Showing upcoming events for at Water Valley Public Library within 25 km within 50 km within 100 km at all regional libraries
Sep 3, 2021 to Dec 10, 2021 Specific Fridays 9am-11am
Come and Learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through artistic pursuits!
Oct 1, 2021 to Oct 31, 2021 Month of October
Who could use a new iPad? Who loves Willy Wonka magic?
Exciting things are coming to your local library during the month of October- in celebration of Canadian Library Month!
Oct 20, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021 Every other Wednesday 9:30 - 10:15
Come join us for a couple of stories and a craft or two!
Nov 20, 2021 November 20, 2021 10:30am-11:30am
Do you know how to scratch code? If not and you have an itch to know sign up today!
Nov 27, 2021 November 27, 2021 1pm-2pm
Microbits coming up. Lets learn how to code it to count our steps, check out temperature and play a game... Come on and sign up today!
Sep 8, 2021 to Jun 29, 2022 Every Wednesday, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us at the library for LEGO Club every Wednesday after school.
Sep 9, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 Every Thursday 3:15-4:15pm
Join us at the library for Craft Club every Thursday after school.
Oct 5, 2021 to Nov 9, 2021 Every Tuesday 10-11am
Come join Miss Gerry for fun stories and songs!
Oct 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2021 Online Program Links
Catch up on Library programs previously aired.
Sep 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Research your roots.
Sep 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Stories, songs and rhymes for preschoolers.
October is Canadian Library Month. All month long we'll be hiding a GOLDEN ticket somewhere in the library.
Oct 2, 2021 to Nov 6, 2021 Every Saturday, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Build your robotics skills!
Oct 31, 2021 Sunday, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Activities and treats for the kids
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Day and Time varies by activity
Join us each month for an activity planned by our Teen Advisory Board including crafts, games, movies and more.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 First Wednesday of the Month 6:30-7:30pm
Make your voice heard. Join us to help plan programs, decide on books and let us know what Teens want to see at the library.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Third Wednesday of the Month 6:30-7:30pm
Join us monthly to talk about our monthly book pick and to share your thoughts with other teens who enjoy books.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Wednesdays 1pm and Thursday 10:30am
Join us twice a week for this active storytime focused on preschool kids. Hear stories, sing songs, and learn rhymes.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Tuesday at 10:30am
Parents and babies up to 12 months old are invited to join us for this special storytime that is scaled just for babies.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Saturdays at 11am
Start your Saturday off with stories, songs and fun games good for all kids under 8.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Take home kit
Leave the stress and the kids at home and enjoy some time creating something for yourself. Each month will be a different craft you can register by contacting the library.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021 Third Thursday of the Month pick up your book
Join us monthly for our afternoon and evening book clubs
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Fourth Wednesday of the Month at 7pm
Learn about a new hobby each month and how technology can help you create.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Fourth Thursday of the Month at 12pm
Bring a bag lunch and join us once a month to learn more about a wide range of topics.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Once a month, day and time varies, online
Join us for a one hour guest speaker and discussion where we explore big ideas that are impacting our community.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Third Saturday of the Month
If you loved our STEAM kits you'll enjoy this Saturday program where we tinker, experiment and create.
Aug 31, 2021 to Dec 18, 2021 Fourth Saturday of the Month 1-2pm
Join us as we read through the Junior YRCA books this year in this book club for children reading at a grade 3 level and above.
Oct 5, 2021 to Dec 7, 2021 Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM
Join us for this free parented program, perfect for newborns to kindergartners.
Oct 6, 2021 to Dec 8, 2021 Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 PM
A social gathering for homeschoolers!
Oct 7, 2021 to Dec 9, 2021 Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
Join us on our server for Minecraft Mayhem
Oct 8, 2021 to Dec 10, 2021 Fridays, 4:15-4:45 PM
Go ahead-- boss us around!
Oct 9, 2021 to Dec 11, 2021 Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 AM
Stories, songs, crafts and more to encourage early literacy skills in children.
