For the month of October, the Bentley Municipal Library will be open for browsing with limited numbers. 

Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fridays 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturdays 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM for curbside pick up only at this time. 

Our library staff members will be available to assist with instructions on how to request via the online catalogue, sign you up with a library membership, and fulfill your scanning/printing needs. Please contact us in person during curbside hours, via phone or email for assistance.

Upcoming Events

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Seniors

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Be sure to check-out...

Sep 6, 2020 to Oct 31, 2020
Various days and times

all our adult and senior programming!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Family Yoga Story Time

Oct 1, 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

Oct 1, 2020
Thursdays | 2:15-2:45 PM | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Art Attack

Oct 2, 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.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Oct 2, 2020
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Families

Virtual event via Facebook Live

Live Stories With Miss Corrie

Oct 2, 2020
Fridays | 9:15-9:45 am | All Ages

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

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Art Attack

Oct 3, 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.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Oct 3, 2020
Saturdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Knitty Gritty

Oct 4, 2020
Sundays | 2:00-3:00 pm | Ages 16+

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

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mini Art Attack

Oct 5, 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.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Oct 5, 2020
Monday | 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

Oct 5, 2020
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 PM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Oct 6, 2020
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Oct 6, 2020
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Universal Trivia Night

Oct 7, 2020
Wednesday | 6:00-7:15 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom

Join us for general knowledge trivia online! Go solo or join with your family.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Oct 7, 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

Oct 7, 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

Oct 8, 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

Oct 8, 2020
Thursdays | 2:15-2:45 PM | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Oct 9, 2020
Fridays | 3:30-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Art, books, movies, games, and fun!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Oct 9, 2020
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Families

Virtual event via Facebook Live

Live Stories With Miss Corrie

Oct 9, 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

Oct 10, 2020
Saturday | 2:00-3:00 PM | All Ages

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Oct 10, 2020
Saturdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Knitty Gritty

Oct 11, 2020
Sundays | 2:00-3:00 pm | Ages 16+

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Thanksgiving Day

Oct 12, 2020

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving Day

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

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

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mystery Book Club

Oct 13, 2020
Second Tuesday of the Month | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Drop In

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Oct 13, 2020
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

Oct 14, 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

Oct 14, 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

Oct 15, 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

Oct 15, 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

Oct 15, 2020
Thursdays | 2:15-2:45 PM | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Oct 16, 2020
Fridays | 3:30-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Art, books, movies, games, and fun!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Oct 16, 2020
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Families

Virtual event via Facebook Live

Live Stories With Miss Corrie

Oct 16, 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

Sensory Story Time

Oct 17, 2020
Saturdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

The Knitty Gritty

Oct 18, 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

Oct 19, 2020
Monday | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Harry Potter Trivia Night

Oct 19, 2020
Monday | 6:00-7:15 p.m. | Virtual Event via Zoom

A night of trivia fun for the whole family!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Oct 19, 2020
Mondays | 1:15-2:00 PM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Oct 20, 2020
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Oct 20, 2020
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Oct 21, 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

Family Pumpkin Carving At Home

Oct 21, 2020 to Oct 28, 2020

Bringing Family Pumpkin Carving to you!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Oct 21, 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

Oct 22, 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

Oct 22, 2020
Thursdays | 2:15-2:45 PM | Ages 0-2

Sensory activities and messy play.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

Oct 23, 2020
Fridays | 3:30-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Art, books, movies, games, and fun!

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Oct 23, 2020
Fridays | 10:15-11:00 am | Ages 0-3

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

Families

Virtual event via Facebook Live

Live Stories With Miss Corrie

Oct 23, 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

Oct 24, 2020
Saturday | 2:00-3:00 PM | All Ages

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

Families

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Oct 24, 2020
Saturdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Book-To-Movie Club

Oct 26, 2020
Last Monday of the Month | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Drop In

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

Children

Virtual event via Netflix Party

Anime Club

Oct 26, 2020
Monday | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

Adults

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Haunted Trivia Night

Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday | 6:00-7:15 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom

Join us for a horror-classics inspired Trivia Night online! Go solo or join with your family.

