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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 Event
Feed YQF, part of a series
Register for these free workshops on producing, processing and preserving food in Red Deer.
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
Explore More
Spotlight On: Psychological Thrillers
More to Explore: Choose Your Format!
Staff Picks
Featured
Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
Grab some adult fiction featuring post-apocalyptic worlds before heading to see Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.
This Barbieâ„¢ is:
Let's girl boss it up with some pink adult fiction before Greta Gerwig's Barbie!
Severe Weather and Climate Change
One of the most visible consequences of a warming world is an increase in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events.
Summer Cook Up!
There's just nothing like pouring a cold drink and sitting down in the back yard with friends or family for an al fresco meal.
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 (Cantook Station)
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.