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Join us to hear guest speakers from our community share their travel adventures! This month, Faye Hallett takes us to Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. No registration required.
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This month's concert features renowned concert pianist Boris Konovalov. Can't make it in person? Most concerts are also streamed live on our YouTube channel and at rdpl.org/arts
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Let’s speak Cree! = Nehiyawe tan Join RDPL and our special guest, Elder Linda Ophus, for this program that revitalizes Indigenous language and culture. Open to all who are interested in learning more about Cree language and culture. New members are always welcome! Registration is required. Choose
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Drop in after school to hang out! Snacks and fun to be provided. Fall 2026 Schedule: - September 8: Button Making - September 22: Hobbit Day Craft - October 6: Bead Keychains - October 20: Halloween Movie (program will run longer to accommodate the movie)* - November 3: Discarded Books Collage - N
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Do you have a low to modest income and a simple tax return, and need help with the following?* - Getting tax slips so you can file your tax return - Printing your notice of assessment - Updating your address or phone number. - Understanding any letter received from CRA. - Getting general questions
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Looking for Library Legends!! Love books, love learning, love the library? If you are 9-12 and would like to create with crafts, dabble in drama, fiddle with food and take a whack at writing, this group is for you. Library staff aim to spark creativity and connections in a fun, safe, screen free en
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Join SMART Recovery on Mondays at the Downtown Branch for support for individuals seeking abstinence from addiction using self management and recovery training. For more information, visit https://www.smartrecovery.org
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Cosponsored by Red Aces Dance Club. An open practice space for Lindy hop dancers of all levels to connect in a relaxed environment. Participants can social dance, work on specific moves, or learn something new. Enjoy the joy of dance with fellow enthusiasts!
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Designed especially for busy toddlers and their caregivers, this interactive story time includes stories, rhymes, movement and songs that support early language development and physical literacy. Each session will also share early literacy strategies to build vocabulary, comprehension and a love of
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Ages 16+. Presented in partnership with Red Deer Native Friendship Society. Join the Red Deer Native Friendship Society and library staff to discuss books by Indigenous authors that explore the history, culture and experiences of Indigenous and Two Spirit peoples. Selections available in multiple f
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Perfectly tailored for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun and engaging storytime features stories, rhymes and activities that build early literacy skills, develop kindergarten readiness and encourage learning through play! Each session will also include tips and strategies to suppor
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Join us for a night of wildly niche passions and unexpected expertise, all brought to life through engaging PowerPoint presentations from guest presenters in our community! Our presenters are ready to share their thoughts on their chosen topics – some serious, some lighthearted, all entertaining. C
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You're among friends! Whether you've read the books or not, come join us for a fun evening discussing these book club picks voted as this season's favourites. This program returns with a virtual visit from award-winning author Brett Popplewell. We are excited to discuss his national bestseller Outs
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Deer Writers & Readers Fest celebrates Alberta's vibrant literary culture by bringing together readers, writers, editors, and other creative professionals for a day of panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. The event highlights Alberta authors and literary voices, with a particular focus o
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Join us for a special hour-long Stories & More program, in celebration of International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Arrr! Celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day by joining us for crafts, stories and a treasure hunt! Dress-up is encouraged! For young pirates ages 0-5 and their grownup pirates.
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September 24 - Register with four friends for a team puzzle competition. Note: ONE team member will register your team, choosing “5” attendees. October 29 - Meet others! Register yourself and be put on a team. Capacity: November 26 - Register as a team or alone and be put on a team for this scramb
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For children ages 7 to 12 years. Children younger than 10 must have an adult remain in the program with them. In this kid-friendly session, Bhante Suseela, meditation teacher at Alberta Insight Meditation Centre, will share simple mind observation methods such as breathing, walking, loving-kindne
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Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that helps to develop language and pre-reading skills in children up to age five. We'll enjoy short stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that help build early literacy and social skills. No registration required! Drop in to join the fun 🎉
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Register for this session on mindfulness practice with Bhante Suseela, meditation teacher at Alberta Insight Meditation Centre. Also check out Mindfulness for Kids!
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Presented by the Queer Neighbours Society of Red Deer. One part presentation, one part question and answer session. No question is off-limits! Contact contact@qnsrd.org for more information. Learn more about Pride Events at RDPL here.
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As part of our collective journey of reconciliation, you are invited to join us for a special story time with Elder Linda Ophus, that will honour and celebrate language and culture that residential school systems attempted to erase. Stories and crafts are geared to children but open to all ages to a
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A casual meetup for writers in Red Deer and Central Alberta to socialize and talk about their writing. Registration is encouraged but not required. Ages 16+
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Did you know that Library Board Meetings are open to the public! Join us at our Board meetings to gain insight into your library's impactful work in the community. Meetings are generally held on the last Wednesday of each month (except July, August, and December) at 6 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium a
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This month's concert features the young, virtuoso recorder player Anya Delafield. Can't make it in person? Most concerts are also streamed live on our YouTube channel and at rdpl.org/arts
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Drop-in. Registration not required! Bring the whole family for fun, creative and sometimes weird science-based activities geared to ages 5 and up and their parents. Children younger than 9 must have an adult remain in the program with them. Fall 2026 Schedule: October 1 - A-MAZE-ing science - Cr
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"Would you be more easily persuaded by someone who sat down with you for a conversation, or by someone who yelled angry accusations at you from across a barricade?" Join us as Professor of East Asian Studies at the University of Alberta, Daniel Fried, shares the principles of non-conflictual social
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Please join us as together we follow a toolkit containing questions, checklists, and resources to help you make choices for a positive experience as you age. This Toolkit was adapted from the Aging in Place checklist prepared by the Forum of Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for
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Join us to hear guest speakers from our community share their travel adventures! This month, Gord & Deb Cove take us to Tanzania and Zanzibar. No registration required.
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Where’s Waldo? Find him at Red Deer Public Library! Join us for an afternoon of crafts, stories and scavenger hunts celebrating the ever-elusive Waldo and his friends. Be sure to wear your best red and white stripes. Prizes will be given for the best Waldo look-alike! Registration not required.
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The Red Deer Arts Council oversees the operation of the Kiwanis Gallery, which is housed in the lower level of Red Deer Public Library's Downtown Branch. The gallery is open and accessible to the public during all library hours. Stop by and take a look! Current exhibit (October 13 to December 13):
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Drop-in. Registration not required! POP Science! Join us for our favourite science experiments, challenges and activities geared to kids aged 9 and up. No registration required but must be at least 9 years of age to participate.
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