✨ Learn the basics of linocut to be able to create your own prints! ✨

DIY, upcycling, and getting creative with what you have on hand is in! Have a shirt with a stain? Covering it up with a Lino Print = instant beautification! Feel good about extending the life of your already loved textiles. Not sure what Lino Print is? Chris Wutzke will be helping folks figure out the basics of linocut to create personalized printed images and patterns on paper and textile.

You’re welcome to bring your own paper, clothing, and other textiles to upcycle if you want to experiment beyond the provided materials. There will be a selection of pre-carved designs to have fun with for customizing your textiles and tetris’ing your prints to your heart’s content; so, get ready to get inky and Lino Print everything!

Program runs 6-8pm on June 17 at the MAG and is suitable for ages 16+. Registration is required in advance.

$25/non-member | $20/member

Red Deer is a city in a forest!

On Wednesday, June 24 starting at 6pm, Ken Lehman, a Parks Community & Program Facilitator, will be in-house talking about forests vs. food forests, local food initiatives, and the plants that make up our beautiful park system. Come and learn about the many health benefits of living among trees. 🌳

Drop in. Free to attend. Everyone welcome!

Visit Rita Leistner’s The Tree Planters exhibit, then join us for some tree stamping on Friday, June 26. Drop by at any time between 5-8pm to make a tree stamp to add to our community mural and stamp a forest with us! 🌳

Free to attend! All supplies are included.

Alberta Bats Walk & Talk

Sunday, July 5

From 9:30 p.m to 11:00 p.m.

Discover Alberta's amazing bat species! Join local expert Cory Olson from Wildlife Conservation Society Canada's Alberta Community Bat Program to learn about these fascinating creatures, debunk some common myths, and enjoy a walk through the Fort grounds in the hopes of spotting wild bats.

This program takes place at Historic Fort Normandeau. Please note: there is another Alberta Bats Walk & Talk happening at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre on August 1, 2026. Come to one or both!

All ages welcome.
$5/person. Ages 2 & under FREE.
All children and youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Pre-registration required by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3.
Limited spaces.
This event runs rain or shine; it can be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Drop-in Program
No need to register

Red Deer Public Library
Downtown Branch - Level 2

Join us if you have a low to modest income with a simple tax return, and need help with:

• getting tax slips so you can file your tax return,
• printing your notice of assessment,
• help updating your address or phone number,
• help understanding any letter received from CRA,
• and/or, getting general questions about your CRA account answered.
  Please note: you will need to know your SIN number and have valid photo identification with you in order for CRA to access the account.