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Libby Reads: Meet the Neighbors by Brandon Keim
Join Libby Reads & borrow 'Meet the Neighbors' by Brandon Keim on eBook or eAudiobook with no waitlists or holds from March 26 - April 9!
26 in '26: March Check-in!
Are you on track to reach your 26 in '26 reading goal? Submit your progress update by April 7 for a chance to win a sweet bookish prize!
Get a Library Card
Get access to everything that the library has to offer! Free for all Red Deer residents.
Programs & Events for Adults
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors, part of a series
Apr 16th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A welcoming space for Ukrainian seniors to gather, connect, and enjoy warm conversations over tea.
Read or Reread Book Club: Banned Books Edition, part of a series
Apr 29th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Some books are challenged for asking hard questions. We welcome them. Join us to explore banned books and why stories matter.
Active Library: Free Try-It Wellness Series
Various dates/times
Various locations
These free 'Try-It' wellness programs promote active living, reduce barriers, and help our city stay strong in the ParticipACTION Challenge.
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors, part of a series
Apr 16th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A welcoming space for Ukrainian seniors to gather, connect, and enjoy warm conversations over tea.
Read or Reread Book Club: Banned Books Edition, part of a series
Apr 29th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Some books are challenged for asking hard questions. We welcome them. Join us to explore banned books and why stories matter.
Active Library: Free Try-It Wellness Series
Various dates/times
Various locations
These free 'Try-It' wellness programs promote active living, reduce barriers, and help our city stay strong in the ParticipACTION Challenge.
Available Now: No Need to Wait!
Staff Picks
Any Book Book Club - March 2026
Here are some of the titles we discussed at March's meeting.
Mois de la Francophonie 2026
Mois de la Francophonie or Month of La Francophonie either way celebrate the impact French language and culture has had in our communities.
Tolkien Reading Day
On March 25th, celebrate the day Sauron and Barad-dûr fell by reading some Tolkien literature!
Handpicked by Jessica S.
Our RDPL staff members love to read! Check out Jessica's favourite books.
Digital Resources
Libby
Libby lets you borrow thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines on your phone or tablet for free!
The Palace Project
Check out this exciting new e-reading app built specifically for libraries! RDPL is one of the first libraries in Canada to pilot the app.
Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection
Stories by Indigenous authors, and writings about Indigenous culture, from publishers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Read Alberta Collection
The Read Alberta Collection is an online collection of over 2000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines by Alberta authors and publishers.
Libby
Libby lets you borrow thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines on your phone or tablet for free!
The Palace Project
Check out this exciting new e-reading app built specifically for libraries! RDPL is one of the first libraries in Canada to pilot the app.
Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection
Stories by Indigenous authors, and writings about Indigenous culture, from publishers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Read Alberta Collection
The Read Alberta Collection is an online collection of over 2000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines by Alberta authors and publishers.
PressReader
Your library card just got better! Access 7000+newspapers and magazines anywhere, anytime with PressReader.
Canadian Newsstream
This database offers unparalleled access to the full text of over 400 Canadian news sources from Canada's leading publishers.
Made in Alberta Digital Magazines
The Read Alberta Collection through Cantook Station includes over 50 made-in-Alberta eMagazines!
Digital Magazines from PressReader
From fashion and lifestyle to business and technology, find your favorite magazines and read them on demand on PressReader!
PressReader
Your library card just got better! Access 7000+newspapers and magazines anywhere, anytime with PressReader.
Canadian Newsstream
This database offers unparalleled access to the full text of over 400 Canadian news sources from Canada's leading publishers.
Made in Alberta Digital Magazines
The Read Alberta Collection through Cantook Station includes over 50 made-in-Alberta eMagazines!
Digital Magazines from PressReader
From fashion and lifestyle to business and technology, find your favorite magazines and read them on demand on PressReader!
Kanopy
See what's new on Kanopy! Stream a selection of films, documentaries, and TV series for free with your library card!
Freegal Music
*NEW!* Create your own playlists, stream songs and albums, and download songs to keep. All free with your library card!
Part of the Story: RDPL's Official Podcast
Join RDPL staff as they welcome guests and discuss books, movies, libraries, Red Deer happenings, programs, initiatives, and pop culture.
CBC Corner
This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, educational kids content, and much more!
Kanopy
See what's new on Kanopy! Stream a selection of films, documentaries, and TV series for free with your library card!
Freegal Music
*NEW!* Create your own playlists, stream songs and albums, and download songs to keep. All free with your library card!
Part of the Story: RDPL's Official Podcast
Join RDPL staff as they welcome guests and discuss books, movies, libraries, Red Deer happenings, programs, initiatives, and pop culture.
CBC Corner
This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, educational kids content, and much more!
Edmonton Journal Archive (1903-2010)
Easily-searchable, first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time from the Edmonton Journal.
Transparent Language
Tranparent Language provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for online language learners of all levels!
Pronunciator
Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 315 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more.
Ancestry: Library Edition
Unlock the story of YOU with censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, court & legal documents, photos, maps, & more.
Edmonton Journal Archive (1903-2010)
Easily-searchable, first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time from the Edmonton Journal.
Transparent Language
Tranparent Language provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for online language learners of all levels!
Pronunciator
Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 315 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more.
Ancestry: Library Edition
Unlock the story of YOU with censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, court & legal documents, photos, maps, & more.
26 in '26: Jenn's Recommendations to break your slump!
Guest post from library staff member, and March 2026 podcast guest Jenn, perfect to get out of your reading slump!
Monthly Highlights: February 2026
Author visits, bookmarks galore, blind dates (with books!), doghouse designs, and more! Check out our February highlights.
Reader Rendezvous - March 2026 Buddy Read
Join us on the Reader Rendezvous Discord to buddy read March's book club selection.
26 in '26: Jenn's Recommendations to break your slump!
Guest post from library staff member, and March 2026 podcast guest Jenn, perfect to get out of your reading slump!
Monthly Highlights: February 2026
Author visits, bookmarks galore, blind dates (with books!), doghouse designs, and more! Check out our February highlights.
Reader Rendezvous - March 2026 Buddy Read
Join us on the Reader Rendezvous Discord to buddy read March's book club selection.
There’s more here than you think. What will you discover next?
Palaeontology in the Library!
RDPL is hosting a pop-up fossil exhibit from the Royal Tyrrell Museum for an entire year, and we have SO MANY fun things planned! 🦕
Beyond Books
Borrow games, puzzles, toys, instruments, specialty kits, literacy backpacks, and more for FREE with your library card!
Kiwanis Gallery
Find out which exhibits are on display or coming soon to the Kiwanis Gallery, which is located on the lower level of the Downtown Branch.
Home Service Program
Extends library services to members who have barriers accessing the library and have no one to access the library on their behalf.
Palaeontology in the Library!
RDPL is hosting a pop-up fossil exhibit from the Royal Tyrrell Museum for an entire year, and we have SO MANY fun things planned! 🦕
Beyond Books
Borrow games, puzzles, toys, instruments, specialty kits, literacy backpacks, and more for FREE with your library card!
Kiwanis Gallery
Find out which exhibits are on display or coming soon to the Kiwanis Gallery, which is located on the lower level of the Downtown Branch.
Home Service Program
Extends library services to members who have barriers accessing the library and have no one to access the library on their behalf.