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
September 13 - December 13, 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
September 14 - December 14, 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

BLAST

**NEW DAY!!

(Bonnyville Library After School Time)
 
Have a BLAST at the Library
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Ages 6-12
 
September 13 - December 13, 2023

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

 
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Lettuce Grow

Painting for the Community Garden
 

Saturday, September 23
1:00 pm


All Ages (adults & children welcome)

Come paint some decorative pieces for the community garden. Stay until you’re done, or until we clean up at 3 pm.

 
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Pokémon League

Thursdays
6:00-7:30 pm
 

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.

 

Session 1: September 14-October 12
Tournament 1: Saturday, October 14 @ 12:00 pm

Session 2: October 19-November 23
Tournament 2: Saturday, November 25 @ 12:00 pm

 
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Swifty Saturday

 
1:00-3:00 pm
Saturday, October 28
All Ages (adults & children welcome)
 
**children 7 & under should be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
 

Are you in your friendship era?
Pop by to our Taylor Swift inspired bracelet making session.

Stay for a s little or as long as you like and make a few beaded bracelets for yourself or someone else.

 
 
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Adult Child Book Club

 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
6:30 pm

The Book: Lost on the Prairie by MaryLou Driedger

 

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, December 1, 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, November 20, 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, October 4, 2023
6:00-7:30 pm
 
Please register, spaces & supplies are limited.
 
 
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Lettuce Grow

Painting for the Community Garden
 

Saturday, September 23
1:00 pm


All Ages (adults & children welcome)

Come paint some decorative pieces for the community garden. Stay until you’re done, or until we clean up at 3 pm.

 
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Pokémon League

Thursdays
6:00-7:30 pm
 

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.

 

Session 1: September 14-October 12
Tournament 1: Saturday, October 14 @ 12:00 pm

Session 2: October 19-November 23
Tournament 2: Saturday, November 25 @ 12:00 pm

 
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Swifty Saturday

 
1:00-3:00 pm
Saturday, October 28
All Ages (adults & children welcome)
 
**children 7 & under should be accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
 

Are you in your friendship era?
Pop by to our Taylor Swift inspired bracelet making session.

Stay for a s little or as long as you like and make a few beaded bracelets for yourself or someone else.

 
 
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Adult Child Book Club

 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
6:30 pm

Ages 8-12 with a responsible adult

 

The Book: Lost on the Prairie by MaryLou Driedger

 

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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Art for the Average

 
Do you like the idea of making art but get overwhelmed with the idea of starting a project?
Do you find that art can help calm your anxious brain, but need a little direction?
Are you interested in art but feel no good at it?
 
This program is for you!
Art for the average person, art for those of us that don't feel artistic, art for all!!
We'll make simple sharpie & watercolour paintings you'll be proud to say "I made that".
 
Thursday, November 30, 2023
6:00 pm
 
For adults & mature youth (ages 13+)
 
Spaces & supplies are limited, please register.
*registration will open Monday, November 20, 2023.

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