Blog Posts and News
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.
Contest Alert! Library Card Bingo
Use your SCL card to play Library Bingo and possibly win one of two instant cameras!
We're Planning a Seed Exchange
Do you have extra seeds harvested from your garden? Consider donating them for our spring 2025 seed swap.
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.
Kids
Sleepy Babies
Sep 25th | 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Put on your PJs for a special Baby Laptime filled with rhymes, songs and stories that are perfect for your little one’s bedtime routine.
Teens
Teen Writing Group, part of a series
Connect over Zoom with other teens who share a passion for writing.
Adults
Reading the Land
Sep 22nd | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
This two-part creative writing workshop led by local poet Elaine Ries encourages attendees' deeper connection with the lands they inhabit.
Discover Digital
Online Resources
Sci-Fi September in Kanopy
New worlds and adventures await with Kanopy’s Science Fiction & Fantasy collection!
Brainfuse HelpNow
Get free homework help this back-to-school season! Chat with a tutor to get live help or submit questions or writing samples for feedback.
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!
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
Movies for Back to School
It's time for school bells. Let these classic school-based films help you get into that back to school frame of mind.
Sounds Like Summer
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the sun with some great music. These albums provide the ideal soundtrack for your summer days and nights
Horror Manga
A collection of stories to keep you on your toes and maybe even a little bit scared!
Staff picks
An investment in the library is an investment in the future!
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.
