Strathmore Municipal Library
85 Lakeside Blvd. T1P1A1 Strathmore, AB, Canada

Listen and download music for free with Freegal! Download up to 5 songs a week with your library card! Either download the app on your smartphone or use their website on your laptop or desktop computer! https://strathmorelibrary.ca/eResources

Ever wanted a bit of behind the scenes info about the first weeks of the COVID 19 crisis? BC's Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is co-writing a new book about the first 4 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be published in March this year. https://www.cbc.ca//british-co/bonnie-henry-book-1.5849155

Frontier Life is a great resource to learn about the anglophone world from 1650-1920. You'll read documents that reveal what life was like for settlers and Indigenous peoples in North America, Africa, and Australasia. To access Frontier Life, go to https://www.strathmorelibrary.ca/eResources

Today's #StaffPickSunday is from Rachel who suggests "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes! Rachel says, "This was a satisfying read about gutsy young women on horseback running a mobile library in the hills of Kentucky in the 1930s. Perfect for a cozy weekend at home." Borrow the eBook or eAudiobook on cloudLibrary http://ow.ly/jRVI50CNGgi

These books are being adapted into movies and TV shows in 2021 so make sure to read them before you watch! Which adaptation are you most looking forward to watching? https://www.oprahmag.com//books-being-made-into-movies-20/

Check out our new app! Our favourite feature is that you can manage all of your family's accounts with the click of a button. No more switching between accounts! If you need help figuring out the app, Marigold posted a tutorial to their YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch

Although we are closed, you can still access great content with Overdrive and Libby! Download Libby on your smart phone or tablet and have eBooks and eAudiobooks right at your fingertips! https://www.strathmorelibrary.ca/eResources

Mark you calendar!! -Jan 29 your SWCC is having our ANNUAL Business Excellence Awards and NOMINATIONS are NOW OPEN 14 categories -everything from Small busines...s , homebased Biz, Wheatland Biz of the year, to Social Media Pioneer (new category) Follow the link to https://www.strathmorenow.com/business-excellence-awards Nominations close 5pm Jan 11 Nominate as many businesses as you want.judges will determine the winners at our BEA virtual ceremony

Please note that all our Christmas Craft Takeaway Kits are now gone. Be sure to tune into our Facebook page on Saturday, December 19 for the video tutorials.

If you noticed some changes with the OverDrive app, here's why. You may need to update your device to be able to keep accessing OverDrive's digital library. https://www.strathmorelibrary.ca/News/OverDrive-App-Update

With kids learning from home and some still at school, it can be difficult on students -- and parents -- to keep up with school work. But Solaro is here to help with study guides and exam prep for different grades and subjects. Create an account for free with your library card. Go to https://www.strathmorelibrary.ca/eResources to access Solaro!

Join us for Budding Bookworms as we explore The 5 Senses!

We could all use a laugh right now! Check out this list of funny books to read with your kids that are sure to have you all LOLing. https://www.readbrightly.com/funny-books-to-read-aloud-wit/

After all his wild shenanigans in the library, Chester is relaxing while the rest of us get back to work!

Join Carolyn for Budding Bookworms this Thursday from 10:30 to 11:00 am for stories, songs, games, and crafts! This program will now be on Facebook Live and a replay will be available for future viewing. Budding Bookworms is designed for the whole family to enjoy and is free to attend. Registration is no longer required! The theme for this week will be stars and space! Check out the website for more details here: http://ow.ly/JUO250Ck9t7

We have a huge selection of knitting, crocheting, and quilting books if you need a little helping hand finishing off any homemade Christmas gifts! These aren't even all of them

Chester Winterland says good morning and Merry Christmas. He is wishing you and your family all the joy that this time of year can bring! #happyholidays

For our #WhatWereReadingWednesday this week, Carolyn suggests "Between You and Me" by Susan Wiggs. The book is description says, "Caught between two worlds, Caleb is bound to a deathbed promise to raise his orphaned niece and nephew in the Amish culture but when disaster strikes, they are thrust into the urban world of high tech-medicine in the modern world." Request your copy on TRACpac here: http://ow.ly/N2cg50Ck7kp

The Strathmore Municipal Library may be closed for in-person services, but we are still open for curbside services. Our curbside services will be available during our regular library hours. Monday to Thursday 10am to 7pm, Friday & Saturday 10 am to 4pm. Go to www.strathmorelibrary.ca to learn more.

Nighttime Tales - Oliver Jeffers theme!

Get yourself in the holiday spirit with these Christmas themed romance. These books are all available in our library right now, so stop by today!

Join Miss Heather and her sweet pup Pippin on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm for Nighttime Tales on Facebook live! Cozy up at home in your pajamas, slippers, and your favourite stuffed animal for a story, bedtime yoga, and a craft! The theme for this week will be all about Hibernation! See the Facebook Event here: http://ow.ly/InX450Cpzs7 Learn more on our website here: http://ow.ly/GONN50Cpzs6

Have you heard? The Book Sale is on now! Come to the library until November 28th to buy three books for $2 or single books for $1.... For more information visit: https://strathmorenow.com//time-to-gush-at-the-library-boo

Today's #StaffPickSunday is from Lea who is recommending Antoine Mountain's "From Bear Rock Mountain: The Life and Times of a Dene Residential School Survivor." Here's what Lea has to say: "Artist and writer Antoine gives us a wonderfully well written book that takes us through his life in residential school, done in a non-bitter way. He takes us along in his part of the formation of the NWT Indian Brotherhood in the early 70s to how he lost his way and found it again. He ...also explains what it means to be a Dene, and explains aspects of Indigenous beliefs." Place your hold on Mountain's book here: http://ow.ly/V9Rx50CIoid

You may have spotted this great article about Tammy Nischuk, our featured artist this month at the library, in the Strathmore Times. Discover more about Tammy's photography by reading the full article at the link below. https://strathmoretimes.com/20/capturing-one-sky-at-a-time/

Join the Stitch Together groups Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm for laughter and fun! Whether you knit, embroider or crochet, everyone is welcome! There is a limit of 20 participants to allow for social distancing. #StitchTogether

For #NationalChildDay, check out these great learning opportunities coming up in the next couple of days! https://www.nationalchildday.ca//2020/11/AHS-NCD-Nov-18.pdf https://www.nationalchildday.ca//2020/11/AHS-NCD-Nov-19.pdf... http://community.hmhc.ca//2020-10-19-16-00-20-Nov-19-Weste

There are still a few more days left to apply for a Christmas Hamper! Time is running out - if you or someone you know may be in need this holiday season please contact the Strathmore & Wheatland County Christmas Hamper Society @ 403-934-2266 http://strathmorenow.com//less-than-a-week-to-apply-for-a-