Winter Adult Colouring Contest

We had so much fun we’re doing it again! We are currently looking for artists to design our next adult colouring page! The theme this time around is WINTER. The creator of the winning design will win a $50 gift card from Michaels.

Here are the details:

  • Artists must be 18 years of age or older
  • Designs must be 8.5 x 11” in size
  • Theme: Winter
  • Deadline for Submission: November 30, 2023 at 5:30p.m.

Submit your design in-person to any of our Customer Service Desks or by emailing lpl.infoservices@lethlib.ca


Name That Tune: Holiday Edition

Date: December 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Main Branch (Theatre Gallery)

Our next Name That Tune night is all things Christmas! Join with teams of up to six people and see how many Christmas and holiday songs you can name. Take home not only bragging rights, but a trophy!

REGISTER HERE


Ticket to Ride Tournament

Date: November 13, 14, 20, 21 & December 11, 12 at 6:00PM
Venue: North Wing (Main Branch)

Are you a master conductor? Test your skills in our Ticket to Ride Tournament!

During the months of November and December the library will be hosting a Ticket to Ride Tournament in the North Wing of our main branch. We will track individual scores over the lenght of the tournament and the player with the highest cumulative score will win a $50 gift certificate. 

To reserve a spot, REGISTER HERE.


Books Make the Best Gifts 2023

We're probably biased, but we think that the best presents are books! 

We've compiled lists of our favourite books published in 2023, and there are awesome titles for all ages.  Take our suggestions to the bookstore and check off everyone on your shopping list!


Youth Writing Contest

Are you 8-12 years old? Do you love to write? Then join us for our Youth Writing Contest!

Below, you will be able to download the picture prompts for this contest. Write a new work based on one of the five picture prompts. You can bring your submission to the Crossings Branch or the Main Branch children's department by November 30th, 2023.

We accept all types of writing (poetry, prose, screenplay, etc.).

Winners will be notified early December. 

If you have any questions, please email: Crossings@lethlib.ca


Taylor Swift Escape Room

Dates: Nov 30-Dec 3, and Dec 14-17.

Calling all you Swifties!

Celebrate Taylor Swift with puzzles and clues that are all related to her! If you're not a Swiftie, that is okay too! We have left you lots of clues that will help you solve the puzzles!

This escape room is for ages 13+.

Please register below:

November 30 - December 3

December 14 -17

To be notified when the Crossings Branch escape rooms run, please join our mailing list HERE.


Out @ the Library

The library's Gender and Sexuality Alliance returns!

Join other Lethbridge and area teens to decide what the focus of the new GSA will be: activism? education? art? games? pop culture? It's up to you! No matter what, we'll create a safe and fun space - with snacks and book giveaways!

  • December 1 = secret snowflake gift exchange (presents for everyone!)
  • 3:00-5:00pm
  • Crossings Branch in the Friends Place

Our GSA is open to all teens in grades 7-12.


Family Movie Night: Abominable

Join us for a free Family Movie Night!

As part of Christmas at Crossings, we're showing Abominable - with popcorn and juice!

  • Friday, December 1st
  • 5:30pm
  • The Crossings Branch - Friends Place

"Three teenagers must help a Yeti return to his family while avoiding a wealthy man and a zoologist who want him for their own needs."
(97 minutes, rated PG)


Community Connections

December 9  |  10:30 AM - 2 PM
Main Branch (Upper North Wing)

Join us once a month to meet and learn about the community and non-profit organizations that make Lethbridge home. Each month will feature a different group of organizations. 

Community organizations featured: Canadian Mental Health Association, Autism Society of Alberta, Alzheimer Society. 


Events Calendar

Week of November 27 2023

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