Wetaskiwin Public Library
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Enhancing and engaging our community... with more than just books. The Wetaskiwin Public Library is located in the heart of downtown Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
Our library first opened its doors in 1928. At that time, the small library was located in a room within the Wales Hotel on Main Street in Wetaskiwin. As the library grew, it moved to many other spaces. In 1932, the library was relocated to space in the Criterion Hotel. Seven years later, it once again moved, this time to the newly constructed City Hall. Twenty years later, the Wetaskiwin Public Library relocated to the Wetoka Health Unit building. In 1964, the Library returned to City Hall, but this time was located in the basement. After years of planning and finally settling on a site, the library finally moved into its very own building. In 1982, the Wetaskiwin Public Library first opened its doors in a newly built, stand-alone building. The building, located at 5002-51 Avenue, is where the library still calls home. The library started out in 1928 with 50 books and just 37 members. Today, there are over 40,000 items in the collection and over 5,000 members. The library has moved from the basic circulation of books in 1928 to the circulation of all types of materials, offering educational programs for children, teens and adults, and free computer and Internet use to the public. The Wetaskiwin Public Library reached a milestone in April, 2006 when all membership fees for residents of the City and County of Wetaskiwin were eliminated! The City of Wetaskiwin Library Board and the generous support of the City of Wetaskiwin Council made this wonderful gift possible.
09/21/2026
Our regular fall programming begins today!
09/18/2026
🎬 See The Librarians before you can stream it! 🍿
This Canadian Library Month and Day of Action, libraries across Alberta are coming together for a province-wide screening of the Emmy-award winning documentary The Librarians.
And the best part? It’s not available on streaming yet!
Join us at Wetaskiwin Public Library for one of three screenings on Thursday, October 1, each followed by a lively discussion with special guests TBA.
📽️ 10:30 AM — Screening + discussion at 12:15 PM
📽️ 2:00 PM — Screening + discussion at 3:45 PM
📽️ 6:00 PM — Screening + discussion at 7:45 PM
🍿 Popcorn provided!
Recommended for ages 14+ due to strong language and subject matter.
Come watch. Come discuss. Come celebrate libraries across Alberta. 📚
09/17/2026
We’re at the Downtown Sidewalk sale today with some great businesses and SpandyAndy! Be sure to stop by to sign up for a free library card and chat with us about what the library has to offer. We hope to see you there! ☀️📚
09/15/2026
Voices of Our Community returns tonight! 📚 If you haven't had a chance to see what it's all about, we warmly encourage you to join the Wetaskiwin Women's Society at the library. These sessions feature community members sharing their stories, experiences, challenges, and perspectives. Come listen, learn, and connect. 💛🌍
This session features: Nat Pearce, Normita Anonuevo Santos, and Paxton Billingham🌟
09/15/2026
FCSS' Community Resource Navigator, Reagan will be at the library on Wednesdays to help individuals connect with the supports and services they need. We are very excited to be part of this collaboration!
Pop-Up Navigation Services are coming to the ! 📍
FCSS' Community Resource Navigator, Reagan, will be available on Wednesdays to help individuals connect with the supports and services they need. Whether you need assistance with identification, housing referrals, treatment or mental health referrals, government applications, or you’re simply unsure where to start, Reagan can help explore your options and potential referral pathways.
📅 Wednesdays | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Second Wednesday of each month: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Wetaskiwin Public Library, 5002 51 Ave
No appointment needed—stop by and connect with us! 💙
09/15/2026
The County of Wetaskiwin & County FCSS are hosting “Online Toxicity: Eight Concerns That Are Need to Know” presented by the White Hatter. You can join us at the Wetaskiwin Library to watch this online presentation exploring the key risks of the online world, including predation, radicalization, hyper‑sexualization, and public shaming. You will learn practical ways to talk about these risks through education, participation, communication, and healthy mentoring.
👥 Audience: Educators, parents, caregivers, and youth
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Wetaskiwin Public Library, Pigeon Lake Public Library, or Online
Register online at: https://www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca/FormCenter/FCSS-13/FCSS-Online-Toxicity-Eight-Concerns-That-265
09/11/2026
Join us to celebrate the voices that make our community special. 💙
See you Tuesday! 👋
09/10/2026
MAJOR SYSTEM UPGRADE NOTICE:
Starting September 25, some online library services— including check-outs and check-ins, TRACpac+ online catalogue, TRACpac app, and select eResources, — will be temporarily unavailable. The library will remain open with computer and wifi access, printing services will be available, and programs will continue as usual.
Watch our feed for updates as services are restored!
Keep an eye on our social media and website for updates.
09/09/2026
Join us for the start of Welcoming Week at the Parade of Programs tonight held at Co-op Place! Come on by and say hello.
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5002 51 Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB
T9A0V1
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 8pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |