Sheep River Library

📣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.

🤖🌲 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/

🌧️📚 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. 🌧️➡️📖

🦏🎲Join us this Thursday for a screening of the 1995 film "Jumanji"!🎲🦏

📅 Thursday, August 13
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍Room 4
💲 Free!

A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter and Judy Shepherd. When they start playing, they have to brave giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys, and even stampeding rhinos!

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

⚠️For information on this movie, please click the following link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113497/

🔗For information about the other films we will be showing this summer, please click THIS link:
https://www.sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Family-All-ages/family-movie-night-summer-26

🦫🧪Hop into Family Movie Night at the Library!🧪🦫

Join us this Thursday for a screening of Hoppers!

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍Room 1
💲 Free!

Join Mabel, stuck inside a lifelike robotic beaver, as she uses this disguise to communicate directly with animals, befriend a charismatic beaver leader, and tries to save the forest.

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

⚠️For information on this movie, please click the following link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26443616/

🔗For information about the other films we will be showing this summer, please click THIS link:
https://www.sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Family-All-ages/family-movie-night-summer-26

🧠☀️Free Children & Tweens Summer Program ☀️🧠

Help your child build confidence, resilience, and healthy coping skills this summer through fun, engaging activities with the folks from Minds Matter!

📅 August 10–13
💲 FREE | 📋 Registration required

👧 Ages 6–10: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
🧑 Ages 11–14: 12:15–1:30 p.m.

Participants will explore:
✔️ Managing emotions
✔️ Building confidence
✔️ Healthy friendships
✔️ Mindfulness & well-being

🤝 In partnership with Recovery Alberta and the Foothills School Division.

Spaces are limited!

🔗 Ages 6–10:
https://www.sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/summer-camps/minds-matter-summer-program-ages-6-10

🔗 Ages 11–14:
https://www.sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/summer-camps/minds-matter-summer-program-ages-11-14

📣The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, August 3rd, for Heritage Day.
We will be OPEN on Saturday, August 1st, and back to regular hours on Tuesday.📣

🎨 Meet the Artist! 🎨

Join us for a FREE Artist Reception celebrating the work of Marg Smith of Lavender Art Studio!

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕐 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Meet Marg, learn about the inspiration behind her beautiful artwork, and browse pieces available for purchase. Can't make the reception? Her exhibit will be on display July 2–August 29.

Everyone is welcome!

🔗For more information about Marg and her art display, please click the library's link below!
https://www.sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Special-Event/artist-reception-marg-smith?

🏰✨ Step into a world of magic at Family Movie Night! ✨🏰

Join us this Thursday for a screening of the Studio Ghibli favorite Howl's Moving Castle!

📅 Thursday, July 30
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍Room 1
💲 Free!

Follow Sophie, Howl, and Calcifer on an enchanting adventure filled with magic, mystery, and unforgettable characters.

🍿 Seating is first come, first served, so arrive a little early to grab a great spot.

🌟 Everyone is welcome—including visitors to Diamond Valley!

⚠️For information on this movie, please click the following link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0347149/

🔗For information about the other films we will be showing this summer, please click THIS link:
https://www.sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Family-All-ages/family-movie-night-summer-26

🎨 Meet the Artist! 🎨
Join us next Saturday for a FREE Artist Reception celebrating the work of Marg Smith of Lavender Art Studio!

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕐 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Meet Marg, learn about the inspiration behind her beautiful artwork, and browse pieces available for purchase. Can't make the reception? Her exhibit will be on display July 2–August 29.

Everyone is welcome!
🔗For more information about Marg and her art display, please click the library's link below!
https://sheepriverlibrary.ca/Events/Special-Event/artist-reception-marg-smith?