Blog Posts and News
Lullabies, Singing, and Early Literacy
Sharing songs with your children can help to calm and soothe, as well as develop early literacy skills.
First Books for New Readers
Here are some of our favourite series that are great for kids who are just starting to learn to read.
Shaping Our Library Together
Mark your calendars – the library’s next chapter starts soon!
Learning Through Play
What does play have to do with literacy? Here are a few ways that play prepares children to read and write.
Lullabies, Singing, and Early Literacy
Sharing songs with your children can help to calm and soothe, as well as develop early literacy skills.
First Books for New Readers
Here are some of our favourite series that are great for kids who are just starting to learn to read.
Kids
Teens
Teen Writing Group, part of a series
Connect over Zoom with other teens who share a passion for writing.
Adults
Where Is My House? GIS Digital Mapping in Strathcona County
Nov 20th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meet the County’s GIS professionals! They’ll show you the different kinds of maps they work with, and explain how you can use them yourself.
Discover Digital
Online Resources
New Online Resource! The Athletic
The Athletic, a New York Times company, delivers in-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues. Free with your library card!
Horror Films for Halloween
Time to get in the spirit for a spooktacular Halloween season! Kanopy has you covered with lots to watch this month.
Brainfuse JobNow
JobNow is an online service that can help you ace that important interview. All you need is an internet-connected device and a library card!
Discover Digital
May We Suggest?
Your Next 5 Reads
Your Next 5 Reads
We'd love to help find your next favourite book or movie! Let our expert staff recommend something new just for you.
Staff picks
If You Liked... Heartstopper
Contemporary romance with strong LGBTQIA+ representation.
Movies with a strong sense of place
Travel the world from the comfort of your own home with these movies. The location is as important as the characters and story.
Senior Sleuths
True tenacity comes with age in these novels about seniors solving crimes.
An investment in the library is an investment in the future!
Community Counts
The library is proud to partner with various community agencies that support Strathcona County residents.
Community Counts
The library is proud to partner with various community agencies that support Strathcona County residents.
