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DISCOVER

In partnership with the St. Albert Public Library, DISCOVER provides free, online homework help, tutoring, and academic guidance to students in Grades 4 to 12 by connecting them to university student volunteers.

Along with free tutoring, DISCOVER offers post-secondary help and general mentorship from current university students.

How to Register: Visit mydiscoverprep.com. Under Book A Session, select your tutoring subject. Select Book Now and choose the timeslot and tutor that works best for you! Sessions run Monday to Friday 4-8 pm, MST. You will receive a confirmation email, including the link for the online session after completing the booking form.

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. 

For our winter 2025 program we are offering two in-person options:
  1. Tuesdays, February 17 - April 14, 4:00-5:00 pm (No class March 31)
  2. Wednesdays, February 18 - April 15, 6:30-7:30 pm (No class April 1)

The application process opens Monday, December 8 at 9 am. Applications will be closed at the end of day Jan 23, 2026

Now accepting applications for Reading Buddies

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.

Book Lists

Young Reader's Choice Awards (YRCA)

  • Young Readers’ Choice Award is a battle of the books for students in grades 4-12
  • Check out our YRCA page for teacher resource guides, nominated titles, and to submit your class votes

eLibrary For Students

  • Solaro - study help and exam prep for Grades 3 - 12, Alberta curriculum-based
  • World Book Kids - a great research tool for all those school projects. Why search Google when you can access authoritative articles, videos, photos and more for grades 1 to 5, all in one place
  • NoveList K-8 - help your students and reluctant readers find their next great read
  • Libby by OverDrive - wide variety of eBooks and audiobooks including picture eBooks, beginner reader, chapter eBooks, and more for children to adults

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