Fridays are jam-packed with fun at the Stettler Public Library.
That’s why we are calling every Friday this summer Fun Friday!
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) reveal the wonders of the amazing world we enjoy and summer is the perfect time to spend time outdoors experiencing those marvels.
Bring the whole family this Friday, July 26 at 2 p.m. for an awesome scavenger hunt (also known as geocaching) as we search out and discover local geocaches. Then join us as we make more discoveries through the STEM activities we’ve got planned involving microscopes, Snap Circuits, and littleBits. Not only that, but we’ll offer some special treats, too.
Next week’s Fun Friday starts with a morning movie – Over the Hedge — at 10:30 a.m. complete with popcorn and snacks. Then be sure to return with the whole family at 1 p.m. when you’ll create a masterpiece painting on canvas with Crystal’s gentle step-by-step guidance. Call soon to reserve a space.
Children:
Summer Reading Club is well underway, but there’s still plenty of time to join the fun.
On Mondays and Tuesdays, we have two times for the different age groups in which they will play games, enjoy stories, interact with their friends and just have a great time.
The Solar Seekers are ages 5 to 8 and meet at 10:30 a.m. to noon. Lunar Legends is for kids ages 9 and up and meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
The Garden Club’s veggies are enjoying the recent heat in our newly-installed raised garden beds and the children have been enjoying the veggies, including radishes and rhubarb. Join us on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. if you want to play in the dirt with us.
Don’t forget to check out the Cooking Club sessions on Thursday afternoons. You should call as soon as possible to register as the Cooking Club fills up very fast.
Our tip for you: call the Library when we open at 10 a.m. to register for the following week. For kids at Rochon Sands, we bring our fun activities to the Community Hall on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
While away the summer heat in the air-conditioned comfort of the library by bringing your little ones (0-5 yrs) to Read & Rhyme on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday at 10:30 a.m. Ask the staff about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. For every 100 books read, we’ll reward you with a prize until your child reaches 1,000.
Teens & ’Tweens:
We create our own adventures at Dungeons & Dragons Night on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Snacks are available to fuel your quest.
Adults:
Dig into the clay at Crystal’s Crafters to create your own cute little plant pot, perfect for mini-succulents (or baby aloe vera) on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. To register, call the library.
Al-Anon meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., offering support and tips for coping with family or friends who drink to excess. We welcome newcomers.
If you’re a fan of crafts, games, and movies, join Afternoon Friends each Tuesday at 1 p.m. We’ll create our best designs on July 30 with the ever-popular Perler beads.
Reader’s Circle meets July 31 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss The House on the Cerulean Sea by TJ. Klune. If you missed July’s Book Club selection, why not pick up a copy of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt to read before our Aug. 28 meeting?
If you or someone you know is noticing memory gaps, the Alzheimer Society has developed a program called Minds in Motion to help maximize your brain power. Join us on Thursdays at 1 p.m. for an hour of light exercise followed by an hour of cognitive games. All are welcome.
All Ages:
Learn the magic of crochet at Crystal’s Crochet Club on July 27 at 1 p.m. Even experienced crocheters will pick up new techniques and enjoy an afternoon with other yarn enthusiasts.
Join Keyanna for LEGO Club on July 27 at 3 p.m. and explore the endless creativity of regular bricks as well as the exciting world of Mindstorms. Ages 6+.
“It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.” ~Charles Francis Potter
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.
