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All Library Branches, Red Deer · through Wed, Sep 30
In honor of Alberta Culture Days and Ukrainian Heritage Month, Red Deer Public Library presents Threads That Connect Us: Take-Home Kits for Kids to celebrate Ukrainian embroidering traditions through crafts, and activities. These kits will be available at all three RDPL branches throughout September
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, Red Deer
Friday Family Fun Night brings families to the MAG for an evening of something different. The theme changes every time, from hands-on making to games to seasonal celebrations, but it is always drop-in, always at your own pace, and always designed for a range of ages. Come when it works and stay as l
Westerner Park, Red Deer
Central Alberta Dream Drive gives kids and youth the chance to ride shotgun in an exotic car for a day they won’t forget. We welcome co-pilots age 6+ who’ve faced challenges — medical, physical, emotional, or personal — and would benefit from this experience. On September 12, 2026, Westerner Ground
Collicutt Branch, Red Deer
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that helps to develop language and pre-reading skills in children up to age five. We'll enjoy short stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that help build early literacy and social skills. No registration required! Drop in to join the fun 🎉
Dawe Branch, Red Deer
Join us for this interactive storytime filled with Ukrainian children’s books and folktales, fostering a love for reading and language exploration with music, songs, crafts and games. For children ages 3 to 6 and their parent or caregiver. This program is delivered in Ukrainian. Registration is req
Downtown Branch, Red Deer
Designed especially for busy toddlers and their caregivers, this interactive story time includes stories, rhymes, movement and songs that support early language development and physical literacy. Each session will also share early literacy strategies to build vocabulary, comprehension and a love of
Dawe Branch, Red Deer
Join us for this fun, interactive program designed for ages 3 to 6 years of age and their caregivers. Children will practice basic yoga movements, while listening to stories, learning rhymes, and singing songs. Registration is required.
Downtown Branch, Red Deer
Perfectly tailored for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun and engaging storytime features stories, rhymes and activities that build early literacy skills, develop kindergarten readiness and encourage learning through play! Each session will also include tips and strategies to suppor
Dawe Branch, Red Deer
Ages 9-12. Come to our bi-weekly hangout for a different activity. Pop in for movies, Legos, crafts, and more.
Dawe Branch, Red Deer
Designed especially for busy toddlers and their caregivers, this interactive story time includes stories, rhymes, movement and songs that support early language development and physical literacy. Each session will also share early literacy strategies to build vocabulary, comprehension and a love of
Dawe Branch, Red Deer
Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us for a gentle and joyful introduction to early literacy. Through tickle rhymes, wiggle songs, and simple stories, we foster early brain development and bonding between child and caregiver. A great way to meet other families with little ones in a fun
Timberlands Branch, Red Deer
Perfectly tailored for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, this fun and engaging storytime features stories, rhymes and activities that build early literacy skills, develop kindergarten readiness and encourage learning through play! Each session will also include tips and strategies to suppor
Timberlands Branch, Red Deer
Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us for a gentle and joyful introduction to early literacy. Through tickle rhymes, wiggle songs, and simple stories, we foster early brain development and bonding between child and caregiver. A great way to meet other families with little ones in a fun
, Red Deer
Downtown Branch, Red Deer
Join us for a special hour-long Stories & More program, in celebration of International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Arrr! Celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day by joining us for crafts, stories and a treasure hunt! Dress-up is encouraged! For young pirates ages 0-5 and their grownup pirates.
Capstone, Red Deer
Get ready for an afternoon of fun, food and good times at the Capstone Block Party! 🎉 Join the community on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a free, family-friendly celebration packed with entertainment, food trucks, games, a bouncy castle, relaxing lounges and plenty of activ
Dawe Branch, Red Deer
Presented by the Community Legal Clinic. Have a legal question? Volunteer lawyers from the Community Legal Clinic will provide up to half an hour of free legal advice in family, civil, and criminal law. Clients are required to fill out an intake sheet at the event before seeing a lawyer. First-com
Dawe Branch, Red Deer
This program is for builders ages 9-12 who enjoy the challenge and precision of LEGO® set builds. Participants will build sets from our extensive LEGO® City collection, with a different theme for each month. Registration required. Fall 2026 Schedule: Tuesday, September 22: Construction Machines -
Dawe Branch, Red Deer
Presented by the Community Legal Clinic. This seminar will help you to understand your legal rights and obligations as well as such things as division of matrimonial property, child and spousal support, custody and access, mediation and court procedures. For more information, please contact the Co
Downtown Branch, Red Deer
September 24 - Register with four friends for a team puzzle competition. Note: ONE team member will register your team, choosing “5” attendees. October 29 - Meet others! Register yourself and be put on a team. Capacity: November 26 - Register as a team or alone and be put on a team for this scramb
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, Red Deer
Friday Family Fun Night brings families to the MAG for an evening of something different. The theme changes every time, from hands-on making to games to seasonal celebrations, but it is always drop-in, always at your own pace, and always designed for a range of ages. Come when it works and stay as l
Downtown Branch, Red Deer
For children ages 7 to 12 years. Children younger than 10 must have an adult remain in the program with them. In this kid-friendly session, Bhante Suseela, meditation teacher at Alberta Insight Meditation Centre, will share simple mind observation methods such as breathing, walking, loving-kindne
Downtown Branch, Red Deer
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime that helps to develop language and pre-reading skills in children up to age five. We'll enjoy short stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that help build early literacy and social skills. No registration required! Drop in to join the fun 🎉
Dawe Branch, Red Deer
Presented by the Queer Neighbours Society of Red Deer. Is normal DnD not queer enough for you? Why not try Rainbow DnD! Their current campaign is designed to welcome any number at any time. Contact contact@qnsrd.org for more information, or join their Discord server. Learn more about Pride Events
Downtown Branch, Red Deer
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 open to all ages to a
Downtown Branch, Red Deer
Drop-in. Registration not required! Bring the whole family for fun, creative and sometimes weird science-based activities geared to ages 5 and up and their parents. Children younger than 9 must have an adult remain in the program with them. Fall 2026 Schedule: October 1 - A-MAZE-ing science - Cr
Downtown Branch, Red Deer
Where’s Waldo? Find him at Red Deer Public Library! Join us for an afternoon of crafts, stories and scavenger hunts celebrating the ever-elusive Waldo and his friends. Be sure to wear your best red and white stripes. Prizes will be given for the best Waldo look-alike! Registration not required.
Dawe Branch, Red Deer
Do you want to read to a furry friend? Katja, our library's facility dog in training is all ears! Register for a 30 minute reading session with Katja. Children who struggle with reading will benefit from the opportunity to tackle their challenges in the presence of an accepting, non-judgmental anim
Downtown Branch, Red Deer
Drop-in. Registration not required! POP Science! Join us for our favourite science experiments, challenges and activities geared to kids aged 9 and up. No registration required but must be at least 9 years of age to participate.
Timberlands Branch, Red Deer
Do you want to read to a furry friend? Katja, our library's facility dog in training is all ears! Register for a 30 minute reading session with Katja. Children who struggle with reading will benefit from the opportunity to tackle their challenges in the presence of an accepting, non-judgmental anim
This program is for builders of all ages and their caregiver. A variety of sets and free build options make this a great option for families with siblings at different building levels. Registration required! Please register ONE TIME for your whole family!
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery, Red Deer
Friday Family Fun Night brings families to the MAG for an evening of something different. The theme changes every time, from hands-on making to games to seasonal celebrations, but it is always drop-in, always at your own pace, and always designed for a range of ages. Come when it works and stay as l
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