Oct 27, 2021 7:00 PM
Listen and Learn from experts live on Zoom-- learn something new in 30 minutes!
Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 30, 2021 Friday & Saturday, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Come find your next favourite read!
Nov 10, 2021 Second Wednesday of the Month 6:30 to 7:30 PM
This book club will provide you with a new reading list and an opportunity to discuss and connect with fellow readers. Keep an eye out for each months’ title!
Nov 13, 2021 Saturday November 13 2:00-4:00 PM
Join us at the Didsbury Library for an activity for the WHOLE family!
Nov 19, 2021 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Join us for Winter Wonderland fun!
Nov 24, 2021 7:00 PM
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 First Thursday of each month | Casual Drop In | 11:00 - 11:30am
It's never too early to start reading! Keep track of the books you read with your child, and meet with us once a month to celebrate your journey through 1000 books!
Feb 26, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 Last Thursday of the month, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Currently closed to new members. See what we're reading!
Sep 1, 2021 to Dec 17, 2021
Challenge yourself this Fall and win!
Sep 7, 2021 to Oct 26, 2021 All Day Drop In
Explore (and take home) the tech available at your library!
Sep 9, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Freeplay Minecraft is back! Join us in the library and work with your Minecraft mates, and enjoy physically distanced socializing!
Sep 11, 2021 to Dec 4, 2021 Alternating Saturdays 1:00 - 2:00pm
A time for fellowship and conversation. Bring your own materials and projects!
Sep 15, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021 Wednesdays 4:00PM - Closing
Students in Grades 8 to Age 17 can connect with one of our local volunteers and get help and instruction with their math homework. Students should have specific needs and questions when they attend.
Oct 4, 2021 to Dec 6, 2021 First Monday of each month 1:00 - 2:00PM
Share your ideas, programs, and materials with other homeschooling families
Oct 5, 2021 to Dec 7, 2021 Tuesdays | 11 - 11:30AM | 2:30 - 3pm
Stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts!
Oct 6, 2021 to Nov 24, 2021 Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm
Explore creativity, diversity, and sometimes even science! With a wide range of activities, this will appeal to kids of all types!
Oct 7, 2021 to Dec 16, 2021 Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30pm
Build and create your own projects or try out the weekly challenge.
Oct 12, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
If you have a child in a program, please fill this out before they attend.
Nov 20, 2021 November 20 7:00pm
Join us for a night out with comedian Adam Blank. This event is a fundraiser to support the Olds Municipal Library
Nov 20, 2021 6:00 - 10:00pm
Come join us in our very own Improv Acting Class where kids will create their own comedy, play games, eat pizza, laugh, and chill!
Oct 25, 2021 to Oct 29, 2021 Available while supplies last.
Every month we will have a new STEM kit available that incorporates science, technology, engineering and/or math. Ages 8-12
Oct 25, 2021 to Oct 29, 2021
The last 2 weeks of October we will be releasing special Halloween Storytime Kits. Kits will include a spooky craft, an activity sheet and more! Kits are available for 2 age ranges: preschool and 6+
Nov 2, 2021 1st Tuesday of Month 2:00pm
November - The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate
Nov 8, 2021 to Nov 12, 2021 New kits available weekly.
Pick up a kit at the library and make a craft from the comfort of your home! Available while supplies last.
Nov 15, 2021 to Nov 19, 2021 New kits available weekly
Nov 16, 2021 Tuesday 10:30-11:30am
An art group for early stage dementia and memory loss. Join us via Zoom for conversation and art. Please contact Lindsey at 403-227-4407 to register.
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
This free program encourages families to build early literacy skills by reading together. Any child from birth to five years old and/or entering kindergarten can participate in this self-paced early literacy program.
Sep 14, 2021 to Dec 14, 2021 Tuesday mornings @ 11am
Drop-in for stories and crafts!
Oct 1, 2021 to Oct 30, 2021 Anytime the Library is open
Every day the library is open, we will hide 1 golden ticket and the lucky person who finds it will be entered to win a new iPad.
