Winter Spring Adults and Seniors
Winter Spring programming will begin third week of January
Program registration opens December 14
Program and Special Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities
These programs are for everyone! Online programs will be captioned. If you require another access service to fully participate or have any questions about accessibility, please contact the Programming Team at asgprogramming@yrl.ab.ca or call us at 780-962-4423 ext. 0. To ensure the best experience, please try to contact us at your soonest convenience.
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Adults/Seniors
| Name |
Description
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Availability | Ages*** | Platform |
| Virtual Reading Club Adult Edition* |
SGPL invites you to be part of our virtual reading community where you can connect with other readers online and discuss diverse literary discoveries. There is also a chance to win a new book based on the monthly themes! Visit the webpage for more details. |
New themes monthly. January - December |
18+ | SGPL Website |
| Behind the Stacks Podcast | Join hosts Simone and Courtney and they discuss everything you can think about in the library world. Tune in for interviews, book recommendations and much more! | New content added monthly. January-May |
18+ | SGPL Website |
| Coffee and Cards | Visit the library for a game of cards, refreshments and to connect with your community. *cribbage experience is not required |
Tuesdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm March 8- June 28, 2022 |
Recommended 65+ | Drop In Boardroom A+B |
| AHS Injury Prevention Presentations | Sun Safety Appropriate for: Children, Teens and Adults Embrace the summer with some sun safety facts. This presentation will address information such as a) how to properly use sunscreen, b) proper sun attire, c) the differences in UV-Rays and d) the ABCDE’s of early detection for skin cancer. Older Adult Falls Prevention Appropriate for: Adults and Older Adults This interactive workshop will explore factors that increase the risk of falling, provide strategies for reducing falls, and instruct on easy physical activities that anyone can use to build their strength and balance Presented by Alberta Health Services |
Session 1: Sun Safety Tuesday June 7 6-7pm Session 2: Adult Fall Prevention Thursday June 16 6-7:15pm |
All Ages | FREE, In-person Registered Space is limited |
| Dial-a-Story |
Missing stories from your favorite library staff? Dial-a-Story is here! · Listen to a free, pre-recorded story right from your phone, 24/7 whenever YOU want it. No internet access required. Stories available for preschoolers, older kids, adults and all ages. |
New content every 2 weeks |
3-5 years, 5-17 years, Adults, All Ages |
FREE Phone-based service Call 587-853-4554 You can press # at any time during a story to return to the menu |
| Spruce Grove Seed Library NEW |
The Spruce Grove Seed Library is an ongoing community project. Our goal is to give everyone access to seeds to grow flowers and vegetables. |
Will be available on February 1st, 2022 | 18+ | Learn more on our website |
| Taste the World Club NEW |
Each month we will provide a small amount of a different spice or spice blend from a different part of the world. Pick up your spice kits at the library at the beginning of the month and join us for a virtual discussion on the last Thursday of the month. *Space is limited **Spices may change depending on availability |
January-May 7:00pm-8:00pm |
18+ |
FREE Virtual via Zoom Registered PROGRAM IS FULL |
| Alberta Securities Commission Sessions |
Session 1: Starting your investment journey Investing can be part of a healthy financial future, providing you with greater personal freedom, a sense of security and the ability to afford the things you want in life. Join us as we explore the benefits of starting your investment journey and how to avoid common investing mistakes and fraud. Session 2: Recognizing and avoiding investment scams Investing comes with inherent risks, but don’t let fraud be one of them. Join us as we uncover the prominent forms of investment fraud, how to recognize them and ultimately protect yourself and others. Session 3: DIY Investing: Understanding the fundamentals of investing on your own Self-directed investing is becoming increasingly popular with new and long-time investors. Join us as we walk through assessing if this investing approach is right for you and the fundamentals to opening a trading account, researching and trading investments and avoiding common DIY investing mistakes. Session 4: Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity in the news, online and even in our social circles. Join us as we walk through what cryptocurrencies are, what they do and the major considerations and risks you should understand before investing. Provided in partnership with Alberta Securities Commission (ASC), the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province's securities laws. Their mission is to foster a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and to protect investors. |
Session 1: Tuesday February 22 Session 2: Wednesday March 16 Session 3: Wednesday March 30 Session 4: Tuesday April 5 From 6:30pm-8:00pm |
18+ | FREE Virtual via Zoom Registered |
| Walking Book Club | Meet at the library and head to the nature trails to enjoy nature and talk books. *reading is not required |
Wednesdays from 10:00am-11:00am March 2-June 29 |
18+ All ages are welcome |
Learn more here |
*materials available in print and online through our eResources.
**These videos are reserved for the education of Library patrons only. SGPL receives no commercial gain from these recordings. No unauthorized further dissemination of these works is permitted.
***Program age recommendations are simply a guideline for content. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of age or ability!
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