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Winter Break Activities for Kids and Teens!

School's out! Looking for winter break fun? Visit AC Library for activities and programs for students of all ages.
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Winter 2025 – Book Match: A Winter Look Back

Winter’s gray, chilly months invite reflection. See what staff are enjoying, holiday romance reads, or explore 2025’s award winners.
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Want to Learn a New Language? AC Library Can Help!

Want to learn a new language in 2026? Get access to 100+ languages with eResources like Rosetta Stone and Transparent Language Online.

Youth & Families

Explore resources, events, and activities that spark curiosity and joy!

Meanwhile in 1982

A year of sequels, musicals, SciFi, and awesome films for children.

Teen Books by Indigenous and First Nations Authors

Borrow these young adult books written by Indigenous and First Nations authors.

Meanwhile in 1981

DeLorean is introduced. Donkey Kong released. First woman on the US Supreme court. Prince Charles and Lady Diana wed. MTV goes live.

Adults & Seniors

Discover something new, from author visits, career support, learning new languages, and more!

Austentatious Reads - Fiction

From Regency romances to modern-day remixes to Jane Austen herself as a character, the world of Austen-inspired fiction is wide and varied.

Surviving on a Tight Budget

This is a collection of budget-conscious cookbooks and practical guides to dealing with financial hardship in uncertain times.

Meanwhile in 1983

This year featured a number of zany films, ones that examined modern life and technology, and the usual crop of sequels/next in a series.

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Your contributions to the library help us support and strengthen our communities!

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