Blog Posts and News
Books that Get Kids Moving
Reading doesn’t just exercise your brain—it can be good for your body too!
Family Literacy Day 2026: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time
Turn mealtime into a fun, flavourful way to grow and learn!
How Scary Stories Can Build Kids’ Resilience
Is your child curious about spooky stories? Their interest may be helping them manage fear and anxiety in a safe way.
Keep Learning During the Teachers’ Strike (and Beyond)
Find curriculum support, informal learning, and opportunities to meet up with other kids at the library!
Books that Get Kids Moving
Reading doesn’t just exercise your brain—it can be good for your body too!
Family Literacy Day 2026: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time
Turn mealtime into a fun, flavourful way to grow and learn!
How Scary Stories Can Build Kids’ Resilience
Is your child curious about spooky stories? Their interest may be helping them manage fear and anxiety in a safe way.
Keep Learning During the Teachers’ Strike (and Beyond)
Find curriculum support, informal learning, and opportunities to meet up with other kids at the library!
Books that Get Kids Moving
Reading doesn’t just exercise your brain—it can be good for your body too!
Family Literacy Day 2026: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time
Turn mealtime into a fun, flavourful way to grow and learn!
Books that Get Kids Moving
Reading doesn’t just exercise your brain—it can be good for your body too!
Family Literacy Day 2026: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time
Turn mealtime into a fun, flavourful way to grow and learn!
Programs and Events
Programs and Events
Junior Book Club (Grades 3–6), part of a series
Jan 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we share great reads from our monthly theme, enjoy fun activities and make new friends!
Manga Club, part of a series
Come hang out with other readers, chat about your favourite Japanese graphic novels, and discover new series!
Home Sweet Home by Kompany Family Theatre
Jan 9th | 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kompany Family Theatre presents a lively and interactive theatre adventure that the whole family will enjoy!
Junior Book Club (Grades 3–6), part of a series
Jan 7th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we share great reads from our monthly theme, enjoy fun activities and make new friends!
Manga Club, part of a series
Come hang out with other readers, chat about your favourite Japanese graphic novels, and discover new series!
Home Sweet Home by Kompany Family Theatre
Jan 9th | 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kompany Family Theatre presents a lively and interactive theatre adventure that the whole family will enjoy!
Discover Digital
Online Resources
Lifetime Holiday Movies in hoopla
Access Lifetime's holiday movies for free in hoopla! You'll also find new releases going live the rest of December and throughout January.
Explore the World of Harry Potter in Hoopla
Libraries are full of magic, just like Harry Potter stories! Read and listen to the entire series and movie soundtracks on Hoopla Digital.
Beginning Readers in Libby
Find books for new readers in the Libby app or OverDrive website!
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
Cookbooks for Kids
Simple recipes, treats based on favourite characters, and other fun foods to get kids cooking!
Picture Books with Recipes
Check out these picture books that end with a related recipe.
Best YA of 2025
We've gathered the very best YA books of 2025—pulled from award lists, critic picks, industry roundups, and reader-favourite selections.
Cookbooks for Kids
Simple recipes, treats based on favourite characters, and other fun foods to get kids cooking!
Picture Books with Recipes
Check out these picture books that end with a related recipe.
Best YA of 2025
We've gathered the very best YA books of 2025—pulled from award lists, critic picks, industry roundups, and reader-favourite selections.
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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.