See what's in store for kids & families at your library!
Sit, Stay, Read with Katja!
Do you want to read to a furry friend? Katja, our library's facility dog in training is all ears! Click to learn more.
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Featured Programs & Events
Sit, Stay, Read with Katja!
Do you want to read to a furry friend? Katja, our library's facility dog in training is all ears! Click to learn more.
Collicutt Branch Grand Opening Celebration!
Sep 29th | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Drop in for some fun family activities, stories, crafts, door prizes, and a tour of our newest RDPL location!
Reading Connection Family Book Club, part of a series
Oct 25th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids get to choose the book they want to read related to each month's theme, and their grownup reads it too!
Weekly Storytimes Are Starting Soon!
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and more for you and your little ones! Sign up to save your spot.
Featured Staff Picks
Orange Shirt Day: Children's Books
Books about Orange Shirt Day, which falls on September 30. In 2021, this day was declared the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
"Spooky" Stories
Spooky (from eerie to spine-chilling) fiction ages 7 - 12 years.
Back To School
Picture and fiction books about school. For ages 7 to 12 years.
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Kids’ Book Bundles
Check back this fall for the return of our Kids' Book Bundles! In the meantime, visit rdpl.org/SRC and join our Summer Reading Club!
Youth Literacy Book Bundles
Youth Literacy Book Bundles will provide books for school-age kids geared towards fun reading, solo reading, and buddy reading.
May We Suggest...?
Receive a personalized reading list with hand-picked recommendations based on your preferences! Available for readers of all ages.
Early Literacy Programs & Resources
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
We want to help every child become a reader by encouraging you to read 1000 books to your child before they enter kindergarten!
More Early Literacy Resources
Family Fun Facebook Group
Join us for book recommendations, literacy tips, and more to help you connect with the library from home. For parents of children ages 0-12.
Early Literacy Tips & Tricks!
Check out these tips for developing your child's early literacy skills!
TumbleBooks
TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love!
Literacy Backpacks
Inclusivity Backpacks
Age-appropriate education to guide families in becoming actively anti-racist and inclusive. Includes books, activity guides, and more.
Intergenerational Backpacks
The 'Move & Play Together' intergenerational kit is a resource designed to support active play between an older adult and a child.
Thunderbird Learners Backpacks
Developed in partnership with the Red Deer Native Friendship Society, each backpack focuses on one of the Seven Sacred Teachings.
Nature Fun Backpacks
Nature-themed backpacks to help your family explore the great outdoors! Each bag includes books & activities focusing on a different topic.
Homework Help & Learning Tools
Reading Pals
Reading Pals provides FREE support for children entering grades 1-5, who are experiencing reading and/or writing difficulties.
Reading Pals: Become a Detective Kit!
Practice literacy skills while also having fun with this kit, which you can download and print from home. For ages 6+.
Online Homework Help Resources
Novelist K-8 Plus
The perfect source for kids who loves to read (and their parents)! Discover new books, series, and authors based on your interests.
TumbleMath
TumbleMath is a collection of math "TumbleBooks," which combine animation, narration, & sound to create compelling story books for students.
Solaro
Improve your grades! You'll find course lessons, reviews, and practice tests for Grades 3 through 12 based on the Alberta curriculum.
