The Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is giving residents a chance to show off their music smarts while helping fund a much-needed new building. The second annual Name That Tune Fundraiser happens Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Diamond Valley Den inside the NexSource Centre in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.
Teams of up to six people will compete across several music trivia rounds, testing their ability to name songs and artists, guess timelines, and identify themes. Library Programmer Maddie Anderson says the evening goes beyond the usual name-that-tune format to give a nod to the whole music community. During the rounds, teams can buy hints for $2 each or song replays for $5, with cash needed for those extras.
Tickets are $10 when bought in advance at the library, or $15 at the door the night of the event. The library notes that only cash is accepted for ticket sales at the venue. All money raised goes straight to the library’s campaign for a larger facility. The current building, constructed in 2000 when Sylvan Lake had about 7,000 residents, measures just over 7,000 square feet. Today the town is home to roughly 17,000 people, and the library estimates it is about 10,000 square feet short of the ideal space for a community this size.
Library Director Haley Amendt has previously pointed out that visitor numbers grew by more than 24 per cent between 2023 and 2025 alone, and the library is over 14,000 items short of meeting basic collection standards. The goal is a new space of approximately 40,000 square feet to keep up with a population that could reach 40,000 by 2045. The Name That Tune Fundraiser is one of several efforts to close that gap. Last year’s event helped propel a series of fundraisers that also included a book sale and holiday silent auction.
This year’s trivia night adds a silent auction featuring items donated by local artists and businesses. Organizers say it is as much about bringing the community together as it is about fundraising. The Sylvan Lake Municipal Library has been recognized for its community focus, earning the 2024 Visitor Friendly Award from the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce for boosting local engagement.
