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Want to learn more about creating comics? Find out how "Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words" this fall at this kids virtual workshop, brought to you by Drawn to Books. How does one tell a story visually? This is the question we will explore with students to better understand how sequential art works; its strengths and the unique storytelling opportunities it offers. A perfect introduction course for young writers learning about comics, and for artists exploring visual narratives. Spending time ...

The Escape Room hours are as follows: Participants: Families, Teams, Friends, Clubs, Businesses, Youth Ages 12+ The Escape Room puzzles are suitable for children aged 12+. Children under the age of 14 require an adult chaperone. All minors under 18 years of age require a parent to accept the terms and conditions that they will receive in a confirmation email after registering. Cost: By donation ($10/person entitles participant to a tax receipt; completed donation form required for tax receipt)...

Day Name Description Time Other Info Jan- May Activities available daily, with new content changed bi-weekly! **Program registrations begins Monday, 16 December

Day Name Description Ages Time Other Info An enjoyable and engaging time for you and baby! Sing songs, read books, tell stories and play hand games to enhance parent/child attachment, social skills and healthy child development. This program is presented in partnership with APFA. Travel out of this world and experience this world in new ways with interactive songs and stories that develop school readiness. 2-6 (with caregivers) Enjoy songs, fingerplays, gro...

Day Name Description Ages Time Other Info Battle, trade cards or make a Pokémon themed masterpiece in a safe and inclusive space. Want to learn more about creating comics? Find out about "Writing and Storytelling in Comic Books" this spring at this kids workshop, brought to you by Drawn to Books. **Program registrations begins Monday, 16 December Did you attend? Let us know how we did.

SGPL strives to support home educators and offers the specialized library services outlined below: SGPL has a vast collection of multi-format materials (here and throughout the TRAC library system) as well as reliable academic eResources such as TumbleBooks, TumbleMath, Early World of Learning, World Book Online, Novelist Plus K-8, Solaro homework help, and Lynda learning courses. -Learn how easy it is to use Solaro in this how-to video. -Get to know all 9 of the WorldBook eResources that you ...

Day Name Description Time Other Info Are you curious about downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks on your smart device or e-reader? Visit our website or the Information Desk for drop-in eBook help. Bring your device! *Based on availability financial education to community members who are financially vulnerable.

New Senior Program! Join us at SGPL for cribbage and coffee.

We invite you to visit us and finish your novel during our designated writing days in November. We will provide coffee, computer access, and a quiet space for you to focus and write. The average novel has 250-300 words per page. If you plan to write 500 words an hour for 25 hours a week, you can write 50 000 words in 4 weeks!! Use the hashtag #NaNoWriMo, and tag SGLibrary in your tweet, Instagram photo, or Facebook post:

The good news? There’s still a summer reading club this year! The better news? It’s all online & can be done entirely at home! Kids and their families can create an online notebook, read eBooks, vote in Battle of the Books, review books, write stories, read original comics, view author/illustrator readings and workshops and so much more... The more you read, the more chance you have to win! How the Summer Reading Club Works: *Program registrations begins Friday, 26 Ju...

Only available until June 30, 2020 Celebrate inclusion and diversity with our family-friendly pride storytime program, presented by local drag king performer: Earl Grey! All ages are welcome. Drag Storytime FAQ Get your FREE library card here Fruit Loop - Pride at Home 13 June Spruce Grove GSA: Pop up GSAs and Car Pride Parade 2020 see details below Enjoy colouring in your very own rainbow. Get creative and use your favourite colours! Click here to access t...

The Summer Reading Club challenges YOU to write an entire novel this summer! Don’t panic, here are a bunch of tools to get you started; and even if you don’t finish it, it’s still pretty awesome that you started one! Here you will find helpful guides to create your story outline, tips and tricks that will bring your character creation to the next level, writing prompts to help kick your creative mind into gear, and so much more! So, who is ready to become the next J.K. Rowling...

This year Alberta Culture days will run from September 1-30, 2020. To keep everyone safe, we have created a virtual space for everyone to access. We will have videos, crafts, activities, and prizes for all ages to enjoy. We are also partnering with the Allied Arts Council to make this event extra special. Our theme this year is "A picture is worth a 1000 words and 1000 words paint quite a picture". Check out all the amazing events planned for Alberta Culture Days. Here you will find...

