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LEARNING & LITERACY

EASTER EGG HUNT FREE. Everyone Welcome The Easter Bunny always leaves goodies at the library! Come with your Easter basket and collect chocolate treats, followed by an Easter movie with popcorn. Saturday, April 4, 10 am

PUBLIC LIBRAR Y Wetaskiwin Public Library 5002-51 Avenue Wetaskiwin, AB 780.361.4446 www.wetaskiwinpubliclibray.ab.ca

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CHILDREN

STORIES, BUBBLES AND ACTIVITIES FREE. 1 - 5 years Join us for a morning of songs, stories, rhymes, bubbles, and activities. Mondays, April 6 - May 25, 1030 am *No stories April 13 and May 18

AFTER SCHOOL DIY FREE. 5 - 14 years Do you want to make ridiculously cool projects? Come make a creation such as DIY slime, Skittles painting, LEGO snow globes and so much more! Tuesdays, April 7 - May 26, 330pm, 430pm

STORIES, BUBBLES AND ACTIVITIES FREE. 1 - 5 years Join us for a morning of songs, stories, rhymes, bubbles, and activities. Mondays, April 6 - May 25, 1030 am *No stories April 13 and May 18

AFTER SCHOOL DIY FREE. 5 - 14 years Do you want to make ridiculously cool projects? Come make a creation such as DIY slime, Skittles painting, LEGO snow globes and so much more! Tuesdays, April 7 - May 26, 330pm, 430pm

GREEN THINGS GROW FREE. Everyone Welcome Come enjoy spring stories while you decorate a flower pot, plant a seed, take it home and watch as your plant grows. Saturday, May 9, 1030 am - 12pm

NEW PARK ON THE BLOCK FREE. Join us for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of our new playground! This will be followed by exhilarating entertainment, fantastic food, giant games, and a 50/50 fundraiser! We are excited to invite all members of our community to this special occasion. Friday, May 8, 5pm - 8pm

COOKIES & CUDDLES FREE. 2 - 10 years Get cozy, sit back and relax with stories and cookies before bed. Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27, 6:45pm

LEGO & KIT PLAY FREE. 4 - 99 years Join us for creative LEGO building and kit play. What is kit play you ask? Interactive, hands-on play with kinetic sand, magnet tiles, board games and more. Thursdays, April 9 - May 28, 330 pm, 5 pm

STORIES & CRAFTS FREE. 2 - 6 years Enjoy a story followed by a themed craft or activity. Fridays, April 3 - May 29, 1030 am *No stories April 10th*

SATURDAY SURPRISE FREE. Everyone Welcome Pop-in on Saturdays for a surprise program with Miss Nicole. Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 1030 am - 12pm

SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY Everyone Join us for a super day of fun activities, crafts, and entertainment to kick off our summer reading club! June 27th, 1030 pm - 130pm

SUMMER WRAP-UP PARTY Everyone Join us for a super day of fun activities, crafts, a petting zoo and much more to wrap-up our summer reading club! August 22, 1030 am - 130pm

OUTDOOR STORY TIME FREE. 2 - 7 years Enjoy our fun, new outdoor space and join us for story times that will bring you on an outdoor adventure! *weather permitting* Mondays, July 6 - August 24, 1030am *No program August 3*

PUBLIC LIBRAR Y Wetaskiwin Public Library 5002-51 Avenue Wetaskiwin, AB 780.361.4446 www.wetaskiwinpubliclibray.ab.ca

TEEN & YOUTH

KIDS CRAFTY SCIENCE FREE. 5 - 14 years Get your hands dirty and messy with fun science activities like goopy slime and other mind-blowing experiments. Wednesdays, July 8 - August 26, 11am *No program July 1*

TEEN TIME FREE. 11 - 17 years Join us over the summer months for Teen Time. Come hang out while we do fun summer activities like tie-dyeing, buttonmaking and more. Wednesdays, July 8 - August 26, 2pm *No program July 1*

PUBLIC LIBRAR Y Wetaskiwin Public Library 5002-51 Avenue Wetaskiwin, AB 780.361.4446 www.wetaskiwinpubliclibray.ab.ca

