Events at Red Deer Public Library

Join us for this free old movie series shown on the big screen.
Everyone is welcome. 

I Confess
starring Montgomery Clift and Karl Malden

Sunday, May 27, 2012
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Snell Auditorium

Join us for the final evening of this club hosted byRed Deer Public Library and the Canadian Mental Health Association.

6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 
Downtown Branch
Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room

Tuesday, June 5 - Book: The Antagonist by Lynn Coady

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Monday, June 4, 2012
Presenter: Kathryn Huedepohl

Red Deer Public Library
Snell Auditorium

Learn:

• To know the differences between regular composting and vermicomposting.
• To be able to list 3 ingredients that could go on a compost pile.
• To be able to list 3 ingredients that should stay out of a compost pile.
• To have a good basic understanding of the composting process.

About the Presenter:

Kathryn Huedepohl is the Public Events Programmer and Special Events Coordinator for the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. She has experience composting and vermicomposting she is willing to share.

Special Children's Program Vermi-Wormy Composting

Monday, June 4
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Ages 3 and up
Children's Department, Downtown Branch

We will teach your preschooler about vermicomposting while you attend the compost seminar hosted by Kathryn Huedepohl. (see her program information above). Drop your child off before the program for stories and activities about worms and composting.

Healthy Yards

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Presenter: Doug Evans

Red Deer Public Library
Snell Auditorium

Learn about:

• proper yard pest control methods
• proper Lawn care
• proper tree, shrub and flower maintenance
• proper water use
• proper landscape design for sustainable yards
  
  

About the presenter:
City of Red Deer Parks Staff
Former Olds College Horticulture Science Instructor
Former golf course operations assistant superintendent

Riding the Road - Bicycle Commuting in Red Deer

Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Presenters: Mike Kozlowski, Kristen Carlson

Red Deer Public Library
Snell Auditorium

Learn:

• how to ride safely on the streets in Red Deer
• gear that makes commuting more convenient
• an introduction to year round cycling - techniques, clothing, and basic practices for winter riding

About the Presenters:
Mike and Kristen have been cycling year round for a combined 14 years. They have cycled  in many of Canada's large cities and are experienced long distance bicycle tourists. Committed to cycling as a means of transportation, they operate Steel Pony Farm, a pedal powered farming operation through which they transport hundreds of pounds of vegetables each week from their farm west of the city to the Wednesday market in downtown Red Deer.

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Dawe Branch Seminar - Sustainable Urban Food

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Presenter: Rene Michalak
Dawe Branch Program Room

Learn about:

• Growing Food Security in Alberta
• The 5 A's of Food Security
• The 7 pillars of Food Sovereignty
• SPIN-Farming in Red Deer (www.spinfarming.com)
• Landshare Canada (www.landsharecanada.com)

About the Presenter:
Rene Michalak - As the Coordinator for ReThink Red Deer and founder of the Centre
for Urban Agriculture in Alberta, Rene is dedicated to sharing the many ways we can reconnect with where our food comes from. Using proven methods for high-yielding and low maintenance urban food systems, Rene can show you how to grow delicious and nutritious food in your own back (and front!) yard. He is also a leader in the Growing Food Security in Alberta Network and will share the basics of food security and food sovereignty for building and connecting sustainable communities in Alberta.

Note: there will be a draw prize for a 5 lb bag of worm castings, a natural fertilizer.

Sustainable Buildings in the Private Sector - Red Deer College Goes Green

Friday, June 8, 2012
Presenters: George Berry and RDC Director of Facilities Doug Sharp

Red Deer Public Library
Snell Auditorium

George's presentation points:

• why we should build with our environment in mind
• simply quick wins that building owners can do
• value of smart designing
• living and showing your commitment

Doug's presentation points:

• Insight into the range of green initiatives at RDC
• Understanding of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) as it relates to the new Four Centres Building at RDC
• Energy conservation strategies that include capital investment and subsequent payback and energy strategies that don't cost money

About the presenters:
George Berry is an architect from Red Deer that focuses his practice on sustainable and environmental design. Berry Architecture is a firm committed to improving our environment through sustainable practices. He has spoken across the country about his projects and believes that we should live out what we are trying to do. His new building is an example of creating with the mandate and beliefs practiced at Berry Architecture.

Doug Sharp is the Director of Facilities at RDC and is responsible for the day to day operations of the building and grounds as well as the coordination of the design and construction of new and renovated space. Doug is a registered architect and is Chair of the RDC Green Campus Task Group.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room

Join us for fun, intelligent conversation at this adult evening book club. The book pick for March is The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

Can't make it? Tell us your thoughts online! firesidereaders.rdpl.org

Homebound Readers Service - Give the Gift of Your Time

In giving your time, you can help members who cannot visit us due to age, illness, or disability by delivering Library    
materials to them. We have homebound readers anxiously awaiting your services. If you are interested, email Donna at   dstewart@rdpl.org or call 403-342-9110.

For more information, call Adult Services at 403-342-9110 or  see our page.

NOTE: June's concert will not be at the Library and a special performance will be held at Gaetz Memorial United Church to commemorate the church's 125th Anniversary.  

