Devon Public Library
101, 17 Athabasca Avenue T9G 1G5 Devon, AB, Canada

We want you to travel the world! In recognition of Family Literacy Day 2021 we're holding a contest. From January 25-30, check our Facebook page daily for a new post in order to participate. For more information, go to https://devonpubliclibrary.ca/online-ev/family-literacy-day. On February 1st a name will be drawn for a family dinner at Marci’s Restaurant!

Just because the book is better, doesn’t mean you should completely skip the movie, right?!

Looking for 2021 #ReadingChallenge tips and tricks? Here's our best advice, including how to set realistic goals, discover new books to read, and more:

We’re another year into the modern true crime boom, with no sign of slowing. In fact, the literature seems to get more mature and complex the further we get int...o the era. This year’s books are a great example. #truecrime CCD list available for this now! https://crimereads.com/the-best-true-crime-books-of-2020/ See more

We'll be open this Saturday, December 12th from 10 am - 2 pm. After that our doors will be closed, but curbside pickup will be available during our regular hours. Go to devonpubliclibrary.ca for more information.

Two teams remain untouched, have they bribed the name puller?!?! No teams have been eliminated, who will be our Wine Survivor?!

Register today for our computer classes! Computer Essentials 1, 2 & 3, Technology Terminology, Windows 10, Files, and Folders - let us introduce you to the basics of how a computer works. For more information and to regiester, go to https://devonpubliclibrary.ca/

Let the Devon Public Library help make your Christmas Merry and Bright and provide you with a fun-filled Christmas Craft Kit for the whole family! Kits can be picked up between December 1-15. To claim your kit, (maximum of 4 per household), fill out the form at https://devonpubliclibrary.ca/online-events/craft-kits

Do you miss browsing for books? We have some displays set up at our windows so you can try a little window shopping! Place your holds at http://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/polaris/ or give us a call to arrange curbside pickup.

Here are just a few of our new picture books! Check out https://devonpubliclibrary.ca/ and scroll down the home page for more new arrivals, and place a hold on any items you want to borrow! Curbside pickup is available.

Local youth from the Junior Youth Group and Local Youth Experience were at the Devon Library on Monday, Nov. 16 to see their newly installed art project. Over 1...,000 paper cranes they constructed will hang from the ceiling at the library, with messages of hope and wishes written inside. (Emily Jansen) See more

Drop in Thursday, December 3rd for the Movie of the Month Club! The movie for the month is The Princess Bride. The entrance for the movie will be the back door on the south side of the building.

A couple teams took some hard losses on Day 1 of the Wine Survivor eliminations, if your name is marked off, YOU HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED! But don't worry, as long as someone is still standing on your team, you can win it all!

Ancestry Library Edition has extended its remote access until March 31st, 2021. That means that you can continue to access Ancestry from HOME with your library card.

Borrow up to 10 items a month on Hoopla! (limited time)

Have you purchased your December Cash Calendar? Only 250 printed!. On sale for $20, during library hours, Monday to Friday. Chances to win cash prizes every day in December, with the opportunity to win more than once. Prizes range from $40 to $50 with two special $500 draws.

Masks are now mandatory in Devon which means the library as well. For details see the news release below.

Curbside pickup will be available during the week, with a few exceptions over the Christmas holidays. Please see the poster for details.

Join Miss Holly in the morning for a LIVE online storytime on our Youtube channel! Tuesdays at 10am. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrF8g--qWzYHf08Elcox58g

12 Sleeps until 12 Days of Christmas Bidding Starts! Download the Bid Beacon app to bid on your favourites starting December 1st! https://app.bidbeacon.com/in...vite/#NKWR3P #DevonOpenforBusiness #12DaysofChristmas

The Friends of the Devon Library are meeting this morning, Saturday, November 21st at 9:30 am. The entrance will be the back door on the south side of the building.

Join Miss Holly for a LIVE online storytime on our Youtube channel! Tuesdays at 10am. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrF8g--qWzYHf08Elcox58g

Movie of the Month Club is back! Drop in to the library on Thursday, November 5 at 7 pm for Some Like it Hot. Refreshments provided by Tim Hortons.

Join Miss Holly for a LIVE online storytime on our Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrF8g--qWzYHf08Elcox58g Sound issues from last week have been resolved! Thanks for your patience. Tuesdays at 10am.

Métis week is November 15-21; join us in a conversation on Métis culture, community and consideration to honour those who walked before us. #digitalstorytelling #metisvoices #abmetisvoices #metisweek #metisweek2020 #metisnation https://www.metisvoices.ca/

Endicott captures the place and time so emphatically through terrific sensory detail that the reader feels total immersion in the setting. Read the review her...e https://bit.ly/313eMwg and register to hear Marina Endicott and Jacqueline Baker in conversation this Thursday at 7 PM: https://bit.ly/3lLfx4V See more

Join us to discover the World Wide Web and how to Surf the Net. The internet can open a whole new library of information and uses for your computer. In the 3 sessions of this course, you will learn about web browsers, search engines, and websites so that you can find what you need on the internet. You will also learn how to send and receive emails to individuals and groups as well as create mailing lists and send emails with attachments. Class is limited to 6 participants so register early to avoid disappointment. Cost: $20 for all three sessions. Register by: October 22.

Have you been to a Friends meeting before? Drop in on Saturday morning, October 17 to see what it's about! New members and volunteers always welcome.

Can you guess the character or book reference these images represent? Answer all correctly to have your name entered in a draw for a $50 gift card for Home Room Diner! Enter at https://devonpubliclibrary.ca/online-events/contests, or drop in to pick up an entry form & view the pictures on our gallery wall!

Join lawyer Diane Ridley from Ridley Law for one or all of three consecutive sessions in November. Please register by Thursday, the week prior. Limited seating so register early to reserve your spot. For more information and to register go to https://devonpubliclibrary.ca