mar 12, 2021
Fridays | 2:30-3:00 pm | Virtual Event via Zoom

Connect with other parents and adults through Zoom.

Families

Sylvan Lake, Alberta

Sylvan Lake Photo Walk Scavenger Hunt

Mar 13, 2021
Saturday | 12:00-4:00 PM | All Ages

Tour Sylvan Lake and hunt for "books", taking pictures as you find each one.

Adults

Virtual Event via Zoom

Zero Waste DIY

Mar 13, 2021
Second Saturday of the Month | 2:00-3:00 PM | Ages 16+

Due to current health restrictions, this program is cancelled today.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Mar 13, 2021
Saturdays | 10:45-11:30 am | Ages 0-3

This program is cancelled today due to current health restrictions.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Knitty Gritty

Mar 14, 2021
Every other Sunday | 1:15-2:00 pm | Ages 16+

Due to current health restrictions, this program is cancelled today.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

Mar 14, 2021
Sundays | 3:00-3:30 pm | Ages 0-2

This program is cancelled today due to current health restrictions.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

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

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

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

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Mar 16, 2021
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Mar 16, 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

Mar 17, 2021
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Homeschooler Meet Up

Mar 17, 2021
Wednesdays | 1:30-2:30 | All Ages

Meet up with local homeschooling families.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club Netflix Party

Mar 17, 2021
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event via Netflix Party

Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Zentangle

Mar 17, 2021
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30 PM | Ages 16+

Due to current health restrictions, this program is cancelled today.