Hey Blackfalds! We'll be running a book drive at the library until Monday December 8th. Donate your new & like-new children’s books & young adult books to the front desk of the library. These books will be gifted in the Christmas Hampers as part of the Christmas Bureau Program! #Blackfalds #Library

Tuesday’s November 25th Baby & Toddler Time, Tales & Tunes, Creative Explosion & Shake it Up classes will be cancelled due to staff illness. Sorry for any inconveniences. #Blackfalds #Libraries

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Pleased to see Fierce Voice by @suecurrie24.bsky.social listed in the @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social November Book List: Making Music. Read: November Book List: Making Music -> bookcentre.ca/blogs/newsle... #kidlit #YABooks #FierceVoice

DOMINO'S DOUGH RAISER ✨ From November 15 - 30... ✨ A donation from each order will go to Olds Library! 🍕Lg 2-Topping: $14.99, code: OML1 🍕2 Med 2-Toppings and Cheesy Bread: $25.99, code: OML2 🍕Lg 3-Topping, Cheesy Bread, & 2L Drink: $28.99, code: OML3 pizza.dominos.ca/Olds-Alberta...

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Congratulations to the #GoldenTicketContest #winner from Sylvan Lake Municipal Library! We hope you have fun enjoying your prize! Thank you everyone who participated and celebrated the joy of libraries with us! #contestwinnerannouncement

We are excited to partner with Purdys Chocolatier for a seasonal fundraiser to help raise money for a new building. Orders can be submitted until November 30th, with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Library. Order online here: fundraising.purdys.com/join.aspx/22...

✨BCMFF World Tour screening in OLDS✨ Tickets officially go on sale NOV. 10! Date: January 23, 2026 Location: Trans Canada Theater in Olds AB Time: 6:00pm START (Doors open at 5:30) For more info and to purchase tickets on/after Nov. 10: www.oldslibrary.ca/events-1/ban...

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Here's our November calendar for youth and adults! All programs are drop in, unless otherwise stated. For events that require registration, please call or message us with your name, age, and contact number to get signed up. #Blackfalds #Library

Here is our November children's calendar! All programs are drop in, unless otherwise stated. For 'Registration Required' classes or 'Registration to Reserve a spot' classes, please call or message us with your child's name, age, and contact number to get them signed up. #Blackfalds #Library

On Friday October 31st, our Walking Club will be cancelled and instead replaced with our Halloween Walk with Death. Drop in at 10am for a nice walk with special guest Jessie Alfano, an End-of-Life Doula (from Petals of Passing). #Blackfalds #Library

Plan your pizza parties! Domino's Pizza in Olds is helping us raise some dough! ✨ From Nov. 15 - 30... ✨ Order any of the specials listed in the picture, and a donation from each order will go to Olds Library (don't forget the coupon code!) pizza.dominos.ca/Olds-Alberta...

Get face-to-face English lessons at the library on Friday & Saturday mornings starting November 7th! Ages 18+; Registration Required For more information, email [email protected] #BlackfaldsLibrary #Blackfalds #Library

Don't forget ⏰ Food for Fines is taking place this whole month! 🎉 Save money on late fees while helping to feed our community! Please consider bringing a food bank donation to the front desk of the library to waive your late fees. Please, no dented or expired items. #Blackfalds #Library

Drop-In Homework Hub with Boys & Girls Club Weekdays, starting October 6 Morning Session: 10 - 11am (Tuesdays 11am - 12pm) Afternoon Session: 1 - 2pm Ages 6 - 18 | FREE | Drop-In at Olds Library (www.oldslibrary.ca/events-1/dro... )

Radon Kits are available starting Oct. 1st! To test for this potentially dangerous gas, borrow a radon kit for an initial screening test. Search radon screening in our online catalogue and request a kit today! #RadonKits #ABLung

Understanding Mortgages Friday, Oct. 10 @ 6pm Ages 18+ | FREE | Register here: www.oldslibrary.ca/events-1/und... This workshop is free and open to all 18+. Whether you're a first-time buyer or just want to learn more, this is the perfect opportunity to get mortgage-ready.

The Golden Ticket Contest is back! Every day from October 1st-31st you can have the chance to find the golden ticket & be entered into the draw to win some great prizes! Win a family fun weekend at West Edmonton Mall! #Blackfalds #Library

Here is our October calendar for youth and adults! All programs are drop in, unless otherwise stated. For events that require registration, please call or message us with your name, age, and contact number to get signed up. #Blackfalds #Library

Here is our October children's calendar! All programs are drop in, unless otherwise stated. For 'Registration Required' classes or 'Registration to Reserve a spot' classes, please call or message us with your child's name, age, and contact number to get them signed up. #Blackfalds #Library

We had our first Teen Bring Your Own Book Club yesterday! We had a delightful visit at Timber Coffee Co. with our group of young readers, who shared some of their favourite and recent reads.

Understanding Mortgages Friday, Oct. 10 @ 6pm 18+ | Register | FREE www.oldslibrary.ca/events-1/und... Thinking about buying a home? This workshop is free and open to all. Whether you're a first-time buyer or just want to learn more, this is the perfect opportunity to get mortgage-ready!

