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» Book Clubs
The Olds Municipal Library offers a wide variety of book clubs to choose from. Check out the books being read each month by the groups at our website. All that is required is that you read the book of the month before the club and come ready to discuss the book. All book clubs are held at the library with coffee and refreshments provided.
Pre-registrations appreciated. You can contact the library at oml@prl.ab.ca
Fee: FREE!
Nurturing Novels
Wednesdays - 1:30–3:00
- September 12 – The Shack by William Paul Young
- October 10 - Red Tent by Anita Diamant
- November 14 - Glimpses of Grace by Donald Stoesz
- December 12 – Son of the Underground by Isaac Liu
Fantastic Fantasies
Mondays - 3:30–4:30
- September 17 - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
- October 15 - Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
- November 19 - Night Bird's Reign by Holly Taylor
- December 17 - The Dwarves by Markus Heitz
Bonding Over Books
Thursdays - 6:30–8:00
- September 27 - Tiger Hills by Sarita Mandanna
- October 25 - Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquival
- November 29 - In the Garden of beasts by Erik Larson
- December 20 - Brother & Sister by Joanna Trollope
Cover to Cover
Fridays 10:00–12:00
- December 14 - 50 Shades of Grey by E.L. James
- January 25 - Library of the Dead by Glenn Cooper
- Feburary 22 - A New Kind of Monster by Timothy Appleby
Virtual Book Club
Wednesdays - 7:00 - 8:30
- October 10 - Dinner at the Homesick Resturant - Ann Tyler
- November 14 - Wings of Morning - Murray Pura
- December 12 - The Christmas Box - Richard Paul Evans
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» Literary Tour of Canada
This Nation-wide voyage by book explores the social, historical, and geographic diversity of this great land. (This tour will continue in the Winter months as well.)
Pre-registrations appreciated. You can contact the library at oml@prl.ab.ca
Date: Tuesdays - September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
Time: 2:00–3:00
Fee: FREE!
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» Wholesome Life
Join us for informative sessions on nutrition, rejuvenation, relaxation and simplistic living. A great time to share ideas and learn how to live a wholesome life.
Pre-registration is required.
Country Thyme Farm - October 15
Daniel and Anna Chappell have a farm in Bowden, AB. They are passionate about growing nutritious food in a sustainable fashion. They provide their customers with healthy and fresh farm eggs, poultry meat, herbs and grains.
J.P. Health Consultant - November 19
Judy Patry is a health consultant, an RN, as well as certification as an Advanced Holistic Nutrition, a Natural Health Practitioner and a Colon Hydrotherapist, and currently studying Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. She is passionate about health and wellness and good nutrition and would like to share her wealth of knowledge.
Blissful Energy - December 17
Stephanie Cullen is a qualified Yoga Instructor with training in Restorative Yoga, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Anusara, Hatha, Therapeutic, and Pre-Natal Yoga. She is passionate in what she does and passes on stability, calmness, and a place of refuge for her students
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $10 per session
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» Eating Healthy Nutrition Series
Alberta Health Services and registered dietitian Taressa Waye bring you a number of session related to making healthy choices and eating right. All sessions can be taken independently and free of charge. Pre-registrations appreciated. You can contact the library at oml@prl.ab.ca
Pack a Power Lunch - September 24
Learn about making healthy lunches to keep yourself and your kids healthy and energized for work and school.
Food Smart - October 30
Learn about healthy eating, portion sizes, label reading, meal planning and healthy eating on a budget.
Topic To Be Announced - November 26
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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» Recommended Reads: Adult Reading Program
Have a good book you'd like to recommend? Enjoy sharing your thoughts and ideas? Have a book you think everyone must read? Fill out our recommended read form and you'll be automatically entered into a draw for one of our prize baskets!
Dates: January to June
Fee: Free!
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» Olds Talks - Discussion Group
Do you like to discuss world events and other topics of interest with like-minded people. Come and have coffee and discuss the topic of choice. Each month participants in the group will take turns bringing a topic up for discussion. Topics will be revealed the night of discussion by the chosen host.
Pre-registrations appreciated. You can contact the library at oml@prl.ab.ca
Date: October 4, November 1, December 6
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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» Mastering Math
Students of all ages (Elementary - College) can come and receive free tutoring in any Math discipline. Having some trouble with the math that's part of science or chemistry? We can help with that too! Our volunteer tutor is happy to help!
