Red Deer Public Library

We love a great movie adapted from a book, but seeing that story come to life on stage? Even better!

Central Alberta Theatre is bringing one of Agatha Christie’s most iconic mysteries to the live stage with 'And Then There Were None.' Catch this thrilling production October 16-31 (but don’t wait – tickets won’t last!).

🎭 https://centralalbertatheatre.ca/and-then-there-were-none

Today is Alberta Public Libraries Day of Action, and we are excited to join other libraries in Alberta for screenings of the Emmy Award-winning documentary "The Librarians." There's still time to register! Walk-ins are also welcome, but registering will ensure that we have a seat ready for you.

Choose from two screening times at Red Deer Public Library:

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Screening
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. — Discussion with Peter Bailey (Centre for Free Expression) and Kit Dobson (University of Calgary)

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. — Screening
7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. — Discussion with Kim Snyder (Director of The Librarians)

Come watch, connect, and join the conversation about the vital role libraries play in our communities.

Register here: https://rdpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?series=6a69114acca66c2f00a6a3b8

There’s a new book club in town! If you love movies AND books, look no further! Join Page to Screen book club to discuss books that became films or TV shows. Talk about the changes, which is better, and everything in between.

As part of our collective journey of reconciliation, you are invited to join us for a special story time with Elder Linda Ophus that will honour and celebrate language and culture that residential school systems attempted to erase. Stories and crafts are geared to children but the program is open to all ages to attend.

📆 Wednesday, September 30
🕙 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
📍 Downtown Branch

Participants are encouraged to wear orange as a symbol of the Indigenous children harmed and lost in the residential school system and as a reminder that Every Child Matters.

We’re excited to share the speaker lineup for the panel discussions following each of our screenings of ‘The Librarians’ on October 1 for Alberta Public Libraries Day of Action!

Choose from two screening times at Red Deer Public Library:

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Screening
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. — Discussion with Peter Bailey (Centre for Free Expression) and Kit Dobson (University of Calgary)

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. — Screening
7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. — Discussion with Kim Snyder (Director of ‘The Librarians’)

Special thanks to Stony Plain Public Library for organizing the panel discussions and making it possible for us and other Alberta libraries to join in – we’re SO looking forward to it!

Reminder to register by Tuesday, September 29 at noon if you’d like to be entered into our VIP seating and Freedom to Read prize pack draw!

Register here: https://rdpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?series=6a69114acca66c2f00a6a3b8

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, for Mindfulness Programs for Kids & Adults with Bhante Suseela, meditation teacher at Alberta Insight Meditation Centre!
Register at https://rdpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=Mindfulness%20Bhante%20Suseela

Can you tell we had Baby Fun Storytime at the Timberlands Branch this morning?! 👶📚

For our full storytime schedule, visit rdpl.org/storytime!

Red Deer Public Library is proud to participate in Alberta Public Libraries Day of Action by joining libraries across the province in screening 'The Librarians,' an Emmy Award-winning documentary exploring censorship, book banning, and the importance of protecting your freedom to read.

On October 1, join us for one of two screenings of ‘The Librarians,’ which is not yet available on streaming services. Each screening will be followed by a live-streamed panel discussion featuring special guests (to be announced).

With new provincial legislation and regulations placing restrictions on access to some library materials, this is an especially meaningful time to come together as libraries and communities to reflect on why intellectual freedom matters. Screening 'The Librarians' is an opportunity to learn, engage in conversation, and reaffirm the vital role public libraries play in providing equitable access to information.

About the film: As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy. 'The Librarians' is recommended for viewers 14+ due to strong language and mature subject matter.

Register at rdpl.org/events by 12 p.m. on September 29 for a chance to win VIP seating and a Freedom to Read prize pack!

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Red Deer Public Library.

Take a closer look at our author and speaker lineup for tomorrow’s big event! Deer Writers & Readers Fest takes place on Saturday, September 19 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This free event is part of our Alberta Culture Days celebrations, and we’re thrilled to showcase the literary arts here at the library.

Registration for the presentation sessions is greatly appreciated, but walk-ins are always welcome!

Find full event details at rdpl.org/culture-days 📚