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The Outreach Literacy Van offers:

    • Storytimes, scavenger hunts and Trail Tales for all ages out in the community;
    • Pop-up libraries with materials you can check out on the spot;
    • Help with the Library’s online resources on your mobile devices;
    • Virtual programs for schools:
      • Tinkercad 3D design and Printing (grade 5-6)
      • Library storytime for your kindergarten class
    • Trail Tales your school can borrow.

Contact the Community Outreach Librarian for information or to book a Library outreach program: 780-459-1549 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Find all Outreach programs and pop-up locations on our programs calendar.

Subscribe to our monthly Check it Out newsletter for Library programs and news.

Subscribe to our monthly Educators Newsletter for more information about supports for teachers and homeschool families.

Interested in bringing the library to your neighbourhood? There are countless ways to connect with your neighbours:

  • Borrow one of our Neighbourhood Connection kits;
  • Explore this staff-curated list, of Library materials about building community;
  • Start your own book club with our Bookclub Kits;
  • Join the SAPL Seed Library;
  • Take an online course together! Choose from a selection of eLearning options;
  • Borrow a Trail Tale to put up in your neighbourhood;
  • Plan a neighbourhood walk where you look for seasonal flora and fauna, guided by our Neighbourhood Nature videos;
  • Need help connecting virtually? Learn how to use video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.) with LinkedIn Learning;
  • Check out the Tech Talks for short videos that teach you how to use a variety of Library resources. Gather some friends and neighbours and learn together!
  • Gather a group of friends and neighbours together to create a Trivia Team and join our popular online Adult Trivia Nights.

Upcoming Events

Title: Storytime in the Park: Garden Crescent
Date: Thursday, June 1
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Community Outreach
Description:

Storytime in the park at Garden Crescent!

A drop in storytime for families. Please bring a blanket to sit on as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and dancing!

Located in the green space behing the Grosvenor Coin Laundry, see map

No registration required. 

For more information, please contact: outreach@sapl.ca

This event will be cancelled during extreme environmental conditions (thunderstorms, heavy rain, poor air quality). If this event is cancelled, notices will be posted on the library's website and social media.
Title: Storytime in the Park: St. Albert Botanic Park
Date: Monday, June 5
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Community Outreach
Description:

Join us near the apple orchard at St Albert Botanic Park for stories, songs, rhymes and dancing!

A drop in storytime for families. Please bring a blanket to sit on and dress for the weather.

No registration required. 

For more information, please contact: outreach@sapl.ca

This event will be cancelled during extreme environmental conditions (thunderstorms, heavy rain, poor air quality). If this event is cancelled, notices will be posted on the library's website and social media.
Title: Storytime in the Park: Garden Crescent
Date: Thursday, June 8
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Community Outreach
Description:

Storytime in the park at Garden Crescent!

A drop in storytime for families. Please bring a blanket to sit on as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and dancing!

Located in the green space behing the Grosvenor Coin Laundry, see map

No registration required. 

For more information, please contact: outreach@sapl.ca

This event will be cancelled during extreme environmental conditions (thunderstorms, heavy rain, poor air quality). If this event is cancelled, notices will be posted on the library's website and social media.