Friends of St. Albert Public Library
About the Friends
The Friends of the St. Albert Public Library are community members who value the Library. They:
- raise funds
- act as advocates
- encourage membership
- volunteer
The Friends have raised over $200,000 to date in support of SAPL programs, services and collections. They have supported the Quick Flicks movie collection, the Bestseller Express collection, the Summer Reading Game, Jensen Lakes Library, and are the biggest contributor to STARFest - St. Albert Readers' Festival.
Interested in joining the Friends? Become a paid member for $10 or get involved with volunteer activities - the choice is yours.
Read about the roles of the Executive of the Friends of the Library and connect with the Friends on their website or Facebook page for the most up-to-date news about events.
Read the Friends' 2023 annual report.
Curtain Closes on Reel Monday Movie Nights
The Friends’ popular Reel Monday series offered its last screening at St. Albert's beautiful Arden Theatre in May 2024 after 19 years of special movie screenings of critically acclaimed films on select Mondays throughout the year. Special thanks goes to organizers Valerie Spink and Kathie Konarzewski for their many years of dedication to this important fundraiser and community event.
All Reel Monday proceeds benefited STARFest - St. Albert Readers' Festival.
Friends Film Friday: Friday movie night with wine and snacks in St. Albert Public Library
The Friends are putting a new spin on their beloved Reel Monday series by launching Friends Film Friday, which features an after-hours event with a wine reception in the Library Living Room followed by a film screening in Forsyth Hall.
Friends Film Friday begins with a wine reception at 6:30 pm at the Library, followed by a film screening at 7:30 pm in Forsyth Hall.
Enjoy wine, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages while mingling before the show.
Tickets are available with wine included ($30+fees) and without wine for those not drinking ($20+fees).
All proceeds support St. Albert Public Library. Tickets are for one screening only (no season passes), and the event is 18+ only. Purchase tickets here