Blog Posts and News
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!
Choosing Books for Toddlers
Looking for books your toddler will love? Here are some tips for what to look for in a book, plus some suggestions to get you started.
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!
Choosing Books for Toddlers
Looking for books your toddler will love? Here are some tips for what to look for in a book, plus some suggestions to get you started.
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.
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.
Programs and Events
Programs and Events
Stories for Adults
Sep 24th - Nov 26th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library / Zoom
Join enthusiastic oral storytellers as they share tales tall and true! Lend an ear or tell your own story. A series by Storytelling Alberta
Baby Mingle, part of a series
A casual meet-up where you and your baby can enjoy space to play and connect with other families.
Stories, Songs and Stretches
Nov 25th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Move and stretch together in a gentle yoga program that includes fun stories and songs to help grow the body and mind.
Stories for Adults
Sep 24th - Nov 26th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library / Zoom
Join enthusiastic oral storytellers as they share tales tall and true! Lend an ear or tell your own story. A series by Storytelling Alberta
Baby Mingle, part of a series
A casual meet-up where you and your baby can enjoy space to play and connect with other families.
Stories, Songs and Stretches
Nov 25th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Move and stretch together in a gentle yoga program that includes fun stories and songs to help grow the body and mind.
Discover Digital
Online Resources
Beginning Readers in Libby
Find books for new readers in the Libby app or OverDrive website!
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.
Together We Read: Digital eBook Club
Libby is hosting a digital book club from November 4–18, during which anyone can access the Canada Reads title Denison Avenue with no holds.
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
Novels Set in Portugal
Put on some fado music, grab a plate of pastéis de nata, and take a trip to this fascinating country, all from the comfort of your own home.
Exploration and Adventure Nonfiction
These epic tales of adventure are all based on true stories that will take you on some amazing journeys.
Family Storytime Gems
Our favourite storytime read-alouds!
Novels Set in Portugal
Put on some fado music, grab a plate of pastéis de nata, and take a trip to this fascinating country, all from the comfort of your own home.
Exploration and Adventure Nonfiction
These epic tales of adventure are all based on true stories that will take you on some amazing journeys.
Family Storytime Gems
Our favourite storytime read-alouds!
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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.