PROGRAMS

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 ...

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to learn more about creating comics? Find out how to 'Craft a Story' this spring at this kids virtual workshop, brought to you by Drawn to Books. Are you an avid anime and manga fan? Join us in-person to share your favourite fandoms and discover new ones in a safe and inclusive space. *materials available in print and online through our eResources. **These videos are reser...

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.

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:

Due to the measures many governments have taken and/or encouraged in response to COVID-19, the folks who are able to stay at home are doing so to protect their health and the health of their communities. Folks who provide vital services, including people who work at hospitals, grocery stores, and delivery services, continue to go to work to keep communities functioning. Life has changed temporarily but drastically for many of us, and we are still in the process of adapting! To help engage our cr...

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...

Here are our storytime videos, crafts, activities, and resources to celebrate winter holidays from across the world. Everyone is welcome! Pick up one of our limited Take & Make winter holiday kits* at the library front desk *while supplies last, 1 kit per household UPDATE: sorry they are now all given out! Make an ice cream skier craft and a tasty set of hot chocolate tree ornaments (to gift or keep and treat yourself) Relax and enjoy with these holiday storytime videos! Win...

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, events and activities to celebrate Comic Con. All ages and every fandom are welcome. Be sure to share your crafts and costumes with us on social media! Tag us at #SGLibrary #ComicCon2021 Facebook @SpruceGroveLibrary Instagram @SG_Library This year we will have a hybrid of different activities and events, ranging from virtual, at the library, and in-person. All events and activities are subject to cancellations and changes. Comic Con 2021 was created in mind...

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...

Pinterest @SGLibrary Instagram @SG_Library “A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.” C.S. LEWIS This month we are celebrating books created for the teen market known as YA (Young Adults) in libraryland. What exactly is a “young adult” novel? The emergence of “young adult” as a genre occurred side by side with the emergence of “adolescence” as a stage of life....

Episode 13- Beyond the Easter Bunny UPDATE: In person library programs have been postponed on April 7, due to the library closure. Some content in this episode may no longer be applicable since the episode went live before the announcement. Like the white rabbit we’re late for a very important date but here’s our Easter episode. We will be discussing all thing Easter including encounters with rabbits and our favorite chocolates. Now hop along. Episode 12- #StayHomeWriMo# StayHomeWri...

Unicorns, fairies, witches, wizards and more. Create your own magical worlds with these kids crafts and activities. This month let's take a look at these magical reads: Whether the weather is hot or cold outside, playing in the snow is always a good time. But if you can’t get the real thing or just don’t want to deal with the cold and wet, this simple two-ingredient “magic” snow is super fun. How else can you make snowmen indoors? Full instructions can be fo...

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 Click on the calendar you would like to view. Paper copies can be picked up at the library as well. December 2020 Daily Prompt Calendar January 2021 Daily Prompt Calendar February 2021 Daily Prompt Calendar March 2021 Daily Prompt Calendar April 2021 Daily Prompt Calendar May 2021 Daily Prompt Calendar June 2021 Daily Prompt Calendar Please fill out this brief survey so that we can continue to offer the best service possible. We will use your input to continual...

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...

In order to access the Tech Tank space at the Spruce Grove Public Library all customers must fill out this form. Please select who will be using the Tech Tank space: Adult Minor(s) *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+...

Adults, *registration required Postponed until further notice (subject to change as per provincial health regulations) Meet at the library - Every Wednesday, 10:00-11:00am with weather permitting (canceled if temperature is colder than -23). In partnership with Parkland County Libraries and Stony Plain Public Library, join the Spruce Grove Public Library for a walk along the trails of Spruce Grove, as we talk books and get some exercise. We love books, but reading is optional. We welcome patr...

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 ...

How to submit? It's simple: Email asgprogramming@yrl.ab.ca to submit your photos. The entry deadline is 28 February 2021. All entries must include: Participants acknowledge Good luck and happy reading with your furry (or feathery/scaly) friends! Reading with your pet(s) can be a great fun way to practice reading skills. Take a look at this article on the many benefits of reading with animals from Read Brightly. For more information on our NEW Virtual Reptile Party program and other Prog...

Please fill out this short survey so that we can continue to offer the best service possible. We will use your input to adapt our program lineup for the upcoming Winter/Spring 2021 season. 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. You can find our complete list of vide...

We invite you to participate in this facilitated, safe, and inclusive all-things-Pokémon program designed for children 7-12 years old. Please enjoy the Virtual Pokémon Club until we can bring back the in-person Pokémon Club in 2021. You can register for the in-person Club here. Stay tuned for updates! 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 v...

January 15th - May 21st Every other Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm Ages 13-17. FREE! Drop-in. Weekly themes may be subject to change based on teen attendee preferences. Did you attend? Let us know how we did.