There’s a lot to check out at the Lethbridge Public Library in January.
Adults can come explore their creativity Jan. 9 at the Crossings Branch with Young at Heart: New Year Crafts Adults from 6-7:30 p.m.
According to Branch Services Manager Sarah Head, adults can create zines to reflect on 2025 or make crafts to set their 2026 goals. “I know that one has had some really dedicated people who have been coming to it and it’s a lot of fun.”
Paws & Pages is a chance for kids to sign-up and read aloud to some furry friends Jan. 24 from 1-3 p.m. at the Main Branch.
This activity fosters reading skills and kindness towards animals in a fun and memorable way.
Paws & Pages is a reading program for children, where they can come and read out loud to a dog. “This is about reducing barriers for kids. Sometimes reading out loud can be stressful for kids. Practising with a dog who’s not going to judge you and who you can pet and hang out with is a good way to build that skill,” Head notes.
Your stuffed animals are invited to a sleepover at the Main Branch Jan. 31 for the library’s Teddy Bear Sleepover.
Join in for a pajama story time, then say goodbye to your stuffed friend, as they stay the night at the library.
Pick up your teddy the next day and see all the adventures they had. Registration is required. The activity runs from 2:30-3 p.m.
“They get into all sorts of antics and so you get to see what they did afterwards. That one’s a lot of fun, as well,” adds Head.
Head says the big event coming up in January is the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour.
It’s three nights of the most inspiring action, environmental and adventure films, travelling to stunning landscapes and remote vistas.
This year’s festival, running Jan. 15-17, also includes a silent auction and book sales courtesy of Analog Books.
The festival runs from 7-10 p.m. at the Yates Memorial Theatre.
“This is a program we’ve been running for 24 years now, but the festival itself is 50 years old,” Head explains.
In 2025, Head notes, the library focused on programs that met community needs, including Seedy Saturday, the Big Truck Petting Zoo and maker programs. “We have our Maker Space we opened at the Main Branch. They ran a Maker Monday program, but we also have a pop-up Maker Space at the Crossings Branch that was popular with people.”
Having programs where people can connect with each other is an important aspect of the Lethbridge Public Library.
“We’re kind of looking to be that space in the community, where people can come in and get out of their home and maybe meet some other folks and find something that’s of interest to them,” says Head. “That community connection.”
For a look at all the events happening at the library visit online at lethlib.ca.
