Have you ever wanted to learn sign language or how to cut hair? Has your secret dream been to start a business, become a violinist, or simply to learn to identify the birds that visit your back yard?
At the library, we have resources on all these pursuits and many more. One of our programs may satisfy your interest, or we can refer you to online courses for at-home learning to suit your available schedule.
If a career in trades interests you, the team from Powering Trades are coming back Tue, Jan. 17 from 10-3 p.m. to meet anyone interested in exploring a new career. Find out all about trades, supply chain program, or accounting and admin skills training.
Come in today to find out what we can do for you. And remember, library memberships are free of charge if you live in the town or county of Stettler, one of your best bargains ever.
Children:
Read & Rhyme is a fun way to develop early literacy in young children, 0-5 years. Bring them Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for songs, rhymes, and stories. Then download the app 1000 Books Before Kindergarten to track your reading and sign up at the library for prizes to reward you for reaching your goals.
Something Cool After School has a plan and we want you to be part of it! Join us Thu, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. as we experiment and have fun with light.
On Tue, Jan. 17, put your amateur archaeology skills to work excavating chocolate chips. Then on Thu, Jan. 19, we’ll be making adorable owls out of pine cones and other crafting supplies.
We’ll have the chess boards out and ready to play, Sat, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. So, whether you’re new to the game or experienced, join us for Chess Club.
Besides being fun and creative, Kids Coding Club on Mon, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. helps children develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. No experience is necessary but please pre-register. Ages 6+.
If your child needs extra help with school subjects, we offer free one-on-one tutoring for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Call for an appointment as spaces are limited.
Teens & ’Tweens:
Dress up your space with an awesome throw pillow designed by you! We’ll be making these no-sew creations Wed, Jan. 18, at 4:30 p.m.
Adults:
Crystal’s Crafting Club meets Thur, Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. to make personalized journals for you to record all your 2023 thoughts and events. Pre-register to reserve your spot.
Yoga Nidra on Thu, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. gives you a chance to relax in your own home. Cameras will be turned off, so if you doze off no one will know. Call the library for the Zoom link.
Afternoon Friends is a group of adults who meet regularly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. for games, crafts, and fun. Join us on Jan. 17 when we’ll be playing games. On Jan. 24 we’ll watch a movie.
The Reader’s Circle Book Club choice for this month is Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. Grab a copy of this bestselling novel that follows Toby Fleishman as he juggles divorce, single fatherhood, and the bewildering world of online dating, then join in the group discussion Tue, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m.
All Ages:
Challenge your friends to the Super Smash Bros. Tournament, Sat, Jan. 14 from 1-4 p.m. Choose your main, and see if you can endure to the end. Bring your own controllers or use one of ours. All are welcome.
Join us for a fascinating Journey North on Thu, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. when John Dunn, wilderness explorer, photographer, lecturer, and veteran of over 30 expeditions to the Arctic and other wild regions of Canada shares his images and experiences with us.
Start your new year’s job search with an updated resume. Call for an appointment with our experienced resource person with more than thirty years’ experience in employment support, available Thursdays from 1 – 3 p.m.
Why not bring those old photographic slides and videotapes in to the library for an update? We’ll show you how to use our digital conversion technology, free of charge. We also have a fantastic machine that cleans and buffs scratches out of discs. Bring yours in for repair, $2 a disc.
For more information or to register for any of the above programs, call the library at 403-742-2292.