Walking a sandy beach at night with stars above and waves lapping your feet is a sensation of peace and well-being you’ll never forget. Especially if you capture the scene with a piece of art that preserves the feeling. Get in the summertime mood by painting a stunning nighttime seascape at Mocktails & Masterpieces on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. Recruit a friend or two and sign up to enjoy a night out complete with appetizers and a special mocktail. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today. Ages 18 and up, $25/person.
If a night at the movies appeals to you, why not plan to attend next month’s special Film Circuit presentation featuring an award-winning Alberta film shot in and around Central Alberta? The Ties That Bind, directed and produced by Delburne-based James Reckseidler explores the ways that in family, all debts collect interest.
The movie will screen on May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre with an Q &A session with James and members of the cast and crew. Early Bird tickets are available at the library for $10. Tickets at the door are $15.
Congratulations to Mary Davis, whose entry in the Stettler Trade Show draw won our giant library gift basket containing a Kobo e-reader, picnic blanket, mugs and all kinds of treats and goodies!
Children:
There is always something amazing and creative to be done at Something Cool After School on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. Explore electricity and circuits on April 24 and then come back on April 29 when we’ll weave colourful straw bracelets and bookmarks.
We are sure that you will be back on May 1 to learn simple techniques for creating beautiful watercolours. Ages 6 and up.
Introduce your youngsters (birth to 5 yrs) to the wonderful world of literature. Bring them to Read & Rhyme Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for all the fun songs and stories Keyanna has planned.
Carry that world home with our program 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, in which your child gets a small prize for each 100 books you enjoy at home.
Teens & ’Tweens:
Treats and tea, and book chatter—oh my! Join us on April 30 at 4:00 p.m. when we make delicious pinwheels and talk about your favourite books. Ages 10 and up.
Youth are invited to a night of fantasy and adventure each Tuesday at Dungeons & Dragons at 5:30 p.m. Ages 13 +. There are always snacks to fuel your quest!
Adults:
Discover a like-minded community of writers at Stettler Writer’s Club on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Come prepared to write, discuss, and be inspired to greater creativity with words.
Use a book to fashion a beautiful centrepiece out of flowers and books in time for Mother’s Day at Crystal’s Crafters on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to register because spots are limited.
Sit with a lively group of needleworkers at Crystal’s Crochet Club on April 26 at 1 p.m. You’ll have time to make progress on your current project while chatting with others who love the yarn arts. If you’re a beginner, you can even get instruction and help learning the art of yarn with a hook.
Mark the date May 1 at 2 p.m. on your calendar for a Stettler Genealogy Club meeting with ancestry buffs who can share tips and resources to help you search out new revelations about your family history.
Al-Anon support meetings help lighten the load for those close to someone who drinks to excess. Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for mutual help and coping strategies.
Join the fun folks at Afternoon Friends when we design our own special creations out of Perler beads on April 29 at 1 p.m.
Reader’s Circle meets on April 30 from 6:30-8 p.m. to discuss Fire Weather, John Vaillant’s non-fiction journey through the intertwined histories of North America’s oil industry and the birth of climate science. We have copies of the book at the library for you to check out.
To get in on next month’s meeting, grab a copy of Fredrik Backman’s novel, Anxious People.
If you or someone you know is experiencing mild to moderate cognitive decline, join us for Minds in Motion on Wednesdays at 1-3 p.m. We enjoy light exercise and brain-stimulating games that can enhance your mental powers.
All Ages:
Meet friends who love LEGO as much as you do as you experiment and create with these versatile bricks on April 26 at 11 a.m. Ages 6 and up.
Don’t forget about our circulating, free Family Passes for the Stettler Recreation Centre. Call to book one for your family and get access to the gym and pool for a week.
“Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.” ~Lilly Pulitzer
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.
