By Eleanor Bertin
Some books and movies are a traditional part of Christmas celebrations. Whether you read them aloud to children or watch them together as a family, these traditions have become a predictable memory-making event for many of us.
Keep the custom alive or start a new one by checking out our large selection of holiday books and movies. We also have games and puzzles to help you make memories and enjoy this annual break from regular activities. If you’re travelling during the season, check out our collection of audiobooks for adventure, humour, mystery, or romance that will make the miles fly by.
Children:
Something Cool After School has plans for youngsters ages 6 and up this holiday season on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m!
Watch a volcano erupt from the snow on Thursday, Dec. 7 (weather permitting, dress accordingly).
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, we’ll mess around with sparkly winter playdough.
Then on Thursday, Dec. 14, we’ll make festive salt dough ornaments.
Read and Rhyme will continue throughout the Christmas season for children 0-5 years and their parents, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Check out some of our holiday collections of children’s books and movies.
Meet with brick-minded friends to design and experiment with LEGO. Our collection will be out every Saturday this month at 1 p.m. Ages 6+.
Teens and ’Tweens:
Is your Christmas tree bare? Or maybe you need a last-minute gift? If you’re in the mood to create something new, join us for needle-felting on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m. Ages 10+.
There’s still time before the end of the semester to get individualized tutoring for math, English, or other school subjects for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Call the library for an appointment.
Adults:
Challenge your culinary skills and tantalize your taste buds with our annual International Holiday Potluck on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at The Hub. Bring a dish big enough to feed five people with a list of ingredients for those with allergies. This is a chance to introduce others to your favourite dishes that highlight your culture.
Have you always wanted to delve into your family’s history? Get help from the Stettler Genealogy Club on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. to discover your roots. Beginner and experienced researchers are welcome.
Keep limber with stretching exercises at Gentle Yoga for Seniors on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. The Handibus will provide free passes for this program. Call 403-742-5858 to request pick up.
Have fun and win prizes at Bingo or other games with Afternoon Friends on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. Adults who enjoy socializing with others at a relaxed pace are welcome to join us.
Plan ahead for a fun night of crafts with Crystal’s Crafting Club on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. when we’ll make book-page Christmas ornaments. Call to book your spot.
Prepare yourself for the unexpected with life-saving training with Paramedic Nolan Rockwell on Saturday, Dec. 16. At 11:15 a.m. learn CPR, and at 12:30 p.m. learn to prevent overdose-related deaths with Naloxone (and receive a free Naloxone kit to keep).
Minds in Motion Lite (minus the extensive exercise) continues each Thursday through December at 1 p.m. Those experiencing cognitive challenges enjoy games and social activities in a supportive setting. Caregivers are welcome, too!
Al-Anon is for the family members of someone who has problems with alcohol. Meetings are held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Pick up your copy of this month’s Reader’s Circle Book Club selection, a memoir by Tomson Highway, Permanent Astonishment. Our meeting to discuss this “big-hearted, joyful, epic” book by one of Canada’s most acclaimed Indigenous writers will be Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
All Ages:
Is a job search in your future? Prepare your resume for maximum impact with the help of our volunteer employment resource person. Call for a Thursday afternoon appointment.
Consider the library next time you need information, help navigating your electronic devices, or other resources and advice we offer. We can make plastic replacement pieces for you with our 3-D printer, help you transfer your videotapes and photo slides to digital, and clean your scratched or dirty CDs and DVDs ($2/disc).
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ~Dr. Seuss
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.