Preschool Programs Resume for the New Year!
11 January 2012

Our preschooler programs are returning with the New Year!
Join us for new stories, fun & crafts starting January 30th!

Mommy & Me (2 and under) Mondays 11:00-11:40
Time for Tots (2 & 3 years) Wednesdays 11:00-11:50
Storytime (3 & 4 years) Fridays 11:00-12:00

Drop in, no registration is necessary. Children must be with a parent or caregiver.
 

Free eReader Education!
01 January 2012

Did you give yourself an eReader for the holidays, or receive one as a gift from someone else? Need someone to show you the basics on getting it up and running? Your library is able to offer eReader education free to Library members. We can even show you how to use your library card to download eBooks (and audiobooks) free with your library card! Give us a call today to book an appointment & get eReading!
 

Library Holiday Closures
12 December 2011

Please note that the Library will be closed for Christmas and New Years respectively, from December 24-27 and 31-January 2nd. During these times, you may manage your account online through the TRAC portal at www.tracpac.ab.ca . You may also leave a message on the Library's voicemail at (780) 674-8519, but please note that the voicemail will not be checked until the next day we are open, at which time we will happily attend to your questions and requests.

On behalf of all the staff at the Barrhead Public Library we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Annual Country Christmas Event
30 November 2011

Join us Saturday, December 10th for an afternoon of good old-fashioned Country Christmas cheer at the Library! There will be family entertainment, crafts for all ages, live music and photos with Santa. Yummy traditional Christmas treats will be served, including hot apple cider and delicious home-baked goodies! The winner for the Friends of the Library’s Christmas Raffle for a Kobo eReader will be drawn at this time.
As always, this is a free event, though items brought for the Food Bank would be gratefully appreciated! Country Christmas runs from 1pm to 3pm - come join in on the fun! 

Win a Kobo e-Reader!
04 November 2011

Last year's Friends of the Library raffle was such a success, we're doing it again and we're giving away a Kobo e-Reader!  Tickets to this in-house raffle are $2 each and are only available at the Library! Ticket sales start November 3rd. The Raffle draw will take place at our annual Country Christmas event on December 10th at the Library. Proceeds will be shared between the Library and the local Food Bank. For more information please call (780) 674-8519 or visit the Library. Don't forget, an e-Reader would make a GREAT Christmas gift!!!!

Getting Ready for Summer!
20 April 2011

Here at the Library we are busy preparing for a fantastic summer of fun with our summer programs! Please excuse the state of our website as we undergo our preparation for summer! Keep a lookout for more information on our fantastic summer programs, more details coming in May!

Master Quilter Display
17 March 2011

The Library presents the Provincial Flowers quilt collection, the work of master quilter Peggy Fleet, on display this April. Hear Peggy describe her quilting artistry and technique on March 29 at 2pm.
 

March is Youth Art Month
02 March 2011

Did you know that March is Youth Art Month?

In celebration of this, the Library will be hosting another Youth Art Workshop on Friday, March 18th! Join us for an artsy afternoon of Venetian maskmaking in the spirit of the upcoming Carnevale festival, beginning at 1:00pm. $20 supply fee, please register in advance in person or by phone 780-674-8519. Register quick, there's a limit of 12 participants! This workshop is recommended for ages 11 and up.

Spring Break is fast approaching! All kids are invited to join us on March 30th for our annual Spring Breakaway! An afternoon of crafts and fun to 'break up' the cold, snowy winter boredom of your Spring Break. Please register in advance in person or by phone 780-674-8519. This event is recommended for ages 6 to 12. See you there!
 

Library Lover's Month
17 February 2011

February is Library Lover's Month!
Come in all this month for complimentary coffee and rediscover your library all over again!

Family Literacy Month - Let's PLAY!
28 December 2010

Family Literacy Month takes place every January to celebrate adults and children reading and learning together, and to encourage Canadians to spend at least 15 minutes enjoying a learning activity as a family every day. This year’s theme is Play for Literacy. Why play? Playing games that encourage literacy and numeracy, such as board games, card games and word games, is a great way for parents and children to  practice their literacy skills and have fun. So each day this January, grab your family and playat home, at the Library, anywhere!
 
For some great activity ideas, check out our Family Literacy Month events calendar and links to fun online family activities!
 
We will be celebrating Family Literacy Month here in the Library on January 27th. Join us for activities here in the Library and check out the release of new Interactive Totes!
 
Did You Know? Children raised in literate households are likely to enter grade one with several thousand hours of one-to-one pre-reading experience behind them!