ADULT & SENIOR

TEEN MOVIE AFTERNOON FREE. 11 - 17 years Hide from the heat and enjoy cool flicks with delicious popcorn. Fridays, July 3and August 7, 2pm

TWEEN ART AFTERNOON FREE. 11 - 17 years Get messy, have fun and create art! No art skills needed for these projects. Fridays, July 17 and August 21, 2pm Please call or come into the library to preregister.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT FREE. Everyone Jenga, Headbands, Mario Kart and so much more! Come enjoy a fun night with your family and our selection of board games and video games. Mondays, July 6 - August 24, 6pm *No program August 3*

GAME ON! FREE. 12 - 17 years Come to the library and play with our wide range of video games. Chill, hang out and have fun! Tuesdays, July 7 - August 25, 3pm

ART IN THE PARK FREE. Get crafty, messy and become one with nature in our new outdoor space! *weather permitting* Thursdays, July 9 - August 27, 11am

LEGO AND KIT PLAY FREE. 4 - 99 years Create and build masterpieces and let your imagination go wild. Check out all of the exciting kits and games we have to play with at the library! Thursdays: July 9 - August 27, 3pm

SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS & CEREAL FREE. Everyone Join us Saturday mornings for some retro cartoons and a totally rad cereal bar! Saturdays: July 10 - August 28, 1030am

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BOOK CLUB FREE. 18+ Enjoy an evening of engaging discussion with other avid readers. Call or drop by the library to sign up for our monthly book clubs. Mondays: April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 10, 6pm - 730pm

ADULT DIY & FAMILY MOVIE FREE. 18+ (DIY), Movie (everyone) Join us at the library for a morning of adult crafting while a family friendly movie plays. Call or drop by the library to sign up for our adult DIY. Saturdays: April 4, May 2, and June 6, 1030am

CULTURE CRAFTS FREE. 18+ Come join us for Culture Crafts at the library! We will learn how to make dream catchers, tipi lights, medicine wheels, safety pin headdresses and more. Drop by or call the library to register. Saturdays: April 25, May 30, and June 20, 1030am

SUNDAY MATINEE FREE. Everyone Join us on the third Sunday of the month for a movie and free popcorn. Sundays: April 19, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 16, 130pm *May date adjusted due to Victoria Day, May 18*

DEATH CAFÉ FREE. 18+ Through open conversation in a natural, comfortable setting, we can bring conversations about death out of the silence and increase awareness of death as a part of life. Mondays: April 20, May 11, and June 15, 615pm

CONVERSATIONS IN FRENCH FREE. 18+ Are you interested in learning French or wanting to improve on what you already know? Sign up to learn some basics and make some new friends. Thursday: April 9, 6pm - 730pm

CREATIVE WRITING CORNER FREE. 16+ Join us once a month for a creative writing environment combined with games, activities and information sharing. Thursdays: April 23 and May 28, 6 - 730pm

SENIORS WEEK FREE. Join us during the first week of June as we celebrate Seniors Week. Each day we will have an activity specialized to seniors and elders. Visit the library or check out our social media for more details. June 1 - 5

PIN IT PARTY 18+ Purchase a ticket for an evening of drinks, good company and Pinterest inspired crafts. Ticket includes two alcoholic beverages and all the supplies needed to create wonderful Pinterest masterpieces. August 14, 7pm - 10pm; $20 per ticket

CULT MOVIE CLASSICS FREE. Everyone We will be hosting a cult movie fest every Sunday for the month of June. Indulge in popcorn and enjoy classics such as The Goonies, Labyrinth and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. Sundays: June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 130pm

WETASKIWIN TOASTMASTERS Wetaskiwin Toastmasters teaches Public Speaking and Leadership Skills Date & Time: Mondays, 7pm to 9pm Location: 5105 46 Ave, Emmanuel Anglican Church Contact: Call 780.781.9927 for more information

BOOK BINGO FREE. 18+ Tell your friends about our second annual Adult Summer Reading Program. Try new genres and enjoy some friendly competition. Complete one line of your BINGO card to enter our draw for a brand-new Kindle Fire. One entry per person, per line. Skill testing questions may apply. June 29 - August 24

