Zama City Community Library

Zama City Community Library Alberta's Most northern Library! A Beautiful space We have a Wellness Room with Massage Chair! Free to all to visit and use all in-house materials and services.

Membership fees assist in keeping collections updated as well as offering additional hours of operation. 'Support your local library'! �
Yearly Membership Rates:
Resident Single: $35 / year ~ Allows borrowing of 5 books + 3 movies at any one time
Resident Family: $50 / year ~ Allows up to 6 members/membership, allows borrowing of 10 books + 3 movies at any one time / membership
Non-Resident Single: $60 / year ~ Allows borrowing of 5 books + 2 movies at any one time.

From the Forest Capital of Canada 2024 - 2025 Alberta’s Mackenzie Region Book Collection From starting a fire to foragin...
06/04/2026

From the Forest Capital of Canada 2024 - 2025 Alberta’s Mackenzie Region Book Collection

From starting a fire to foraging for food, basket making to making a bird feeder, tree hugging and cloud scrying, this beautifully designed forest almanac is a treasure for anyone who loves the outdoors.

Forest schools for kids originated in Scandinavia as outdoor play-based learning groups, and in 2016 The Forest School Foundation was established in the USA. But why should kids have all the fun? Connecting with green spaces, trees, and plants can lift our spirits, lower our stress levels, and relax our brains – in short, playing outside is good for adults, too.

Forest School for Grown-Ups is here to help. A gorgeous and comprehensive guide to all things outdoors for anyone who loves being in and interacting with nature, readers will learn how to make a rope sing, go forest bathing, read flowers, build a campfire, and make a forest potion. From practical tips and how-tos to forest folklore, there's something for everyone.

Exquisite lino cut art and illustrations run throughout, along with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and more. Forest School for Grown-Ups provides the perfect resource for people of all ages to enjoy spending quality time outdoors. From starting a fire to foraging for food, basket making to making a bird feeder, tree hugging and cloud scrying, this beautifully designed forest almanac is a treasure for anyone who loves the outdoors.

HANDY AND INFORMATIVE: Comprehensive collection of all things trees, loaded with practical content with a rich, powerful design, making it the perfect gift for anyone who loves the outdoors

BEAUTIFUL AND DISTINCTIVE: Features unique handmade linocut art.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Family-friendly, for all ages

A Mother's Love StoryTragedy Courage Resilience Hope"One cold winter's day, my life's trajectory tragically and unimagin...
06/04/2026

A Mother's Love Story

Tragedy Courage Resilience Hope

"One cold winter's day, my life's trajectory tragically and unimaginably changed in an instant... forever!"
- Tracy Stark, Mother of Radek and Ryder

Early on a Monday morning in December 2016, Tracy Stark and her husband Brent discover that Tracy's sons, Ryder, 13, and Radek, 11, are absent from school and are not answering their phones. When Tracy and Brent go to the home of her ex-husband to investigate, they are met by a life-shattering scene. Ryder and Radek have been murdered... by their biological father, who then shot and killed himself.

Surrounded by the love and support of her shocked community and grieving friends and family, Tracy enlists the assistance of trauma therapist Sandra Young Kolbuc to help process her post-traumatic stress responses, her bottomless grief and learn to manage her devastating new reality.

In April of 2019, Tracy asked her therapist for guidance to recount her story and that of her two precious sons to bring awareness for the need to change societal attitudes and systems that she believes failed them all. These radiant boys were full of life and passionately loved not only hockey, but their Mama as well.

Gross Misconduct - Hitting from Behind, chronicles a mother's journey from utter devastation to finding a measure of peace and purpose, meaning and mastery in the days, months and years following the death of her children.

