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Upcoming Events
There's always something going on at Red Deer Public Library! Take a look at some of our upcoming events for adults.
Featured
Bright Minds Speaker Series: Trapped by the High
Nov 26th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us as author Timothy W. Parker, PhD shares his research on addiction and the brain as contained in his book, Trapped by the High.
Virtual Program Archive
Missed an event? Don't worry! Many of our virtual program recordings can be found on our YouTube channel, so you can catch up any time!
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Join us for these two virtual programs, presented in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3).
First Thursday Concert Series
Can't make it to our First Thursday concerts in person? Stream them live or tune into recordings of past programs on our YouTube channel!
Financial Literacy: Investing
Learn the fundamentals of investing with these presentations from James MacTavish of the Alberta Securities Commission.
Red Deer Reads Virtual Events
Check out the 2021 Red Deer Reads online events, featuring the final three authors and their community Book Champions!
New Arrivals
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Spotlight On: Psychological Thrillers
More to Explore: Choose Your Format!
Staff Picks
Featured
Non-Fiction Books About Disabilities
Learn more about disabilities and the lives of people who have them in this list aimed at a variety of reading levels
Main Characters with Disabilities - Adult Fiction
Explore narratives that center disabled characters in these gripping stories
Stories from Places We’d Love to Go
No passport? No problem! Become an armchair traveller with these books that take you to dream destinations from the comfort of home.
Eye-Catching Reads: Books with Stunning Covers
Who says you can’t judge a book by its cover?
Online Resources for Adults
Featured
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.
AudioBookCloud
Find even more audiobooks for adults, teens, and kids with AudioBookCloud! These can be used simultaneously, so there’s never a wait list.
Read Alberta Collection
The Read Alberta Collection is an online collection of over 2000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines by Alberta authors and publishers.
PressReader
With PressReader you have access to hundreds of magazines and newspapers from around the world, in the language in which they are published.
