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2019
SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE
STRATHCONA COUNTY
LIBRARY
Strathcona County
LIBRARY
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Our sincere thanks to each and every individual, business, organization,
and corporation that donated to Strathcona County Library in 2018.
We appreciate ALL our donors at every level of support, and publicly recognize contributions over $100.
Donors – Individuals Donors – Companies & Organizations
Anonymous Donors Boston Pizza Sherwood Park
Catherine and Ken Aberle Colchester & District Agriculture Society
Ellen Atkinson Edmonton Chinese Lions Club
Charles Burnett Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Anne-Louise Charette Fix Auto Body Sherwood Park (Mervyn & Theresa Koughan)
Jennifer Duguid Friends of Strathcona County Library Society
Michèle Fortin (In Memory of Lise Smith) Herbel Holdings Ltd. (In Memory of Dr. Herb Belcourt C.M. LLD)
Melvin and Betty Geres Imperial Oil – Strathcona Refinery
Dawn Green Inter Pipeline Ltd.
John Honsaker Servus Credit Union
Susan Joe Shell Canada Ltd.
Marie Juengel and Terry Duffy Suncor Energy Inc.
Linda and Peter Kershaw T.A.L.E.S. Strathcona
Pat Kuefler
Bill and Natalia Labatiuk
Marianne McInnes
Colleen Middleton
Mary Schweitzer
Glenda Sheard (In Memory of
Darrel Sheard, Glen and Anastasia
Gates)
Sharon Siga
Jocelyn and Ted Tennison
Mr. & Mrs. W.G. Watson Strathcona County
Kenneth Wong LIBRARY
CONTENTS
3 Registration 8 Teens
4 Preschool 10 Adults
5 Parents & Caregivers 16 Bookmobile
6 Elementary 18 Family and Community Services
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REGISTRATION
Registration for Library Programs
Program registration begins March 9
The majority of the programs in this guide will be offered at
the temporary library (located at Unit 100, 100 Broadview Dr).
However, it is possible that program locations may change.
Please visit our website at sclibrary.ca/calendar to double-
check the location of the programs you plan to attend.
Strathcona County Library has a mix of drop-in and registered programs. Registration details are included
in each of the program descriptions. Library programs are free unless otherwise specified.
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER, BEGINNING SATURDAY MARCH 9 AT 9:30 AM
1. Register online at sclibrary.ca
A separate registration
• Select Programs to see the calendar must be completed for each
• Click on the program of your choice person attending a program
(adult, child, baby)
• A “Register Now” button will appear when the program
is open for registration
Wait Lists
2. Register in person at the Library Couldn’t get into a
registered program? Sign
3. Register by phone at 780-410-8600 up for the Wait List. Library
staff will contact you if
spaces become available.
Photography and Allergy Alert
Photos taken at library programs may be used for promotional purposes.
Refreshments may be served at some library programs.
Personal information is collected under authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 33c and is used to administer
programs and services. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. The Strathcona County
Library works with some 3rd party vendor systems, some of whom have servers located in the U.S.A. If you have questions about the collection and use
of your information, please contact the CEO at 780-410-8606.
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PRESCHOOL
Start Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Family
Family Storytime
9:45 am Toddler Time Toddler Time Toddler Time
Storytime (10:00 am
start time)
Family Family Family Family Stay and Play
11:00 am Baby Laptime (10:30 am
Storytime Storytime Storytime Storytime start time)
Stay and Play
2:00 pm (1:30 pm Baby Laptime
start time)
Baby Laptime D Family Storytime D
(Ages birth - 12 months, with an adult) (Ages 3 - 5 years with an adult, siblings of other ages
Rhymes, songs and simple stories to delight and stimulate welcome)
your baby’s senses. Ideal for babies not yet walking. Explore the world through stories, songs and musical
Day Time Date activities. Fun for the whole family.
Wed 11:00 - 11:30 am Apr 3 - May 29 Day Time Date
Thu 2:00 - 2:30 pm Apr 4 - May 30 Mon 11:00 - 11:30 am Apr 1 - May 27
Closed Mon May 20. Tue 9:45 - 10:15 am Apr 2 - May 28
Tue 11:00 - 11:30 am Apr 2 - May 28
Toddler Time D Thu 11:00 - 11:30 am Apr 4 - May 30
(Ages 1 - 3 years with an adult, siblings of other ages Fri 11:00 - 11:30 am Apr 5 - May 31
welcome)
Sat 10:00 - 10:30 am Apr 6 - Jun 1
An interactive program filled with songs, rhymes, stories
and lots of movement. Perfect for confident walkers Closed Fri Apr 19, Sat Apr 20 and Mon May 20.
and toddlers on the go.
Day Time Date Stay and Play D
Mon 9:45 - 10:15 am Apr 1 - May 27 (Preschool children and caregivers)
Join Parent Link staff and their cupboard full of
Wed 9:45 - 10:15 am Apr 3 - May 29
“edutainment” activities for some fun guided play.
Thu 9:45 - 10:15 am Apr 4 - May 30 A wonderful opportunity to meet other parents,
Closed Mon May 20. spend time with your child and learn about parenting
resources and services. Note: This program does not run on
weekends with a statutory holiday. Facilitated by Parent Link.
Unfortunately, Toddler and Family Storytime drop-in
PLEASE NOTE
Day Time Date
programs cannot accommodate daycare or childcare
groups of 6 or more children. Please contact Nicole at Tue 1:30 - 3:00 pm Apr 9 - May 28
780-410-8636 or nvandenberg@sclibrary.ca, and we’ll Sat 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Apr 13 - Jun 1
be pleased to book a custom Library visit for your group.
No program Sat Apr 20 and Sat May 18.
