By Elanor Bertin
It’s election season in Alberta this month and there’s nothing like hearing directly from the candidates. Meet those who are running to represent the Drumheller-Stettler constituency at our Candidates Forum on Mon, May 8 at 7 p.m. Candidates will present their own credentials and vision as well as their party’s platform, offering you a chance to ask your questions in person. If you cannot make it in person, we will be live streaming it on our Facebook page and the recording will be there to view at a later date. It’s a great way to learn about the local hopefuls as well as the issues in this year’s election, so join us Monday night for an informative evening.
Children:
Our Read & Rhyme program for little ones aged 0 to 5 years has been running for nearly 30 years, which means some of the parents now bringing their children may have listened to the stories and sung the songs when they were kids themselves. Make Read & Rhyme part of your child’s memories on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. This is a drop-in program so if only one day of the week works for you, we welcome you then.
Kids Coding Club lets budding computer nerds, ages 6 and up, create stories, movies, and games using the Scratch Jr. program. Join us on Mon, May 8 at 4 p.m. but call first to register.
Join us for Something Cool After School on Thu, May 4 at 4 p.m. as we create colourful and crazy piñatas. Next up are straw rockets – launch your design to fly the farthest on Tue, May 9 at 4 p.m. when we’ll have fun with these mini missiles. On Thu, May 11, 4 p.m., have your cake and eat it too when we make Cake in a Mug. For ages 6 and older.
Only a few more weeks in the school year—does your child need help to finish well? Call the library and ask for an appointment for free one-on-one tutoring Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school.
Teens & ’Tweens:
Join us in stabbing little felt critters to…life! We’ll be learning felting, and making adorable creatures with our new skill on Wed, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. Ages 10+
Come out for Games Night on Tue, May 9 at 6 p.m. for a variety of offline games. Ages 13 and up welcome.
Adults:
Explore your family tree with Stettler Genealogy Club, meeting Thu, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Beginner and experienced researchers welcome. And don’t forget to check out the library’s collection of local history books, a fascinating tour through history in their own right.
Make a magnificent basket of flowers, perfect for spring gift-giving, with Crystal’s Crafting Club on Thu, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling the library.
Yearning to travel? Whether you’re able to leave home or not, our Armchair Travel nights offer a tantalizing glimpse of unique and appealing destinations. Travel agent Joanne MacDonald will describe the details of a recent Mississippi Cruise on Tue, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Join the Reader’s Circle Book Club in reading this month’s selection, Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa Genova. Copies are available at the library and we will meet on Tue, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. for a lively discussion.
Join the Afternoon Friends, a group of adults who enjoy crafts, socializing, and other activities on Tue, May 9 at 1 p.m. for a movie matinee.
All Ages:
The rooks and pawns will be waiting at Chess Club on Sat, May 6 at 11 a.m. It’s open to anyone interested in the game, all levels of skill are welcome.
Everyone’s invited to join Super Smash Bros. tournament at Sat, May 6 at 1 p.m. when we duke it out as our favourite Nintendo characters.
Join us remotely Monday nights at 8 p.m. for online gaming. Be sure to sign up for Nintendo Switch Online and call us for the group chat link.
Don’t let technology make you give up in despair! Bring your smart phone, iPad, tablet, or other electronic device in to our knowledgeable staff. We’ll help you figure it out. Call for an appointment.
Give your resume a fresh look for your spring job search. Our knowledgeable employment resource person has more than 30 years’ experience and is available for appointments Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3 pm. Call to book yours.
We offer a wide variety of services you might not expect from a library. Cleaning and buffing CDs and DVDs is $2/disc. We have the technology to convert videotapes and photo slides to digital, and our 3D printer technician can reproduce many plastic items at minimal cost. Come in and find out what we can do for you today.
“Knowledge is free at the library. Just bring your own container.” ~Unknown
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.