"Bring me moose meat! You will not be sorry!" So says Whitehorse author and cook Michele Genest to the hunters in her ci...
06/03/2026

"Bring me moose meat! You will not be sorry!" So says Whitehorse author and cook Michele Genest to the hunters in her circle. Wild is wonderful when it comes to Genest's creative treatments for northern viands, with exciting ideas such as moose cooked in Yukon-brewed espresso stout and finished with chocolate, lime and cilantro, Arctic char marinated in grappa and then hot-smoked, or roasted spruce grouse draped in a sour cream and Madeira sauce. As much culinary adventure story as cookbook, The Boreal Gourmet combines a portrait of northern life with an exploration of wild or "country" foods in gourmet recipes for the home cook. These recipes are inspired by a diversity of countries, traditions and kitchens, and spring from a love affair with the indigenous foods that flourish in the boreal forests and river valleys of the Yukon.

Whitehorse author and chef Michele Genest has recipes for every season supported with information on such northern plants as Artemisia frigida, or pasture sage, and its effect on the flavour of the wild Dall sheep that graze on it, the mysteries of morel mushrooms and tips on where to find them, and advice from Dawson City's Uncle Berwyn on the proper use of birch syrup.

Taking us from salmon, spruce tips and gourmet greens to recipes for artisanal sourdoughs and festive solstice menus, The Boreal Gourmet is an unprecedented collection to inspire both the serious gourmand (who will want to search out wild ingredients in his or her own backyard) and anyone with an appreciation for the culinary delights available north of sixty.

12 crochet patterns included! If you have never crocheted before, NO PROBLEM. Everyone has to start somewhere. In this b...
06/03/2026

12 crochet patterns included! If you have never crocheted before, NO PROBLEM. Everyone has to start somewhere. In this book, we will be going step by step through ten cute little amigurumi crochet patterns. Also included are basic stitch tutorials to help you along the way.

From the Kew Experts series, this book is perfect book for the house plant gardener, filled with invaluable tips, tricks...
06/03/2026

From the Kew Experts series, this book is perfect book for the house plant gardener, filled with invaluable tips, tricks and handy advice to help your plants thrive!

Are your house plants forlorn? Do they need more knowledgeable attention? With the help of experts from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, discover which plants are delicate and which indestructible, whether these are cacti, succulents, air plants or those famous for their flowers, foliage, fragrance and even air freshening powers.

Learn how to nurture your house plants and cultivate an oasis of calm using the advice and projects in this pretty guide to 70 of the best. Here you'll find plants for all tastes, all rooms, cold and warm temperatures, all light levels and every skill set. Find the right home for your plants and the right plants for your home.

This beautifully illustrated guide mixes exquisite botanical prints with 12 step-by-step photographed projects that show how to create and display the trendiest and lushest arrangements today. Author Kay Maguire goes back to the basics of choosing, potting, feeding and care, then looks further at pruning and propagating in order to make more plants.

This is the perfect book for new or experienced stay-at-home gardeners wanting to improve their outlook, freshen their air and cultivate a little bit of calm.

Check out what’s happening this month at the library!
06/02/2026

Check out what’s happening this month at the library!

The crafting section at the Zama Library is extensive and always something new!! Here is a series for you.... Run wild w...
06/01/2026

The crafting section at the Zama Library is extensive and always something new!!
Here is a series for you....
Run wild with these 25 mini animal crochet patterns from Kerry Lord, creator of the popular Edward's Menagerie series.

Crocheting is a relaxing and mindful hobby. In this new series, you can learn how to join in on the fun with these quick and easy projects. This irresistible collection features miniature versions of your favorite animals, from a loveable koala and a friendly orangutan to colorful parrots and a majestic lion. Step-by-step instructions for basic crochet stitches will help aspiring crochet enthusiasts navigate their first projects with confidence. The skill-building projects introduce more advanced techniques as they go. All patterns are written with US crochet terms.

Another amazing read from the Forest Capital of Canada 2024 - 2025 Alberta’s Mackenzie Region Book Collection! A page-tu...
05/31/2026

Another amazing read from the Forest Capital of Canada 2024 - 2025 Alberta’s Mackenzie Region Book Collection!

A page-turning memoir about a young woman's grueling, revelatory summers working alone in a remote lookout tower and her eyewitness account of the increasingly unpredictable nature of wildfire in the Canadian north.

