Sheep River Library

09/04/2026

🥁✨ Come Drum With Us! ✨🥁

Join us NEXT Friday for a welcoming, all-ages Drumming Circle! Whether you're an experienced drummer or have never picked up a drum before, everyone is welcome. Come make some music, connect with others, and have fun!

📅Date: Friday, September 11th
⏱Time: 7:00 pm -8:30 pm
💲 By donation
Drop-ins are welcome, but sign-ups online are appreciated

And mark your calendars for a special drumming event on September 25th:

🧡 Drumming Together for Truth & Reconciliation
Join special guest Dallas Dixon and us as we come together through rhythm, reflection, and community to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

🔗September 11th information and registration: https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Family-All-ages/library-drumming-circle-2026?
🔗Drumming Together for Truth & Reconciliation information and registration:
https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Special-Event/drumming-together-for-truth-reconciliation?

09/02/2026

Please note our Labour Day weekend hours.
The Library will be CLOSED on Monday September 7 and OPEN on Saturday September 5.
Regular hours resume Tuesday, September 8.

08/31/2026

💪🍂 Move, Stretch & Have Some Fun This Fall! 🍂💃

Looking to get active this fall? Sheep River Library has two great fitness programs to help you move your body, build strength, and have fun!

🧘‍♀️ Pilates – Improve strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness through controlled movement. 📅Fridays 🕓 4:00 pm 💲By Donation

💃 Slow Belly Dance for Fun & Fitness – Try something different while getting active, learning some fun dance moves, and working on coordination and fitness. 📅Wednesdays 🕓 10:00 am 💲FREE 📣Registration Required

Check our website for dates, times, registration details, and more information!

Pilates: https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Adults-Seniors/pilates-2026?

Belly Dance: https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Adults-Seniors/slow-belly-dance-for-fun-and-fitness-fall-2026?

08/28/2026

🧠 Concerned About Your Memory? 🧠

Join us at Sheep River Library for a Brain Boost course, a free 6-week series exploring practical, science-informed strategies for supporting brain health and cognitive wellness.

Topics include:
🏃 Lifestyle & exercise
🥗 Nutrition & digestion
💧 Lymphatics & detoxification
😴 Sleep & relaxation
🧩 Cognitive engagement & memory strategies

📅 Tuesdays, September 8–October 13
🕐 1:00–2:30 p.m.
💲 FREE
📝 Registration required

Facilitated by Jennifer Mallamo of Brain Health Catalyst.

🔗Click the following link to register:

Cognitive decline is on the rise. Many people are concerned about the state of their memory. Often people receive diagnoses from their health practitioners, with little hope offered in terms of addressing their concerns. Others are worried about the stigma of dementia and not addressing their concer...

08/26/2026

🐉📚 Reading Dragons is back! 📚🐉

A FREE reading incentive program for ages 6–13 where kids can read, collect cards, play games, and discover new dragons and friends! 🐲

📝 Register now and pick up your cards in early September. You’ll receive an email when they’re ready.

⚠️ Important: Due to last year’s waitlist, active participation is required. Spots may be offered to waitlisted participants if trackers aren’t picked up or no cards are collected for 3 months.

🎮 Monthly meetups run September–April and include games, crafts, and fun!

🔗 Program info: https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Programs/Programs-For/children-s-programs/reading-dragons

📝 Register: https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Programs/Programs-For/children-s-programs/reading-dragons/2026-27-reading-dragons-sign-up

🎲 Game night registration: https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Children-PreSchool/reading-dragons-2026-27

✨ Whether you’re already a Reading Dragons pro or joining for the first time, there’s always a new dragon to discover.✨

08/24/2026

🍂📚 Fall Programs and Registrations Are Here! 📚🍂

Some popular returning events and programs include: Brain Boost, Self-defense, Pumpkin Derby, and Reading Dragons. 🍁✨

⚠️For a comprehensive list of our programs, you can come in or go online for our brochures and calendar (adult and children's brochures are separate)

📝 Brochures: https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Programs/brochures
📅Calendar: https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events

Check out our upcoming programs and find something for you and your family. We can’t wait to see you at the library this fall! 💛

08/24/2026

⚗🤖Check out these two great clubs happening here at the library over the fall! ⚗🤖

08/21/2026

📣New Items at the Library! 📣

The Sheep River Library has added two new kinds of items to our "Library of Things"!

🥏 3 Disc Golf Sets – Perfect for heading out to the local disc golf course!

🏓 4 Pickleball Sets – Grab a set and head out for a game with friends or family!

To learn more about the items in our "Library of Things" click on the following link: https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Services/Borrow/equipment-to-take-home

These purchases were made possible by the Alberta Blue Cross Community Wellbeing Grant.

08/17/2026

🤖🌲 One Last Adventure at Family Movie Night! 🌲🤖

Don’t miss the final Family Movie Night of the summer! Join us for the heartwarming animated adventure The Wild Robot.

📅 Thursday, August 20
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Sheep River Library – Room 4
💲 Free!

Follow Roz, a robot stranded on a beautiful island, as she learns about friendship, family, and finding where you belong. 💚

🍿 Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early to grab a spot!
🌟 Everyone is welcome—including visitors to Diamond Valley.

Come join us for one last movie night before summer comes to an end! 🎬✨

⚠️For information on this movie, please click the following link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29623480/

08/13/2026

🌧️📚 Tired and bored of the Rainy Days? Come Get Cozy at the Library! ☕🎲

The weather outside might be wet, but Sheep River Library is cozy and dry! Come spend the day with us and find something fun to do:

🍿 FREE Family Movie Night tonight, August 13th, at 6:00 p.m. for Jumanji
🎲 Board games
🃏 Card games
🎮 Nintendo Switch with preloaded games
🧶 Knitting needles & crochet hooks (wool not provided)
📚 Of course, plenty of books to read!

Leave the rain outside and come warm up, play, create, or relax at the library. 🌧️➡️📖