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Jurassic Joe Show: A Dino-mite Adventure Intellidance® for Babies and Toddlers
PRESCHOOL
(Ages 3 and up with an adult, siblings of other ages welcome) (Parents and caregivers with their children)
Take a step back in time as Joe takes you on a Dino-mite Creep, crawl, walk and bounce! Join Intellidance® creator/
adventure! Watch a baby dino hatch right in front of your director Jessica Baudin-Griffin for an introduction that
eyes. Will the raptor trainer who fell into the raptor cage focuses on nurturing gross motor, emotional, language
ever escape? Enjoy a mixture of illusions, laughs, puppetry and social development through movement concepts
and dinosaur facts in this interactive show! Please register such as circle dances, sensory activities, songs and
each adult and child attending. rhymes. Please register each adult and child attending.
Day Time Date Day Time Date
Thu 10:00 - 11:00 am Mar 28 Toddler session (12 - 23 months and adults)
Fri 10:00 - 10:45 am May 3
Story Science: Goldilocks and Baby session (3 - 11 months and adults)
the Three Bears
Fri 11:00 - 11:45 am May 3
(Ages 3 and up with an adult, siblings of other ages welcome)
Ever wondered why Goldilocks broke baby bear’s chair? Join
us for an interactive and engaging science and engineering
program. We’ll learn about weight and strength by testing
how different chairs and beds hold up as Goldilocks tries
them out. Please register each adult and child attending.
Day Time Date
Sat 2:00 - 3:00 pm Apr 13
Fri 6:30 - 7:30 pm May 17
Moving Through Literacy: Combining Picture Prevent the Summer Slide
Books and Creative Movement (Parents of elementary students)
PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
(Parents, caregivers and professionals) The “summer slide” is what happens when students lose
Children move to learn and learn to move! Re-imagine some of the learning of the previous grade over the
storytime with Intellidance® founder and movement educator summer break. Learn how to combat this trend and
Jessica Baudin-Griffin. In this workshop, Jessica will teach you improve your child’s school success. Adults only please.
simple creative movement activities specifically matched to Day Time Date
different early childhood picture books, meeting both literacy
Tue 7:00 - 8:00 pm Jun 4
and physical literacy needs for ages 3 - 6. No dance experience
necessary! Adults only please.
Day Time Date
Fri 1:00 - 2:30 pm May 3
Outreach to Playschools, Daycares
and Community Groups
Goodbye Mealtime Struggles Let us come to you!
(Parents and caregivers)
Our Early Literacy
Register with Alberta Health Services at 780-413-7703.
Registration for this program begins Mar 1.
Librarian can arrange
outreach storytime
Are you the parent or caregiver of a 6 month to 5-year-old
programs and staff
child? Would you like to make mealtimes more pleasant? In
development sessions
this adult-only workshop, a pediatric occupational therapist
and a registered dietitian from Alberta Health Services will for preschool agencies,
share information about how children grow and develop their daycares, preschools
eating skills. and parent groups.
Day Time Date For more information, contact Nicole
Tue 1:00 - 3:15 pm May 14 at 780-410-8636 or nvandenberg@sclibrary.ca
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Junior Book Club Minecraft Builders
ELEMENTARY
(Grades 3 - 6) (Grades 5 - 8)
Whatever you like to read, join us to hang out, share your Complete a building challenge in MinecraftEdu! Game
favourites, do fun activities and make new friends! Please will be played in Creative mode.
bring your favourite book to the first session. Day Time Date
Day Time Date Fri 7:00 - 8:00 pm Apr 26
Thu 4:00 - 5:00 pm Mar 21, Apr 11, May 2
Cookies and Canvas
Breakout Room: A Force to Be Reckoned With (Grades 5 - 8)
(Grades 5 - 8) This guided painting program is perfect for any skill level.
The year is 2066. Doctor Evil has found a way to create We’ll use templates, canvases and acrylic paints to create
a world without friction, force or gravity. Simple actions our masterpieces. Plus… snacks!
like dancing, riding a bike and eating lunch are now Day Time Date
impossible. Your mission: stop time and apply friction,
force and gravity back to our world. If you fail in this Wed 7:00 - 8:00 pm May 8
mission, Dr. Evil will prevail.
Day Time Date
Minecraft Junior
(Grades 2 - 4)
Fri 2:00 - 3:00 pm Mar 22
Complete a building challenge in MinecraftEdu! Game will be
played in Creative mode. Please register for only one session.
LEGO® Night D
Day Time Date
(Kindergarten and up, parents and siblings of other
ages welcome) Fri 5:30 - 6:15 pm May 24
Build a towering skyscraper, an alien spaceship or a Fri 6:30 - 7:15 pm May 24
terrifying sea monster. The possibilities are endless!
Day Time Date Prevent the Summer Slide
Mon 6:30 - 8:00 pm Mar 25 (Parents of elementary students)
The “summer slide” is what happens when students lose some
Thu 6:30 - 8:00 pm Apr 18
of the learning of the previous grade over the summer break.
Wed 6:30 - 8:00 pm May 15 Learn how to combat this trend and improve your child’s
school success. Adults only please.
Robot Invasion Day Time Date
(Grades 1 and up with an adult)
Tue 7:00 - 8:00 pm Jun 4
Make your way through different stations to play games
and complete challenges that will get you started with
robots and coding. Please register each adult and child
Comic
attending.
Free
Day Time Date
Wed 6:30 - 7:30 pm Apr 3
See p. 16 for Bookmobile session and p. 7 for
D a y
Homeschool Tuesdays session.
Information Investigators
(Grades 4 - 6 with an adult)
Learn some information detective skills, then put them to
the test as you figure out if images and information from
Bo o k
the internet are real or fake. Please register each adult and
child attending.
