Red Deer Public Library

10/21/2026

We're hiring! We are looking for a reliable team player to join the Building and Operations Liaison team at RDPL.
Visit rdpl.org/employment for details.

10/16/2026

RDPL Board Chair Laura Thevenaz shares a message for library staff on Canadian Library Workers' Day, October 16, 2026: https://rdpl.org/blogs/post/clwd-2026/

10/16/2026

Not all heroes wear capes… but sometimes we do! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Today is Canadian Library Workers’ Day, and we’re celebrating the incredible crew we have at our service desks, between the stacks, and behind the scenes who work together to help our library thrive.

Want to show some love to your favourite library superheroes? Drop a comment with a shout-out, a favorite memory, or a quick thank-you!

10/15/2026

Register now to take part in SPARC Red Deer's upcoming Family Challenge!

Small moments can make a big difference. ❤️ The 2026 SPARC Family Challenge provides free weekly activities to help families build the 40 Developmental Assets®, strengthen relationships, and support children’s healthy development. Designed for families with children of all ages.

10/13/2026

Sandra Lamouche, a champion Hoop Dancer and picture book author, is a Nehiyaw Iskwew (Cree Woman) from Bigstone Cree Nation who shares culture and stories through art, music, dance, and books. We are thrilled to welcome her to Red Deer to read from her picture books, and to share her language, culture and hoop dancing with us!

The program is geared to elementary school-aged children, but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.

10/13/2026

Get ready to nerd out with us this weekend at the Nerd Expo! Two days of cosplay, gaming, artists, makers, collectibles, community and everything nerdy under one roof, October 17 & 18 at Westerner Park.

Just remember: No side quest is complete without a stop at the library table. Be sure to come find us!

Let’s get excited!! Nerd Expo - Red Deer is on its way with a huge list of Makers, Merchants, Artisans and Cosplayers!!

Gather the crew and come one down!!

This Sat-Sun at Westerner Park