📚✨ Back to School = Back to the Library! Homework help, research tools, and study guides—all with your library card. 🎒💡 Power up your learning this fall! #BackToSchool #LibraryLife #StudySmart #HomeworkHelp #LibraryCardPower #FallReads #AcademicSupport #StudentSuccess

Our phones are currently down and out of order. If you need to reach us in the meantime feel free to message us through our social media platforms &/or email us at [email protected] Sorry for the inconvenience. We will get them back up & running as soon as we can. #Blackfalds #Library

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📚✨ September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Get your card at your local Parkland library, and you could win awesome prizes! Don’t miss out—check with your library for details. #LibraryCardMonth #ParklandLibraries #WinWithBooks #GetCarded

BIG STEAM (Ages 9 - 12) Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 S1: Sept. 17 - Oct. 22 (Register: www.oldslibrary.ca/service-page... Spark curiosity and foster a love of learning through hands-on activities, experiments, and creative projects, dive into science, technology, engineering, arts, and math!

Here is our September children's calendar! All programs are drop in, unless otherwise stated. For 'Registration Required' classes or 'Registration to Reserve a spot' classes, please call or message us with your child's name, age, and contact number to get them signed up. #Blackfalds #Library

Here is our September calendar for youth and adults! For more details about our programs, check out our website, give us a call, or check out our interactive calendar at this website: sites.google.com/view/bpl-cal... #BlackfaldsLibrary #Blackfalds #Library

Come down to the Library to play a lively game (or games!) of canasta or crib Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm-4pm. Everything is provided, including coffee, tea and snacks. Ages 18+; Drop-In #Blackfalds #Library

Don't have a library card? Then sign up for one during the month of September for a chance to win big! Those who sign up for a new library membership in September can be entered to win 1 of 10 $100 Visa gift cards OR 1 of 5 Bookish Prize Baskets worth $120. #BlackfaldsLibrary #Blackfalds #Library

Do you have a struggling reader at home? Bring them to Reading Buddies! Wednesdays 5pm-5:30pm, we have teen volunteers & a librarian who are eager to listen to readers! This program is for kids ages 6-13 who are struggling with their reading or want to practice with someone new. #Blackfalds #Library

For ages 8 & up, we have videogame club! This club gives kids a chance to play multi-player games like Roblox, Fortnite & anything else we can dream up! Sometimes we do prizes, but we always do snacks. On Tuesday August 19th from 4:30pm-5:30pm Ages 8+, Drop-In #Library #Blackfalds

Not Just Books—A Jump Start | Great Books For more than 60% of children in the U.S., walking into a school or library represents their first encounter with books. If we make that experience as welcoming as possible, we're giving them fuel for success. www.slj.com/story/not-ju...

Come down to the Library to play a lively game (or games!) of canasta or crib Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1pm-4pm. Everything is provided, including coffee, tea & snacks. Ages 18+; Drop-In For more info email [email protected] #Blackfalds #Library

Go to our website & try out our online resource Cypress Resume! It’s an easy to use writing tool that helps you to create a resume, cover letter, & reference 😄 #BlackfaldsLibrary #Blackfalds

Young Adult programs will be cancelled for the first 2 weeks of August. Regular YA programming will resume Monday August 18th. All other programs & events will continued uninterrupted. Check out our calendars or website for more details! #BlackfaldsLibrary #Library #Blackfalds

Happy Heritage Day! We will be closed on Monday August 4th. We will reopen at 10 am on Tuesday, August 5th! #Blackfalds #Library

August 1 was officially recognized as Emancipation Day across Canada in 2021 thanks to the work of Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, MP Majid Jowhari and Rosemary Sadlier, author of THE KIDS BOOK OF BLACK HISTORY IN CANADA.

Summer reads for young mystery lovers, sports enthusiasts and more, via The Globe and Mail bit.ly/4oiAAgu Including: THE MUSEUM OF WILLA AND WADE, written by Judith Henderson and illustrated by Sara Sarhangpour WAY OFF TRACK, written by Carl Brundtland and illustrated by Claudia Dávila

Here's the August Children's Calendar again to remind you of all the fun children's events left for the Summer Reading Program! 🚨Remember Tracking sheets will be due back by or before August 15 All registration required events are currently full and waitlisted. #Blackfalds #Library

Here it is! The Youth & Adult Calendar for August! Young Adult programs will be cancelled for the first 2 weeks of August. Regular YA programming will resume Monday August 18th. All other programs & events will continued uninterrupted. #SRP #BlackfaldsLibrary #Blackfalds #Library

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Craft Studio featuring Janelle from Métis Art Supply! Learn the Métis style of free form beading, create a set of earrings for you to take home and enjoy or gift to a friend. Ages 16+ Aug 13 6 - 9pm Fee: $42 Registration required: oldslibrary.ca/events-1/cra...

19 Exceptional Titles, Including the Graphic Novel Adaptation of ‘Tuck Everlasting’ | Starred Reviews, July 2025 www.slj.com/story/19-exc...

Come to our Anime & Otaku Club on Monday July 21st & 28th from 4:30pm – 5:30pm! We watch anime together using CrunchyRoll & Netflix. While we watch anime, we will also trade/show off our Manga, collectible card, & any other Otaku (nerd) collectibles we have! Ages 8+, Drop-In #Blackfalds #Library