Smoky Lake Public Library
5010-50 St, Box 490 T0A 3C0 Smoky Lake, AB, Canada

This week we are going to be reading "Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?" by Dr. Seuss and "Thing That Bothered Farmer Brown" by Teri Sloat!

February 2021 Community Newsletter!!

Happy Groundhog Day.

This is the month dedicated to the reading, housing, organizing, categorizing, finding, studying and otherwise loving books. The library is much more than the ...building, discover your library services available online https://www.nlls.ab.ca/eresources It’s #NationalLibraryLoversMonth! #NLLSlibraries See more

This week we are back again and reading "Over on the Farm" by Christopher Gunson and "Muffin Mouse's New House" by Larry Di Siori. Please comment below with any feedback!

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In honour of #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

RBdigital has merged with OverDrive, and will begin moving audiobook and ebook content from the RBdigital app and website to OverDrive and Libby. Magazines and comics are still available on RBdigital. Learn more https://resources.overdrive.com/rbdigital-acquisition-faqs/

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This week we are making a homemade compass and simple goose call so we can catch a chat with those birds as they migrate!

WEARESOEXCITEDABOUTTHIS After our girls empowerment group had so much success, women have been asking for a support group of their own. Here it is! We h...ave partnered with Smoky Lake County Community Learning Council, and starting in November, we will have weekly meetings at the beautiful Métis Crossing. If you have any questions, contact us! Please note that spots will be limited, and once sessions begin, they will be closed to newcomers. See more

This week we have some visitors while we read "Dinosaur Sleepover" by Pamela Duncan Edwards and "There's No Such Thing as a Dragon" by Jack Kent

For the first time in Smoky Lake, we are offering *virtual* ages and stages screenings! We are offering a 2 day fair, filled with ages and stages questionnaires, from the comfort of your own home! Register your screening today, as spots are limited :)

Theres only one week left until Science Literacy Week kicks off and this years theme is biodiversity. From September 21 to 27, 2020, libraries, museums, scie...nce centres, schools and not-for-profits come together to highlight the books, movies, podcasts and events that convey the excitement and influence of science in our everyday lives. Wondering how to celebrate Science Literacy Week with the whole family? Check out the upcoming events scienceliteracy.ca/events

Do you library? All you need is a library card. With your card there is reader's advisory, reference question, and the use of eReources. Check with your #LocalLibrary to learn about its services and events. Learn more via https://www.nlls.ab.ca/eresources #NLLSlibraries

Here is our first digital after school program! We will be posting one every Thursday. This week we are building an indoor campfire and talking about constellations. Here is the printable version of the star chart if you want to make you own constellation that you would be able to see right now!... https://drive.google.com//1-Qlpo1N9mjxhJ7sgoNNilVOjc/view

Storytime! This week we are reading Monday is One Day by Arthur Levine and Cranberry First Day of School by Wende and Harry Devlin. I decided to change the format a bit and add another book into the story time videos. From now on we will be opening with a shorter story and ending on a longer one. I hope this set up works well for our youngest viewers who may not sit still through our longer books. Please leave any feedback in the comments!

Just a reminder the library is closed today for labour day.Just a reminder the library is closed today for labour day.

Northern Lights Library System (NLLS) is currently seeking a dynamic leader for the position of Executive Director. Learn more: https://www.nlls.ab.ca/about-us/job-opportunity

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As of September 1st, 2020 our hours are: Monday: 2-6 pm Tuesday: 2-6 pm Wednesday: 10-12+2-6 pm Thursday: 2-6 pm... Friday: 2-5 pm Closed weekends and holidays.

Online after school programs starting September 9th! Make sure to check it out!

This week we are taking a deep dive into graphic novels! This video was made to encourage you to try your hand at writing graphic novels, and read them too. Lets get creative! If you want to talk about creative writing or send me some of your work, email me at [email protected], I'd love to hear from you!

We have packaged masks available at the library. 1 package per visit. While supplies last.

Our last summer installment of Discovery Lineup! Learn about flight and lift with some cool crafts. Make a paper airplane, a paper helicopter, and a hovercraft! If you heard the secret word and want to email us, our address is [email protected].

Get Leigh Ann Edwards first book from the Irish Witch Series as an Ebook for free right now. We also have the whole series here at the library.

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Here is this week's installment of Songs & Stories! We are reading "Poppy Cat" by Sara Acton and our takehome activity is a pinwheel. Here is the link if you want to try it yourself: http://www.leslietryon.com/3dcolorcutout//makepinwheel.html This is the last of our episodes for this summer, stay tuned for what we will offer come September!

FREE Workshop delivered over Zoom!

This weeks Discovery Lineup is a little different A Digital Escape Room! Click the link to try your hand at escaping the pit... https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdpUSBkTCT3Ze6jXN/viewform

Week three of Songs & Stories! This week we are reading "Stella, Fairy of the Forest" by Marie-Louise Gay. Please remeber to leave a comment and stick aound for this week's take home activity, letter roads!

Let's talk about poetry and songwriting! This video is all about getting the creative juices flowing, and promoting a positive and unabashed mindset when it comes to creative writing. Welcome to the rule free writing zone! If you want to talk about creative writing or send me some of your work, email me at [email protected], I'd love to hear from you!