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Friends Coffee Corner plaque unveiling
On Saturday, June 11, the Library and the Board presented the Friends with a plaque at Jensen Lakes Library recognizing our donation toward new furniture at this library. Below are remarks shared by Friends President Graeme Matichuk at the event: Thank you to everyone for joining us here today. Our donation of $25,000 to the … Continue reading Friends Coffee Corner plaque unveiling →

Save the Dates: Reel Monday Fall 2022!
The dates for the Reel Monday Fall 2022 season are booked for the Arden Theatre, and we’ve selected 3 of the 4 the films – take a look at the lineup below and click the film names for trailers. We will announce the ticket sales on our website and in our newsletter (sign up here!) … Continue reading Save the Dates: Reel Monday Fall 2022! →

New Friends Board and Donations
At our AGM last week, we elected our new executive! Please click here for the President’s Report on 2021 presented at the AGM. 2022-2023 Friends Board President & Marketing Chair Graeme Matichuk Vice President Sandy Fildes Secretary / Treasurer Verla Carter Casino & Fundraising Chair Valerie Spink Library Board Representative Meagan Dechaine Pictured in the … Continue reading New Friends Board and Donations →

President’s Report on 2021
May 4, 2022 The best way to build a better world for our children is to fight for our public libraries. Lois Hole The Friends of St. Albert Public Library gather every year to reflect on the past calendar year, present our major donations, and look ahead to the next year. Our AGM on May … Continue reading President’s Report on 2021 →

Friends Annual General Meeting
The Friends of the Library Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:00 pm in-person at the Downtown Library 2nd Floor Training Room. We will also have a Zoom option for those wishing to attend virtually. We will be presenting our major annual donations to the Library, electing our next … Continue reading Friends Annual General Meeting →

“Just Mercy”: A powerful film about injustice
Just Mercy is our final Reel Monday film this season on Monday, April 4. Tickets are available on Eventbrite: $15 for one movie (plus Eventbrite fees). Click here for a review by Scott Hayes in the St. Albert Gazette. Reel Monday is our 13-year-strong twice-annual movie night series bringing hand-picked films from the Criterion catalogue … Continue reading “Just Mercy”: A powerful film about injustice →

Easter Purdys Chocolatier Pickup
Thanks to all who supported our fundraiser! We raised almost $900 for the St. Albert Public Library! Pick up will be at the Downtown Library in the 2nd floor Training Room (next to the upstairs washrooms) on the following dates: Wednesday, April 6 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Thursday, April 7 from 4:00 pm … Continue reading Easter Purdys Chocolatier Pickup →

“Ride the Eagle”: A sweet comedy about human connections
Ride the Eagle is our next Reel Monday film this season on Monday, March 21. Tickets are available on Eventbrite: $15 for one movie or $28 for a two pack (March and April) plus Eventbrite fees. Click here for a review by Scott Hayes in the St. Albert Gazette. Reel Monday is our 13-year-strong twice-annual … Continue reading “Ride the Eagle”: A sweet comedy about human connections →

“12 Mighty Orphans”: An inspiring story of overcoming the odds
12 Mighty Orphans is our second Reel Monday film of this season, coming up this Monday, February 14.. Tickets are available on Eventbrite: $50 for a season pass of 4 films, $38 for Feb/Mar/Apr, or $15 for individual movies. Reel Monday is our 13-year-strong twice-annual movie night series bringing hand-picked films from the Critierion catalogue … Continue reading “12 Mighty Orphans”: An inspiring story of overcoming the odds →

Easter Purdys Chocolatier Fundraiser
We are fundraising with Purdys Chocolatier again this year for Easter! 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, then click “Shop Online” and then “Marketplace”: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1313214-92862 After you’ve signed in, you can buy our amazing chocolates … Continue reading Easter Purdys Chocolatier Fundraiser →
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