Sexsmith Shannon Municipal Library

10/21/2026

Only a few spots remain for next week's Teen Taste Test Challenge!

Think you have what it takes? Sign up here!
https://shannonlibrary.ab.ca/Events/2026/teen-taste-test-challenge-kit-kat-s?id=1793136600-1135451

Thanks to our sponsor Trader Ridge Co-op for supplying the treats for this event!
New Horizon Co-operative

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., teens age 12-17 are invited to put their taste buds to the test in an ultimate blindfold taste test challenge.

Try a sample of a popular snack-food brand and see if your palate can guess the flavour!

The participant who guesses the most flavours correctly, gets to take home a delicious prize surprise.

This challenge's feature snack: Kit Kats

This program is free but does require registration as spots are limited.

Sign up here!
https://shannonlibrary.ab.ca/Events/2026/teen-taste-test-challenge-kit-kat-s?id=1793129400-1135451

10/21/2026

What could possibly be better than Story Time in the library? How about Story Time in the library WITH COSTUMES!

Join Ashley next Thursday, October 29, 2026, for a special Halloween Party. Costumes are highly encouraged!

There will be fun Halloween themed stories, songs, snacks, and a small craft.

Ideal for littles ages 0-5 and caregivers.

Pre-registration is required as spots are limited to a maximum of 10 children.

Sign up here!
https://shannonlibrary.ab.ca/Events/2026/kids-halloween-party?id=1793291400-1119187

10/15/2026

Have you met Kayla, our newest staff member?
If you haven’t been in lately, now is the perfect time to meet her, as the introduction comes with cake….. Birthday Cake!
Happy Birthday Kayla!

10/14/2026

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., teens age 12-17 are invited to put their taste buds to the test in an ultimate blindfold taste test challenge.

Try a sample of a popular snack-food brand and see if your palate can guess the flavour!

The participant who guesses the most flavours correctly, gets to take home a delicious prize surprise.

This challenge's feature snack: Kit Kats

This program is free but does require registration as spots are limited.

Sign up here!
https://shannonlibrary.ab.ca/Events/2026/teen-taste-test-challenge-kit-kat-s?id=1793129400-1135451

10/14/2026

Next Tuesday, October 20, 2026, is our first full Blow Off Some STEAM session of the season for our friends ages 10+.

We'll be creating skeleton hands and exploring how joints and tendons work.

STEAM runs from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for ages 6-9, and on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for ages 10+.

STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
It's all about mixing creativity with problem-solving - using imagination, design, and innovation, alongside math and science, to tackle real-world challenges.

Registration is required as spots are limited.
Sign up here!
https://shannonlibrary.ab.ca/Events/2026/blow-off-some-steam-ages-10-october?id=1792531800-1119327

10/09/2026

We hope your Thanksgiving weekend is filled with good food, cozy moments, and time spent with the people who matter most.
We also hope there’s time to throw a good book in the mix!

From our library family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

10/09/2026

Have you ever wanted to volunteer within in the community?

We need you with the Friends of the Shannon Library Society!

Being a Friend means helping support the Shannon Library and the programs, events, and services that make our community a little brighter.
Whether it’s lending a hand, sharing ideas, or helping with fundraising, every little bit makes a difference!

You don’t need hours of spare time to make a difference. Every helping hand supports a library that brings our community together.

Interested in becoming a Friend? We’d love to have you join us!

10/08/2026

This Fall, we are celebrating all the ways the library helps our community grow!

From October 1–31, stop by the library and enter our "Growing Community" contest!

It’s easy!
-Fill out a ballot
-Write a short message on a paper leaf about how the library has helped you grow and add it to our tree mural.

Maybe you discovered a new favourite author, learned something new, found a place to connect, gained a new skill, or simply found a quiet place to reflect.

And there’s a little extra incentive to participate…

$200 IN PRIZES TO BE WON! Generously sponsored by the Peace Library System

10/08/2026

Our 6th Annual Miniature Art Show is returning to the Sexsmith Shannon Library, and we want to see what you can create!
Don’t let the word miniature fool you, we’ve seen some BIG creativity come out of these tiny masterpieces!

Canvas, paper, and textile artwork welcome
All ages are welcome to participate
$1 entry fee
$2 canvases available for purchase
Prizes to be won!

It does not have to be on canvas or a painting...
The challenge? Your entire masterpiece must fit inside a 4×4 box

Your artwork will be on display at the library during Christmas in Sexsmith - November 19, 20 & 21.
Prizes will be selected by public vote; and new this year local author Hannah Semenyna - Artist will do us the honour of awarding our first ever "Artists Choice" Award

So grab your creativity, think small, and show us what you can do!

10/07/2026

Best-Sellers Book Club meets tonight at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Best-Seller's Book Club is starting up after summer break on a new day.

Book club meetings are now being held on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

October's read is "The Rules of Magic" by Alice Hoffman
Interested? Ask our friendly circulation staff for a copy or bring your own!

No need to register. Join anytime!
For more information and to explore all our fun happenings, check out our website at http://www.shannonlibrary.ab.ca/events See less