ChestermerePUBLIC PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY

105B Marina Road Chestermere

Upcoming Library Closure

Please note: The library and return bin will be closed from August 5th – August 7th for August Long Weekend. We will reopen on August 8th for our regularly scheduled hours.

Dominos Summer Wrap Up Party!

Join us August 18th from 11:30AM – 1:30PM at the Chestermere Public Library for the Domino’s Summer Wrap Up Party! Our amazing sponsor Domino’s Pizza Chestermere will be bringing pizzas! So be sure to stop by for a variety of activities, crafts, games, door prizes, and a FREE slice of Pizza!

No registration required. Find more information on our website www.chestermerepubliclibrary.com

Summer Reading Program Workshops!

Register for our Summer Reading Program Workshops for kids aged 3-12. A FREE library card is required to register for our workshops. Call or visit for program availability and registration.

Workshop registration not required for entry to prizes. Ask the front desk to register your child (ages 3-12) for the Summer Reading Program and pick up a reading log. Returning a reading log will earn your child either an INSTANT PRIZE, or a ballot to one of our GRAND PRIZES!!!

Teen Summer Reading Program

Teens between the ages of 12-17 can read and compete for activities for a chance to win prizes throughout the summer through the Marigold Teen Summer Reading Challenge. Learn more and sign up online at www.marigoldprograms.ca

Adult Summer Reading Program

Visiting the library pays off this summer. Register for our Adult Summer Reading Program and every visit to the library will earn you a ballot for a chance to WIN one of our ADULT PRIZES! Ask the front desk for registration and ballots.

Fun Family Friday Candy Sushi

Play with your food in this craft made of gummy candies, marshmallows, and Rice Puff Treats to make sushi look-alikes on August 4th at 1:00PM.

Please note: There will be a variety of candies and snacks, please let us know if there are any food allergies. Registration required, please call or visit for program availability.

Summer Reading Program Prize Draw

Prize ballot entry officially closes at 7:00PM on August 17th! Want to learn who has won the prizes? Find out on our Instagram for a live draw on August 18th at 11:00AM!

Prize winners are welcome to stop by the library after their name is announced and pick up their prize. Find us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ chestermerelibrary

Mother Goose By The Lake

Join Trellis, Chestermere Public Library, and PCSS in front of the library for songs, play, stories, and snacks on Wednesdays from 10:15AM – 11:15AM throughout the summer. This program runs from July 12th to August 16th for ages 0-5. Enjoy a take-home craft kit and resources each week. Registration has closed, but drop ins are welcome.

Mindful Readers

Join MHCB, Stepping Stones to Mental Health, and the Chestermere Public Library in-person for a FREE drop-in mindfulness program for caregivers and children ages 5 - 10. Each week will be a new mindfulness story and activity. Runs Mondays 10:30AM – 11:30AM from July 10th to August 14th at the library.

Graphic Novel and Manga Club

This month our teen and adult Graphic Novel and Manga Club are discussing Alien Comics on our Discord. Any comic or manga that has aliens or is about aliens is welcome to be discussed.

Share Your Library Experience

Have you taken part in any of our library services? We are looking for feedback on the library and our programs. Let us know what you think and how we can improve. Your feedback directly impacts our services and programming so we can continue to make the library better for everyone. Email your feedback to info@ chestermerepubliclibrary.com or drop it off in our feedback box.

Support Your Local Library

Are you aware that the library is a Registered CHARITY? This means that we depend on donations from the public to support us. We are looking for corporate or personal sponsors for our Summer Reading Program! Any donations help and allow us to improve all our programming. Contact info@chestermerepubliclibrary.com if you would like to donate.

