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Devon Public Library Newsletter April 2026 |
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Family Yoga at the Library Saturday, April 25, 11am-12pm Calling all families! Join Megan for a 60 minute fun-filled family yoga class. Be prepared to move your body, play some games, and practice some poses with your loved ones. Expect loads of silliness and laughter sprinkled with approachable mindfulness strategies. Ages: 3+ Children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: Free. |
Therapy Dog Thursdays Thursday, April 2, 3:30-4:30pm Drop in visit Therapy Dog Jackson, and his human, Susan. 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 |
Epic Tales: Story Lab Mondays: 4:00-5:00pm April 13 April 27 May 11 May 25 June 8 June 22 This 6 week program is focused on storytelling, world building, and play with dedicated time each day to work on projects. Create heroes. Battle villains. Build new worlds.Whether you’re a reader, an artist, a doodler, or you’re bursting with big ideas, this is your chance to shine! Bring your imagination to our Epic Tales Story Lab. See your story come to life and see it added to the library shelves! Ages: Kids age 10+ who like telling stories, reading comics, drawing, doodling. Cost: FREE |
Afterschool Adventures Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 4-5pm 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, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 11am-noon Wednesdays, April 8, 15* & 22 9-10am *Special Guest April 15: Therapy Dog Jackson and his human, Susan. 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 welcome! Location: Library Program Room Cost: FREE. Drop-in |
Family Story Time Special Guest! Pet Therapy Dog Jackson and his human, Susan Wednesday, April 15: 9:00-10:00am |
Teen Volunteer Club Meetings first and third Mondays & Thursdays of each month, 4-5:30pm April 16 & 20 (No meeting April 2 or 6) 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. |
Cozy Sunday Sound Bath Sunday, April 12, 6:30-8pm Earthly Dance Medicine presents Cozy Sunday Sound Bath. Join Stephanie Rose and Jordan Pelz as they take you on a beautiful calming sound Journey and community connection. Jordan and Stephanie collaborate and co- create a magical experience for the senses, through Sound vibration and healing nurturing energy.
You can expect to feel reset and ready to step into the week ahead after being guided by crystal singing bowls, chimes, a gong, a drum, a rattle, and curated beats, with a touch of Stephanie’s whimsical magic! 6:25 Arrival 6:30-7 Introduction, meditation and connection 7-7:45 Sound bath 7:45-8 closing and depart Please dress cozy, bring a cushion, yoga mat, blankey and pillow to rest on. *Eye mask optional Ages: Adults. Teens welcome. Cost: $25 Follow and Tag: |
Sip and Learn Wednesday, April 15: 12:30-1:30pm Drop in for this free presentation on Home Care, with Home Instead. Tea and treats will be served, plus a gift for each attendee. |
Plant & Seed Swap Saturday, April 18: 11:00am-12:00pm Drop in and swap plants, cuttings, seeds and pots! Enjoy some casual plant talk with coffee and tea. Stay and paint a terracotta pot. |
Managing Menopause Thursday, April 30: 6-8pm Register today for this in-person class taught by the Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian. This class will provide participants with: • information about menopause and menopausal changes • tools and skills to help manage symptoms through lifestyle changes • non-prescription and prescription options |
Movie Afternoon Wednesday, April 22, 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 April movie is Charade (1963), starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn |
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 |
Women's Wisdom Circle
Thursday, April 16 & 30: 1-3pm (No meeting April 2: will meet the last Thursday, April 30 instead) 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 |
Book Club Thursday, April 23, 7-8pm April book: Horse by Geraldine Brooks 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. Ages: Adult Location: Library Program Room Cost: FREE. Drop-ins welcome, space permitting. |
Sitting Chair Yoga Wednesdays 10:30-10:50AM (no class April 1) Drop in for a relaxing session of yoga. Poses, stretching and breath work all from the safety and comfort of a sturdy chair. Enjoy this complete workout on its own or stay for the follow-up session of Chair Assisted Exercises at 11:00am. Ages: Adult Location: Library Program Room Cost: FREE Drop-in. |
Chair Assisted Exercises Mondays & Wednesdays 11:00AM-11:45PM (no class April 1) Drop in for a new series of chair and chair-assisted workouts, now with new instructors and easy to follow videos! All ages and 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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Community Adult Learning Program Devon Public Library is the holder of the Government of Alberta’s Community Adult Learning Program (CALP) grant. Literacy skills are needed every day at work, at home, at school and in the community. Adult literacy is about much more than reading and writing instruction. Literacy is an essential life skill, necessary for everyday decision-making to adapt and succeed in a knowledge-based economy. We offer programs to help the community with access to information and tools they need to learn, work, create, and thrive. Residents and newcomers will have the opportunity to develop employability skills training, literacy skills (including digital), English Language Learning and life skills. Find information on all of our Adult Learning offerings with our dedicated website: www.devonadultlearning.com/ |
The library will be closed Friday, April 3, Saturday, April 4 & Monday, April 6. |
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