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Break-In Bags
Friday, September 15, 2023
Friday, December 15, 2023
Lumby
Do you love escape rooms and puzzles? Then you're going to love a break-in bag! Think "Escape Room", except instead of trying to Break Out, you're trying to Break In! Solve 3 puzzles to find the numeric code that will open the lock and free your loot. We'll have a new puzzle each month, this fall.
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Hocus Pocus Escape Room
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Lumby
By the Fireplace
The Sanderson Sisters need one more ingredient to complete their magical potion. Your mission is to sneak into the Witch House and steal their spell book to thwart their evil plans once and for all!
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Can you find a spell in the book that will make them disappear forever? You have one hour to find the ingredients for the spell and save the residents of Salem!
*Please contact the library to register a private time for this event.
Fall Plant Share
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Lumby
Splitting perennials this fall? Looking for some new colour for your garden? Pop down to the Lumby Branch with your extras and bring home some new treasures. Please label plants clearly with grown size, colour, and name. This drop-in event will run throughout the week from Tuesday-Saturday.
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Craft & Art Supply Swap: Donation Drop-off
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Friday, November 03, 2023
Salmon Arm
Do you have a closet full of craft materials that you’re never going to use? Or do you want to try something new but don’t want to invest a lot in new supplies? Join in our Craft & Art Supply Swap!
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Drop off items you’d like to donate to the swap from Sat Oct 21 - Fri Nov 3. Those who donate items will receive an early-bird ticket. The swap itself will be on Saturday Nov 4, with “early bird” access from 10-11am and general access from 11-3pm (or until all items are claimed).
What types of craft and art supplies will we accept?
Any clean, good-condition art and craft related items that can be used to create! Including…
Art Supplies
Examples: Watercolors, unopened artist paints (in tubes, acrylic or oil), paint brushes, crayons, pastels, pencils, pens, markers, paper, canvas, sketch books, collage and scrapbooking supplies, stickers, stamps, old postcards, etc.
Craft Supplies
Examples: Pipe cleaners, craft foam, feathers, unopened adhesives, glitter, wine corks, string, twine, plastic canvas, wire, jewelry making supplies ad tools, beads, clay, etc.
Fabric and Fiber Arts
Examples: Fabric, zippers, buttons, threads, sewing needles, ribbon, elastics, yarn, wool, felt, knitting needles, crochet hooks, felting tools, embroidery floss, pins, embroidery hoops.
Containers
Examples: Mason jars, decorative tins, coffee tins, Altoids tins, cigar boxes, beakers. Please ensure they are clean! Dirty containers will not be accepted.
Any items left at the end of the sale will be used by the library, donated, or discarded.
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eBook Help: available
Thursday, September 21, 2023
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Vernon
Curious about eBooks, digital audio, or any of the ORL's many electronic resources? Having trouble making Libby work on your device? Book a time with one of our knowledgeable staff. Please bring in your device, library card and PIN number, and any necessary passwords.
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Fall Story Time
Thursday, September 21, 2023
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Westbank
Children's Area
Join us for fun
stories, lively songs, silly puppets and witty rhymes!
Pre-School Story Time
Thursday, September 21, 2023
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Mission
Children's Area
Preschool Story Time at the Mission Branch uses stories, songs, rhymes,
and movement to continue to build your child's language learning
skills. Recommended for ages 3 to 6 with a parent/caregiver.
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Toddler Time at the Rutland Library
Thursday, September 21, 2023
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Rutland
Children's Area
Join us for an energetic half hour of songs, rhymes, fingerplays, instruments, & stories that focus on early literacy & language development. Toddler Time is our interactive literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your toddler through play time, songs, books, and dance. This program is recommended for toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age. Caregiver participation is required.
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Family Story Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Thursday, September 21, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Downtown Kelowna
Children's Area
Join us for fun stories, puppets, songs and rhymes that will have the children singing, dancing and learning together in another season of Story Time.
This FREE DROP IN Story Time is recommended for children ages 3 - 6 years and their caregiver.
We welcome the whole family to join in the fun!
Story Times are offered Thursdays and Saturdays 10:30 - 11: 15 am September 14 - December 2
Story Time
Thursday, September 21, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Vernon
Children's Area
Family fun featuring picture books, interactive songs and rhymes. Story Time helps in the development of early literacy skills
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Story Time at Lake Country Library
Thursday, September 21, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Lake Country
Library
Recommended for children 2 to 5 years and their caregiver(s).
Siblings are welcome!
Join us for great stories, silly songs and fun puppets!
FREE & drop-in.
Registration is open — Register at the library
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Summerland Toddler Time
Thursday, September 21, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Summerland
Meeting Place
Bring your 2 & 3 year old little ones to spend quality time together while learning new rhymes, songs and fingerplays. A gentle introduction to
books and the wonder of stories.
Baby Time
Thursday, September 21, 2023
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Princeton
Library
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 from newborn to 18 months and their caregiver, but siblings are always welcome!
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Scrabble @ Salmon Arm Library
Thursday, September 21, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salmon Arm
Interested in playing Scrabble and meeting new friends? Come to the new Scrabble club at the library every Thursday morning!
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Game boards and dictionary provided (though you're welcome to bring your own!). All levels of experience welcome.
Canasta (Hand and Foot Version)
Thursday, September 21, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Armstrong
Meeting Room
Come
and join our friendly group of Canasta players. No experience necessary- we
will teach you!
Mission Reads Book Club
Thursday, September 21, 2023
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Mission
Community Meeting Room
Join us for a lively conversation about this month's book selection!
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Messy Makers
Thursday, September 21, 2023
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Princeton
Library
Check out the Princeton Library's mini makerspace! Every week we'll be experimenting with art, coding, sewing projects, buttons, and more. Learn something new, or bring a current project. This is a drop-in program, come anytime in the afternoon.
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Elders Circle
Thursday, September 21, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Vernon
Okanagan Room
Indigenous elders and friends meet to play dice, share food and talk. Attendance is by invitation or by speaking directly to one of the elders.
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Chronic Pain Self-Management
Thursday, September 21, 2023
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Vernon
Community Room
Learn how to manage your ongoing pain with the guidance of trained peer leaders.
This is a free six-week health program co-ordinated by the University of Victoria for adults of all
ages to manage chronic pain. Participants will receive a book which accompanies the program,
including the Moving Easy Program CD of easy-to-follow exercises that can be done at home.
Participants can register online: https://www.selfmanagementbc.ca/workshop?id=21924 .
You can also register by calling 1-866-902-3767 or email Christine Bramwell: bramwell@uvic.ca
Drop-In Chess
Thursday, September 21, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Kelowna
Library
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!
Holding Hands for Peace: a Solstice Gathering
Thursday, September 21, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Vernon
Meeting Room
A warm welcome to families and friends to join in the conversation: What is Community?
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Child-friendly with games, collaborative art and refreshments. Followed by a smudge ceremony at Justice Park.
United Nations International Day of Peace - Hosted by Vernon Interfaith Committee
Registration is closed
MakerSpace Certification - Sublimation Printing
Thursday, September 21, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Kelowna
Makerspace
At the Kelowna MakerSpace, you will find equipment and tools for hands-on projects, digital media creation, and exploring new technologies. We offer in-person certifications for our equipment. Each Thursday features a different station (3D Printing, Cricut Maker, Sublimation Printing, Whisper Room Recording Studio).
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Mah Jongg: American Version
Thursday, September 21, 2023
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Vernon
Magazine Area
If you love games, you'll love American Mah-Jongg. Experienced and novice players are all welcome.
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