FAMILY FEUD FRIDAYS FREE. Everyone, Team members: 16+ Are you ready to play Family Feud at the library? Sign up for the chance to play Family Feud and win prizes by registering your team of five members. If you would like to watch the game show fun, there is no sign up necessary. For more details please visit the Wetaskiwin Public Library. Fridays: June 12, July 10, and August 14, 6pm

WETASKIWIN HOMESCHOOL GROUP We welcome all homeschooling families to join us at our events. Our newsletter is available to be emailed out to you. Programs include swimming lessons, art, gymnastics, skiing, volleyball, and more. Contact: Alison Horsley at wetaskiwinhomeschool@gmail.com or check out the Wetaskiwin and Area Homeschoolers Facebook page.

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ALDER FLATS/BUCK LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY Location: Alder Flats Elementary School Phone: 780-388-3881 Books can only be checked-out when a Librarian is present during the following hours: September to June: Tues. 1:00pm - 4:00pm & Thurs. 7:00pm –9:00pm July and August: Tues. 1:00pm - 5:00pm The Public can come and use the computers, read books, browse and return books. September to June School Days: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:00pm www.alderflatslibrary.ab.ca

PIGEON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Lakedell Community Library Society) 603 - 2 Avenue, Ma-Me-O Beach Phone: 780-586-3778 Mon. & Wed. 11:00am - 7:00pm Thurs. 11:00am - 4:00pm Closed Holidays Additional Hours July through September long weekend Sat. 11:00am - 2:00pm www.pigeonlakepubliclibrary.ab.ca

Preschool Childrens Reading Program Little lions love reading at the library… Date and time: Mondays 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Free drop-in. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday Night Speaker Series Join us once a month as our library hosts a speaker series on a variety of topics by people in our community willing to share their knowledge. EG./Photographing and viewing the night sky, getting your yard ready for spring with the care of the lake in mind, eclipses around the world and so much more. Contact Information: Phone: 780-586-3778 Email: pigeonlakelibrary@yrl.ab.ca Facebook: Pigeon Lake Happenings

Contact Information: Phone: 780-586-3778 Email: pigeonlakelibrary@yrl.ab.ca Facebook: Pigeon Lake Happenings

MILLET PUBLIC LIBRARY 5031 - 49 Avenue Phone: 780-387-5222 Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 10:00am - 8:00pm Fri. 10:00am - 5:00pm Sat. 10:00am - 3:00pm www.milletlibrary.ca

WINFIELD COMMUNITY LIBRARY Winfield Elementary School Phone: 780-682-2498 Winter Hours (Sept. 1 - June 1): Tues. 8:15am –4:00pm & Wed. 4:00pm - 8:00pm Summer Hours (June 2 - Aug. 31): Tues. 9:00am - 4:00pm & Wed. 5:00pm - 8:00pm www.winfieldlibrary.ab.ca

WETASKIWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY 5002 - 51 Avenue Phone: 780-361-4446 Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10:00am - 8:00pm, Fri. & Sat. 10:00am - 5:00pm Closed: Sundays & Statutory Holidays Free library membership for City & County residents www.wetaskiwinpubliclibrary.ab.ca

Knitting Group Date and Time: Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Art Group Date and Time: Every other Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Book Clubs Join one of our Book Clubs

Enroll in French Immersion Do you want your child to Register now Excel at communicating? For the 2020-2021 Be a creative thinker? School Year Have more career options? Accepting new registration Travel abroad? Kindergarten to Grade 8 Contact: Ecole Queen Elizabeth School 4720 51 Street, Wetaskiwin 780-352-2281 Give your child the advantage of learning English and French

S.T.E.A.M Free, School Age Children Date & Time: Tuesday & Thursday School Days 330-5pm Location: Millet Library Contact: 780.387.5222

STORYTIME Free, Pre-School Age Children, Runs YearRound Date & Time: Wednesday 1030-1130am (No Stories Aug 19, 26) Location: Millet Library Contact: 780.387.5222

SUMMER DROP-IN Free, Families Welcome Self-Directed Activities. Date & Time: Wednesday - Friday 330- 430pm, July 8 - August 14 Location: Millet Library Contact: 780.387.5222

MUSIC & DANCE

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