Library Hours:

Monday through Thursday – 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday and Saturday – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

MonthLy NewsLetter

Are you wondering what’s happening at the library? Would you like to know? Sign up for our monthly newsletter for updates on programming, Reading Programs, Featured Displays, Community Outreach, Featured Artists, and more. Sign up by visiting our website at chestermerepubliclibrary.com

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Real estate Sales

In Chestermere for June 2023

There were 59 Sales

There were 89 new listings

There are presently 96 properties for sale

There is 1.63 Months of supply

The medan price is $611,600

With an average days on Market of 29

In Strathmore For June 2023

There were 41 sales

There were 43 new listings

There are presently 55 properties for sale

There is 1.34 Months of supply the average sale price is $411,062

The Average Days on market is 27 for Langdon here are the June 2023 numbers

There were 18 new listings

There were 13 sales

An average of 34 days on the market

There are 22 properties available for sale

There is 1.69 months of inventory

The average sales price is $620,460

How To Maintain Resale Value While Enjoying Your Home

Homeowners: Here are four ways to help a property hold its value over time.

Buying a home is a big investment, both emotionally and financially.

Homeowners should enjoy their home for the reason they purchased it, whatever that might be. But they can also protect – and even enhance –the property’s resale value at the same time.

Here are four ways to help resale value while reaping the benefits of upgrades and enjoying your home.

1. Keep up with regular maintenance

Maintaining a home over time can help avoid larger repair issues down the road. This could include work such as:

• Touching up chipped paint inside and outside

• Having the HVAC system cleaned

• Aiding curb appeal with lawn and weed maintenance

• Inspecting for interior water damage or roof leaks

• Clearing out gutters

• Replacing batteries and light bulbs where needed

• Managing pest control

• Cleaning that goes beyond the normal routine

2. Invest in energy-efficient features

Implementing environmentally friendly tactics in a house can help you save money on your energy bills while adding value to your property. To determine where to focus – common examples are updating poorly insulated windows and replacing older light fixtures – conduct an energy audit before you begin.

These modern features could appeal to buyers if you ever decide to sell. Demand for energy efficiency in homes is on the rise.

3. Renovate key rooms

Renovation projects can be an effective way to increase a property’s resale value, especially in highly trafficked areas of the home. A 2022 consumer survey by RE/MAX found that the top upgrades sellers plan to make before listing their home are to the kitchen and bathrooms.

Removal of dated features like popcorn ceilings and wall-to-wall carpeting should also enhance your experience of living in the home, as could larger renovations such as installing new appliances in the kitchen, finishing a basement to create more space, adding a bathroom, and more.

4. Consider curb appeal

Maintaining your home’s outdoor space is a must for enhancing curb appeal and enjoying its external appearance. Not only does it keep a property looking tidy, but can also be a creative way to express yourself with gardening. For future resale value, think about the longevity of new plants that could be added to the yard.

Trees, bushes, and perennial flowers can enhance the exterior of your home, and will continue to flourish with age. With regular maintenance, new saplings can age into mature trees and create shade and privacy on your property. This means you can enjoy them now, knowing they will help in a future sale, too.

Even if you adore your current dwelling, you may want to upsize, downsize, or seek other features like more acreage (which Fido would love) sometime down the road. In the meantime, it’s critical to maintain your home while you’re in it – for your current enjoyment and for resale value in the future

Open or closed mortgage: which is right for you?

Finding the right house is only half the battle. The other half is choosing the best type of mortgage. Among the many variables to consider — including its duration and interest rates — you must decide whether you want an open or closed mortgage.

OPEN MORTGAGE

The advantage of an open mortgage is that you can pay off the entire amount, or a portion of it, at any time. You aren’t penalized for paying it off early.

CLOSED MORTGAGE

A closed mortgage limits the amount of money you can pay toward your balance every year. This is often a percentage of your original balance, which may vary by lender. You’re penalized for paying more than your monthly payment.

HOW TO CHOOSE

Open mortgages usually have higher interest rates to make up for the flexibility of being able to pay them off at any time. On the other hand, closed mortgages have much lower interest rates because you must commit to the lender for a set amount of time. To make an informed decision, consider your needs and financial situation in the short and long term.

Not sure which type of mortgage to choose? Contact a mortgage professional to discuss your needs.