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Staff Picks
Get in the Games: Non-Fiction for the Winter Games
Good reads for when you're not watching the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Favourite French Books for Grades 3-5
Favourite French chapter books and graphics novels for Grades 3-5, recommended by former Ecole Barrie Wilson Elementary students.
Favourite French books for Kindergarten - Grade 2
French picture books for Kindergarten to Grade 2, recommended by former Ecole Barrie Wilson Elementary students.
Kids' Books on Censorship & Book Banning
Kids’ books that shine a light on censorship, its impact, and what we can do about it. Includes picture books and middle grade novels.
Get in the Games: Non-Fiction for the Winter Games
Good reads for when you're not watching the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Favourite French Books for Grades 3-5
Favourite French chapter books and graphics novels for Grades 3-5, recommended by former Ecole Barrie Wilson Elementary students.
Favourite French books for Kindergarten - Grade 2
French picture books for Kindergarten to Grade 2, recommended by former Ecole Barrie Wilson Elementary students.
Kids' Books on Censorship & Book Banning
Kids’ books that shine a light on censorship, its impact, and what we can do about it. Includes picture books and middle grade novels.
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Featured Events
Active Library: Free Try-It Wellness Series
Various dates/times
Various locations
These free 'Try-It' wellness programs promote active living, reduce barriers, and help our city stay strong in the ParticipACTION Challenge.
Red Deer Reads: An Evening with Conor Kerr
Feb 7th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us in welcoming Conor Kerr, author of Prairie Edge and winner of Red Deer Reads! This event has been rescheduled from Fall 2025.
Teen Café, part of a series
Calling all teens! Drop in to our Teen Café – there’s a new activity each time (and yes, there will be snacks!).
Any Book Book Club: Teen Edition!, part of a series
Come talk about books IRL with library staff and fellow teens to get recommendations and share favourite reads!
Active Library: Free Try-It Wellness Series
Various dates/times
Various locations
These free 'Try-It' wellness programs promote active living, reduce barriers, and help our city stay strong in the ParticipACTION Challenge.
Red Deer Reads: An Evening with Conor Kerr
Feb 7th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us in welcoming Conor Kerr, author of Prairie Edge and winner of Red Deer Reads! This event has been rescheduled from Fall 2025.
Teen Café, part of a series
Calling all teens! Drop in to our Teen Café – there’s a new activity each time (and yes, there will be snacks!).
Any Book Book Club: Teen Edition!, part of a series
Come talk about books IRL with library staff and fellow teens to get recommendations and share favourite reads!
New on the Blog!
If You Like 'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans
Loved The Correspondent? Try these read-alikes that tell their tales through letters, diaries, journals, and other nontraditional formats.
Monthly Highlights: December 2025
December was a fun-filled month with so many festive celebrations. Farewell, 2025 – it was a great year!
Welcome to 2026! (Join our 26 in '26 Challenge!)
Learn about RDPL's 26 in '26 Reading Challenge and get some recommendations to kick-start your year of reading. For ages 16+.
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