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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.
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Monthly Highlights: June 2025
Here are a few highlights from June 2025 at RDPL!
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!
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
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Heartwarming Animal Stories
Animal tales to melt your heart.
Christmas Classics for All Ages
Classic Christmas tales to read year after year.
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
Heartwarming Animal Stories
Animal tales to melt your heart.
Christmas Classics for All Ages
Classic Christmas tales to read year after year.
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
Online Resources for Adults
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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.
Read Alberta Collection
The Read Alberta Collection is an online collection of over 2000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines by Alberta authors and publishers.
AudioBookCloud
Find even more audiobooks for adults, teens, and kids with AudioBookCloud! These can be used simultaneously, so there’s never a wait list.
PressReader
With PressReader you have access to hundreds of magazines and newspapers from around the world, in the language in which they are published.
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.
Read Alberta Collection
The Read Alberta Collection is an online collection of over 2000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines by Alberta authors and publishers.
AudioBookCloud
Find even more audiobooks for adults, teens, and kids with AudioBookCloud! These can be used simultaneously, so there’s never a wait list.
PressReader
With PressReader you have access to hundreds of magazines and newspapers from around the world, in the language in which they are published.
