Spring weather and the greening of the grass is a welcome change after our hard winter.
Let the renewal of all things Nature inspire you to new pursuits of learning and growth through our library programs. Whether you like to read, write, or work with your hands, we have events planned for all ages that will spark joy, creativity, and new friendships.
Learn a new skill through a craft class or retain flexibility and fitness through an exercise class. For the literary types, we have book clubs or writer’s support meetings.
Whatever your need, you’ll also find resources and information in our vast collection of books, movies, videogames, magazines, audiobooks. Why not sign up for a membership today? They’re free if you live in the town or county of Stettler.
Just a quick reminder that the library will be closed Good Friday, April 18. We, the library staff and board, wish you and your family a very happy and safe Easter.
Children:
When School’s Out, the Library’s In!
Come to the library on April 21 at 1 p.m. for an exciting showing of Rise of the Guardians. Return on April 22, again at 1 p.m., for the story of Wall-E, the cosmic comedy adventure about a determined robot.
Something Cool After School returns on April 24 at 4 p.m. and we’ll put on our scientist hats and experiment with light bulbs.
Encourage your child’s early language and literacy skills by bringing them (0-5 yrs) to Read & Rhyme Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Ask the staff about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, the reading program that will reward you with a small prize for each 100 books you read to your child, and repeats count.
Teens & ’Tweens:
Star Wars: Rogue One will be playing at Teen Scene on April 23 from 4:30-6 p.m. Popcorn always makes an appearance. Ages 10 and up.
Jasper and the crew always have a blast with personalized storytelling at Dungeons & Dragons Night each Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Ages 13 +. Snacks are provided!
Adults:
Relax on Zoom with Yoga Nidra on April 17 at 8 p.m. Cameras will be off, so if you doze during the session, no one will know. Call or message the library for the Zoom link.
Mark your calendars for next week’s Crystal’s Crafters, when we’ll create beautiful floral centrepieces made with books on April 24, 6:30 p.m. To register, call the library.
If you’re a writer, published or not, join us at Stettler Writers’ Club where you’ll be inspired and motivated to take your work to the next level. We’ll meet April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a writing instrument and your creativity and prepare to give and receive constructive feedback.
Loving someone who drinks to excess challenges a person mentally, physically, and emotionally. The folks at Al-Anon understand. Join them Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for support and coping strategies.
Afternoon Friends will gather together for a movie matinee on Tue, April 22 at 1 p.m. Each week we meet for games, crafts, or movies and relaxing fun with other adults.
Reader’s Circle is reading Fire Weather by John Vaillant this month. There’s still time to pick up a copy of this nonfiction book about the destructive power of wildfires before the book club meets to discuss it on April 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Minds in Motion is a program of the Alzheimer Society designed to maximize brain power for those noticing some cognitive decline. We meet on Wednesdays at 1-3 p.m. for light exercise and mentally stimulating games at a low-stress pace.
We at the Stettler Public Library are very excited to have a special Film Circuit on May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Centre.
Our movie for the evening, The Ties that Bind, is a movie set in 1930’s Alberta about a family caught in a large scandal and is filmed in and around Central Alberta. We will be joined by director/producer James Reckseidler and members of the cast and crew for a Q&A following the movie. Early bird tickets are $10, available at the library, or $15 at the door. Come and celebrate local cinema!
All Ages:
Super Smash Bros. Tournament returns on April 19 at 1 p.m. Bring a friend and duke it out as your favourite Nintendo character.
Keep the whole family fit by making use of our free Family Pass to the Rec Centre gym and pool. Call us today to book one our circulating passes.
“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” ~Leo Tolstoy
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.
