Events for August 2017
Taber & District Chamber of Commerce
Jul 4 - Aug 26    Summer Reading Pizza Party Challenge - Taber Public Library
Ages 6-17. For every 5 books read, registered readers get a chance to win a pizza party hosted at the library. TPL is opening up the Reading Challenge to all children and youths ages 6-17 in Taber. After every 5 books they read, readers registered with the Reading Challenge get the chance to win a pizza party - sponsored by Panago - hosted at the library. The Summer Reading Pizza Party Challenge begins Tuesday July 4, 2017 and the winner of the pizza party will be drawn Saturday August 26, 2017. Drop by the front desk for more information and to register!
Date: July 4, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/children/summer-reading-pizza-party-challenge
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Date/Time Details: Tuesday July 4 - Saturday August 26.
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 10 - Aug 18    LEGO Contest - Taber Public Library
Kits vs Non-Kits. Age categories: 6-9; 10-13; 14+. This year's LEGO-building contest is split into kit and non-kit creations. Children and teens ages 6-17 are encouraged to participate! One entry per person, with name, age, phone number, and whether the creation is built from a kit or not need to be marked clearly on the entry.
Date: July 10, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/children/lego-contest
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 12 - Aug 16    Low German Mennonite (LGM) Family Story Time
Come together and listen to stories and sing songs in Low German, with Mrs. Benita Peters. From July 12 to August 16, join TPL and Mrs. Benita Peters for stories and songs in Low German. LGM story time is a free program for anyone to attend. Von den 12. Jüli - den 16. August. Medwäakj fer Meddach clock 11:00 am met Mrs. Benita Peters. Fe Plautdietsche Familjes tom toopkome En no Jeschichten horche en Leeda sinje. Dit es frie en jieda enna es wellkom.
Date: July 12, 2017
Time: 11:00 PM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/families/low-german-mennonite-story-time
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 4    Meat Draw
Meat draw at the Royal Canadian in the Lounge. Everyone welcome.
Date: August 4, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Lounge
Date/Time Details: Starts at 6:30
Aug 11    Meat Draw
Meat draw at the Royal Canadian in the Lounge. Everyone welcome.
Date: August 11, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Lounge
Date/Time Details: Starts at 6:30
Aug 15    Coffee and Cookies Day - Taber Public Library
Enjoy a warm drink and a snack while browsing our shelves for your next read. The next Coffee and Cookies Day is Tuesday, August 15, from 10:00am - 3:00 pm.
Date: August 15, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/families/coffee-and-cookies-day
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 15    Author Talk: Deanna Sweeney and "Legions of Lilith: The Awakening" - Taber Public Library
Come listen to local YA author Deanna Sweeney, who will be at TPL at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She will be discussing her journey as a writer, as well as her new book "Legions of Lilith: the Awakening" (rated 4.5/5 on Good Reads).
Date: August 15, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/teens/deanna-sweeney-author-talk
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 17    Computer, Tablet or Device Help - Taber Public Library
Our next computer, tablet or device help session is Thursday August 17. Need some help learning how to use your new tablet, smart phone or email? Our volunteer will spend some time with you to help you work through it! There is a maximum of two participants per session, to ensure lots of one-on-one learning time. Sign up at the front counter.
Date: August 17, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/adults/computer-tablet-or-device-help
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 17 - Aug 18    Stuffie Sleepover - Taber Public Library
For children ages 5-10. On Thursday, August 17 meet at the library at 7:00 pm in your pajamas with your favourite stuffie. Together we will play some games and read some stories before saying goodnight to your stuffies. Come back Friday, August 18 after 11:00 am and pick up your stuffie along with some pictures that we have taken of the activities the stuffies were up to all night long!
Date: August 17, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/children/stuffie-sleepover
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 18    Meat Draw
Meat draw at the Royal Canadian in the Lounge. Everyone welcome.
Date: August 18, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Lounge
Date/Time Details: Starts at 6:30
Aug 25    Meat Draw
Meat draw at the Royal Canadian in the Lounge. Everyone welcome.
Date: August 25, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Lounge
Date/Time Details: Starts at 6:30