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Baby and Toddler

Online: Try our Baby Laptime Playlist

Toddler and Child

Podcast: A gentle joyful listening experience with Drew, Charity, Alex and more!

Just for Fun

Check out these fun library programs happening around St. Albert.


Missed one of our online programs or want to watch one again? Check out our Online Programs page.

Reading Help

Reading Buddies: Children in grades 2-4 who could benefit from a little support and guidance with their reading will be paired with a trained teen Reading Buddy volunteer to read together. The goal is to help the young buddy improve their confidence and develop a positive attitude toward reading. 

The current reading buddies session is full. Please check back for information on future sessions.

Bookable Buddies: Come to the Jensen Lakes Library and read in a fun and encouraging environment with a friendly Reading Buddy!  Bring your own book or choose one from our collection. For kids in grades 2-4 who could use a little support with their reading.

Choose from one of three 25 minute slots from 6 to 7:30 pm on Thursdays, from January 22 to March 19. Registration can be found on the Library's calendar.

Ask about our Be.Excited.About.Reading (BEAR) Kits or upcoming workshops at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

After School

Clubs for Readers & Writers: These programs are just right for kids who love to read and write

Games & Crafty Fun: Arts and crafts, board games, LEGO and more. Crafting at home? Try our Crafternoon Playlist

STEAM: Flex your Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math skills in the library or check out our STEAM Challenges Playlist

Baby Rhyme Times

Full playlist
Children's Podcast
storytime stew
Crafternoons

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STEAM Challenge

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Story Time

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New Children's Fiction


Upcoming Events

Title: Reading Buddies
From: 6:30pm Wednesday, April 15
To: 7:30pm Wednesday, April 15
Location: Forsyth Hall (Downtown Library - 5 St. Anne Street)
Categories: Children, School-Aged
Description:

Wednesdays, Feb. 18-Apr. 15 (No class Apr. 1)

6:30-7:30 PM

Downtown Library 

Children in grades 2-4 who could benefit from a little support and guidance with their reading will be paired with a trained teen Reading Buddy volunteer to read together. The goal is to help the young buddy improve their confidence and develop a positive attitude toward reading.

Our current session is full. Please check back for information on future sessions. 


 

Title: Family Storytime
From: 10:15am Thursday, April 16
To: 10:45am Thursday, April 16
Presenter: Andrea
Location: Forsyth Hall (Downtown Library - 5 St. Anne Street)
Categories: Children, Preschool
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Thursdays, April 9-May 14

10:15-10:45 AM

Join us for a pre-registered storytime group that will meet once a week for seven weeks. Stories, songs and more will keep babies and kids of all ages engaged. Please include names of each family member attending storytime.

 

Title: Drop-In Family Storytime
From: 11:00am Thursday, April 16
To: 11:30am Thursday, April 16
Presenter: Alex
Location: Forsyth Hall (Downtown Library - 5 St. Anne Street)
Categories: Children, Family, Preschool
Description:

Thursdays, April 9-May 14 | 11-11:30 AM

Downtown Library

Stories, songs and more will keep babies and kids of all ages engaged. Please register at the Children's desk 10 minutes before the program begins.