Sat May 4, All Day
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In partnership with Wizard’s Comics,
Wed 6:30 - 7:30 pm Apr 24 we will be taking part in the 18th
annual Free Comic Book Day, which
Unfortunately, elementary programs cannot sees organizations across the globe
PLEASE NOTE
accommodate out-of-school care groups.
give away special comic books for free! Selections for
Please contact Becky at 780-410-8643 or
bcook@sclibrary.ca, and we’ll be pleased to kids, teens, and adults – while quantities last.
book a custom Library visit for your group or
a presentation at your location.
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SPRING BREAK
ELEMENTARY
Homeschool Tuesdays
(Grades 2 - 9, parents welcome)
Colour Me Curious! Meet other homeschool students and explore a
(Grades 1 - 3)
variety of curriculum topics in a fun atmosphere.
Learn about the art and science of colour as we experiment Each week features a new topic and a mix of special
with markers and create our own unique rainbows! guests, hands-on activities and introductions to library
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Tue 10:00 - 11:00 am Mar 26 Younger siblings may attend with a parent; however,
please note that content is designed for grade 2 - 9
students. Please register grade 2 - 9 students only.
Game of Poems
(Grades 5 - 8) Robot Invasion
Using a series of improv games as a way to Make your way through different stations to play games
begin, we will play our way into poetry. This and complete challenges that will get you started with
program will be a lively blend of drama and writing robots and coding.
that will get you up and moving and down and Day Time Date
writing. No experience necessary.
Tue 10:00 - 11:00 am Apr 2
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Tue 2:00 - 3:30 pm Mar 26 Bug Science
Find out jaw-dropping facts from the insect kingdom
and discover how insects have adapted to thrive in
Ninja Academy their environment. Then make your own water bug
(Grades 4 - 6) that skates on the surface of water!
Do you have what it takes to be a ninja? Learn about the
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origins of this legendary figure, make some ninja accessories
and sharpen your skills to become a ninja master. Tue 10:00 - 11:00 am Apr 9
Day Time Date Build It Challenge
Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mar 29 Take a tour of history’s greatest buildings and find
out what makes each unique. Then work as a team and
Find Spring Break sessions of LEGO® Night on p. 6 put your building skills to the test to make your own
invincible structure!
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Look for this icon to find STEM programs.
STEM programs focus on Science, Technology, Tue 10:00 - 11:00 am Apr 16
Engineering or Math.
SPRING CHALLENGE
Grow Your Mind March 21 - April 3
Kindergarten - Grade 6
Keep yourself moving, reading and discovering as you work your way through
our fun and exciting spring challenge! Pick up one of four challenge bookmarks
at the Library or download them from our website. Each bookmark will ask you to
complete tasks that will keep your mind and body active. Each completed bookmark
is an entry into a draw for an amazing gift basket full of spring goodies!
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ELEMENTARY
DISCOVERY
Book Awards
Discovery Book Awards
Elementary students have nominated their favourite books for Strathcona County Library’s very own book
awards. Now the voting will determine the winners. There’s still time to have your say! Sorry, adults may not vote.
Voting: Jan 1 - Apr 9 | Winners Announced: Apr 12
Ballots are available in the Discovery Zone or on our website at sclibrary.ca/kids/discovery-book-awards.
Vote for your favourite title, and you’ll be entered into a prize draw!
NOMINEES NOMINEES NOMINEES NOMINEES NOMINEES
Picture Books Fiction Books
Andrew’s Loose Tooth by Robert Munsch Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling
Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party by Mélanie Watt Matilda by Roald Dahl
The Peace Book by Todd Parr Wonder by R.J. Palacio
If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Graphic Novels Series
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas by Dav Pilkey The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann
The Baby-sitters Club: The Truth About Stacey by Raina Telgemeier Land of Stories by Chris Colfer
Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs by Lincoln Peirce Dragon Masters by Tracey West
Bone: The Great Cow Race by Jeff Smith Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park
Information Books
Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu: World of Ninjago by Tracey West
Tyrannosaurus Rex and Its Relatives by Megan Cooley Peterson
The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Strategies by Nicole Smith
Don’t Read This Book Before Bed! by Anna Claybourne
Summer Reading
BECOME A Game Volunteers
TEENS
ER
VOLUNTE Grades 7 - 12
If you enjoy working with children, then we need you!
Volunteer at the Children’s Summer Reading Game and
help kids finish this year’s adventure. Application forms will
be available at the Information Desk and on our website
beginning in May.
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Find additional programs for grades 5 - 8 on pages 6 & 7.
School Visits Breakout Room: Common Senses
TEENS
Inspire teen reading and learning! Book an in-school (Grades 7 - 12)
presentation for your class on one of three themes: Great This box can only be unlocked using your senses. You’ll
Reads, Digital Resources or Digital Literacy. We are also able need to use your knowledge of the five senses, how they
to customize our presentations based on curriculum topics. interact, and how they organize information to create our
For more information, contact Rianne at 780-410-8640 perceptions. The room contains all of the clues you’ll need
or rrayment@sclibrary.ca to open every lock and challenge your perceptions.
Day Time Date
Teen Book Reviews Fri 2:00 - 3:00 pm Mar 29
(Grades 7 - 12)
Love sharing your thoughts on books? Want volunteer
hours? Earn volunteer time by submitting a review of a Say What You Meme
book you’ve read by writing, vlogging or creating a podcast. (Grades 7 - 12)
Visit sclibrary.ca/teens for details, or contact Rianne Play meme games and use photo-editing software to
at 780-410-8640 or rrayment@sclibrary.ca create your own memes.
