Sheep River Library

05/27/2026

🌪️🏡 How Insurance Helps Our Community Weather Life’s Storms 🏡🌪️
Join us this Saturday, May 30th, for a free, informative session with local insurance brokers Devony McFarlane and Kate Skippen from Western Financial Group as they discuss how insurance can help protect you, your family, and our rural communities during emergencies and unexpected events.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30
🕥 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
🎟️ Cost: FREE: drop-ins welcome, sign-up appreciated

Topics include:
✔️ Cyber Insurance & Identity Theft
✔️ Water & Sewer Backup Coverage
✔️ Catastrophe Loss Procedures
✔️ Emergency Evacuation Preparedness
✔️ Documenting Your Belongings
✔️ And more!
💬 A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

As part of our Emergency Preparedness and Personal Safety events in May 2026

🔗For more information and to register, please click the link below:
https://www.sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Special-Event/how-insurance-helps-our-community-weather-life-s-storms?

05/23/2026

📚 The library will be accepting donations until May 27th for our annual book sale on June 6th!

We accept: gently used books, DVDs/Blu-rays, and puzzles

We DO NOT accept: magazines, encyclopedias, condensed reader's digests, manuals, textbooks, excessively damaged/dirty items, or cookbooks older than 5 years.

Please bring donations to the desk in the library during our open hours.
During the sale, books are available by donation.
Thank you!!

05/22/2026

🌪️🏡 How Insurance Helps Our Community Weather Life’s Storms 🏡🌪️

Join us for a free, informative session with local insurance brokers Devony McFarlane and Kate Skippen from Western Financial Group as they discuss how insurance can help protect you, your family, and our rural communities during emergencies and unexpected events.

As part of our Emergency Preparedness and Personal Safety events in May 2026

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30
🕥 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
🎟️ Cost: Free

Topics include:
✔️ Cyber Insurance & Identity Theft
✔️ Water & Sewer Backup Coverage
✔️ Catastrophe Loss Procedures
✔️ Emergency Evacuation Preparedness
✔️ Documenting Your Belongings
✔️ And more!

💬 A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Come learn practical tips to help you stay prepared and resilient when life throws a curveball.

🔗For more information and to register, please click the link below:

Learn how insurance can be a safety net when nature throws a curveball

05/14/2026

The Library will be CLOSED Monday, May 18, for Victoria Day. We are open on Friday and Saturday for our regular hours and are closed on Sunday.

05/11/2026

🦊🐰A wildly fun PD Day awaits🦊🐰
This week's PD movie is Zootopia 2!

📅 Date: Friday, May 15
🕒 Time: 10:30 AM
💲Cost: FREE

Snacks are welcome, but please be allergy-free! To get a good seat and to not miss any of the movie, we suggest showing up 10-15 minutes early as we start promptly at 10:30.

For more information about this film, please click the link below:

1h 48m | PG

05/05/2026

🪘Drumming Circle this Friday!🪘

This month's drumming circle facilitator is Judy Lawton! A long-time attending member of our drumming circle and trained drumming circle facilitator.
Drums provided, all ages welcome, entry by donation.

📅Date: Friday, May 8th
⏱Time: 7:00 pm -8:30 pm
Drop-ins are welcome, but sign-ups online are appreciated

🔗 Online registration HERE:
https://www.sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Family-All-ages/library-drumming-circle-2026?

Join us as we play in a safe, non-judgmental community circle. No experience required.

05/04/2026

🔥 Wildfire Preparedness and FireSmart event TONIGHT! 🔥

Join us at Sheep River Library for an important and informative session on wildfire awareness and preparedness. Learn how you can help protect your home, property, and community with simple, practical steps.

This event will empower residents with knowledge and tools to reduce wildfire risks, because when it comes to safety, we all play a role.

Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or just want to be better prepared, this session is for you!

05/04/2026

🚀✨ May the 4th Be With You! ✨🚀

Celebrate Star Wars Day at Sheep River Library!

We’re excited to showcase an incredible display of Star Wars collectibles from a local patron, who is also a member of the 501st Badlands Garrison (a fan-based group who participates in charitable events, dedicated to brightening the lives of others & building relationships with communities & local charities). The library also has books and movies for all ages, you can borrow free with our library card!

⭐Can't make it on the 4th? Not to worry, this display will be up for the entire month of May!⭐

05/01/2026

☀️🎨 Summer Camps at Sheep River Library are BACK! 🎨☀️

Looking for something fun, creative, and engaging for the kids this summer? We’ve got an exciting lineup of 2026 Summer Camps for a variety of interests and age groups!

🧙‍♂️ Create magic at "Wizarding Worlds"
🐉 Go on an epic quest in "Dragon Adventure Camp"
🎨 Design and build in "Creature Collector & Tiny World Architects"
🌿 Explore nature at "Camp Wildcraft"
🎶 Sing your heart out at "Kananaskis Kids’ Choir Camp"
🤖 Get hands-on with tech at STEAM Camp

Each camp is packed with creativity, learning, and fun, led by amazing facilitators your kids will love!

📅 Camps run July & August 2026
📝 In-person registration opens May 1
💲Costs and age limits for each camp are listed on our website

https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Programs/Programs-For/children-s-programs/summer-camps

Spots fill quickly, don’t miss out on a summer full of creativity, adventure, and new friendships! 🌟

04/28/2026

Please note: the April 29 Reading Dragons has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 6.

We apologize for the inconvenience.