Whether you have gardening, camping, or family time planned for the upcoming Victoria Day weekend, let your public library supply you with resources to enhance the experience.
Borrow some of our selection of table games and audiobooks for your road trips or those inevitable rainy May long camping days. Relax with one of our inspiring gardening books while your muscles recover from a strenuous garden workout. Or enjoy a movie from our wide selection, including many unique documentaries and instructional videos.
If you don’t have a library card, remember that memberships are free to residents of Stettler town or county. Stop in soon to sign up and find out all that we have in store for you.
Children:
Crystals, kittens, and slime!
You never know what you are going to do at Something Cool After School on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. Grow your own crystals on May 15 and then make an adorable kitten and dress it in a cute sweater on May 20. Finally, join us on May 22 when we mess around with volcano slime! Ages 6+.
When school’s out, the library is in! Come for a 1 p.m. matinee of Mufasa: The Lion King on May 16. Freshly popped popcorn will be served. Feel free to bring a water bottle. Ages 6 and up.
Show your children (0-5 yrs) the wonderful world of literature by bringing them to Read & Rhyme Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 10:30 a.m. They can receive a little prize for each reading goal you reach when you participate in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Ask the staff about this wonderful program.
Teens & ’Tweens:
“As you wish…” We’re breaking out the popcorn and watching The Princess Bride on May 21 at 4:30 p.m. Ages 10 and up.
Dungeons & Dragons Night is a time of adventure, strategy, and storytelling on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Ages 13 +. Snacks and fun are guaranteed!
Adults:
Be sure to book your spot at Crystal’s Crafters on May 22 at 6:30 p.m. when we’ll create the most delicately beautiful blooms out of pop bottles. Pre-register to book your spot.
Gentle Yoga for Seniors may improve flexibility, balance, and reduce stress. Join us on May 20 at 10:30 a.m. For a free trip to this program by HandiBus, call 403-742-5858 to request pickup.
Yoga Nidra with Alicia Tate happens via Zoom on May 15 at 8 p.m. Enjoy stretching exercises to relax and rejuvenate your body and mind. Call, email, or message the library to get the Zoom link and participate.
Coping with someone close to you who drinks to excess can be a stressful, lonely path. Get support and help at Al-Anon meetings each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. At Afternoon Friends on May 20 at 1 p.m. find out how to create beautiful watercolour art the easy way.
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman is the Reader’s Circle novel for this month about eight anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined. We have copies available for checkout and will discuss the book on May 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Minds in Motion can help you strengthen your cognitive function. Each Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. we engage in light exercise and social games to keep the mind active. Join us every week!
Could your personal resume use a revamp? Consult with our employment resource volunteer who has 30+ years’ experience by booking an appointment for Thursday between 1 and 3 p.m.
All Ages:
Super Smash Bros. Tournament is a great time to bring your friends and enjoy Nintendo. Fight to the finish as your favourite Nintendo character on Sat, May 17, 1 p.m.
For a great opportunity to focus on fitness for the whole family, reserve one of our circulating, free family passes to the Stettler gym and pool. Call us to place a hold today.
“May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel alive.” ~Fennel Hudson
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.
