Programs

Programs & Events at the Library

We have library programs for everyone!

Our variety of free program offerings are for people of all ages.

Some programs focus on early literacy skills, some spark imagination and creativity, while others are about being part of a community in a comfortable space.

Find the right programs for you below:

 

Story Time

Wednesday mornings at the library. April 10-June 12, 2024
*No Story Time on May 1
 
9:30 & 10:30 am
ages 2-5 (with a responsible caregiver)
 
Share in stories, songs, and rhymes with your child. Have fun together and help your young child get ready for reading.

We always finish up with some type of activity, this may be a simple craft or game meant to work on early skills development.
 
Siblings welcome!

*the two sessions will be the same, you choose the time that works best for you.
 

NEW!!

Afternoon Story Time

These Story Time & Rhyme Time programs are the same as above, but we’re running a few weeks trial of afternoon sessions.

2:30 pm

May 8-29, 2024

 

If these sessions have lots of interest they will become part of the regular Story Time schedule in the future.

Rhyme Time

Thursday mornings at the library. April 11-June 13, 2024
 
10:00 & 11:00 am
ages 0-3 (with a responsible caregiver)

Spend quality time with your child by interacting together using rhymes, songs, and books.

Siblings welcome!

*the two sessions will be the same, you choose the time that works best for you.
 

NEW!!

Afternoon Rhyme Time

These Story Time & Rhyme Time programs are the same as above, but we’re running a few weeks trial of afternoon sessions.

2:30 pm

May 2-30, 2024

 

If these sessions have lots of interest they will become part of the regular Rhyme Time schedule in the future.

 
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Rhyme Time Videos

Play with your babies and toddlers with these songs and rhymes.

  • Recommended for ages 0-3 with an adult, or a great way for older siblings to safely interact with a baby
  • Rhymes, songs, and stories to promote pre-literacy skills and oral language development
  • Caregivers will interact with the children while singing, rhyming, and doing actions

 

Watch this first if you have a baby under 6 months old:

 

Check out some of our videos here:

The whole playlist is available in this one link - to switch to a different video click on the list button in the top right corner of the video.

 

 

Read & Roll

This 6 week partner program between the Bonnyville Library and FCSS is specially designed for children aged 3 & 4.

Read books and then roll with activities to explore the story concepts.

The program promotes language and fine motor skills in a socialized setting.

 

The program is free and runs for 6 weeks.

 

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT SESSION.

 

Please contact the library to register.

Limited spaces available.

Children's Programs

BLAST

(Bonnyville Library After School Time)
 
Have a BLAST at the Library
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Ages 6-12
 
April 10-June 12, 2024

Drop-in for fun!
Activities may include LEGO, crafts, scavenger hunts, and more!
 
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Pokémon League

Thursdays
6:00-7:30 pm
ages 6-adult

Do you like to play the Pokémon card game?

Looking for new people to battle?

Never played but want to learn?

Everyone is welcome!

 

You must play at least 3 league evenings to qualify for each upcoming tournament.

 

Tournament: Saturday, May 11 @ 12:00 pm
 
This is the last Pokémon session until the fall
 
 
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Adult Child Book Club

 
Monday, April 29, 2024
5:30 pm

Ages 8-12 with an adult.

The Book: Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess - by Shari Green

 

Read the same book as your child (grandchild/niece/nephew).

Attend the meeting to discuss, do an activity, and have a snack.

 

Limited spaces available, please register.

Register early and pick up your book to read it before the program.
 
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NERF Battle

Friday, June 14, 2024
5:00-6:00 pm - ages 9 and up

Battle your way around the library after hours.

Bring your own Nerf guns, leave your ammo at home. The library provides small blue & orange darts for the program.
Limited safety goggles are available during the program.



**Waivers required.

(A new waiver is required for each session, regardless of previous participation)

 

Limited spaces available - registration opens in May 2024.

Youth & Adult Programs

Bring Your Own Book Club

Wednesday, May 8

Tuesday, June 20

6:30 pm

adults & mature youth

 

Do you want to talk about a book you've recently read? Are your friends tired of hearing about another book you loved or hated?

Join us and share about a title you've read, you could have loved or hated it, and hear about books from others.

 

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Adult Macrame Workshop

Join us and make your own macramé hanger for a large plant pot. All materials are included.
Snacks & drinks provided.
 
Monday, May 27
6:30-8:00 pm
 
For adults & mature youth (ages 16+)
 
Spaces & supplies are limited, please register.
 
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Adult Child Book Club

 
Monday, April 29, 2024
5:30 pm

Ages 8-12 with an adult.

The Book: Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess - by Shari Green

 

Read the same book as your child (grandchild/niece/nephew).

Attend the meeting to discuss, do an activity, and have a snack.

 

Limited spaces available, please register.

Register early and pick up your book to read it before the program.

 

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LICA Seed Starting Workshop

We're excited to announce we're hosting LICA to run a seed starting workshop. Learn some plant science, get some good info for your gardening, and plant a few seeds to take home.
 
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
 
Please register, spaces & supplies are limited.
 
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Pokémon League

Thursdays
6:00-7:30 pm
ages 6-adult

Do you like to play the Pokémon card game?

Looking for new people to battle?

Never played but want to learn?

Everyone is welcome!

You must play at least 3 league evenings to qualify for each upcoming tournament.

 

Tournament 1: Saturday, May 11 @ 12:00 pm

This is the last session until the fall.

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Adult Book Club

Please join us to discuss our monthly book selection.

Discussions occur on the SECOND Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.

Meetings are a combination of in-person and video call using Zoom.

Ask at the library to be put on the email list if you'd like to receive updates and Zoom meeting links.

 

Sign up to be a Book Club member and you'll have the books ordered for you each month via interlibrary loan.

 

Contact the library if you have questions or would like to join.

 

Book Club Reading List 2024:

January 9
From the Ashes – by Jessie Thistle

February 13
Still Life – by Louise Penny

March 12
The Giver of Stars – by Jojo Moyes

April 9
The Kite Runner – by Khaled Hosseini

May 14
Bad Cree – by Jessica Johns

June 11
Hidden Pictures – by Jason Rekulak

September 10
The Midnight Library – by Matt Haig

October 8
The Song of Achilles – by Madeline Miller

November 12
The Cure for Death by Lightning – by Gail Anderson-Dargatz

December 10
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek – by Kim Richardson

 

Have book suggestions for the 2025 reading list? Send them to the programmer under Contact Us

Wanda John-Kehewin poetry series

The library had the pleasure of hosting poet Wanda John-Kehewin for a recording session in 2021.

This 3 part series came from that session.

 

Wanda is a poet and author originally from Kehewin, Alberta.

 

Visit Wanda's website: wandajohnkehewin.com

 

Listen, Learn, Reflect.

 

Part 1 - September 30, 2021

 

Part 2 - October 7, 2021

 

Part 3 - October 14, 2021