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Check out these upcoming events at the Lethbridge Public Library

The Lethbridge Public Library has a busy spring planned for the community, filled with lots of family-friendly events for you to enjoy. Click here to see what events you can look forward to this spring. 

Pet big trucks and be read to by royalty this spring

Madelaine Lapointe · CBC Communications ·
The Lethbridge Public Library has plenty of programs and events planned in 2023 at both the Main and Crossings Branch.
The Lethbridge Public Library has plenty of programs and events planned in 2023 at both the Main and Crossings Branch. (©2012 deJourdan's Photographics)

The Lethbridge Public Library has a busy spring planned for the community, filled with lots of family-friendly events for you to enjoy. See below what events you can look forward to this spring. 

The four colors (black, white, yellow, and red) embody concepts such as the Four Directions, four seasons, and sacred path of both the sun and human beings. Arrangement of colors vary among the different customs of the Tribes.
The four colors (black, white, yellow, and red) embody concepts such as the Four Directions, four seasons, and sacred path of both the sun and human beings. Arrangement of colors vary among the different customs of the Tribes. ( Shermayn Menicoche)

Indigenous Beading Workshop presented by CBC Lethbridge

June 21, 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Main Branch - Eagles Nest

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with this free Indigenous beading workshop with Shermayn Menicoche, of Midnight Sun Elegance. Attendees are able to drop-in for the session, however, we encourage you to register in advance by emailing Tenaya Benson, as participation is limited. The project will be a pendant and/or earrings (participant's choice).

Past events:

Home and Garden Show

Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Main Branch

The event will include a number of speakers covering topics such as Lethbridge real estate trends; pruning and gardening basics; and even urban hens. The event will also feature a vendor fair featuring everything artists, home services, and gardening specialists.

The Big Truck Petting Zoo is taking place at the Crossings Branch on May 27.
The Big Truck Petting Zoo is taking place at the Crossings Branch on May 27. (Lethbridge Public Library)
 

Big Truck Petting Zoo

Saturday, May 27, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Crossings Branch

The Crossings Branch parking lot will be taken over once again by some of the City's largest vehicles. The event is free and open to all to attend. It gives folks a chance to chat with operators and get up close and touch the trucks!  On display will be some regular favourites including the waste and recycling garbage truck, Police cruiser, and transportation street sweeper; but expect to meet some new trucks and equipment this year too.

Reading with Royalty takes place June 3 at the Lethbridge Public Library's Main Branch and June 17 at their Crossings Branch.
Reading with Royalty takes place June 3 at the Lethbridge Public Library's Main Branch and June 17 at their Crossings Branch. (Lethbridge Public Library)

Reading with Royalty

June 3, 1:30-2:00 p.m. | Main Branch - Community Meeting Room

Join us in welcoming drag royalty, Brandi Jayne and Poppy Puffter, for a special story time! Enjoy a half hour of stories, songs, and fun. All families, friends and allies welcome.

Rainbow Story Time

June 10, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Main Branch - Kids' Corner

We invite LGBTQ+ families and allies to join us for a half hour of stories and songs, followed by crafts and community. We will begin with a half hour of stories and songs, follow by an afternoon of fun with pride themed crafts and community connection time.

Reading with Royalty

June 17, 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Crossings Branch - Friends Place Meeting Room

Join us in welcoming drag royalty, Francheska Dynamites and Brandi Jayne, for a special story time! Enjoy a half hour of stories, songs, and fun. All families, friends and allies welcome.

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