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 12 - June 14, 2023

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.

Rhyme Time

Thursday mornings at the library

April 13 - June 15, 2023

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.

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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

Saturday Fam Jam

Enjoy some family time as we read, sing, and play.

Join us for this drop-in program.

11:15 am (runs approximately 45 min to 1 hour)

April 22, 2023

Earth Day - Plant a Seed

Ages 3-7, siblings always welcome.

Adults are expected to play and participate with their kids.

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Free Comic Book Day

Drop-in to the library to choose a free comic book and do some fun & challenging activities. Stay for as long or as little as you like.

12:00-3:00 pm

May 6, 2023

For everyone.

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BLAST

(Bonnyville Library After School Tuesdays)

Have a BLAST at the Library
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm

Ages 6-12

April 11 - June 13, 2023

Drop-in for fun!

Activities may include LEGO, crafts, scavenger hunts, and more!

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NERF Battle

Friday, May 26, 2023

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 will open Monday, May 1, 2023.

Youth & Adult Programs

LICA Vermicompost Workshop

We're excited to announce we're hosting LICA to run another Vermicomposting workshop. Get yourself set up with an indoor compost to make awesome fertilizer all winter for your spring gardening needs.

Learn about this compost technique and make your own bin (worms included) to take home.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

6:00-7:30 pm

Please register, spaces & supplies are limited.

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Free Comic Book Day

Drop-in to the library to choose a free comic book and do some fun & challenging activities. Stay for as long or as little as you like.

May 6, 2023

12:00-3:00 pm

For everyone.

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Mini Macramé Plant Hangers

Join us to create 2 mini plant hangers using simple macramé techniques.

May 17, 2023

6:00 pm

Ages 16 through adult.

Please register, space & supplies are limited.

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Book to Movie Night

Come by to watch the movie version of a popular book.

Light snacks provided.

June 7, 2023

6:00 pm

Movie:

Where the Crawdads Sing

For adults & mature youth. this movie is rated PG-13 in Canada.

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 2023:

January 10 - Mrs. Sinclair’s Suitcase – by Louise Walters

February 14 - The Guncle – by Steven Rowley

March 14 - Switchboard Soldiers – by Jennifer Chiaverini

April 11 - The Theory of Crows – by David A. Robertson

May 9 - One Italian Summer – by Rebecca Serle

June 13 - The Last Thing He Told Me – by Laura Dave

September 12 - Firekeeper’s Daughter – by Angeline Boulley

October 10 - Three Weeks with My Brother – by Nicholas Sparks

November 14 - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian – by Sherman Alexie

December 12 - Dear Mrs. Bird – by A.J Pearce

Have book suggestions for the 2024 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