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Fandom Club Wed 3:30 - 4:30 pm Apr 3
(Grades 7 - 12)
Calling teens of all fandoms! Connect monthly with other Dungeons & Dragons
teens who love all things nerdy. Come hang out and meet (Grades 7 - 12)
your geek squad! We meet on the second Tuesday of the Are you basically a certified dungeon master? Or maybe
month. For more information, contact Rianne at you’ve never played but you’re intrigued? Either way,
780-410-8640 or rrayment@sclibrary.ca we’d love to see you at Dungeons and Dragons. Just
Day Time Date bring yourself and your best character name!
Tue 4:00 - 5:15 pm Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 Day Time Date
Wed 4:00 - 5:00 pm Apr 24
Teen Writing Group
(Grades 7 - 12) Not Your Average Gamers
Gather monthly with other teens who have a passion for (Grades 7 - 12)
writing. Share your works in progress, get feedback, learn In this no-tech program, we’ll test your ability to pass cups,
new techniques and get inspired. Connect with published spin gumballs, throw spoons, eat cookies, ride a magic
authors and become part of a writing community. For carpet and so much more! Put your devices down and
more information, contact Rianne at 780-410-8640 pick up the challenges ahead of you!
or rrayment@sclibrary.ca
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Wed 3:30 - 4:30 pm May 1
Tue 6:30 - 8:00 pm Mar 19, Apr 30, May 28
Kindness Collective Bookend Paint Night
(Grades 7 - 12)
(Grades 7 - 12)
Do you have a collection of books that deserves to be
Do you want to help others and create social change?
shown off? Come paint a set of your very own bookends
Join the Kindness Collective, an inclusive group of
like-minded teens dedicated to serving our community. to take home. All supplies will be provided.
You’ll have the chance to decide which projects we Day Time Date
accomplish. Volunteering can benefit your resume, and Wed 7:00 - 8:00 pm May 22
it’s a great way to meet new people and make a real impact.
All volunteer hours will be documented. For more information,
Murder Mystery After Hours: Totally Rad 80s
contact Jane at 780-410-8642 or jroberts@sclibrary.ca
Prom Gone Bad
Day Time Date (Grades 7 - 12)
Wed 4:00 - 5:15 pm Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15 School’s almost over and the students of Mayhem High are
competing for grades, popularity, and, most importantly,
the titles of prom king and queen. Tonight, royalty will be
Look for this icon to find STEM programs. crowned and someone will be dead. Everyone’s a suspect,
STEM programs focus on Science, Technology, but only one is to blame. Can you find the culprit? Pizza will
Engineering or Math. be provided. Permission form required and will be emailed to
registrants.
Day Time Date
Sat 6:00 - 8:30 pm Jun 1
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ADULTS
READING & WRITING READING & WRITING
Afternoon Book Club Real Drama! Real Life! Real Stories!
Meet new people and enjoy lively discussions about Come and hear absolutely true stories of adventures,
a variety of books. Call Colleen at 780-410-8607. First coincidences and fiascos! One night only!
Monday of the month. A Library benefit concert produced by T.A.L.E.S. Strathcona’s
Day Time Date oral storytelling performers.
1 Mon
st
2:00 - 3:00 pm Sep - Jun Day Time Date
Fri 7:00 - 8:30 pm Apr 12
The Diehards Evening Book Club
Enjoy reading and discussing a new book each month.
Third Tuesday of the month.
Day Time Date WRITER IN RESIDENCE
3 Tue
rd
7:00 - 8:30 pm Sep - Jun
Crafting Your Short Story
Book Club @ Common Ground Cafe Do you have a story to tell? A memory that begs to be written
Join us for lively discussions inspired down? Writer in Residence Mary Pinkoski hosts award-winning
by thought-provoking books. Hosted short story author, Norma Dunning (author of Annie Muktuk
by Library staff. Please check the library’s website for the & Other Stories) for an afternoon reading and a workshop on
Common Ground Café’s address, as they will be moving writing short stories.
sometime this spring. Books will be available at the Library Day Time Date
three weeks prior to the discussion date.
Sat 1:30 - 3:30 pm Apr 13
Little Deaths by Emma Flint
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13th Annual Evening of Poetry
Tue 3:00 - 4:00 pm Apr 23
Please reserve your seat by registering
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves online, in person or calling 780-410-8600.
by Karen Joy Fowler Pay for your tickets at the door | $5.
Day Time Date Celebrate the culmination of National Poetry Month with
Tue 3:00 - 4:00 pm May 28 a delightful evening of poetry, featuring Jenna Butler and
Every Note Played by Lisa Genova Naomi McIlwraith, and hosted by Writer in Residence Mary
Pinkoski. The evening will also include an open mic session
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for those who are interested in sharing their own work.
Tue 3:00 - 4:00 pm Jun 25
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Sat 7:00 - 9:00 pm May 4
Storytelling for Adults
T.A.L.E.S. Strathcona
Attend a gathering of enthusiastic storytellers I’ve Been Wanting to Tell You This
as they share tales tall and true. Powered by T.A.L.E.S. As Seniors Week draws to a close, join poet and Writer in
Strathcona. For more info call Mary Ann 780-941-3843 Residence Mary Pinkoski for a workshop that will focus on
or go to talesalberta.org finding your voice as you tell your stories. Using a series
of keywords to create short pieces of writing around
Day Time Date Theme memories, this experimental writing workshop will honour
Wed 7:00 - 8:30 pm Apr 24 Rain, Rabbits and the the lived experiences of all participants. Writers of all abilities
Tree of Life and genres are welcome.
Wed 7:00 - 8:30 pm May 22 May Day Merry Making Day Time Date
Mon 10:00 - 11:30 am Jun 10
Stories around the Hearth World Storytelling Day
Join us for this special celebration of World Storytelling Day!