Thursday, June 7, 2012
12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Gaetz Memorial United Church
4758 Ross Street 

Join in the celebration and enjoy a spectacular Duo Majoya concert.

Don't miss this fascinating insight into multiple personalities and meet the author who will share her experiences with the disorder.

Thursday, May 24, 2012
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Snell Auditorium

A mesmerizing journey inside the life and mind of a victim of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Christine eloquently shares her story - the unearthing of past buried trauma and the daunting path back to wellness.

Interested in learning computer basics? This free library program
is a good opportunity for seniors, immigrants and people with
disabilities to start their exciting journey into the world of computers.

Join us for these insightful programs about mental health cosponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). 

Brief Therapy: What is it? Is it for me?

Monday, May 7, 2012

Speaker - Phil Wright, Psychologist, Clinical Manager at Alberta Health Services

Yoga Nidra with the Chakras

Monday, May 14, 2012

Speaker - Dena Fairell, Yoga instructor

Good Stress, Bad Stress

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Speaker - Kath Hoffman, Executive Director Safe Harbour Society and Vicki Fox Smith, Education Program Supervisor, CMHA

Wellness and the Arts

Monday, May 28, 2012

Speakers - Glynis Wilson Boultbee, Project Coordinator, Arts a la Carte and Janet Cole, Coordinator, MAGsparks

All programs held from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium.

For more information, or to register, please contact the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Call 403-342-2266 or email:education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca

Red Deer Public Library Storytelling Tent

Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 2012
Recreation Centre Park

Stop by Red Deer Public Library's Storytelling Tent and take a story break while enjoying festival activities.

REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Call Children's Services, Downtown Branch at 403-346-4688 for more information.

Drop-in Pajama Storytime

Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.

Thirty to 45 minutes of stories, songs, finger plays, and crafts. The focus age group is two to six
(under three please bring an adult), but we invite the whole family to take part. Pajamas welcome!

Spring session ends May 15th.

Drop-In Babytimes

Thursdays 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fridays 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children birth to 24 months and their caregivers.

Spring session ends May 18th.

Drop-In Time for Twos

Thursdays 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Songs, stories and crafts for two-year-olds and their parents or caregivers.

Spring session ends May 17th.

Drop-In Preschool Storytimes

Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Wednesdays 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Fridays 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Stories and activities for three to five-year-olds.

Spring session ends May 18th.

Family Drop-In Storytime

Saturdays 11 a.m.
Family storytimes run all year.

The focus age group is three to six-year-olds (under three please bring an adult),
but we invite the whole family to take part.

Now taking registrations. 

Reading Tails is a program to inspire confidence and encourage children who are reluctant to read.

Monday evenings 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. OR 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

This program, for six to 12-year-olds, helps kids feel more secure in their reading skills by having them read out loud to trained St John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. Sessions, which are free to participants, fill up quickly so be sure to contact Donna or Laural at 403-346-4688 to register or for more information.

Please note: we encourage you to avoid visiting the Children's Department if you or your family have pet allergies during program times.

Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

Teens and pre-teens: join us for games, crafts, movies, music and more after school. Have fun and meet new    
friends at a club just for teens and pre-teens.

Program Schedule:

May Programs:

May 3:

Board Game Day

Challenge your friends to a game of Scrabble, Cranium, Chess, and more!

May 10:

Flying Disk Fricasee 

Think you are a Frisbee pro!  Get your skills ready for summer by joining us at the great Frisbee tournament!

May 17:

Celebrate Books!

Join us for crafts and activities related to some of your favorite books, like Captain Underpants, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, & Bone.

May 24:

Mini Zen Garden

Here's a project that's as simple as a haiku and as changeable as a spring breeze!

May 31:

Monthly Movie: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

107 minutes. Rated PG.

Monday, May 28, 2012
6:30 p.m - 8 p.m.
Dawe Branch

May's theme is Award Winners. New members are always welcome.

Find reading suggestions here.

Learn key strategies to enhance language skills
during everyday activities from a registered speech-language pathologist.

Monday, June 4, 2012:
birth to two-year-olds

Tuesday, June 5, 2012:
three to five-year-olds

Both programs run 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Dawe Branch.
Fun activities will be provided for your little ones while you learn.

Registration required by calling 403-341-3822. Limit of six parents with their children.    

Co-sponsored with Speech Language Pathology of Alberta Health Services.

Scrapbook your Story at the Dawe Branch

To celebrate National Scrapbooking Month, RDPL's Dawe Branch
is hosting free scrapbooking classes Wednesdays in May.

Wednesdays, May 16, 23, 30
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 
Dawe Branch Program Room

Bring your scrapbooking supplies, get your photos out of that shoebox, and meet
professional scrapbookers and writers who can help you start your storytelling. 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room

Summer is coming and so are the most awesome 'blockbuster' books of the year. Want to know what's going to be   
new and hot in the mezz collection this summer? Join us for a book trailer marathon and create your reading list for
the sunny months ahead.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room

The end has come... for winter programs, that is!

We'll be celebrating with a Japanese-themed party, complete with origami creation (lesson included!), authentic treats, and do-it-yourself candy sushi making!  Help us end our winter program season out with a bang and learn more about our upcoming Summer Reading Club.