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!
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!
Action August
Need a break from the heat? Grab your library card and dive into an action-packed movie marathon on Kanopy. No need to leave your couch.
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... The Inheritance Games
Check out these tantalizing mysteries featuring puzzles, large casts of characters, or a fast pace to keep the suspense heightened.
A Feast for the Eyes: Food-Themed Graphic Novels
Let your eyes feast on these graphic novels that explore the theme of food.
If You Liked... Heartstopper
Contemporary romance with strong LGBTQIA+ representation.
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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.