Pour yourself a cup of tea, and share (or just listen to) stories
of our forefathers: folktales, legends of home and hearth. This
is an informal gathering powered by T.A.L.E.S. Strathcona.
Day Time Date
Sun 2:00 - 3:30 pm Mar 17
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LEARNING LEARNING
Wildlife Photography: Brazil The End of the World as We Know It?
Wildlife photographer Arun Joseph will share his passion We’ll be focusing on the idea of the apocalypse and tracing
for nature and outdoor photography. Enjoy his breathtaking its migration through various religious traditions to the
photos and learn tips to pursue this rewarding hobby. present moment in popular culture, as modern books and
Day Time Date films depict environmental devastation, nuclear war, and
zombies.
Thu 7:00 - 8:30 pm Apr 4
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Upcycled Art Key or Leash Holder Tue 7:00 - 8:30 pm May 7
Repurpose an old book and never lose your keys again!
We’ll supply the material and you supply the creativity for this Make a Box and Whimsical Journal
fun and useful upcycle project. Bring in some old photos or Turn an old hardcover book into a trinket box for your
images that inspire you, if you like. tiny treasures and whimsical journal. All material provided.
Day Time Date Bring an X-Acto hobby knife, if you have one.
Sat 3:00 - 4:30 pm Apr 6 Day Time Date
Sat 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm May 11
You Wouldn’t Want to Live in the Regency
The Regency Era conjures images of empire waists, Exploring Northern Fly Fishing
impeccable manners, Jane Austen, and of course romance. Duane Radford, author of Canadian Fly Fishing Hot Spots and
Sounds perfect, but would you really want to live in the Essentials, will join us to offer experience and expertise on
Regency? Join author Krista D. Ball for a fun, frank, and fly fishing basics, and show us how accessible the NWT and
sometimes shocking look at life, love, and food during this the Yukon are for travel and adventure.
much-loved era. Day Time Date
Day Time Date Tue 2:00 - 3:30 pm May 21
Wed 2:00 - 3:30 pm Apr 24
Social Media’s Hidden Labour
Social media makes communication convenient but that HUMAN LIBRARY
convenience hides a lot of labour and exploitation. Join us
for an examination of the way companies like Facebook Human Library
make us work and how to quit. Borrow a Person at the Human Library
Day Time Date Real people- Real stories- Real conversations
Mon 7:00 - 8:30 pm Apr 29 Just in time for Pride Month, learn about LGBTQ2S+
experiences from people in your community. Listen and
interact with our Living Books in a safe, non-judgmental
Exam Proctoring space. More details at sclibrary.ca/humanlibrary
This program is a partnership between Altview
Get your exam supervised at the Library!
and Strathcona County Library.
Resident $50 + GST
(Strathcona County and Fort Saskatchewan) Day Time Date
Non-Resident $75 + GST Thu 11:00 am - 2:00 pm May 30
For more information or to book an exam time, Thu 4:00 - 7:00 pm May 30
email us at proctor@sclibrary.ca
Please provide two weeks’ notice.
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TRAVEL TRAVEL
Travel Camino de Santiago Travel Club
Jeanette and Mark Stead have walked the Camino Share your adventures, favourite destinations, and your best
de Santiago every year since 2014. Enjoy their stories and tips & tricks with other travel lovers. Afterward, there will be
photos of the Portuguese route and the rarely travelled lots of opportunity to chat with other local travellers.
Camino Primitivo way. Day Time Date
Day Time Date Mon 2:00 - 3:30 pm Apr 8
Wed 7:00 - 8:30 pm Apr 17 Mon 2:00 - 3:30 pm May 13
Mon 2:00 - 3:30 pm Jun 10
Travel Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
Avid traveller Sean McCalder will take you on a trip down the
Great Silk Road to the ancient cities of Samarkand, Bukhara
and Khiva. Enjoy photos and travel stories of impressive GENEALOGY
mosques, madrassas and mausoleums. As a bonus, Sean will
also take you on a short side trip to the bizarre authoritarian
state of Turkmenistan! Absolute Beginners Genealogy Workshop
In this 2-day workshop, learn basic concepts and
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techniques to get started on tracing your family tree in
Wed 7:00 - 8:30 pm May 1 Canada. Pre-work assigned upon registration. Bring an
electronic device for internet searching, some provided.
Travel UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Day Time Date
Hampi and Pattadkal Mon 6:30 - 8:45 pm Apr 1 & Apr 15
Niraj Maniar will take us on a tour of two UNESCO Heritage
Sites, all located in India. Each has a uniquely beautiful
set of ancient temples and monuments. We’ll also learn Genealogy Tutor for Beginners
basic Hindu mythology to better understand and Jump-start your learning with this one-hour session! Our
appreciate these magnificent places. genealogist will guide you through techniques, principles and
resources. Please bring your electronic device, if you have one.
Day Time Date
Day Time Date
Thu 7:00 - 8:30 pm May 23
Tue 5:00 - 6:00 pm Apr 9
More Than a Vacation Tue 6:00 - 7:00 pm Apr 9
Tired of the packaged tour or resort experience?
Discover ways to immerse yourself in the local Family Tree Trackers
community! Join Heather and Tricia to learn about Learn with others who are researching their family tree.
alternative accommodation options and opportunities Sessions include ideas, resources, presentations, and/or group
to experience your destination as a local would. help. Bring your discoveries and stumpers! For more
Day Time Date information, contact Sylvia at shertling@sclibrary.ca
Tue 2:00 - 3:30 pm Jun 18 Day Time Date Theme
Thu 7:00 - 8:30 pm Apr 11 Group and Tech Help
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Thu 7:00 - 8:30 pm May 9 Photos in Genealogy
Thu 7:00 - 8:30 pm Jun 13 Cemetery and Grave Finds
HACK Easier! Faster! Cheaper!
