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Olympic Winter Games Screening, part of a series
We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic Winter Games to the Downtown Branch as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of The Games!
Read or Reread Book Club: Banned Books Edition, part of a series
Feb 25th | 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.
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Programs & Events for Adults
Olympic Winter Games Screening, part of a series
We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic Winter Games to the Downtown Branch as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of The Games!
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors, part of a series
Feb 19th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A welcoming space for Ukrainian seniors to gather, connect, and enjoy warm conversations over tea.
Meet Someone Making it in Music (Adult Sessions), part of a series
Feb 20th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet professionals in music who will share their experience, tips, and tricks with you. Bring your questions!
Read or Reread Book Club: Banned Books Edition, part of a series
Feb 25th | 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.
Olympic Winter Games Screening, part of a series
We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic Winter Games to the Downtown Branch as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of The Games!
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors, part of a series
Feb 19th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A welcoming space for Ukrainian seniors to gather, connect, and enjoy warm conversations over tea.
Meet Someone Making it in Music (Adult Sessions), part of a series
Feb 20th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet professionals in music who will share their experience, tips, and tricks with you. Bring your questions!
Read or Reread Book Club: Banned Books Edition, part of a series
Feb 25th | 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.
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Staff Picks
Black History Month Featuring Canadian Authors
Celebrate Black History Month with one of these adult and young adult titles written by talented Black Canadian authors.
Romantic Reads
Add a little love to your reading list.
Between the Pages: January 2026 Staff Picks
Here are the books our staff curled up with in frozen January.
Get in the Games: Non-Fiction for the Winter Games
Good reads for when you're not watching the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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.
If You Like 'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans
Loved The Correspondent? Try these read-alikes that tell their tales through letters, diaries, journals, and other nontraditional formats.
Monthly Highlights: December 2025
December was a fun-filled month with so many festive celebrations. Farewell, 2025 – it was a great year!
Welcome to 2026! (Join our 26 in '26 Challenge!)
Learn about RDPL's 26 in '26 Reading Challenge and get some recommendations to kick-start your year of reading. For ages 16+.
If You Like 'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans
Loved The Correspondent? Try these read-alikes that tell their tales through letters, diaries, journals, and other nontraditional formats.
Monthly Highlights: December 2025
December was a fun-filled month with so many festive celebrations. Farewell, 2025 – it was a great year!
Welcome to 2026! (Join our 26 in '26 Challenge!)
Learn about RDPL's 26 in '26 Reading Challenge and get some recommendations to kick-start your year of reading. For ages 16+.
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.