Newsletter
Tuesday 
 
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
10am - 7pm
Friday
10am - 4pm
Saturday
10am - 2pm
 Sunday
 CLOSED
 
January 1
CLOSED
 
 
Announcement
 
January Library Board Meeting 

The next board meeting will be held Wednesday, January 21st @ 7pm
upstairs at the Crossfield Municipal Library.
 
The meeting is open to the public and we always look forward to welcoming new faces.
 
 
 
Yoto is now available at the Crossfield Library!
Come check out these great little audio cards today. Stories, activities, and more!
 
Regular Library Programs
LEGO Club                                                Ages 6+

Mondays
3:45pm - 4:45pm
 
Come play LEGO with us!
We'll have new challenges & LEGO activities every week. 
 
Register
 
Story Hour                                               Ages 3-5
 
Wednesdays
10:00am - 11:00am
 
Join Miss Karen for stories, songs, crafts, and more.
 
No prior registration required.
 
 
Crafternoons                                          Ages 6-12

Wednesdays 
3:45pm - 4:45pm
 
Fun new craft projects every week, all supplies included.
 
Register
 
 
Teen Connect                                     Grades 7-12
 
A variety of events and activities to entertain and engage teens.
 
The D&D campaign continues Learn more 
 
NEW! Mixed Media Lab
An art based program where teens will learn to use a variety of mediums. Learn more & Register
 
 
Homeschool Zone
Tuesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upstairs at the library

Come to the library for a chance to connect with other local homeschooling families.

Learn more

 
 
Creativity Saturdays @ The Library                14+

Last Saturday of each month, 11am-2pm
 
Do you have a crafty skill to share or maybe you want to learn?

This is a self directed drop-in program for ages 14+
Bring your projects and socialize while you work on it!

 
Special Program Events

Drop by to check out our selection of seeds donated by your neighbours.
Take what you'd like and plant them in your garden at home.
Visit us again in the fall to add your harvested, clean, dried seeds and share
a little gardening love with your community!
Recently replenished!
 

Fundraising Events & Opportunities
Donate Your Bottles to the Library
 
Just let the folks at the bottle depot know that you'd like your bottle money to go the the Crossfield Library.
Easy as that!
Did You Know...
... you can rent library space?
 
If you're looking for a space to host your next event,
consider the library's program room.
 
It comfortably seats over 50 people and is only $40 per event*.
*higher rates apply to commercial bookings, and an after hours fee may apply.
 
Up to date price information can be found in the "services" section of our website.
https://www.crossfieldlibrary.ca/Services/Room-Rental
 
Community Links
Employment Services
 
Our experienced Career Advisors can help you in a variety of ways, from basic job search information to an in-depth evaluation of your skills and career opportunities.
We can provide:
  • Individual employment advising
  • Help identifying employment skills and goals
  • Coaching and assistance with work-search strategies
Workshops including:
  • Self-assessment and skill identification
  • Career and educational planning
  • Work search strategies
A career advisor is available at the Crossfield Library
on the third Thursday of every month
from 10am - 3pm.
 
 
New & Upcoming Books
Being part of a large Library consortium has its advantages because we have access to so much more than our individual collection!
When it comes to recently released items, however, you must place a hold on the title in order to be one of the first to get these materials.  
Although a new item may technically belong to us, we are required to send it to fill any hold requests within the library system.  
Included below are some of the upcoming new releases click on the title or book cover to place a hold.
 
 
The Storm by Rachel Hawkins
The Storm
by Rachel Hawkins

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins is back with a thrilling new gothic suspense about a Gulf Coast beach motel that has survived a century of hurricanes-and has also been the site of multiple mysterious deaths.
Woman Down
by Colleen Hoover

In this twisty thriller from New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, a frustrated author looks for her muse in a remote hideaway, but what she finds defies all expectations...and reality. Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage. Branded a fraud and fame-hungry opportunist, she learned the hard way what happens when the internet turns on you. And she's been uninspired to write ever since. Now, with her next suspense novel outlined and savings nearly gone, she retreats to a secluded lakeside cabin, hoping to find inspiration. It's Petra's last-ditch attempt to save her career--and herself. Then he shows up. Detective Nathaniel Saint arrives with disturbing news, his presence igniting a creativity in her she thought long since burned out. Petra's words return in a rush, and her fictional cop character begins to mirror the very real cop who's becoming her muse. Their research sessions blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Each glance, every touch pulls Petra deeper into a world she thought she'd never lose herself in again. She's never felt more alive. But inspiration this powerful comes at a cost. When Saint starts taking his role in her career a little too seriously, Petra's forced to confront the chaos she created. But doing so could cost her more than the reputation she's been trying to salvage. The reputation the world wrote for her--the reputation only she can reclaim.
Woman Down by Colleen Hoover
Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy
Half His Age
by Jennette McCurdy