Life Hack: Stay-Cation
Share inexpensive summer relaxation ideas. Tourism
Specialist Richard MacDonald reveals local things to see
and do in Strathcona County.
Day Time Date
Wed 7:00 - 8:30 pm Jun 12
12 D Drop-In Register online at sclibrary.ca, in person or call 780-410-8600ADULTS
FILMS & FUN NEWCOMERS
Monday Movie Matinee & Community Adult
Friday Night Movie Learning & Literacy Society
Enjoy a film at the Library on the last Monday and Friday of Fort Saskatchewan & Strathcona County
the month (except Dec). Titles and run times announced at
the beginning of each month. Films are not suitable for ESL Circle D
children. Mary Pinkowski to host Friday Night Movie in April. Practice English with other ESL students. An ESL
teacher will help you.
Day Time Date
Day Time Date
Last Mon 2:00 - 4:30 pm Sep - May
Every Mon 6:00 - 7:30 pm Every month
Last Fri 7:00 - 9:30 pm Sep - May
Every Thu 1:00 - 2:45 pm Every month
Movie Night with Mary Pinkoski
Join Mary to celebrate National Poetry Month Drop-In ESL D
with a viewing of Window Horses. Improve your English. All levels welcome.
Day Time Date No registration needed; $10, if you can.
Fri 7:00 - 9:00 pm Apr 26 Day Time Date
Every Wed 7:00 - 8:45 pm Every Month
UnlimitED! For more information about either of these programs,
A social and educational group for older adults call the Community Adult Learning and Literacy
Talk. Learn. Connect! Meet other seniors at these Society (CALLS) 780-464-8441 or visit
free sessions on interesting topics. www.whatdidyoulearntoday.ca
Day Time Date Theme
Fri 9:30 - 11:15 am Apr 12 Eat Well!
Citizenship and Immigration
Coffee & Conversation Canada has partnered with the
SCL invites you to join us for a conversation series, featuring Edmonton Immigrant Services
a different topic each month. The coffee is free and the Association and Alberta libraries
conversation is informal. Bring a friend or make a new one! to offer the Library Settlement
Day Time Date
Services program. The objective
of this program is to connect
1st Thu 9:30 - 10:30 am Jan - Jun newcomers to services and
resources in the community,
through a Settlement Practitioner
Comic
based in a local library.
Free
At Strathcona County Library, Grazyna Pakos is
our Settlement Practitioner. She can help newcomers
with tasks like:
D a y
• Finding a place to live
B o o k • Obtaining an Alberta Health Card,
Social Insurance Number, Driver’s License
and Canada Child Tax Benefit
• Setting up bank accounts
• Assessing work skills, accreditation and licensing
• Helping students adjust to a new school
Sat May 4, All Day
In partnership with Wizard’s Comics, Grazyna can be reached at
we will be taking part in the 18th gpakos@shawbiz.ca or by
annual Free Comic Book Day, which telephone at 780-410-8603
sees organizations across the globe
giving away special edition comic books. Selections
for kids, teens, and adults – while quantities last.
D Drop-In Register online at sclibrary.ca, in person or call 780-410-8600 13ADULTS
TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY
GETTING STARTED Appy Hour
Getting Started with Windows 10 Appy Hour: Passwords
Let’s cover the basics in this 2-session course: navigating With millions of smartphone apps available, how do you know
the desktop, connecting to the internet and downloading which ones to try? Join us to try out some of the countless
apps. Please bring your Windows 10 laptop or tablet with you, apps available on your smart device (Apple or Android). This
or let us know if you need to borrow one for the class. session will focus on password managers so you don’t have
Day Time Date to remember all those passwords.
Wed 2:00 - 3:30 pm Apr 3 & 10 Day Time Date
Tue 2:00 - 3:30 pm May 7 & 14 Wed 7:00 - 8:30 pm May 22
Getting Started with Android Appy Hour: Party Tricks
Let’s cover the basics in this 2-session course: using the With millions of smartphone apps available, how do you know
touchscreen, connecting to the internet and downloading which ones to try? Join us to try out some of the countless
apps. Please bring your Android tablet or smartphone apps available on your smart device (Apple or Android). This
with you. session will focus on fun and weird ways to use your device
with a bunch of people.
Day Time Date
Day Time Date
Tue 2:00 - 3:30 pm Apr 16 & 23
Tue 7:00 - 8:30 pm Jun 18
Tue 2:00 - 3:30 pm Jun 6 & 13
Getting Started with iOS
Let’s cover the basics in this 2-session course: using the
touchscreen, connecting to the internet and downloading
apps. Please bring your Apple iPad or iPhone with you.
Day Time Date
Thu 2:00 - 3:30 pm Apr 25 & May 2
Wed 2:00 - 3:30 pm May 29 & Jun 5
INTRO
Intro to Online Privacy Tools
1-on-1 Tech Help
As more of our lives move online, keeping your private Are you a digital beginner?
information private is a growing concern. Join our discussion Visit the Information Desk or call us at 780-410-8600
of tools and techniques you can use to avoid spying from to learn about available topics and sign up for your
corporations, governments and thieves. free one-hour individual beginner session.
Day Time Date
Tech Troubleshooting D
Mon 7:00 - 8:30 pm Apr 8 If you’re having trouble with your digital device,
drop in to the library for some help! We can’t fix
everything but we can help diagnose problems so
that you know what to ask the specialists. Bring the
tablet/phone/laptop that’s giving you troubles.
