We are open!

The library is now open, and has returned to regular operating hours. See our Location and Hours page for more details.

Please note that returned items are held in quarantine for 4 days before staff check them in. They will continue to appear on your library card during this time, but no late fees will accrue.

Curbside Pickup is still available to those who want it. Call 403-845-2042 to schedule an appointment. Access our digital resources with your library card by visiting our eLibrary. Don't have a library card? Register online!

Upcoming Events

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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

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.

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!

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!

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Storytime

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

Storytime for 4s and 5s

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

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Storytime

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

Storytime for 4s and 5s

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

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.

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"!

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Recycled Pumpkins

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

Make a beautiful pumpkin from an old book.

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?

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Chess Night

Oct 15, 2020
Thursday, 6-8 pm

Come and play Chess with others in the community!

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.

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!

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!

Rocky Mountain House Public Library

Rocky Gaming Extravaganza

Nov 14, 2020
6:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Help support your library & come play a large selection of new and retro games!

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!

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

Sep 29, 2020
Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 pm | Ages 13+

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Sep 29, 2020
Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Marvel Trivia Night

Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday | 6:00-7:15 p.m. | Virtual event via Zoom

Join us for a Marvel Universe trivia night online! Go solo or join with your family.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Sensory Story Time

Sep 30, 2020
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages

Stories and music, followed by sensory play.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Anime Club

Sep 30, 2020
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:15 p.m. | All Ages

Celebrate your love of anime and manga at the library.

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.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

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

Sensory activities and messy play.

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.

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

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

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

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

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

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

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

Sensory activities and messy play.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

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

Art, books, movies, games, and fun!

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

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

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

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

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.

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.

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.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Thanksgiving Day

Oct 12, 2020

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving Day

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!

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

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

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

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

Sensory activities and messy play.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

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

Art, books, movies, games, and fun!

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

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

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

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

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

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

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.

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.

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.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Infant Sensory Play

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

Sensory activities and messy play.

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.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Teen Takeover

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

Art, books, movies, games, and fun!

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

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Mother Goose Story Time

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

Stories, rhymes, and songs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Prism Club

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

Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies.

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.

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library

Kids Halloween Trivia Night

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

A night of trivia fun for the whole family!

Sundre Municipal Library

Surprise Kits

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

Fun activities for the kids to enjoy!

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!

Sundre Municipal Library

Radon 100 Test Challenge

Sep 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2020
Sign up all month long

Test for Radon for FREE in the 100 Test Challenge!

Sundre Municipal Library

Rhyme & Rhythm

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

Stories

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.

Innisfail Public Library

LEGO Challenge Online

Sep 23, 2020 to Sep 29, 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!

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.

Innisfail Public Library

Spanish for Kids

Sep 29, 2020
Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm

Come to the library to learn Spanish and play games. Registration is mandatory. Masks are required.

Library Parking Lot

Storytime Outside

Sep 29, 2020
Tuesdays 10:30-11:15am

Join us for stories, imagination, and play! Ages 0-5.

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!

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!

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:

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Didsbury Municipal Library

Alberta Culture Days Puppet Workshops

Sep 29, 2020
10:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

For Alberta Culture Days, WP Puppet Theatre presents: Puppet Workshops at the Library!

Didsbury Municipal Library

Teen Advisory Board

Oct 7, 2020
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Come eat pizza, hang out, and tell us how we should spend our money!