Notice Board
Tell us how you use the Downtown Library
The Library has received a grant to revitalize spaces in the Downtown Library, focusing on accessibility, aesthetics and efficiency. Before we start, we want to hear from you! If you use the Downtown Library, please take 10 minutes to share your experiences with us by completing this survey.
Announcing the STARFest 2022 festival lineup
We're thrilled to announce the festival lineup for STARFest 2022, featuring an array of amazing authors and powerful books over three weeks from October 13 to 28 - and a return to the intimate, in person events you love. Find all the details at STARFest.ca, mark these important dates in your calendar, and watch for tickets to go on sale August 15!
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity for us all to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Read novels by Indigneous authors, Indigenous nonfiction books, and Indigenous Stories and Reconciliation for children.
Celebrate Pride Month
June is Pride Month! This list for adults and teens features brilliant and bold queer memoirs, histories, and fiction by and about the LGBTQ2 community. Younger readers can explore our Rainbow Reads for Kids.
STARFest presents Nita Prose on June 27
STARFest and the Library are thrilled to kick off our 2022 season with Nita Prose, author of the The Maid, one of the most anticipated books of 2022 and an instant New York Times and Canadian bestseller. On Monday, June 27 at 7 p.m., Nita will be in conversation with STARFest alumni Amy Jones via Zoom. Admission is free, registration is required.
The City and the Library announce Lauren Seal as the new St. Albert Poet Laureate
The City of St. Albert and St. Albert Public Library are pleased to introduce Lauren Seal as the city’s new Poet Laureate. Mayor Cathy Heron announced Seal’s appointment at the City Council meeting on April 19. Seal will serve for a two-year term as St. Albert’s third Poet Laureate, representing the City during readings at civic functions and public poetry events. Read the media release and learn more about the Poet Laureate's term and responsibilities.
Tutoring and post-secondary prep for junior & senior high students
We're proud to partner with Discover Prep, a post-secondary prep program that offers free virtual tutoring sessions and prepares students for life after high school. St. Albert students in Gr. 7-12 can meet with current post-secondary students and recent graduates online on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 PM every week! Find the details in our Teen Calendar or visit Discover Prep for more information.