Day Time Date
1st Sat 1:00 - 4:00 pm Apr - Jun
3rd Wed 5:00 - 7:00 pm Apr - Jun
14 D Drop-In Register online at sclibrary.ca, in person or call 780-410-8600ADULTS
CAREERS & FINANCE CAREERS & FINANCE
Experience Counts – A Workshop Especially
Resume Tutor Service for Mature Workers
Resume Tutor 1-on-1 Register with MCG Career and Employment Services
Call 780-410-8602 to book your free appointment. at 587-285-8118
This workshop is designed specifically to meet the needs
Bring your resume and cover letter to the Library, and meet
of a more experienced individual who is 55+ and seeking
with an experienced tutor for help with wording, format
employment. Led by a professional facilitator, content is
and focus. Available selected evenings and weekends.
current and will focus on how to capitalize on the wealth
of information and experience that participants bring with
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop them. Topics include: resume critiquing and guidance,
Make your resume and cover letter stand out! Bring
managing interviews, improving soft skills and how to
your current resume and any job postings you might
best utilize a computer as a work search tool.
want to apply for. The Library’s Resume Tutor will lead
the workshop. Day Time Date
Day Time Date Thu 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Apr 18
Sat 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Apr 13
Sat 10:00 am - 12:30 pm May 11
MCG Career & Employment Services
Is now offering career and employment information
and services from the temporary library at
100 Broadview Drive. They provide:
• In-house/online job board
• Career & employment information/assessments
Investing 102: Take it to the Next Level
Join local stock trading coach Gavin Radzick as he shows you • One-on-one career coaching
how to take your investing to the next level. Gavin will cover: • Directed or supported job placement
investing from a business perspective; using price history and • Online webinars on essential job search topics
crowd psychology; how to read a price chart; price indicators; • Facilitated skill-building workshops
trading vs. investing; and the 6 questions you MUST ask when
Services provided at the temporary library:
buying stocks. If you enjoyed Investing 101, don’t miss this
Mondays & Wednesdays
follow-up workshop!
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Day Time Date Call 587.285.8118 to book
Tue 7:00 - 8:30 pm Apr 16 an appointment
www.mcgcareers.com
March 1 - April 30
Income Tax Clinic
Need Help with your taxes?
Register with Volunteer Strathcona
at 780-464-4242, starting March 1st
Free, confidential tax preparation of simple tax returns for
qualified low income residents of Strathcona County during
March and April.
Information and help applying for benefits & subsidies will also
be offered. Scheduling starts March 1st, call 780-464-4242 to
book an appointment.
This program is possible through the partnership of Strathcona County
Library, Volunteer Strathcona, E4C and Canada Revenue Agency.
D Drop-In Register online at sclibrary.ca, in person or call 780-410-8600 15BOOKMOBILE
Earth Day Pop Up Play & Picnic
Sunday April 14
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
North Cooking Lake Hall (21033 Wye Road)
Free and Registered
Celebrate Earth Day with us as we explore how discarded
‘loose parts’ enrich children’s play spaces. We are counting on
you and your loose parts to help us transform boxes, plastic,
wheels, scrap wood and fabric pieces into a magical play space
and amazing works of art.
Please be prepared to contribute clean and nontoxic
materials to the experience! Suitable for all ages. A picnic style
lunch will be served. Register at www.sclibrary.ca/calendar
or call 780-416-6730 by April 5. We are partnering with Parent
Link for this free, fun, Sunday event!
Bookmobile Family Storytime
Free and Drop In
Join Jaime for a half hour of stories, songs and rhymes, selected just for tiny
tots. Parented family program – siblings of all ages welcome. Attend Parent
Link’s Stay and Play starting at 10:00 am, and stay for Storytime at 11:30 am.
South Cooking Lake Hall
Thursdays, 11:30 am
May 2 - Jun 6
Tech Troubleshooting: Mobile Edition Dabble and Delight:
Monday to Thursday, May 27 - 30 Paint Night with
Having trouble with your digital device? Drop in to
a Difference
your local Bookmobile stop for some help during Tech
(Cost $40.00 includes food and
Troubleshooting week. Our digital literacy specialists
wine pairings, proceeds
cannot fix everything but they’ll do their best to help.
to the Community Hall)
Bring the tablet/phone/laptop that’s is giving you trouble.
Spend a relaxing evening
Robot Invasion putting brush to canvas and
(Ages 5 and up with an adult) teasing your palette with
delicious food and wine
Make your way through different stations to play games
pairings. Watch for an evening
and complete challenges that will get you started with
at a Community Hall near you!
robots and coding. Please register each adult and child
Upcoming dates and locations
attending.
to be announced.
Hastings Lake Hall
Day Time Date
Tue 4:30 - 5:30 pm May 28
16 D Drop-In Register online at sclibrary.ca, in person or call 780-410-8600BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
BOOKMOBILE
Proud to deliver the services of the Library to
a location near you!
Monday
Deville/N Cooking Lake Comm Hall 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Brookville Community Hall 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Ardrossan Recreation Complex 6:45 - 8:15 pm
Tuesday
Strathcona Olympiette Centre 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Hastings Lake Community Hall 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Ministik (Old school parking lot) 5:15 - 6:00 pm
South Cooking Lake Comm Hall 6:15 - 7:30 pm
Colchester Community Hall 7:45 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday
Partridge Hill Community Hall 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Good Hope Community Hall 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Moyer Rec Centre Josephburg 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Thursday
Collingwood Cove 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Uncas (Country Mercantile Store) 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Antler Lake/Uncas Comm Hall 7:00 - 8:00 pm
‘Part of the Service, Part of the Community’
Driving Directions for Bookmobile Stops
Mondays Wednesdays
Deville /North Cooking Lake Community Hall from 3:30 – 4:30 pm Partridge Hill Community Hall from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Located between Range Road 210 and 211 on Wye Road. Located at 22002 Township Road 542, the hall is on the
Brookville Hall from 5:00 – 6:00 pm north-west corner of the intersection.
