Holiday enjoyable on the Stettler Public Library

Holiday enjoyable on the Stettler Public Library

Published 9:00 am Thursday, December 25, 2025

By Rhonda O’Neill

The holidays are right here, and we need to want everybody a really Merry Christmas and all the most effective in 2026! If you’re searching for one thing enjoyable to do between Christmas and New Year’s, we’ve received you lined.

First, a fast notice about our hours: We’ll be closed on December 25 and 26. On New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), we’ll shut early at 3 p.m. so you may get able to ring within the new 12 months. We’re additionally closed on New Year’s Day, however we’ll be again to common hours on January 2.

Now for the enjoyable stuff!

On Dec. 27, we’re open all day and welcoming everybody to return hang around. We’ll have board video games and LEGO prepared—good if you want to get out of the home and do one thing completely different.

On Dec. 29 at 1 p.m., youngsters ages 6 and up can be a part of Keyanna Blackport to make Candy Cane Slime. It’s festive, enjoyable, and just a bit messy—what extra might you need?

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings are for the little ones with Read & Rhyme at 10:30 a.m. Bring your kiddos for tales, songs, and vacation cheer.

On Tuesday, Dec. 30, we now have a full day deliberate:

• At 1 p.m., we’ll present the 2018 animated film The Grinch (with free popcorn!).

• At 5:30 p.m., teenagers can be a part of Dungeons & Dragons for epic adventures.

• At 6:30 p.m., Al-Anon meets within the SRC Meeting Room for assist and connection.

And don’t overlook—Minds in Motion is taking a brief vacation break. There might be no periods on December 24 or 31, however we’ll be again on Jan. 7.

Have you heard of Jolabokaflód? It’s an Icelandic custom the place folks change books on Christmas Eve and spend the evening studying. We love this concept!

If you need to begin your individual e-book flood, we’ve received loads of titles ready for you. And if you end up with no e-book whereas we’re closed, take a look at our eLibrary at stettlerpubliclibrary.ca.

There, you’ve got immediate entry to hundreds of books proper from house. All you want is a library card (barcode and pin), and library playing cards are free to residents of the Town and County of Stettler, because of the assist of Council.

Do you need to get out a little bit bit extra within the upcoming 12 months? Why not come to one of many library’s two e-book golf equipment?

First of all, seize a replica of The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins, then be a part of us on the Town Pump on Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. for an excellent meal and a really vigorous dialogue. Participants are requested to pre-register so reservations might be made, and are accountable for their very own meals.

Then choose up a replica of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto, learn your coronary heart out and are available for a spot of tea and a snack at Reader’s Circle on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Looking for newspapers and magazines from around the globe? PressReader is free along with your library card and provides you entry to publications in a number of languages.

You’ll discover native favourites just like the Edmonton Sun, Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald, Calgary Sun, and the National Post, plus hundreds extra from across the globe. Perfect for cozy vacation studying!

For extra particulars or to register for packages, name us at 403-742-2292 or go to www.stettlerpubliclibrary.ca.