Teens

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Oct 27, 2020
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

Children

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

Oct 28, 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

Halloween Trivia Night For Kids

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

A night of family-friendly haunted trivia fun!

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

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time via Zoom

Oct 5, 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

Oct 6, 2020
Tues. 10:00-10:30 am

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

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Creative Explosion via Zoom

Oct 6, 2020
Tuesday 11:30am

Dive into art and creativity! Grab craft bags available for pick up Come & explore your creative side through using different art mediums; paints, crayons, pastels, felts & stamping just to name a few. Ages 3+ DM or phone to Register

Children

Blackfalds Public Library

Story Time via Zoom

Oct 7, 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

Oct 12, 2020
Monday 10:30 am

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

Children

Innisfail Public Library

STEM Kit

Sep 21, 2020 to Oct 16, 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

Sep 28, 2020 to Oct 2, 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

Sep 30, 2020 to Oct 6, 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!

Families

Innisfail Parking Lot

Halloween Hop

Oct 24, 2020
Saturday 6:00 to 8:00pm

Join us in the Library parking lot for treats, tricks and family fun. At this drop-in event, families will park, then make their way around the Halloween Hop loop while stopping at different themed stations. The loop should take approximately 20-30 minutes. Costumes are encouraged and masks are requ...

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.

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

Tales for Twos and Threes- Morning session

Sep 29, 2020 to Oct 27, 2020
Tuesdays 10:15 am

Come explore books rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts with Miss Valerie!

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Tales for Twos and Threes- Afternoon session

Sep 29, 2020 to Oct 27, 2020
Tuesdays 1 pm

Come explore books rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts with Miss Valerie!

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Storytime

Sep 30, 2020 to Oct 28, 2020
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

Storytime for 4s and 5s

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

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

After School Fun Club- Grades 1 to 3

Oct 5, 2020 to Oct 26, 2020
Mondays 3:45 to 5pm

Weekly themed fun for children in grades 1-3

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

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

After School Fun Club

Oct 7, 2020 to Oct 28, 2020
Every Wednesday at 3:45 PM

Weekly themed fun for children in grades 4 and up.

Adults

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Film Night 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'

Oct 8, 2020
Thursday, 6-8 pm

See the classic sci-fi horror "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers"!

Children

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Recycled Pumpkins

Oct 9, 2020
October 9th PD Day at 2pm.

Make a beautiful pumpkin from an old book.

Teens

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Cardboard Mask Making for Teens

Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday @ 6 pm

Want to make a cardboard mask in time for Halloween?

Families

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Chess Night

Oct 15, 2020
Thursday, 6-8 pm

Come and play Chess with others in the community!

Teens

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Teen Movie Night- The Grudge

Oct 22, 2020
Thursday, 6 pm

Come watch The Grudge with us at the Library!

Families

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Cardboard Mask Making for Families

Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday @ 6 pm

Come to the Library and make a cardboard mask in time for Halloween!

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.

Families

Olds Municipal Library

Halloween Cookie Kit Fundraiser

Sep 22, 2020 to Oct 23, 2020

Worried about missing out this Halloween? Want something different to do with the kids? Preorder a cookie kit for your family, and support your local library!

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!

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!

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.

Children

Didsbury Municipal Library

Family Storytime

Sep 19, 2020 to Oct 17, 2020
Saturday Mornings at 10 am

Stories, rhymes, and snacks! Drop in for this free program focused on fostering a love of reading.

Families

Didsbury Memorial Park (16th street, North of HWY 582)

Story and a Stroll

Sep 21, 2020 to Oct 1, 2020
All day for as long as the weather holds

Take a walk and read a story written and illustrated by a local author and artist!

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!