Located on the north/east corner of Highway 16 East and Range Good Hope Community Hall from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Road 212. Take Highway 16 East to Range Road 212 (Brookville Hall), go
Ardrossan Recreation Centre from 6:45 – 8:15 pm north on Range Road 212 to stop sign (6 miles), go 1 mile east
Located at: #80, 1st Avenue in Ardrossan This is between Highway 16 on Twp Rd 542 to Range Road 211.
East and Baseline Road on Range Road 222. Moyer Recreation Centre (Josephburg) from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Located at: 54569 Range Road 215. From Highway 16 east, take
Tuesdays Range Road 215 north all the way to Josephburg. Moyer is just to
Strathcona Olympiette Centre from 2:30 – 3:30 pm the east; the Bookmobile parks on the north side of the complex.
Located at: 52029 Range Road 224. Take Township Road 522 or 520
from Highway 21 or take Range Road 224 from Hwy 14 East and Thursdays
follow signs. Collingwood Cove from 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Hastings Lake Community Hall from 4:00 – 5:00 pm Take Township Road 520 straight through to Collingwood Cove
Located 2.5 km. south of Highway 14 East on Range Road 204. from Highway 21. Or take Range Road 213 south from Wye Road,
go east on Township Road 520.
Ministik (Old school parking lot) from 5:15 – 6:00 pm
The Bookmobile parks at the first set of mailboxes on the main
Located on the north side of Highway 14 East between Range Road
road.
212 and 213.
Uncas (Country Mercantile Store) from 5:00 – 6:30 pm
South Cooking Lake Community Hall from 6:15 – 7:30 pm
Located east on Wye Road at Range Road 213.
Turn north off Highway 14 East into South Cooking Lake (just after
The Bookmobile parks in front of the Country Mercantile Store.
Range Road 222). Turn left at stop sign, take next right – the hall is
on the right at the bottom of the hill. Antler Lake/Uncas Community Hall
Colchester Community Hall from 7:45 – 8:30 pm from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Located east on Wye Road to Range Road 211, north to
Located at 23219 Twp Rd 520, the hall is just west of Range Road 232
t-intersection, turn right and follow road around to baseball
on Township Road 520.
diamond and hall on right.
Or from Wye Road, take Twp Rd 524 to Range Road 211, turn
south, then take next left and follow road to community hall (on left).
D Drop-In Register online at sclibrary.ca, in person or call 780-410-8600 17CELEBRATING OUR VIBRANT
SENIORS COMMUNITY
SENIORS' WEEK KICK-OFF JUNE 3.
Seniors make a difference in our community every day.
Seniors’ Week allows us the opportunity to recognize seniors' contributions
in making Strathcona County a supported, safe and connected community
for all.
Family and Community Services will kick-off Seniors’ Week by hosting an
open house celebration, Monday, June 3 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Refreshments, snacks and entertainment will be provided at this kick
off event. Other community activities will be highlighted as well.
∙ Where: Ardrossan Recreation Complex, 80-1 Avenue, Ardrossan
∙ Cost: Free
Let's celebrate our seniors, the roots of our growing community.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2017, approximately 530,000 Albertan's were age 65
or older (13% of the population).
This number is expected to exceed 1.1 million by 2040¹, as the
rest of the baby boomers age and life expectancy increases.
1 Treasury Board and Finance, Office of Statistics and Information – Demography (July, 2018)WE LISTEN. WE SUPPORT.
WE CONNECT.
Solutions Navigation and Walk-In Counselling supports
individuals and families of all ages.
Our team assists seniors with their individual needs in a way
that are action oriented and focused on finding solutions to real
life challenges. As every senior’s needs and resources are different,
the action plan will be specific to each person. Our team can assist
over the phone or in person.
These challenges may include, but are not limited to:
• housing • legal and financial support
• relationships • addictions
• food security • anxiety/stress
• mental health • grief and loss
Our services are free, please call or walk-in. To learn more about
Solutions Navigation or Walk-In Counselling before visiting,
call 780-464-4044 or go to strathcona.ca/navigation
HOME SUPPORT SERVICES
FAMILY AND COMMU
In-home light housekeeping support services are provided to residents NIT Y SERVICES
of Strathcona County who are experiencing health related difficulties.
This support assists residents of Strathcona County to age in their
home community.
For more information regarding home supports and other senior
resources, visit strathcona.ca/seniors or call 780-464-4044.
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Sherwood Park
Office hours: Monday · Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday · Wednesday · Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Phone number: 780-464-4044 For more information on
Email: familyandcommunity@strathcona.ca programs and services,
Website: strathcona.ca/fcs check out the current Family
and Community Services
Guide available online at
strathcona.ca/FCSguideMon - Fri 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Temporary Library Inside - left of entrance
Outside - right of entrance
LIBRARY HOURS
RETURN BINS
(closed hours only)
Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Ardrossan Recreation Centre West side near the curling rink
Sun 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Bethel Transit Centre Southwest corner
CLOSED DAYS
Bookmobile Any stop
Easter Fri Apr 19 - Sun Apr 21
Outside - south entrance
Fort Saskatchewan Public Library
Victoria Day Mon May 20 Inside - right of entrance
Canada Day Mon Jul 1 Millennium Place East entrance near the teen area
Find Us - Temporary Library
Unit 100, 100 Broadview Drive
Sherwood Park, AB
Contact Us
Phone 780-410-8600
Email info@sclibrary.ca
Fax 780-467-6861
Strathcona County
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