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
Pajama Storytime, part of a series
Wear your favourite pajamas and curl up for a cozy storytime at the library!
Writer in Residence: Applying for Grant Funding
Jan 15th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Learn how to develop a grant funding request with our new Writer in Residence and Justina Verboom from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Snowflake Science
Jan 17th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learn about how snowflakes form and how to grow your own with a hands-on activity!
Pajama Storytime, part of a series
Wear your favourite pajamas and curl up for a cozy storytime at the library!
Writer in Residence: Applying for Grant Funding
Jan 15th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Learn how to develop a grant funding request with our new Writer in Residence and Justina Verboom from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Snowflake Science
Jan 17th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learn about how snowflakes form and how to grow your own with a hands-on activity!
Discover Digital
Online Resources
Learn a New Skill This Year with LinkedIn Learning
It's never too late to learn a new skill. LinkedIn Learning can help you reach your learning goals through online training courses.
Freshen Your Workout Routine
New year... old workout? The classics are a classic for a reason! Join Jane for her series of tried-and-true workout videos, free in Kanopy.
AtoZ World Food. Get a Taste Today!
Explore flavours from around the world with recipes from AtoZ World Food.
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.