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Baby and Toddler

Online: Try our Baby Laptime Playlist

Toddler and Child

Podcast: A gentle joyful listening experience with Drew, Charity, Alex and more!

Just for Fun

Check out these fun library programs happening around St. Albert.

Missed one of our online programs or want to watch one again? Check out our Online Programs page.

Reading Help

Reading Buddies: Children in grades 2-4 who could benefit from a little support and guidance with their reading will be paired with a trained teen Reading Buddy volunteer to read together. The goal is to help the young buddy improve their confidence and develop a positive attitude toward reading. 

The current reading buddies session is full. Please check back for information on future sessions.

Bookable Buddies: Come to the Jensen Lakes Library and read in a fun and encouraging environment with a friendly Reading Buddy!  Bring your own book or choose one from our collection. For kids in grades 2-4 who could use a little support with their reading.

Choose from one of three 25 minute slots from 6 to 7:30 pm on Thursdays, from January 22 to March 19. Registration can be found on the Library's calendar.

Ask about our Be.Excited.About.Reading (BEAR) Kits or upcoming workshops at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

After School

Clubs for Readers & Writers: These programs are just right for kids who love to read and write

Games & Crafty Fun: Arts and crafts, board games, LEGO and more. Crafting at home? Try our Crafternoon Playlist

STEAM: Flex your Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math skills in the library or check out our STEAM Challenges Playlist

Baby Rhyme Times

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Children's Podcast
storytime stew
Crafternoons

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STEAM Challenge

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Story Time

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New Children's Fiction

Upcoming Events

Title: Storytime in the Park - Babies
From: 9:15am Friday, June 19
To: 9:45am Friday, June 19
Location: Community Outreach
Description:

Join us in the Lions Park for a morning of stories, singing, and playing!

We'll be in the Lions Park on Fridays for a special storytime just for babies. Bring a blanket and join us in a shady spot. 

No registration required.

Geared to babies under 18 months.

Location: 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave

All activities are weather dependent. In the case of extreme weather or poor air quality this event will be cancelled. Please check here or on our social media for updates.
Title: Storytime in the Park - Family
From: 10:00am Friday, June 19
To: 10:30am Friday, June 19
Location: Community Outreach
Description:

Join us in the Lions Park for a morning of stories, singing, and playing! 

We'll be in the Lions Park on Fridays for a Family Storytime. Bring a blanket and join us in a shady spot. We have a 30 minute storytime follow by playtime, crafts, and a trail tale along the river.

No registration required.

Location: 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave

All activities are weather dependent. In the case of extreme weather or poor air quality this event will be cancelled. Please check here or on our social media for updates.
Title: Out of This World: The Concealed Cosmos - Summer Reading Game
From: Friday, June 26
To: Friday, June 26
Location: Forsyth Hall (Downtown Library - 5 St. Anne Street)
Categories: Family, Preschool, School-Aged
Description:

The Children's Summer Reading Game is back!!

June 26-August 16

For children of all ages

Out of This World: The Concealed Cosmos
 
You are an astronaut adventurer who has set out to explore a lost galaxy, The Concealed Cosmos, which has been radio-silent for centuries. As you begin your adventure into the galaxy's outer limits, your radios and navigation suddenly stop working! You discover that this galaxy is home to many alien species, who have lost contact with each other after their Telegems were scattered. Now it’s your job to collect the Telegems and  restore communication throughout the galaxy.