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom Died comes a sad, funny, thrilling novel about sex, consumerism, class, desire, loneliness, the internet, rage, intimacy, power, and the (oftentimes misguided) lengths we'll go to in order to get what we want. Waldo is ravenous. Horny. Blunt. Naive. Wise. Impulsive. Lonely. Angry. Forceful. Hurting. Perceptive. Endlessly wanting. And the thing she wants most of all: Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife and the kid and the mortgage and the growing paunch. She doesn't know why she wants him. Is it his passion? His life experience? The fact that he knows books and films and things that she doesn't? Or is it purer than that, rooted in their unlikely connection, their kindred spirits, the similar filter with which they each take in the world around them? Or, perhaps, it's just enough that he sees her when no one else does.
Attention Seeker: A Neurodivergent Comedian's Guide to Thriving with ADHD
by Darcy Michael

From neurodivergent comedian Darcy Michael, a hilarious memoir with a message about living with adult ADHD What if ADHD isn't a disorder to overcome, but a superpower that makes you funnier, more creative, and more resilient? In Attention Seeker, comedian and card-carrying adult with ADHD Darcy Michael offers a fresh perspective on getting through the daily struggles that confront those on the neurofabulous end of the spectrum. Darcy takes readers on a humorous-yet-heartfelt journey as he relates stories of growing up gay, getting married, and finding a career in comedy, all while navigating life with an attention-addled brain. From his early acting days on Spun Out to finding fame (and love) on the internet, Darcy shares all the dirty details (it's NSFW, folks!) of how ADHD has shaped his identity, his relationships, and his work. Peppered with asides from Darcy's long-suffering husband Jer, advice for ADHDers both silly and serious, and words of wisdom from Yuma Dog herself, this laugh-out-loud guide is essential reading for anyone unpacking what ADHD means for them--or anyone who just wants to giggle.
Attention Seeker: A Neurodivergent Comedian's Guide to Thriving with ADHD by Darcy Michael
Crowntide (the Lightlark Saga Book 4) by Alex Aster
Crowntide (the Lightlark Saga Book 4)
by Alex Aster

Isla Crown has charted a new destiny and leapt into the unknown, determined to defeat her insidious ancestor Lark, no matter the cost. But Skyshade is nothing like she anticipated, and she'll have to use all of her skills just to survive, let alone end Lark for good. Meanwhile, Grim and Oro would sooner set fire to their own kingdoms than leave Isla stranded on a path toward certain death. But getting her back will involve forging an alliance--if they can find a way to forgive their long history of betrayals.
Alice with a Why
by Anna James

An Indie Next List Pick A cleverly constructed return to Wonderland...a winner through and through. --Booklist (starred review) This homage sparkles. Delightful in every way.--Kirkus reviews (starred review) From #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Chronicles of Whetherwhy and Pages & Co. series, comes a retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland wherein Alice's granddaughter finds herself tumbling down into Wonderland. Journey back to Wonderland . . . England, 1919. Alyce-with a Y-is sent to live with her grandmother, the original Alice, after having lost her father in war. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realizes her grandmother's strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all. Soon Alyce is tumbling down into Wonderland herself, but the place she finds is not the colorful world she's heard stories of, but a world trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland's problems and, eventually, find her way back home. An enchanting adventure through Wonderland, Alice With a Why is both a celebration of Lewis Carroll's beloved original story, and a modern masterpiece.
Alice with a Why by Anna James
The Wildest Thing by Emily Winfield Martin
The Wildest Thing
by Emily Winfield Martin

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes an enchanting picture book about a child finding their wild self. What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout. There was something wild inside of her, waiting to come out... With gorgeous illustrations, this book is the ideal addition to any bedtime reading routine or read aloud. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner wild and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality.
New & Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

The now estranged bandmates of Spinal Tap are forced to reunite for one final concert, hoping it will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll.
Morning Show: Seasons 1 & 2 Boxset 

A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the men and women who carry out this daily televised ritual.
Freakier Friday

Years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover lightning might indeed strike twice.

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