Canada’s northernmost and third largest island, Ellesmere Island, is a place of enchanting beauty and formidable landscape. Visit there vicariously with veteran Arctic traveller, John Dunn, at Ellesmere Light on March 17 at 6:30 p.m.
This challenging region will come to life with first-hand stories, images, and video from Dunn’s fascinating recent 50-day, 750 km summer expedition.
Don’t let technology leave you behind!
In cooperation with Stettler Adult Learning, we’re hosting another Come for a Byte session on March 25, 11-1 p.m. at the Stettler Recreation Centre Board Room.
Call ahead to book a spot for you and a friend, then come and enjoy a complimentary lunch at this free program. Bring your phone or tablet and get your questions answered so you can stay safe and informed online.
We’ll have several iPads available for your use if you like, too.
Children:
Keyanna always has something incredible in mind at Something Cool After Schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Make something special from scratch on March 13 at 4 p.m.
Scratch art, that is, with special paper to reveal colourful artwork underneath.
On March 18, re-purpose an egg carton to create a brilliant fun rainbow. Make a soothing, squishy stress ball to relieve anxiety, on March 20. Ages 6 and up.
Never underestimate the lasting power of regularly reading to the children in your life. You’ll boost their language skills and comprehension, paving the way for future academic achievement.
One of our favourite ways to contribute to that effort is Read & Rhyme for little ones 0-5 years. Bring them on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday mornings at 10:30 for stories, songs, and fun.
Teens & ’Tweens:
Bead something fantastic—a tarantula, a dragonfly, a black widow spider—at Teen Scene on March 19 at 4:30 p.m. Ages 10 and up.
Creativity and laughs are guaranteed at Dungeons & Dragons Night, Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. It’s a time of adventure, strategy, and storytelling for youth ages 13 +. Snacks are provided!
Adults:
Improve flexibility and balance, and reduce stress with Gentle Yoga for Seniors on March 18 at 10:30 a.m. For a free HandiBus trip to this event, call 403-742-5858 to request pick up.
Relax on Zoom with Yoga Nidra for immune support and better sleep on March 20 at 8 p.m. Cameras will be off, so if you doze away, no one will know. Call or message the library for the Zoom link.
Are you looking for a quiet spot to get down to some serious artist pursuit? Bring your work-in-progress and supplies to Stettler Art Club on Thursdays at 6 p.m., where you’ll meet like-minded people to discuss, create, and collaborate on art projects. All levels of art are welcome.
Anyone who is close to someone who drinks excessively knows the stress and anxiety it produces. Al-Anon can help. Meetings are held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. offering confidential support and strategies for coping.
Afternoon Friends will have fun making scratch art to create colourful unique designs on March 18 at 1 p.m. We’re a group of adults who enjoy games, crafts, and movies at a relaxed pace.
Reader’s Circle has selected Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng for this month’s discussion. Grab a copy from the library of this “riveting novel that traces the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives.”
We’ll meet on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion and a spot of tea.
Minds in Motion is a program of the Alzheimer Society that provides a stimulating afternoon of light exercise and brain games in a casual setting to help those who experience cognitive decline. Join us on Wednesdays at 1-3 p.m. for a great time!
All Ages:
See if you can outlast your friends at the Super Smash Bros. Tournament on March 15 at 1 p.m. Controllers will be available, but bring your own if you prefer.
Are you missing lazy days at the beach? Recreate that fun with the next best thing—swimming at the indoor pool and waterslide at Stettler Recreation Centre. We offer free admission with our one-week circulating Family Passes. Call to reserve yours today.
“Noses are red, fingers are blue. I’m tired of winter, how about you?” ~Unknown
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.
