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World Read Aloud Day is Thursday, February 1st, 2018. It is widely accepted that reading aloud is the single most important researched activity leading to language development and promotes early literacy skills such as: - Book handling and naming
- Understanding how stories work
- Recognition of sounds and letters
- Knowledge of a wide range of vocabulary
- Ability to listen
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Huge USED Book Sale! Sponsored by the Friends of the Okotoks Public Library Thursday, February 8 - Sunday, February 11 Super Sale Prices: Used Books: 10 for $2 Used DVDs & CDs: 3 for $1
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Makerspace Pink PowerStop into the library during the Family Day week (Feb 20 - 24) and create your own Pink Shirt bookmarks and messages.
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LEGO Contest Ages 6 - 17 Saturday, February 24, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Limited space. Click to register. Use your imagination (no kits please) and see what awesome things you can do with Lego! Vote for your favourite entry with friends and family. Contest entrants are limited to Okotoks and M.D of foothills residents.
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Generation Zapped: Free Screening Hosted by SMART Okotoks Sunday, February 25, 2:00 - 4:30 PM No cost. Click here to get your tickets.A new documentary film about the health risks of wireless technology. Screening will be followed by a discussion/Q&A. Visit generationzapped.com for more information on this film.
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Help Us Create the Our Time Together Cookbook Calling all community members! We need your favourite child-friendly family recipes to share. If selected, your recipe will become part of the Foothills Children's Wellness Network cookbook which will be distributed at local area events. Recipes should be: - simple enough to allow for little helpers to assist
- healthy and tasty
Please include your name, contact information as well as a bit about why this recipe is one of your favourites. Recipe submissions can be emailed to tammy.burke@ahs.ca until March 21st.
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Preschool Programs Spring Session Registration Starts the week of February 12th.Click here for program options & details.
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Infant Sleep for Parents of Babies 3 to 12 Months of Age Facilitated by Susan Hass BSN, R.N. Friday, February 2, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM No cost. Click to register. Learn about normal infant sleep, healthy sleep habits and what you can do to help your baby learn to sleep. Babies are welcome in class but we can't accommodate toddlers.
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Financial Literacy Workshop: Building a Strong Financial Foundation Part of the National Financial Literacy Campaign Monday, February 5, 7:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register.Learn how to: Make money work better for you; Find and save more money; Understand investments and build wealth; and Protect and preserve your money.
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Mom's Investing 101 Facilitated by Cindy Dorais, CIMWednesday, February 7 6:30 - 7:30 PM No cost. Click to register.An informational gathering of mom's wanting to discover and/or learn more about the different investment vehicles available to them such as RESP's, Tax Free Savings Accounts, RRSP's, Spousal RRSP's thru their own financial institution. A welcoming question and answer period as well. This is not firm or product specific.
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Presented by Southern Alberta Law Offices These workshops are intended for general education or informational purposes only. We make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information provided in these workshops. Do not act or rely on any information provided in this workshop without first obtaining your own legal advice. Uncontested Divorce Tuesday, February 13, 6:30 - 7:10 PM No cost. Click to register. In this free 40-minute workshop, we will hopefully dispel some of the myths surrounding separation and divorce. We will discuss the basics of how to obtain an uncontested or joint divorce in Alberta. You will also learn about grounds for divorce, what documents are necessary to be filed in which Court and the general process involved. And, of course, we’ll answer as many of your questions as we can. Property and Spousal Support In this free 40-minute workshop, we will review the laws regarding property division in Alberta. We will talk about what’s divisible, what’s not and some of the different ways to divide property. You’ll also learn a little bit about spousal support; different types, who’s entitled and how it’s calculated. And what’s a discussion about money without a discussion about tax. And, of course, we’ll answer as many of your questions as we can.
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Cooking with Kids Ages 7 - 13 Wednesday, February 21, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM $5/child. Register in person at the library. Get in touch with your inner chef. Create an edible delight.
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Financial Literacy Workshop: Building Wealth and Asset Accumulation Part of the National Financial Literacy Campaign Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register.Learn how to: Learn how to: Make money work better for you; Find and save more money; Understand investments and build wealth; and Protect and preserve your money.
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T.G.I.F. PD Day Movie Despicable Me 3 (PG)
Friday, February 23, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
No cost. Drop-in.