Oct 7, 2021 to Oct 28, 2021 Thursday mornings @ 10am
Come and enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes all about Thanksgiving, leaves, scarecrows, owls, and Halloween
Nov 3, 2021 Wednesday | 10am
Join us for a special story time where Karen will read from her new book Lucy the Lionhearted Meets the Lightning Queen
Nov 3, 2021 Wednesday @ 1pm
Join us for friendship, coffee, and great discussion
Nov 6, 2021 Saturday
Spend some time playing with robots!
Aug 13, 2021 to Oct 31, 2021 Various days and times
all our adult and senior programming!
Oct 25, 2021 Monday | 6:45-8:00 PM | Virtual Event via Zoom
Test your Doctor Who trivia skills!
Oct 25, 2021 Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event
Celebrate your love of anime with the library via Netflix Party.
Oct 26, 2021 Tuesdays | 3:30-5:00 PM | Ages 13+ | Virtual Event via Discord
Safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth, adults, and allies.
Oct 27, 2021 Wednesdays | 1:00-3:00 PM | Drop In
Cancelled due to AHS Restrictions.
Oct 27, 2021 Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Netflix Party
Celebrate your love of anime and manga with the library.
Oct 28, 2021 Last Thursday of the Month | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Ages 16+
Watch the film of the month, then join the discussion.
Oct 28, 2021 Thursday | 6:00-7:30 PM | All Ages
Pie tasting and baking contest. Pie the Library Director!
Oct 29, 2021 Fridays | 3:30-5:00 PM | All Ages | Drop In
Cancelled due to provincial health restrictions. Stay tuned for future events.
Nov 1, 2021 First Monday of the Month | 1:30 - 3:00 PM | For Seniors
Explore different art styles and mediums at the library.
Nov 1, 2021 First Monday of the Month | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Nov 1, 2021 Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event
Nov 2, 2021 Every Other Tuesday | 1:00-3:00 PM | Drop In
Movies from years gone by. Bring your own beverage for an afternoon of cinematic enjoyment.
Nov 2, 2021 Tuesdays | 3:30-5:00 PM | Ages 13+ | Virtual Event via Discord
Nov 3, 2021 Wednesdays | 1:00-3:00 PM | Drop In
An afternoon of board gaming fun and connection with other adults and seniors.
Nov 3, 2021 Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Netflix Party
Nov 4, 2021 Thursday | 6:30-7:30 PM | All Ages
Register early to receive a free copy of the book in your loot kit.
Nov 5, 2021 Fridays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Discord
An afternoon of gaming with the library.
Nov 6, 2021 First Saturday of the Month | 10:30-11:30 AM | All Ages
Create music and celebrate sounds from other countries and cultures.
Nov 6, 2021 First Saturday of the Month | 2:00-3:00 pm | Ages 6-12
Explore different art styles and mediums with the library.
Nov 8, 2021 Second Monday of the Month | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Ages 16+
Calling all mystery fans! Let's solve it together!
Nov 8, 2021 Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event
Nov 9, 2021 Tuesdays | 3:30-5:00 PM | Ages 13+ | Virtual Event via Discord
Nov 9, 2021 Tuesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages
Stories, music, and a sensory play.
Nov 10, 2021 Wednesdays | 1:00-3:00 PM | Drop In
Nov 10, 2021 Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Netflix Party
Nov 10, 2021 Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages
Nov 12, 2021 Fridays | 4:00-5:00 PM | All Ages | Virtual Event via Discord
Nov 12, 2021 Fridays | 9:15-9:45 AM | Virtual Event
Virtual stories, songs, and sensory play, via Facebook Live.
Nov 13, 2021 Saturdays | 10:15-11:00 AM | All Ages
Nov 15, 2021 Mondays | 4:00-5:15 PM | Virtual Event
Nov 16, 2021 Every Other Tuesday | 1:00-3:00 PM | Drop In
Nov 16, 2021 Tuesdays | 3:30-5:00 PM | Ages 13+ | Virtual Event via Discord