One Book One Calgary 2012 - Happiness is a Storytime

What does happiness feel like to you?

Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays that everyone can enjoy about the people and things in life that make us smile.

Ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver

Saturday, Nov 24 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Main Floor - Children’s performance area. No registration required

For all you LEGO enthusiasts!

Put your skills to the test with a LEGO contest on Saturday November 24, 2012

Set-up your creative, not-from-a-box artistic statement at 12:30 p.m.

The contest will test your ability to create and to explain your creation from 1- 3 p.m.!!!

Check out the friendly competition and don't forget to ooh! and aah! for your favourites!

Don't be just an artist; Be a LEGO-tist!

Come celebrate this most scariest and fun holiday with Saddletowne Library!

Schedule of Events:

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Chess for the Wicked

5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Storytime for Little Monsters (up to age 6)

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Storytime for Growing Monsters (age 7 - 10)

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Crafts, Snacks and Wii

Enjoy many events and snacks at this alternate and safe option on Halloween!

Enjoy a safe Halloween Party at the Genesis Centre on:

Friday, Oct 26, 2012

6:00-8:00 p.m.

All ages welcome. Wear a costume and you could win a prize!!

We’re piloting extended Friday hours at Saddletowne and Shawnessy libraries to gather data for an operating hours review. These extended hours end on December 28, 2012 when our Friday hours will return to 10 am to 5 pm (at Saddletowne) and 10 am - 6 pm (at Shawnessy).

Getting tired of Twilight? Can recite all of Harry’s spells along with him? Hungry for a Hunger Games readalike?

Well, then you are in luck!

Saddletowne library is here to chase your summer reading blahs away with Youth Read: Reader’s Café! We have a teen read expert coming in this Friday July 13^th at 2:30 – 3:30! Refreshments will be provided for this fun drop in session! Come find your new favourite book, or discover a book by an author you didn’t know about! No matter what you like, we’ll find you a great new book to enjoy!

Join us once again for this fun program at the Saddletowne Library! All teens who want to practise their English skills are welcome to sign up and attend this fun program! ESL Teen talk is a week-long program from 2:00-3:30 PM for all teens ages 10-14.

This program encourages teens to become more confident, make friends, and have lots of fun while learning! The daily schedule includes great prizes and fun games every day that help teens practise their English skills and become more confident speakers!

Call, come in, or register online today!

Looking for a fun way to challenge your brain? Join us on July 7th for a fun afternoon of great chess from 12:30 - 4:30!

We are excited to welcome the Calgary Chess Club (CCC) and The Calgary Junior Chess Club (CJCC) will join us and the chess masters will play up to 20 challengers at one time!

There will also be a five-round blitz tournament run by the CCC and the CJCC.

Come join us for this fun event for every chess player ages 10 all the way to adult! This low-pressure fun afternoon will be something to remember so register in person, online, or by phone today!

Ever wonder what would happen if all of Calgary got together for a great party? Well stop by on June 2^nd and celebrated with all of Calgary Public Library and join the party of the century!

Saddletowne library will be celebrating our 100^th year of service, and our theme for this party is “Around the World in 80 Steps!” Come join us for a fun, free day of entertainment! Our entertainment will feature the FunnyFest Comedy Troupe, Bhangra Dancers, a magician, and Scottish dancers!

This exciting day will be one to remember so stop by on June 2^nd for a fun day!

Join us for a party 100 years in the making!