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January 2019
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FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS
Thanks to our partnership with Mountain View Film Group, we are able to provide a monthly film that celebrates the love of visual and cinema arts! All films are shown at the library unless otherwise directed. Fee: Admission by donation Time: Films start at 6:30 Jan 4 – Mary Shelley (2017) Feb 1 – Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018) Mar – Alpha ( 2018)...
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Homeschoolers Mug Up
Find and nurture the real relationships within your home schooling community. Home schooling parent support. Come together and share your home schooling experiences over a cup of coffee (or tea!) Find and nurture the real relationships within your home schooling community. Get together and share topics, exchange curriculum, discuss schedules – what works and what doesn’t. STEAM programing pr...
Learn MoreFree & Open Software
Learn more about free software, like great alternatives to Photoshop and Windows Office. Participate in an open source community and learn about open software. Explore LibreOffice, GIMP, Audacity, Inkscape, Scribus and Kodi, and, see how to install Linux...
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Mountain View Film Group Movie- If Beale Street Could Talk
If Beale Street Could Talk is part of the MV Film Group's Independent film series. This movie is directed by Barry Jenkins, director of the Academy Award winning film, Moonlight. This Romance is based on the book by James Baldwin, it takes place in 1970s Harlem. A young woman and man are in love and expecting a child, when he is wrongfully convicted of a crime...
Learn MoreMountain View Film Group Movie- If Beale Street Could Talk
If Beale Street Could Talk is part of the MV Film Group's Independent film series. This movie is directed by Barry Jenkins, director of the Academy Award winning film, Moonlight. This Romance is based on the book by James Baldwin, it takes place in 1970s Harlem. A young woman and man are in love and expecting a child, when he is wrongfully convicted of a crime...
Learn MoreWorkplace Essential Skills Training
Essential Skills are the skills needed for work, learning, and life. They provide the foundation for learning all other skills. Academic Express has been delivering Workplace Essential Skills Training to employers in Central Alberta since 2010 and at Community Adult Learning Centers in rural Alberta starting in January 2019. Training is provided in the following areas: Numeracy: Basic math ski...
Learn MoreNew Futures Career Transitions
Free career transition program. Advance registration available in-person at the library. New Futures is a Career Transition Program, which offers the following workshops: One-on-One Career Services Current Job Market Resume Development Cover Letter Development Networking and Marketing Yourself Interview Skills Social Media and Job Search Managing Change after Job Loss All Workshops...
Learn MoreOlds Tai Chi Information Night
An opportunity to experience Tai Chi Classes begin Thursday, January 17, 2019 Intermediate Classes: 6:45 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Beginner Classes: 8:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays For information call Carley 403-559-9993 or email oldstaichi@telus.net...
Learn MoreMiller Meadows Public Information & Open House
The community of Miller Meadows provides housing the Town of Olds and Central Alberta along the QE2 corridor. It encourages a variety of housing types including single detached dwellings, multi-family units, villas and condos. Miller Meadows emphasizes pedestrian friendly streetscapes which provide direct, safe pedestrian linkages to community open spaces. The design and planning of Miller Meadows...
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is an evening of the best films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival. These films explore remote landscapes and mountain cultures and outdoor sports. Tickets available on line or through Olds Municipal Library...
Learn MoreSnowshoe Hike
Snowshoeing is just another great way to enjoy Alberta's winter wonderland. Each session is led by our very own guide and includes a complimentary pair of snowshoes and trek poles, so it has never been easier to enjoy a great day in the snow...
Learn MoreNew Futures Career Transitions
Free career transition program. Advance registration available in-person at the library. New Futures is a Career Transition Program, which offers the following workshops: One-on-One Career Services Current Job Market Resume Development Cover Letter Development Networking and Marketing Yourself Interview Skills Social Media and Job Search Managing Change after Job Loss All Workshops...
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Nutrition Labels: Reading Between the Lines
In this workshop, we’ll breakdown nutrition labels and help you understand them, so you can feel confident about making healthy choices...
Learn MoreDestination Development Webinar Replay
You’ve got a lovely shop but not enough customers. Now what? We’ll show you how to increase your sales while becoming one of your downtown core’s “anchor tenants.” You’ll learn the five things you can do to increase sales, including great examples of irresistible store names, retail signage, façade improvements, effective lighting, window displays, exterior displays and how to pull passers-by into...
Learn MoreDestination Development Webinar
Increasing Retail Sales - Part 2 Local businesses are the life-blood of every great downtown. After all, it’s what’s IN the buildings that makes your downtown a successful destination—for local residents and their visitors. In this, the second of our two-part series, we’ll show you MORE things you can do to increase your sales—with a focus on marketing—even if you have a minuscule marketing or...
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Read for 15
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with libraries across the province on January 25th #Readfor15 and get counted! Help Olds become Canada's 'Most Readerly' community. You can read anything: a cereal box, road signs, social media, books (we love books), magazines, comics or magazines. Make reading part of your day on Friday. Everyone in Olds is welcome! PS - Don't forget to swing by the library...
