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Devon Public Library Events November 2025 |
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Friends of the Devon Library Annual December Cash Calendar On Sale Now! Cash Calendars are on sale now! The Cash Calendar is sold by the Friends of the Devon Library to raise funds for the library. The wildlife photos in the calendar are by local photographer, Hudson King. Ballots are drawn once daily during the month of December, with prizes of $40 on weekdays and Saturdays, $50 on Sundays, and $500 Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. If your name is drawn, it goes back into the pot for a chance to win again! Only 250 calendars printed. |
Local Author Visit: Joan Marie Galat Tuesday, November 4, 4-5pm Drop in to visit with special guest and local author, Joan Marie Galat, during After School Adventures. Everyone is welcome to this event, no registration required. |
Gift Wrapping Station From November 12 to December 23, utilize our free and festive gift-wrapping station! Bring your presents to the library during regular library hours and wrap them yourself, or come in during special times to have them wrapped for you. Volunteer wrappers will be available on select dates from 4-5:30pm. Dates to be announced at a later date, please check back on our website! |
Therapy Dog Thursdays Every 1st Thursday, 3:30-4:30pm November 6 This month, visit with Therapy Dog in Training, Sky, the mini Australian Shepherd, and his human, Michelle. Drop in to visit a registered Pet Therapy Team! Ages: ALL (11 & under must be accompanied by an adult) Location: Library Main Area Cost: FREE Drop-in |
Devon Chess Club Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00PM Join the Devon Chess Club to learn the game or practice your skills. Improve Your Game Presentations with Brian during Chess Club at 6:15pm. If you have an idea for a Chess Club Presentation topic, please let Brian know! All skill levels welcome. Bring the whole family! Ages: ALL (11 & under must be accompanied by an adult) Location: Library Program Room Cost: FREE Drop-in |
Afterschool Adventures Tuesdays, 4-5pm November 4: Local Author visit with Joan Marie Galat November 11: Library CLOSED November 18: Art Night November 25: Gaga Ball Night Join us for an action-packed hour of games, crafts and activities! Ages: School-aged children, ages 5-11. Location: Library Program Room Cost: Free |
Family Story Time Tuesdays, Nov. 4, 18 & 25 11am-noon Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19 & 26 9-10am Join us for 30 minutes of books, songs and games followed by 30 minutes of open exploration and play. Ages: Families with children ages 2-5. Siblings and other family members are welcome! Location: Library Program Room Cost: FREE. Drop-in |
Teen Volunteer Club Meetings first and third Mondays & Thursdays of each month, 4-5:30pm November 3, 6, 17 & 20 Hang out, help out and get to know the library behind the scenes. Take advantage of training, hour tracking, and other job readiness options. Leave with a cover letter and reference for university, or work. Ages 12-18 Register here. |
Learn & Move Tuesdays, 1-2pm October 7-November 18 (no class November 11) Join exercise professional Kathleen for a blend of learning and movement. Each week covers a different focused health topic and is followed by a short cardio-based movement class to get you moving! Open to all ages and abilities . Registration is required. Please register separately for each date you'd like to attend.Topics: Week 1 – The “What Is What?” about Activity, Exercise, and Movement. Week 2 – Supporting Joint and Bone Health Week 3 – Exercise and Diabetes Week 4 – Healthy Hearts Week 5 – Exercise and Mental Health Week 6 - The Research about Cancer and Exercise |
Movie Afternoon Wednesday, November 26, 12:30pm Drop-in for popcorn, and watch a movie on our big screen, the 4th Wednesday of each month from 12:30-2:30pm. The November movie is My Old Lady (2015), starring Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas and Maggie Smith. "An American inherits an apartment in Paris that comes with an unexpected resident." Comedy, Drama, and Romance. |
No Fear DIY Monday, Nov. 24: DIY Soy Candles: $20 Thursday, Nov. 27: DIY Book Ornaments: $10 6-7:30pm Try out our fun, beginner-friendly projects! No experience needed and not instructor in sight. We provide the materials, you bring the creativity. Please register for each session you'd like to attend, by clicking on the date(s) you'd like to attend on the Event Calendar here. |
