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
Chess Meetup, part of a series
Drop by the library on Wednesdays to play a quick (or not-so-quick) game of chess. Open to all ages and skill levels!
Junior Book Club (Grades 3–6), part of a series
Dec 3rd | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we discuss great reads from our monthly theme! Pick a book related to the theme, enjoy fun activities and make new friends.
Tween Hangout, part of a series
Join us for a variety of fun activities and snacks!
Chess Meetup, part of a series
Drop by the library on Wednesdays to play a quick (or not-so-quick) game of chess. Open to all ages and skill levels!
Junior Book Club (Grades 3–6), part of a series
Dec 3rd | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we discuss great reads from our monthly theme! Pick a book related to the theme, enjoy fun activities and make new friends.
Tween Hangout, part of a series
Join us for a variety of fun activities and snacks!
Discover Digital
Online Resources
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!
Transparent Language Online
Practice listening, speaking, reading and writing with interactive activities in over 100 languages and dialects!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.