Learn MoreCommunity Learning Campus- Ride For Mental Health
On Friday, January 25th & Saturday, January 26th from 6:00am- 8:00pm we will be placing our 14 spin bikes on the inside land of our running track. These spin bikes will be accessible to all fitness members for their workout! For every kilometre that you ride Stak Fitness will donate $.15 to A Mental Health Initiative in Alberta to a maximum of $900. To have your workout count towards the d...
Learn MoreDucks Unlimited Annual Charity Dinner
Annual charity dinner to support Canadian wetland conservation. A great night of raffles, games, auctions and more ! Join us at the stunning Willow Lane Barn and enjoy a great night out, catered by Bob Ronnie catering...
Learn MoreCommunity Learning Campus- Ride For Mental Health
On Friday, January 25th & Saturday, January 26th from 6:00am- 8:00pm we will be placing our 14 spin bikes on the inside land of our running track. These spin bikes will be accessible to all fitness members for their workout! For every kilometre that you ride Stak Fitness will donate $.15 to A Mental Health Initiative in Alberta to a maximum of $900. To have your workout count towards the d...
Learn MoreSaturday Matinee
Bring the family to the library to enjoy an afternoon film. Loonie Popcorn Concession. Fee: Admission by donation Time: Films start at 2:30 Upcoming Films Jan 26 – Incredibles 2 (2018) Feb 23 – Mary Poppins (2018) Mar 23 – Swallows and Amazons (2017)...
Learn MoreDucks Unlimited Annual Charity Dinner
Annual charity dinner to support Canadian wetland conservation. A great night of raffles, games, auctions and more ! Join us at the stunning Willow Lane Barn and enjoy a great night out, catered by Bob Ronnie catering...
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Celebrate Sports Day/MNP Canada Winter Games Torch Relay
MNP Winter Games Torch Relay Starting at the Sportsplex 4:00 PM Ceremony at the Sportsplex 5:00 PM Other sporting activities through out the day at various locations around town! Did you know Red Deer and Central Alberta are hosting the Nations for the 2019 Canada Winter games? Join us for FREE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS for the entire family as the MNP Torch Relay comes through our community on J...
Learn MoreSundae Flowers
Treat yourself to an extra sweet Valentine’s with this charming centerpiece. Instructor: Suzanna Ellis $25 RSVP...
Learn MoreDress For Success- Pop up Shop
Dress for Success is back in Olds! This is a fun shopping event for the ladies. Bring your girlfriends and come pick out some great outfits. We have casual, dressy and FUN ladies wear. IT is all FREE!! We will have some stylish ladies to help put outfits together. All clothing is gently used and in excellent condition. We have sizes Extra Small up to XXXL. Something for everyone!! Who doesn...
Learn MoreBridge the Gap to Success Weekend
Make a New Year's Resolution for your Business! At the end of the weekend you will have: A clear roadmap to success in 2019 based on GAP: Goal Setting, Accountability, Perseverance A step-by-step action plan to achieve real, attainable, transformational business results An accountability buddy to share your WINS, LOSSES, and ACTION ITEMS Clarity and confidence that YOU CAN achieve y...
Learn MoreFRIDAY NIGHT FILMS
Thanks to our partnership with Mountain View Film Group, we are able to provide a monthly film that celebrates the love of visual and cinema arts! All films are shown at the library unless otherwise directed. Fee: Admission by donation Time: Films start at 6:30 Jan 4 – Mary Shelley (2017) Feb 1 – Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018) Mar – Alpha ( 2018)...
Learn MoreBridge the Gap to Success Weekend
Make a New Year's Resolution for your Business! At the end of the weekend you will have: A clear roadmap to success in 2019 based on GAP: Goal Setting, Accountability, Perseverance A step-by-step action plan to achieve real, attainable, transformational business results An accountability buddy to share your WINS, LOSSES, and ACTION ITEMS Clarity and confidence that YOU CAN achieve y...
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November 27, 2018
New! Spring Community Showcase
Regularly held every September, this event is an annual Information and Registration Night, giving newcomers an introduction into the community. All local area residents have the opportunity to sign up for classes, lessons, workshops and find volunteer opportunities in the community. For 2019, Olds Institute / Everything Olds is hosting a showcase on February 12 […]
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November 27, 2018
Everything Olds is new again
Community information portal site has a fresh look One of the challenges with information and technology is keeping up with ever-evolving changes and dynamics. Olds Institute embraced that challenge as it gave its community directory and information platform website, EverythingOlds.ca, a modern new look. “It’s more than just appearance, although that is an attractive feature […]
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March 4, 2018
Summertime Central Alberta Adventures
Summer brings great weather and with it, the promise of fantastic adventures spent in the great outdoors. It’s time to leave your worries behind and take in the majestic wonders of Central Alberta. There’s plenty of thrills to find, but the first step is getting out of the house and into the wild. So with […]