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:

** Please Note **

During the COVID-19 pandemic much of our programming has been moved to a virtual format, some has been temporarily suspended.

Story Time

Online Story Time

These videos are geared towards children ages 2-5, however the content is suitable for children young and old.

The songs, rhymes, and stories in these videos are chosen not only for fun but also the way they contribute to the growth and development of young brains and bodies.

Have fun & be silly!

Rhyme Time

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.

Children's Programs

Coming soon!

Take-home craft kits that will pair with an upcoming Crafting with Kat video.

Watch our News roll on the homepage for information about when each kit will be available.

October Kit - Fairy Jars

November Kit - Woodland Animal Scene

December Kit - Winter Wreath

Adult Book Club

Due to limited library occupancy the Book Club has temporarily moved to a virtual format.

Look for the Bonnyville Library Book Club group on Facebook for more information during the Covid-19 pandemic, or email programs@bonnyvillelibrary.ab.ca if you have questions or would like to join.

Please join us to discuss our monthly book selection.

Book Club members will have the books ordered for them via interlibrary loan,

We will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming Book Club Selections for 2020:

January 7 - The Chilbury Ladies Choir – by Jenifer Ryan

February 4 - The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie – by Alan Bradley

March 3 - Me Before You – by Jojo Moyes

April 7 - The Martian – by Andy Weir

May 5 - **UPDATED due to closure - The Child Finder - by Rene Denfeld

(available on Hoopla as e-book and audiobook)

June 2 **UPDATED due to closure - The Girl With No Name - by Mariana Chapman

(available on Hoopla as an e-book)

September 8 (second Tuesday) - Lullabies for Little Criminals – by Heather O’Neill

October 6 - The Dry – by Jane Harper

November 3 - Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness – by Susannah Cahalan

December 1 - Where’d You Go, Bernadette – by Maria Semple

Deferred Titles

I’ll be Gone in the Dark – by Michelle McNamara

Then She Was Gone – by Lisa Jewell