The new session of children's programs has begun. All programs for ages 2 through 5 are currently FULL! There are several spaces available for babies, and for after school programs for ages 6 through 13. Please call, email or stop by in person for more information and/or to register. Programs run January 11 - February 17, February 27 - April 6, and April 16 - May 25. No classes April 9 - 13. Children will be registered for all 3 sessions unless informed otherwise. $5 per family for the full session.

January 19 Real Alternatives presents My Week With Marilyn 7:15pm at Reel to Reel Cinemas in Lacombe. Tickets $8 in advance at the library and Kavaccinos, until noon on the 19th. Door tickets $9, subject to availability. This film is rated 14a.

The Friends of the Library present: “How I met my sweetheart” - a special Valentine’s Day project and contest! The Friends of the Lacombe Public Library invite you to tell us your story of how you met your sweetheart! Tell us your story in 250 – 500 words, typed or written legibly. Stories will be judged for interest, humour and uniqueness! Submitted stories may be published in a newspaper and/or collected in a book at the library, so you will be asked to sign a note giving  permission to do so. Please send your stories by email:  friendsofthelacombelibrary@gmail.com or by post: Mary C. Moore Public Library 5214 50 Ave Lacombe T4L 0B6, or in person at the Mary C. Moore Library. Stories must be received by Monday, January 31st, 2012. The winner will be awarded a prize at a photo shoot on Monday February 13, 2012. PRIZE: LETO’S Restaurant gift certificate valued at $50 for “A Dinner for Two." The Friends of the Lacombe Public Library  reserve the right to edit for publication. For more info call 403 782 6207.

The Friends of the Library are planning a Rummage Sale! The sale will take place in the Spring 2012, date/time TBA. Donations of gently used items gratefully accepted, and may be dropped off at the library beginning in January. *No large appliances or mattresses please!* All proceeds from the sale will go to The Friends of the Library. Thank you in advance for your support.