Congratulations to Rita, winner of our Reader’s Gift Basket at Stettler’s recent Trade Show. Among many readerly goodies included in the basket was a Kobo e-reader. Did you know that you can download library e-books at no charge onto your Kobo? Come in soon to find out what we have in store for you.
Folks attending the Trade Show voted on their favourite entry in the Peeps Diorama contest with the lucky winner receiving a $25 gift certificate to the bowling alley. Congratulations to the creator of the entry of the Peeps Galaxy Theatre which was voted as the favourite. We would also like to congratulate all who took the time and effort to bring their imagination to life. The Peeps will be back next year so start planning now!
Tickets ($5 each) for the Friends of the Library Society’s raffle are still available to win the beautiful Book Quilt created and donated by the Stettler Stitchers ($1600 value). The winning ticket will be drawn May 9 on Facebook Live at 4 p.m. and someone will receive this eye-catching piece of art in time for Mother’s Day.
Speaking of Mother’s Day, join us on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. when we welcome Vintage Thistle’s Tennille Docherty to create a lovely floral arrangement in a teacup. There is a cost of $30 per person which includes all supplies. Spots are limited; call today to register.
If you are a writer or want to try your hand at writing, put Saturday, May 11 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on your calendar. The Library will be welcoming published author Leslie Greentree for a writers’ workshop aimed at helping you identify and develop the inner drives of the characters you create. Leslie’s workshops tend to address the use of humour that springs from character, and the encouragement to go a bit deeper. Spots are limited; call the Library to register.
Children:
You never know what you will be experiencing at Something Cool After School on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. Join us when we create a rainy challenge by making a shaving cream rain cloud on Thursday, April 25.
Come back on Tuesday, April 30 when we will be creating a popsicle stick puzzle. Then if you are looking for more fun, Thursday, May 2 will see us shooting off balloon rockets! Ages 6+
When school is out, the library is in! Come to the library on Friday, April 26 at 1 p.m. for a showing of the movie Rumble, a related Lego challenge, and a movie-themed craft! Ages 6 and up.
Next week, join us for May the Fourth, Saturday at noon, as we celebrate Star Wars Day with a movie marathon of timeless magic in a galaxy far, far away. We’ll have popcorn, snacks, and free comic books available as we embark on this epic journey together! Ages 6 and up.
May the Fourth also brings us Free Comic Book Day at the Stettler Public Library!
We will have a selection of free comic books that you can take home to enjoy. They will be out for your perusal at 11 a.m. for Tales at 11 and then will be available throughout the day until we close at 6 p.m., or until we run out of comics, whichever comes first.
For little ones (0-5 yrs), we have Read and Rhyme, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. where we sing songs, read stories, and generally have fun with words. It’s also a great place for parents to meet others who understand the joys and challenges of the preschool stage of life.
Teens and ’Tweens:
Are you a fan of Boba Tea? We’re making edible spheres for everyone’s favourite bubble tea on Wednesday, May 1 at 4:30 p.m. Ages 10 and up.
Challenge your imagination at a session of Dungeons & Dragons on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for ages 13+. We plot strategy, tell stories, munch on snacks, and have fun.
Adults:
It can be challenging to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology. If your idea of high-tech is talking on a cordless phone, you might benefit from our upcoming information workshop for seniors, Come for a Byte on Tuesday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A bite of lunch will be provided.
Bring your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device for hands-on discovery of how to navigate this fascinating world. Stettler Adult Learning Centre experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Call the library to pre-register.
Mark your calendar for May’s Film Circuit selection, Other People’s Children, on Monday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a showing of this “grown-up story of one woman’s elusive quest for agency and belonging.” Concession is available for your snacking needs. Remember the popcorn will be hot, buttery, and free!
If caregiving is part of your life, you know all too well how isolating it can be. Join others who are also on this journey for helpful tips and support through our Caregiver Support Group on Tuesday, May 7 at 1 p.m.
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month.
Crocheting in the community is a great way to enjoy the company of other needleworkers while making progress on your yarn craft. Meet up at Crystal’s Crochet Club on Saturday, April 27, at 1 p.m. We’ll even teach you this fine art to get you as addicted as the rest of us. Crocheters of all levels of experience and other fibre artists such as knitters are welcome.
You’ve meant to join a book club, but never got in on the ground floor. Now’s your chance.
This month’s Readers’ Choice selection is Forgiveness: A Gift from My Grandparents by Mark Sakamoto, the true love story of the descendants of a prisoner of a Japanese prison camp and an interned Japanese-Canadian woman.
We’ll meet on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. to swap impressions of the book.
Do you worry about how much someone drinks? Al-Anon can help. We’re a group of people who understand what it’s like to live with someone who struggles with alcohol. We meet for confidential support and care on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and welcome everyone.
For those who are noticing moments of mental decline, Minds in Motion is a program designed by the Alzheimer Society to provide light exercise and stimulating games in a low-key social setting. We meet on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Caregivers are also welcome to attend.
All Ages:
Get real with our Virtual Reality gear for an amazing experience in another world without leaving the library on Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m. Ages 6 and up are welcome.
Game enthusiasts will want to reserve Mondays, 8-9:30 p.m., for an online gaming session between Stettler and Rocky Mountain House public libraries. Be sure to sign up for the Nintendo Switch Online service to participate, and join the group chat using the link you can receive by calling the library.
Choose your favourite Nintendo character and see if you can endure to the end at our semi-monthly Super Smash Bros. tournament on Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m.
“Maybe this is why we read, and why in moments of darkness we return to books: to find words for what we already know.” ~Alberto Manguel
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.