It’s that time of year again! Strathcona County Library’s Fall Feast of Words is happening Oct 8-Nov 4 Through Fall Feast of Words, the Strathcona County Library celebrates the importance of the written word and brings it to life by…
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—the Friends of the Strathcona County Library Society is expanding our support in a big way! Thanks to a recent donation, 85 brand-new Wonderbooks have been added to the Strathcona County Library’s Bookmobile collection. If…
As we wrap up our 2024-2025 season, we must say goodbye to our faithful and energetic President, Wendy Saunders. Wendy took over as President in 2023 and has revitalized the group with her ideas, energy and sheer force of will.…
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we were able to grow the jackpot that supports Friends-funded initiatives at the Strathcona County Library—and now, we are thrilled to announce our lucky winner! Congratulations to Mr. Doug Davey! Doug was…
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported our inaugural Book Swap & Social! It was such a success that we just might have to make this an annual event. It was incredible to see our community come…
We’re counting down the days to our upcoming Book Swap & Social event, and we can’t wait to spend an afternoon with fellow book lovers! Whether you’re bringing along your favourite fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, or children’s books, this event is the…
One of our members recently sat down with local author, Mandy Eve-Barnett, to hear more about her writing and how the library and local community have impacted her life. Read on to learn more about Mandy Eve-Barnett. About Mandy Eve-Barnett…
SUNDAYMARCH 161:00-4:00 PM Community Centre401 Festival Ln $10 per adultKids 12 & underFREE What is the Book Swap & Social all about? The Library Lovers Book Swap & Social is the heart of the event, where attendees bring a selection…
Have you ever heard of the third-place theory? Coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, the term refers to a physical location other than home or work where people regularly connect with others. Places that offer a sense of community, belonging, and,…