Here you will find videos, crafts and activities to celebrate Comic Con. All ages and every fandom are welcome. Only available until May 31, 2020 A video from SGPL staff Be sure to share your crafts and costumes with us on social media! Tag us at #sglibrary #virtualcomiccon2020 Facebook @SpruceGroveLibrary Instagram @SG_Library Free Comics Take a look at hoopla, RBdigital and Teen Book Cloud for free graphic novels and comics. These are free today and everyday! Story Time with Moana A S...

Instagram @SG_Library “Books. Cats. Life is good.” - T.S. Eliot This month is for reading all about animals. We are using the term 'fur read', but please be sure to embrace birds, reptiles, insects, fish and any other living creatures under this genre. Be they scientific facts, romantic fiction, fantasy, history or humorous memoir. There are so many amazing reads featuring animals that we thought that they all deserved to be featured here. We Bought a Zoo by Benjamin Mee ...

Join our hosts and horror expert for a special spooktacular episode. Enjoy our creepy recommendations and cheesy sound effects. From the staff at SGPL, we wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween. Bone-appetit! Here at the library, we have a book for every reader. This would include our comics, graphic novels and manga collection. Listen to this episode to hear some of our favorites from our hosts. And a few recommendations from our staff expert, Theresa. We are very pleased to announce Leanne M...

Reading about space and those stories set in places outside our own little corner of the universe are great fun and help to expand our understanding. They are also part of the popular science fiction (sci fi) genre. From time travel to galaxy-spanning journeys to scientific experiments gone interesting, there are so many great science fiction books for kids to explore! This month let's take a look at these space-tastic sci-fi reads: Kids will love this soft sparkly playdough, it’...

Please email asgprogramming@yrl.ab.ca to submit your photos. The entry deadline is 21 November 2020. All entries must include: Participants acknowledge Good luck and happy cooking! For more information on our NEW Cooking with Kids program and other Virtual Programs this Fall

Instagram @SG_Library Extra Challenge: Write a one line story 100+ Creative Writing Exercises for Fiction Authors 365 Writing Prompts Over 160 Images to Inspire Writing Lynda for learning courses on writing

Here you can play online games and enjoy recipes for new beverages. All games are designed with the user in mind and recommended for seniors.

Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-5:30pm Connect with us on social media! Visit the library during our operating hours and pick 2 free comic books. While supplies last. All comics were provided from our local comic book store HyperSpace Comics and Games. Send us your scariest tales and we will read them on our podcast for our Halloween special episode of "Behind the Stacks". Email us at SGPLPodcast@yrl.ab.ca and you can listen to our podcast HERE. We have four different digital escape rooms ra...

*Closed Sundays, and Statutory Holidays

Frank Einstein and the space-time zipper by Jon Scieszka Dragons and marshmallows by Asia Citro Science no fair! By Nancy Krulik Rosie Revere, engineer by Andrea Beaty Building a House by Byron Barton The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires The little red fort by Brenda Maier The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons by Natascha Biebow ~You can search our library catalogue here~ The Kid Should See This (TKSST) is an unprecedented collection of 4,500+...

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Please fill out this short survey so that we can continue to offer the best service possible. We will use your input to continually improve our programs. Thank you for taking the time to complete this evaluation.

Have you got a burning education related question? We have teachers to help! Everything from virtual classrooms, resources, skill building, and student engagement. Submit your question and one of our qualified teachers will do their best to answer it via video posted on our website every month. We will be answering your questions from September-December. Please fill out the form and send in your questions to our teachers. Answers will be emailed directly to patrons submitting the questions but ...

Take a look at other programs we are offering here at the library. Pick up your copy of the Winter/Spring Program Guide and monthly Calendar.

Here you can find crafts and activities that you can do at home. We will provide endless inspiration and guidance. Whether you love coloring, creating, crafting, or simply sprucing up your home with some good DIY projects, there is something for everyone. All ages are welcome to this new SGPL virtual program. Follow us on social media for more resources. Youtube channel for "How-To" videos Check out our how-to videos. New videos will be updated bi-weekly. October is a beautiful season to ...

We invite you to participate in this facilitated, safe, and inclusive all-things-Pokémon program designed for children 7-12 years old. We can't trade or battle with Pokémon cards in-person right now BUT how about trying out some of these fun activities and we'll see you back at the library again very soon. Have fun creating your own Pokémon Fortune Teller using this free template. Full instructions and how-to video can be found at Easy Origami. Try making this ea...