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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...

Try our Summer Reading Club: programs and activities for ALL ages. Weekly prize draws throughout the summer! 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. Questions will be responded to via email within 7 days. *materials available in print and online through our eResources. **These video...

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.

Until further notice, all in-person programs at SGPL are cancelled due to the library's closure in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. 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, Early World of Learning, World Book Online, Novelist Plus K-8, Solaro homework hel...

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:

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...

Check out all the amazing events planned for Alberta Culture Days. Here you will find in person, self guided, live stream and digital recordings. Find an event near you. This web page hides many mysteries. Complete the scavenger hunt page and be entered into one of our two prizes. There will be a kids prize and an adult prize. Submit your completed scavenger hunt page to the library or take a picture and email it to us at asgprogramming@yrl.ab.ca. Only complete and correct pages will be submitt...

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 The theme this month is Black Identity. Take a step into someone else's shoes with these five fiction and nonfiction books on racism and it's impact on African Americans. Malou has just turned sixteen—hardly old enough to be out in the world on her own—and all she knows for sure is that she’s of mixed race and that she was left at an orphanage as a newborn. When the orphanage burns to the ground, she finds out that she may have been born in a small town in...

Music is powerful. It inspires. It empowers. It connects. It can be comforting to hear your favourite singer echoing your deepest feelings and can transport you to new fascinating places (that aren't home, amazing when we are all getting a little tired of physical distancing). Try these reads about the power of music: This month let's take a look at these musical reads: Try creating your own guitar out of a cereal box and other supplies found around the house. Instructions can be found he...

Instagram @SG_Library Virtual Write On! will be taking a break over the summer and new prompts will continue on Wednesday September 9th. Enjoy the extra resource section below as inspiration for summer writing. Have a wonderful summer writers. (credit to academic writing success) 50 Writing Prompts Inspired by Summer 30 Day Writing Challenge 100+ Creative Writing Exercises for Fiction Authors

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.

*Closed Sundays, and Statutory Holidays

Guess that Object TKSST The Kid Should See This (TKSST) is an unprecedented collection of 4,500+ kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home. And thanks to our members, it’s free for everyone. Selections are grown-up-friendly, too. TKSST champions smart STEAM, history, and culture-focused content by museums, organizations, and creators who celebrate curiosity, collaboration, creativity, critical ...

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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 Our Virtual Mini Makerspace will be taking a break during the summer. Check out all the fun things to do ...

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...