This program
is recommended for toddlers 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers. We welcome
the whole family to join in the fun! Drop-in to this FREE program.
Join us for an energetic half hour of books, rhymes, fingerplays and songs.
Join us after Toddler Time for Stay & Play, an unstructured playtime for children and their caregivers to socialize and explore. Soft play equipment and a variety of toys will be available. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome. Drop-in to join the fun!
Come to the Library to chat with genealogists from the Kelowna and District Genealogical Society!
Have you hit a wall in your Family Research? We have a Genealogist on hand to assist with your search and guide you on next steps. The Genealogist is available every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 at the Downtown Kelowna Library.
Join our friendly group of book lovers as
we explore the wonderful world of books together. Connect with others, share your thoughts, and
expand your reading horizons. Each conversation begins with a question, or a
theme and we let the discussion flow naturally from there. We welcome all kinds
of reading because reading is reading, no matter how you enjoy! This program is
conducted over the phone, and you don't need to have any computer skills.
To participate, you can register online,
call us at 778-658-6394, or email access@orl.bc.ca to get the phone number and
access code for the conference line.
English Corner is a conversational group for people with beginner to intermediate English skills that meet weekly to discuss topics that unite and inspire us.
The Virtual Queer Community Book Club features books written by 2SLGBTQ+ (2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) authors.
The VQCBC strives to deepen our sense of community and ourselves in a queer centric space. Join us for a lively discussion about this months selection "Vagabonds!" by Eloghosa Osunde.
Recommended for Young Adults and Adults.
Wednesday 28th Feb - "Vagabonds!" by Eloghosa Osunde - PLACE HOLD HERE
Strategize your way to victory in this classic game!
We invite you to master your moves and challenge your peers at this casual drop-in event every Thursday evening. The chess board and pieces will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level!
Release stress and feel relief in this drop-in meditation program.
Participants are guided in techniques to calm and relax the body, connect with their hearts and disregard the chatter of a busy mind. Techniques include a silent meditation, guided relaxation of body and mind and cleaning: a method to help release old, repetitive habits and beliefs.
Enjoy this engaging Story Time featuring fun stories,
rhymes, puppets and songs that inspire laughter, learning, and
togetherness. Meet in the Spartan Room at Parkinson Recreation Centre (1800
Parkinson Way, Kelowna). Recommended ages: 3 - 6 years with their
caregivers, but all are welcome.
This program
is recommended for toddlers 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers. We welcome
the whole family to join in the fun! Drop-in to this FREE program.
Join us for an energetic half hour of books, rhymes, fingerplays and songs.
Join us after Toddler Time for Stay & Play, an unstructured playtime for children and their caregivers to socialize and explore. Soft play equipment and a variety of toys will be available. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome. Drop-in to join the fun!
It’s time to get crafty! If you're a craft lover, join us for creative projects. Whether you love to paint, sew, or hot glue, whether you love working with fabric, tissue paper, wood, ceramics, or scrapbook paper, there’s something for everyone, at every skill level.
If you like French literature, and enjoy discuss it in French, this Book Club is for you. Join us in person every first Saturday of the month at the Kelowna Downtown Library.
The book to discuss ''Réparer les vivants'' by Maylis de Kerangal
Try our new program aimed at promoting early literacy through rhymes, rhythms, music, and song. Each week we will explore musical instruments, sing songs and move our bodies. Best suited for walkers to children under 4 years and their parents/caregivers.
Baby Time is our joyful FREE early literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your baby through the power of songs and rhymes! This program is recommended for babies, newborn - 18 months and their caregivers.
We now have two timeslots to accommodate more families:
A free Mandarin conversation club in Kelowna bridges east and west.
Come meet with Mandarin speaking tutors every Monday evening at the Downtown Kelowna Library. This program is open to learners of all skill levels, but learners with basic knowledge will benefit the most.
Meet Cinders McLeod the Author-illustrator of the Moneybunnies financial literacy series. She wrote and illustrated EARN IT! SPEND IT! SAVE IT! and GIVE IT! for ages 3- 8 because it’s never too early to teach children about money. Cinders uses the international bunny currency of carrots in her books but in her workshops touches lightly upon subjects like Canada’s currency as well as delayed gratification, personal responsibility for one’s success, personal wealth not equaling personal worth and the importance of sharing.
School classes, homeschoolers and individuals are all welcome to register. Registered participants will be entered in draw to win a book bundle!
Baby Time is our joyful FREE early literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your baby through the power of song and rhymes! This program is recommended for babies, newborn - 18 months and their caregiver.
We now have two timeslots to accommodate more families:
A set of
three sessions designed to help participants learn how to navigate their
Tablets and/or Smart Phones. Please register for all three sessions as they
build upon each other. Register all family members attending under one name.
Storytelling is core to the human experience. When was the last time you could sit back, relax, and let someone else do the reading? Join us for 30-40 minutes to listen to a story with a discussion to follow.
This program is over the phone – no computer knowledge is required. Please register online, call 778-658-6394, or email access@orl.bc.ca to receive the conference line phone number and access code.
Practice your reading skills by registering for a free 20-minute session to read with a certified St. John's Ambulance therapy dog! For ages 6 to 12.
Session times available are:
3:30 PM to 3:50 PM
4:00 PM to 4:20 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
When registering online, it will appear that you are registering for a 30 minute session, but the last 10 minutes of the session block are to provide a break for our dog. Sessions are only 20 minutes long.
Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading.
Kids must be school-aged, able to read some words on their own, and feel comfortable reading with a dog and the dog’s adult handler.
Tuesday is board game night at the library. Feel free to bring your own game or use one of ours. From social games to in-depth strategy games, we have many to choose from!
Join us for the Kelowna Writer's Group! Members can bring writing they are working on to share and receive feedback from their peers or just listen and learn from other writers.
This group meets the first Tuesday of every month.
