Person goes to the doctor, says they have so many problems they don’t know what to do. Doctor says, "I know. The great #saturdaylibrarian is in town. Go see them. They can answer any question." The patient bursts into tears and says, "But doctor... I am the #saturdaylibrarian.”

Mark your calendars and join us as we hear from author Janet Calcaterra of Latitude46Publishing

There are a few spots left for this month's Spice Subscription. Who wants to learn to cook and bake with caraway?

New library display currently being assembled by your local #saturdaylibrarian team.

We're looking forward to hosting Janet Calcaterra here in Lacombe on Wednesday the 28th at 7:00PM. Hope to see you then!

I’d say that it’s time to put together another list, but really, go to your local bookstore, go to the library, and the shelves are rich with story. We have a lot of work to do, but if it was easy, it wouldn’t be the right way to do it. We’re in this together. /5

Today was our inaugural Poetry Teatime! We read some poetry, talked about what we are currently reading, and had a bit of homeschool parent support time. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 25th. #poetryteatime #bravewriter #readaloud

Learn STEM in the library with Red Deer Polytechnic 's Red Hot Science Program on Saturday

Great idea. #1 "The Peace of Wild Things" by Wendell Berry.

Our November newsletter is about to drop! You can sign up to receive a digital copy by scrolling to the bottom of our website (lacombelibrary.com) and entering your email address there.

❤️ this tweet to receive a reminder on 11/11 to pause for 2 minutes of silence and make Remembrance Day the most unforgettable day of the year.

PSA: our snowshoes fit on Blundstones. Did you know MCMPL lends out snowshoes? Stop by the library with your card to get your pair. And email Kirstin at [email protected] for trail maps, sizing or other snowshoe questions. #physicalliteracy #blundstones #winterinalberta

Suzette Mayr wins the Giller Prize! cbc.ca/books/suzette-…

We borrowed the MCM Public Library snowshoes (and their Programmer Kirstin) and took 10 brave souls on an adventure today! Thanks to everyone for joining us #wintersports #lacombealberta

Why adults should read children's books bbc.com/culture/articl… via BBC Culture

VERY bad news. DECADES of research shows reading for pleasure is related to a child’s later economic success, not to mention their educational prospects, and emotional wellbeing #readingismagic #magicisforEVERYONE School and public libraries are an essential not a luxury.