Get Ready for School with our Backpack Exchange
This summer, we are helping our community prepare for back to school in a really unique way.   We are currently collecting donations and will be hosting a backpack exchange between August 18-28 - just in time for school.
 
We will also be accepting monetary donations that will support subsidized memberships for families in our community who may not be able to afford a library membership.
 
 
How it Works
 
Donation Drop-Off (June 20 – August 14):
Community members are encouraged to donate clean, gently used backpacks and school supplies.
  • Donations can be dropped off at the Library during regular hours.
  • Accepted items include backpacks, notebooks, pencils, folders, markers, calculators and other basic school supplies.
  • This is an excellent opportunity to clean out extra supplies that you purchased for your children who are now in older grades and won't be needing them.
  • Backpacks should be clean and in good repair.  
Exchange Week (August 18 – August 28):
Families are invited to browse and select from the available backpacks and supplies.
  • Fill a backpack with the supplies you need.
  • Donations — any monetary contributions during his event will support library memberships for local families and individuals experiencing financial hardship. 
  • Food donations for the South East Rocky View Food Bank also accepted - bonus points for safe items (allergen free) that can go into school lunches!
Goal:
To support local families by providing a sustainable, community-focused way to prepare for the new school year through the exchange of gently used backpacks and supplies.
 
Interested in volunteering? Drop in and talk to us during our hours of operation.
 
August at the Library
Bibliotherapy Thursdays in August (Ages 7-8)

Our library is excited to host a special bibliotherapy program led by Arneli Santiago M.C. (cand.) a practicum student with a passion for children’s emotional development, and supervised by Vicky Minhas B.Ed., M.C. R.Psych. Designed for children ages 7 to 8, this weekly session blends storytelling, group discussion, and hands-on creative activities to help children explore their feelings, develop empathy, and build important social-emotional skills—all while having fun. Through thoughtfully chosen books and guided conversations, children will learn healthy ways to express emotions, understand others, and grow more confident in themselves. Each session also includes engaging art or play-based activities that reinforce the week's sessions in an interactive way.

Register Online 
Thursday, August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Please ensure ability to participate in all sessions to get the full experience.
Summer Reading Challenge
Family Drop In
All Summer, Starts June 28.
Ends August 16th
 
This summer, dive into a world of stories, challenges, and hands-on fun with our Summer Reading Challenge!
 
Kids and families are invited to read books, complete exciting challenges, and explore, be creative, and more—all while earning chances to win great prizes. From reading logs to scavenger hunts this program is designed to keep all ages active and engaged all summer long.
 
Stay curious, stay connected, and make the most of your summer break. The more you read and participate, the more chances you have to win!
 
Come for the books—stay for the fun. Your next adventure starts at the library!
We have been hard at work to create an exciting lineup of events for our members!   We hope you can join us!
 
Visit the Events Calendar on our website for the most up-to-date list of our programs and events.
 
Please note: Storybook Mondays are postponed in August as we will be closed.  We understand that storytime is important to many families in our community and it will return in the fall.
 
Library Hours Update
We will be closed August 2 & 4 for the Heritage Day weekend.

Change to August Operating Hours
Monday: Closed
Wednesday: 4:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday: 4:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm (No change)

Storybook Mondays Update
Storybook Mondays will be taking a break until the fall due to our updated August hours and upcoming parking lot construction.
Thank you for your understanding—we look forward to reading with you again soon!

Fall Parking Lot Closure
In late-September/early-October, the parking lot in Langdon Park will be closed to allow paving by Rocky View County!   This is very exciting for our community!   Even more exciting is that this will pave access right up to the Library - making our facility even more accessible. 
 
For the duration of the construction, our incoming holds will be delivered to Chestermere Public Library. In the interest of accessibility, the library will be closed for the duration of the parking lot construction. This decision will also help reduce confusion for patrons who are being temporarily re-routed to Chestermere during this time.   We will provide further information in our September newsletter.
 
We appreciate your understanding.  We are certain this minor inconvenience will be more than made up for by the easier long term access to the Fieldhouse, Qualico Resource Centre, and Connection Courts!
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to help make our library even more amazing?
We have several opportunities to volunteer with the library.
 
Event Volunteers
We are currently looking for volunteers for the following upcoming events:
  • Langdon Walk and Run Planning Committee - Planning and Race Day (June 7, 2026) positions available
  • Fall fundraiser
Have questions?  Email us.
 
Volunteer Perks
All volunteers are eligible for a free library membership with a minimum 6 month commitment.   
 
Langdon Library Society 
 
We are currently looking for new faces on our Society! Would you like to help our library operations?  Are you passionate about literacy and libraries and want to ensure our community is best served by our library? We would love to talk to you!  Commitment typically ranges from 1-5 hours per month.
 
Some of the things we are working on:
  • Planning the Walk and Run for June 2026
  • Planning a fun fundraiser for this fall
 Our next Society meeting will happen on September 11, 2025 at 6pm in the Library Meeting Room.
 
Langdon Community Library
344 Centre Street
Langdon, Alberta T0J 1X1
403-936-5325
https://langdonlibrary.ca/