Warmer weather and longer daylight hours are making outdoor activities more appealing.
This summer, we’re bringing back our monthly Historic Ghost Walk for the eighth year. Twice a month, long-time Stettler resident and dedicated library staff member, Crystal, will guide you on a twilight stroll through downtown Stettler with stories about the dark side of the heart of Alberta’s past that might make you shiver.
Learn about the victims and villains who peopled our past with their murders and misdemeanours on June 13 or June 21, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for this popular event are available at the library, $10/person, ages 10 and up.
Combine your taste for great food with your love of good books by joining Novel Bites Supper Club, Wed, June 11, 6:30 p.m. at New Horizon Restaurant, 4919 – 49 St. Grab a copy from the library of this month’s thriller novel, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, then join us for the lively discussion. Participants purchase their own refreshments.
Children:
What if you could create beauty out of an explosion? Come to Something Cool After School on June 5, at 4 p.m., when we make explosive art! Create the look of stained glass with amazing tape resist art on June 10, at 4 p.m. Return on June 12 at 4 p.m. when we’ll be forming fun messages with Scrabble tiles. Ages 6 and up.
Step into the energy of a glow party and hit the floor. Dance to your favourite tracks, hang out with friends, and light up the night on June 13, 6 p.m. Ages 10 and up. Enjoy music, lights, glow sticks, & snacks! Bring your best moves and let’s glow crazy!
We always have fun listening to stories and singing songs at Read & Rhyme, so bring your little ones (birth to 5 years) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Keep the reading going by tracking it with the free app 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Then come to the library for your small prize each time you reach your family reading goals.
Teens & ’Tweens:
Customize a canvas tote with your vibe—paint it, doodle it, make it bold, chill, or aesthetic. Perfect for hauling your stuff to the beach, road trips, camping, or just showing off your style. Join us on June 11 at 4:30 p.m. for this fun craft.
Dungeons & Dragons Night is for anyone with a wild imagination who loves adventure, strategy, and storytelling. Hang out with us on Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Ages 13 +. Snacks always play a role.
Adults:
Find out more about the family who came before you by researching your roots. The Stettler Genealogy Club can help with tips and tricks to guide your search. Meet with them on Thur, June 5, 2:00 p.m.
Immortalize a loved one’s handwritten recipe on a tea towel for the next generation at Crystal’s Crafting Club, Thur, June 5, 6:30 p.m. To register, call the library.
Al-Anon meetings provide confidential support and understanding, as well as strategies to help you cope with a loved one who drinks too much. Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
If you love chocolate, get together with the Afternoon Friends on June 10 at 1 p.m. when we’ll whip up a tasty batch of brownies.
The Reader’s Circle’s June selection is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, a speculative novel exploring what would happen if you could undo every one of your regrets to work out the perfect life. Meet with the book club on June 25 at 6:30 p.m. to talk about the book -- one decision you won’t regret.
Minds in Motion is a program developed by the Alzheimer Society for anyone experiencing mental decline. We meet Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for an hour of light exercise followed by low-pressure, memory-boosting games.
All Ages:
Super Smash Bros. Tournament on June 7 at 1 p.m. is your chance to fight for supremacy as your favourite Nintendo character. Bring a friend and join the fun.
Swimming is fun for the whole family, and with our free, circulating, one-week Family Pass to the Rec Centre gym and pool, it’s also a budget-friendly fitness option. Call us to reserve the pass for your preferred dates.
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” ~John Wooden
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.