Drop into the library during the upcoming Friday school PD Day and enjoy a family movie. Bring your own peanut-free snacks and drinks. Youth under 7 years old need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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Personality Types in the Workplace Facilitated by McBride Career Group Inc. Saturday, February 24, 1:30 - 4:30 PM No cost. Click to register. Learn more about yourself and those you work with! This workshop will help you to: Learn about the MBTI Personality Assessment Model (Myers Briggs Type indicator) and the 16 different Personality Types; Learn about your own natural preferences and preferred ways of doing things; How to choose a career and manage your career based on your personality type ; and Acknowledge your strengths, weaknesses and contributions to the workplace.
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Financial Literacy Workshop: Retirement & Education Planning Part of the National Financial Literacy Campaign Monday, February 26, 7:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register.Learn how to: Make money work better for you; Find and save more money; Understand investments and build wealth; and Protect and preserve your money.
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Presented by Southern Alberta Law Offices These workshops are intended for general education or informational purposes only. We make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information provided in these workshops. Do not act or rely on any information provided in this workshop without first obtaining your own legal advice. Wills, Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 - 7:10 PM No cost. Click to register. You’ll come away from this free 40-minute workshop with a basic knowledge of what goes into a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive, some of the decisions you need to make when preparing these documents and the powers and duties each document bestows upon your personal representative(s). And, of course, we’ll answer as many of your questions as we can. Administration of an Eastate In this free, 40-minute workshop, you will learn a basic understanding of the documents required and the process of administering an estate in Alberta. We’ll talk about when an estate needs to be probated or not and what happens when someone dies without a will in place. And, of course, we’ll answer as many of your questions as we can.
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Homeownership Basics Many Canadians want to own their own home at some point in their life. Join us to learn some valuable home buying tips. In the session, you will learn how to: Determine whether you are financially ready to buy a home; Distinguish between various types of homes; Decide on what financing and down payment options work best for you; and Identify the costs of buying a home versus the costs of owning a home.
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Pages Book Club Mondays, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Contact Andrea at 403-826-9069 for more information. Pages Books Club is looking for new members. The group meets here at the library the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
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La Leche League Tuesdays, Feb 27, Mar 27 & Apr 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Drop-in. No cost. We provide information and support for breastfeeding. We welcome everyone, especially pregnant women, new mothers, experienced mothers... and their support systems. More information can be found at www.lllc.ca
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Espresso Yourself Facilitated by Alberta Health Services Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Call 403-995-2712 and speak to Elaine to reserve your spot. Join Amy & company, your gracious hosts, at our new coffee group. It is open to all adults in Okotoks & area who would like to discuss news & views, hear from exciting guest speakers in your community, and meet others. Join in all of this while enjoying a coffee or tea and refreshments.
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Grief Support Services Tuesdays, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3 & May 1, 6:30 - 8:00 PM No cost. Drop-in. Offering individual, family and group bereavement support and counselling to the communities of Okotoks, High River and surrounding areas. All are welcome to attend these free group sessions. If interested, please contact H.V. (Henry) Friesen 403-875-3188 or Vi Sharpe 403-860-3189.
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Play & Chat (Self-led Group) Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm No cost. Drop-in. Are you are a parent who is feeling a little isolated or experiencing cabin fever and you would like to meet other parents in our community? Drop-in on Wednesday mornings and share books and fun with other parents and children. Snacks provided.
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Adult Movie Night Ages 18+
Wednesdays, Feb 28 & Mar 28, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
No cost. Drop-in.
Every fourth Wednesday visit the Library for an exciting 18+ movie! Bring your own peanut free snacks.
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Okotoks Chess Club Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30PM No cost. Drop-in. The Club aims to improve chess play. A friendly environment where learning takes priority over winning. Meet players who will take the time to review the games you play and point out ideas.Chess sets and clocks are available for use. We host rated events. Ccontact Richard Bradley at Richard.Bradley@shaw.ca for more information.
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Okotoks Evening Readers Thursdays, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5 & May 3, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Contact Annette at 403-995-9939 for more information. This evening book club always welcomes new members. The group will meet here at the library the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
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English Language Learning ADULTS & 16+ Saturdays, 2:00 - 4:00 PM No cost. Drop-in. FEATURING · Reading · Writing · Speaking · Listening & Grammar Practice · Canadian Benchmark Levels 4+ BRING YOUR OWN NOTEBOOK & PEN BENEFITING: English Language Learners within the community For more information contact: INSTRUCTOR Deb Payne, 403-512-2427
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DAD & ME! Saturdays, Feb 10, Apr 21 & May 5 No cost. Drop-in. Storytime: 2:30 - 3:00 PM Board Games: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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