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Reading Rex Race: Downtown Scavenger Hunt
Jul 24th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Complete prehistoric-themed challenges, solve clues, and tackle fun activities along the way in this dino-sized adventure for all ages.
Summer Reading Club!
Read. Roar. Repeat! Our Summer Reading Club for kids, teens, and adults is here!
Get a Library Card
Get access to everything that the library has to offer! Free for all Red Deer residents.
Programs & Events for Adults
Creative Writing Crash Course, part of a series
This program series is designed for aspiring, new, and intermediate writers, but is a great resource for all skill levels!
Bard at the Snell: The Lady Doth Protest, part of a series
Jul 11th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
The company behind Bard on Bower presents a reimagining of Shakespeare’s heroines, putting a fresh spin on familiar stories.
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors, part of a series
Jul 16th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A welcoming space for Ukrainian seniors to gather, connect, and enjoy warm conversations over tea.
Reading Rex Race: Downtown Scavenger Hunt
Jul 24th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Complete prehistoric-themed challenges, solve clues, and tackle fun activities along the way in this dino-sized adventure for all ages.
Creative Writing Crash Course, part of a series
This program series is designed for aspiring, new, and intermediate writers, but is a great resource for all skill levels!
Bard at the Snell: The Lady Doth Protest, part of a series
Jul 11th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
The company behind Bard on Bower presents a reimagining of Shakespeare’s heroines, putting a fresh spin on familiar stories.
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors, part of a series
Jul 16th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
A welcoming space for Ukrainian seniors to gather, connect, and enjoy warm conversations over tea.
Reading Rex Race: Downtown Scavenger Hunt
Jul 24th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Complete prehistoric-themed challenges, solve clues, and tackle fun activities along the way in this dino-sized adventure for all ages.
Available Now: No Need to Wait!
Staff Picks
One Word Wonders
Explore books with short and sweet titles.
Canadian Indigenous Authors Spotlight
A collection of powerful works by Indigenous Canadian authors.
Indigenous Reads 2025 - 2026
Check out some of our newest books from Indigenous authors.
World Cup, eh? - Adult Nonfiction
Read these books to expand your knowledge of the game of soccer/football.
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.
Monthly Highlights: May 2026
New wheels, great programs, and community connections – see what made May such an exciting month at the library!
Reader Rendezvous - June 2026 Buddy Read
Join us on the Reader Rendezvous Discord to buddy read June's book club selection.
26 in '26: Books that were even BETTER than expected!
Here's a list of titles that were even better than expected. Hear more about these on on the May 21st episode of Part of the Story.
Monthly Highlights: April 2026
April was packed with LEGO builds, dinosaurs, crafts, jungle adventures, and so much more fun at the library!
Monthly Highlights: May 2026
New wheels, great programs, and community connections – see what made May such an exciting month at the library!
Reader Rendezvous - June 2026 Buddy Read
Join us on the Reader Rendezvous Discord to buddy read June's book club selection.
26 in '26: Books that were even BETTER than expected!
Here's a list of titles that were even better than expected. Hear more about these on on the May 21st episode of Part of the Story.
Monthly Highlights: April 2026
April was packed with LEGO builds, dinosaurs, crafts, jungle adventures, and so much more fun at the library!
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.