Supporting Strathcona County Library in Sherwood Park
Friends of Strathcona County Library Society (“Friends”) is a charitable nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the Strathcona County Library through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy. Since 1993, we have raised over $600,000 to support library programs, resources, and services that benefit Sherwood Park residents.
Get involved to help foster lifelong learning—whether through volunteering, donating, or advocacy. Explore how you can make a difference in your community today.
Join us for an fundraising event featuring wines from Portugal and Canada, paired with travel inspiration and community connection. With your support, this fundraiser will raise vital funds for library initiatives while offering guests a memorable experience.
Guided by a professional sommelier, guests will explore wines from Portugal and Canada, paired with locally made chocolates. A local travel agent will share stories and opportunities that might inspire your next adventure abroad or your next read from the library shelf.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Strathcona County Community Centre Rooms 1-2
Embarkation at 6:30 pm | Set sail at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $45 per person, limited availability
Come for the wine, stay for the stories, and leave with inspiration to journey, whether across the globe or across the pages of a good book.
Friends is passionate about our library and committed to its continued success with dedicated efforts to:
Fundraise
Friends of Strathcona County Library organize exciting fundraising events including community gatherings, 50/50 raffles, casinos, and more to support the library’s vital programs and resources. In addition, we actively apply for grants and funding opportunities to provide the library with financial support it cannot pursue directly.
Support
Friends always needs volunteers for library book sales, community events and more!
Advocate
Friends of Strathcona County Library are passionate library advocates dedicated to championing the library’s vital services, resources, and community impact. We raise public awareness through active community engagement, fundraising events, and everyday conversations that highlight the importance of a strong, accessible public library for Sherwood Park.