Please let us know each week if you plan on attending. You can contact the library at oml@prl.ab.ca
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00 - 6:00
Fee: Free! |
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» Law @ Lunch
Law @ Lunch is a public legal education program that provides the public with expert, current education and information about law and the legal system in Alberta. Bring your lunch. Pre-registrations appreciated. You can contact the library at oml@prl.ab.ca
October 3 – Residential Tenancies
October 10 – Looking After a Dependent Parent
October 17 – Separation and Divorce
October 24 – Losing a Job and Wrongful Dismissal
November 14 – An Enduring Power of Attorney
November 21 – Being an Executor
Time: 12:00 – 1:00
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» Beginner Watercolour Painting
Learn tips and techniques about watercolor painting and complete a matted project to take home with you! All materials are included and there will be a one hour lunch break from 12:00 - 1:00. Pre-registration is required.
Date: Saturday, November 24
Time:9:30 - 4:30
Fee: $40.00
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» Movie Mondays (ALL DATES NOW CANCELLED)
Learn more about the world around you, travel to distant lands, enjoy connections with new people and old friends
CLICK HERE for dates and films.
Time: 2:00pm
Fee: FREE!
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» BusinessLINK
Small Business courses have never been so easy. We bring you a number of courses designed to build your business. Connect with leaders across Alberta without leaving your own community. Pre-registration is required.
Sponsered by BrassMedia
- Facebook for Business
October 25
12pm - 1:00pm
- How to Create a Twitter Profile and Get Tweeting
November 1
6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Marketing on a Budget
November 21
1:30pm - 4:00pm
- Marketing for the New Millennium
December 6
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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» Know your Community - Trivia Challenge!
Join the librarian every Friday online via Facebook or Twitter to answer her community-related trivia challenge question. The first three people to answer correctly will receive a library bag. They will also be entered into the Grand Prize Draw awarded in December.
Grand Prize: Kobo Touch eReader
Date: Every Friday
Time: 11:00
Fee: FREE!
Follow us on Twitter: @oldslibrary
Friend us on Facebook: OldsLibrary Municipal
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» Writing Non-fiction for Busy People
This course, taught by author Robert Bannon, assumes you have little time available to write your book or memoir. Using skills learned in this course you can create your book faster and easier than you thought possible. Pre-registration is required.
Date: Saturday November 24
Time:1:00 – 4:00
Fee: $40.00
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» Genealogy Drop-In
Interested in finding your family history? Olds Municipal Library will have access to Ancestry.ca as well there will be a Family History Consultant available to help you. Bring your information and an idea of where you would like to go with your research and we will help you find the angels and rascals in your family tree.
In partnership with the LDS Family History Centre.
This is a Drop-In program, but you can call 403-556-6460 to ensure the consultant is available.
Dates: Every Wednesday (Not Available Decemeber and January)
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Fee: FREE!
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» Board Game Meetup!
Meet with other board game enthusiasts. Feel free to bring your own games to share. Great for all those people who wish they had someone to play more games with.
Date: Saturdays - October 13, November 17, December 8
Time: 2:00
Fee: FREE!
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» The Natural Step
It’s easy to learn about sustainability with The Natural Step eLearning courses! Understand sustainability concepts and apply them to day-to-day business, community and personal decision making thanks to our interactive and award winning online sustainability courses.
The courses include:
- A structured overview of key sustainability concepts
- Real-life case studies and interactive activities
- An extensive resource section
- A final exam and a personalized certificate
This is a one hour training course that you can take online at home, at work, or anywhere you have internet access. If you don't finish it in one sitting you can come back to the course later.
Fee: FREE!
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» Telehealth
There are a number of great opportunities offered by Community Education Services of Alberta Health Services. These sessions are free for us to offer. If there is something on their website you would like us to connect to that you don’t see on our current list of offerings please contact Carson Statham 403-556-6460 or email oml@prl.ab.ca and we would be happy to set up the connection for you.
Domestic Violence: It’s Impact on Kids
Participants will learn how to define children’s experiences when exposed to domestic violence by viewing a brief video “First
Impressions...and the Developing Brain”; how this exposure impacts the health and safety of these children; how to provide
opportunities for early intervention and most importantly, recognizing that the welfare of children is strongly linked to their
non-offending parent’s health, safety and emotional well-being.
Time: 10:45 – 12:30
Date: November 1st, 2012
Location: Olds Municipal Library 5217 52 st
Register by contacting the Olds Library via phone 403-556-6460 or email oml@prl.ab.ca
E Tonight – Underrated Risks and Appeals of Ecstasy
Ecstasy remains one of the most popular drugs among Alberta youth, after the “big three” of Alcohol, Cannabis and Tobacco.
What is behind its appeal, and what are the real risks? This presentation will focus on the physiological effects of Ecstasy,
the culture of use among young Albertans, and what parents and treatment professionals can do to limit use and support recovery.
Presented by: Peter Churchill, M. ED
Time: 10:45 – 12:30
Date: November 13th, 2012
Location: Olds Municipal Library 5217 52 st
Register by contacting the Olds Library via phone 403-556-6460 or email oml@prl.ab.ca
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