Children's Events at Red Deer Public Library (Dawe Branch)

The Time of Your Life Program Series:

This speaker series celebrates people 55 and over who have found new interests and callings after leaving the workforce. 

Players and Gamers: Inside and Outside

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Dawe Branch

Meet Pastor Bob Geelen

He is an active senior who is currently working at Potters Hands, primarily with street people. As an outlet from the demands of this vocation he plays bridge and carpet bowling. Bob will talk about bridge and what a wonderful complement it is to his work. 

Meet Ruby & Mark Meunier

They are avid cross-country skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. Ruby has won gold medals in three Alberta Seniors Games in cross-country skiing. Mark lays many of the cross country ski tracks around Red Deer. They also kayak, sail, winter camp, fly their own plane and study loons. Ruby and Mark are a young 77 and 81-years-old.

Join us for a Family Fiesta at the Dawe Branch

Commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with this drop-in activity family party

Monday, March 21
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Dawe Branch

Multicultural Activities for the whole family including: singing, dancing, stories, origami, henna tattoos, crafts and ethnic snacks.

Get Creative!

Saturday, October 1, 2011
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Celebrate Alberta Arts Days with this fun family event where you can create your very own Artist Trading Cards (ATCs). ATCs are miniature works of art created on cardstock. There are no restrictions as to medium used (painting, collage, rubberstamps, found images). Materials are provided, but you can bring your own personal photos or images. To pre-register, call 403-341-3822 or e-mail saanderson@rdpl.org.

Thursday, October 14
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join us for free snacks and stories during this popular storytime held at the Parkland Mall Food Court.
Please note: Family Literacy has now moved back to the Dawe Branch and can be contacted at 403-309-3488

Thursday, July 14, 2011
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Dawe Branch

Learn about local summer festivals at this multicultural celebration which includes refreshments, ethnic dancers and presentations.

Notre Dame High School Radius Productions and
Red Deer Public Library present

In an Instant Book Launch

Saturday, January 15, 2011
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Dawe Branch (56 Holt Street)

Student authors will read from In an Instant, a collection of writing and photography from Notre Dame High School students.
Books will be available for purchase and refreshments are provided.
Join us and support the talents of our local students.

An International Literacy Day Celebration!

Thursday, September 8, 2011
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Dawe Branch

Join awareness-activities to explore global peace and literacy. To facilitate building community awareness we encourage you to bring a friend. This will be an adult only event.

Guest speaker Andrew Kooman will share his thoughts and experiences with global peace and literacy

Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by September 2 by calling 403-346-2533.

Watch for the Scholastic Book Fair coming to the Dawe Library in early September.
Purchase new Scholastic books and merchandise and help earn additional library books for children and teens.

Check out the all ages Scholastic books on sale at the Dawe Branch.

September 8th - 14th, 2011
During Dawe Library hours

Purchase brand new Scholastic books from our annual fundraising fair. Profits go towards new children's books for the Dawe Branch.

Saturday, November 15th
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Drop-in

A multicultural storytime for Spanish-speaking families. Stories and songs will be shared in Spanish, and meet guests from the Hispanic Culture. Co-sponsored with Central Alberta Refugee Effort.