While growing up in Peace River, Alberta, Trina Moyles heard many stories of Lookout Observers--strange, eccentric types who spent five-month summers alone, climbing 100-foot high towers and watching for signs of fire in the surrounding boreal forest. How could you isolate yourself for that long? she wondered. "I could never do it," she told herself.
Craving a deeper sense of purpose, she left northern Alberta to pursue a decade-long career in global humanitarian work. After three years in East Africa, and newly engaged, Trina returned to Peace River with a plan to sponsor her fiance, Akello's, immigration to Canada. Despite her fear of being alone in the woods, she applied for a seasonal lookout position and got the job.
Thus begins Trina's first summer as one of a handful of lookouts scattered throughout Alberta, with only a farm dog, Holly--labeled "a domesticated wolf" by her former owners--to keep her company. While searching for smoke, Trina unravels under the pressure of a long-distance relationship--and a dawning awareness of the environmental crisis that climate change is producing in the boreal. Through megafires, lightning storms, and stunning encounters with wildlife, she learns to survive at the fire tower by forging deep connections with nature and with an extraordinary community of people dedicated to wildfire detection and combat. In isolation, she discovers a kind of self-awareness--and freedom--that only solitude can deliver. Lookout is a riveting story of loss, transformation, and belonging to oneself, layered with an eyewitness account of the destructive and regenerative power of wildfire in our northern forests.

From the Forest Capital of Canada 2024 - 2025 Alberta’s Mackenzie Region Book Collection Take on the toughest survival c...
05/30/2026

From the Forest Capital of Canada 2024 - 2025 Alberta’s Mackenzie Region Book Collection

Take on the toughest survival challenges with the ultimate guide to wilderness living and extended wilderness survival. With hard-earned advice from survival expert Juan Pablo Quiñonez—winner of the ninth season of the hit TV survival series ALONE—and combining proven, no-nonsense modern survival skills with bushcraft techniques, step-by-step instructions, and over 400 illustrations, THRIVE shows you how to survive in the boreal wilderness.

Reflecting the latest in survival knowledge and gear and covering topics such as mental resilience and last-resort first aid techniques, THRIVE is the definitive resource for all survivalists, preppers, and outdoor enthusiasts. From essential hunting and gathering techniques to advanced fire skills and strategies for coping with wilderness hazards, this complete guide includes:

Preparation: Hard-earned survival wisdom and preparation essentials, such as making a personal survival kit and choosing the right gear.
Long-term shelters: Finding the best location, constructing an appropriate shelter, protecting yourself from the elements, and staying warm.
Food: What to focus your hunting-gathering efforts on, where to find it, and how to prepare it.
Self-sufficiency: Hunting, trapping, fishing, and foraging for subsistence-and surviving alone or as a group for an extended time.
Bushcraft: Knife and axe skills, clay, basketry, knots, cordage, gear recommendations, and improvised tools.
Winter: Traveling on snow and ice, tips for dealing with extreme cold, and clothing recommendations.
Health: Preventing and dealing with the most common health issues in long-term survival.
THRIVE is bursting with survival tips, manual skills, foraging essentials, and advice on how to prepare, improvise, and survive in the northern wilderness.

Discover a Whimsical World of Decadent Bakes!From Kayla Lobermeier, author of The Prairie Kitchen Cookbook , comes an en...
05/29/2026

Discover a Whimsical World of Decadent Bakes!

From Kayla Lobermeier, author of The Prairie Kitchen Cookbook , comes an enchanting escape into the realm of Cottagecore baking, where rustic charm meets mouthwatering flavors. Whether you are already living out your cozy cottage dreams or are just starting to embrace the softer, simpler life, you’ll be captivated by the variety of baked goods on offer! Delight in luscious pies that are bursting with fresh, seasonal fruits; delicate teacakes and scones that enchant the eyes and the taste buds; and warm, crusty breads to fill your kitchen with pleasing aromas. Wherever you might be in your Cottagecore journey, you’ll soon find yourself embracing the slow-paced rhythms of cottage life as you whip up incredible sweet and savory treats.

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1025 Aspen Drive, , Zama Cornerstone Building
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