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President’s Report on 2022
May 10, 2023 Libraries are so much more than books… I think of the diverse populations that use our libraries for education, inspiration, celebration, relaxation, to search for direction or maybe to experience some human interaction. Friends member Verla Carter, in a letter to the Gazette When I look back on 2022, I am grateful…
Friends Annual General Meeting
The Friends of the Library Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2022 at 7:00 pm in-person at the Downtown Library 2nd Floor Training Room. There is also a Zoom option available. We will be presenting our major annual donations to the Library, electing our next Board, and more. Everyone is welcome…
Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” documentary at the Arden Theatre
Hallelujah, the final film in our winter Reel Monday movie night series, screens on Monday, April 17, 2023. This biographical film follows the life story of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen centred on his beloved hymn, Hallelujah. Individual tickets can be purchased at the links below for those who have not already purchased season passes. Reel Monday…
Purdys Easter Chocolates Pick Up
Thanks to everyone who supported our Purdys Chocolatier Easter fundraiser! We raised $638.66 for St. Albert Public Library! Please pick up your orders from the second floor Training Room at the Downtown Library during the following windows:
Library Lovers’ Month: Mildred Herron
Mildred Herron, the founder of St. Albert Public Library, was born on this day in 1904. She taught elementary school for 45 years, many of those in St. Albert. Mildred was a charter member of the St. Albert Women’s Institute, launching the library in 1947 with only 50 books in the back of the egg…
Upcoming movie nights at the Arden Theatre
There are two films left in our winter Reel Monday movie night series coming up in March and April. And we’ve just confirmed the April film. The next two films are Hidden Life on March 20, 2023 and Hallelujah on April 17, 2023! If you’ve already purchased your Season Pass, you’re good to go! If…
Purdys Easter Chocolates Fundraiser
Our annual Purdys Chocolatier Easter fundraiser kicks off this week! All profits support the St. Albert Public Library when you purchase these sweet Easter gifts for friends, family, and yourself. Click the link to sign up with your email address, then click “Shop Online” and then “Marketplace.” After you’ve signed in, you can buy our…
50/50 Raffle for Library Lovers’ Month!
February is Library Lovers’ Month and we are thrilled to announce an online 50/50 fundraiser
A new season of Reel Monday!
The first movie of our winter 2023 Reel Monday season kicks off on Monday, January 23 with “The Phantom of the Open.” Grab your season passes now to secure the best deal! See below for instructions on ordering online, in person at the Arden, or on the phone. Reel Monday began January 2005, and 18…
Announcing Reel Monday Winter 2023!
Our upcoming 20th season of Reel Monday begins in January! Reel Monday is our major fundraiser for the St. Albert Public Library, with a film screening once a month at the beautiful Arden Theatre and all profits going to the Library. We are once again offering season passes and individual tickets, available only through the…
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