Coffee & a Card with Wendy Thursdays, between 9 & 11am Drop in for Coffee & a Card with Wendy! Ages: 13+ Drop-in fee of $3/card includes cost of material. Coffee available for purchase at the library for $1 |
Writers Corner Second Monday of each month, 4-5pm November 10 Are you a local writer looking to connect with like-minded, supportive, and creative people like you? Join Devon Public Library's monthly Writers Group to share tips, inspiration, and support with writers of all skill levels and genre/style interests. This group offers feedback, workshops, and resources to help you meet your writing goals! Ages: 15+ Location: Library Program Room Cost: FREE |
Book Club Thursday, November 27, 7-8pm The Devon Public Library Book Club meets at the library on the fourth Thursday of the month from September until May. No December meeting. Everyone Welcome. November Book: The Girl in His Shadow, by Audrey Blake Ages: Adult Location: Library Program Room Cost: FREE. Drop-ins welcome, space permitting. |
Women's Wisdom Circle
Thursdays, November 6 & 20, 1-3pm Drop in and join holistic practitioner Dianne Tharp at the library for Women's Wisdom Circle - a safe and welcoming place for senior women to gather and explore, learn, feel and witness what it takes to be an elder woman. At these gatherings you will have an opportunity to: - share your unique stories, challenges, and success of aging.
- feel heard, seen and valued.
- connect, chat, laugh and learn.
Whether you are looking to make new friends, explore new ideas, or simply connect with other senior women, our Women’s Wisdom Circle is the perfect place to be. Come and join us for a cuppa and a chat. Ages: Senior Women Location: Library Program Room Cost: FREE Drop-in |
Only Sitting Chair Yoga Wednesdays, 10:30-10:50AM This 20 minute sitting-only program will aid you in maintaining upper body strength and mobility. This is a less advanced level than our regular chair exercise program. Ages: Adult Location: Library Program Room Cost: FREE Drop-in. |
Accessible Chair Exercises Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:00AM-11:45PM Drop-in for low-impact exercises performed while sitting in a chair. All abilities welcome. Ages: Adult Location: Library Program Room Cost: FREE Drop-in. |
Social Knitwork Mondays, except when closed for holidays: 6:00-7:30PM Do you like to knit/crochet or wish to learn? Join us for some social hobby time! Come with your project, be introduced to new ones, or simply just start knitting. Share ideas, inspirations, and tips. Experienced volunteers will be available to help beginners learn. - Location: Devon Public Library
- Age: Adults, 8+ years (children must be accompanied by a guardian)
- Cost: Free, limited starter packs available
- Drop in
- For more information contact 780-987-8308 or CSOC@devon.ca
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Computer Classes Clean Up Your Cloud-and Your Confusion: Thursdays, November 6 & 13: 10am-noon Cost: $30 Every wondered what the cloud actually is, where it lives, or how to use it? With so many clouds out there, how do you know which one is yours - or how to access it? Join us for simple, jargon-free sessions where we will explore what the cloud is, how it works, and how to make it work for you. Get your questions answered and finally feel confident in your cloud. |
iPhone Cameras and Photos Thursdays, November 20, 27 & December 4: 10am-noon Cost: $30 In this class we’ll look at taking pictures, finding and organizing photos, and editing photos all on the iPhone. If you have an iPhone, you probably have taken A LOT of great photos! But finding them is often a challenge. ☹ In this class we’ll look at taking pictures with the camera, what are the options and what do all those icons in the Camera App do. We’ll look at the Photos App and see how to organize your photos and how the App helps you find the photos you’re looking for. Then we’ll look at how we can edit our photos including cropping, straightening, and adding filters to change the look and feel of our photos. At the end of the class you’ll feel more comfortable with both your camera and the photos in it. November 20, 27 & December 4. Register here. |
The library will be closed Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day. |
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