Walk your way through a classic Choose Your Own Adventure
novel in this special contest for teens! Each decision takes you to a different
spot in the library to continue the story. How will your adventure end? If
you're lucky, maybe with an epic prize! It will only take 10-15 minutes to find an ending. Repeat the challenge as many times as you'd like until the story ends exactly how you'd like - and to gain more contest entries!
Pick up this craft kit-to-go bag at the Salmon Arm library.
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.
Learn how to create your very own wooly owl-friends! Needle-felting is a fibre art that involves felting and sculpting wool with a barbed needle. Learn the basics with this fun, project-oriented kit! Beginners welcome.
Take a hilarious photo or video of your pet during summer
vacation and submit it to: kelowna@orl.bc.ca by August 27. Top 3 entries will
receive trophies and prizes for their pet. We will share your pictures on social
media, bringing joy in our community.
Entries will be judged on creativity, cuteness and comedic
impact.
Join this community scavenger hunt and, over the course of the summer, visit the locations on the activity page. Where's Krackle? He's been out and about doing fun stuff! Pick up your scavenger hunt at the library and when complete, bring it in for a Completion Prize AND a chance to win some other fabulous prizes!
Pick up this craft kit-to-go bag at the Salmon Arm library.
Supplies are limited. First come, first served.
Are you interested in Viking Culture? Do you enjoy creating things with wool? Then learn how to create like a Viking!
Nalbinding predates knitting, and examples of Nalbinding have been found in many Scandinavian archeological digs. Become part of living history, and learn the Oslo stitch by making a Viking-worthy woolen wrister! (Instructions for other projects will be included as well.)
Have you ever wanted to research your family tree? Have you
hit a brick wall in your research? Join our friendly group of genealogists at
the library to share ideas, learn new tips and tricks, and solve research
roadblocks. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned family historian, we will help
you get started with your research.Bring your own computer, or bring a USB drive
and use one of ours. We meet every second and fourth Monday at 10:30 am. Drop in, no registration required.
You can now book one-on-one tech help appointments with library staff. Whether a Kobo eReader, phone, tablet or computer, we can teach you the skills you need to connect to the library's digital resources. Contact us to set up your appointment at 250-542-7610 ext. 6822,
Please note: if you are looking for general tech help, check out the Tech Tutoring appointments with Literacy Society volunteers.
For brief inquiries or general eBook help or troubleshooting, feel free to call our help line at 1-844-649-8127 or email us at help@orl.bc.ca and one of our tech experts will assist you.
The Computer Literacy Program offers adult patrons one-on-one tutoring by volunteers with The Literacy Society of the North Okanagan. One hour appointments offered Tuesdays at 10 am and 11 am, Thursdays 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm, and Saturdays at 1 pm and 2 pm.
Appointments can be booked at 250-542-7610 Ext. 6820 or in person at the information desk at the library.
The Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society is offering a drop-in technology help desk to assist with basic questions about using digital devices. This includes tablets, cell phones, laptops and e-readers. Examples of topics suitable for the drop-in technology help desk include:
• Connecting to wireless internet
• Downloading APPs
• Making font sizes bigger when viewing websites
Time may be limited to 20 minutes depending on the number of people waiting for help.
Come join our merry band of minds as we explore the world of books.
The Readers is a program to connect with others and discuss books and reading with fellow book lovers. Each week starts with a question or theme and the conversation goes from there. We are open to all kinds of readers – as any type of reading is reading!
The program is over the phone – no computer knowledge is required. Please register here or call 778-658-6394 or email access@orl.bc.ca to receive the conference line phone number and access code.
Join our friendly group of players every Tuesday night at the Salmon Arm Library. Solve puzzles, combat beasts and create your own adventure! All tabletop games are welcome! Drop-in, no registration required.
This is a 1 hour and 45 minute period where certified ORL Makerspace users can make an appointment to use the Makerspace equipment in Rutland, or where any library user aged 14+ can get certified to use the Makerspace equipment.
Currently Available Equipment:
3D printer
Cricut Maker
If you are interested in getting certified or using the Makerspace equipment in Rutland at this time, please contact staff to set up an appointment! You will need to bring government issued ID to complete the certification process. Makerspace users under the age of 19 will need to bring their Parent/Guardian to co-sign the waiver and agreement.
This is a 1 hour and 45 minute period where certified ORL Makerspace users can make an appointment to use the Makerspace equipment in Rutland, or where any library user aged 14+ can get certified to use the Makerspace equipment.
Currently Available Equipment:
3D printer (very small prints only)
Cricut Maker
If you are interested in getting certified or using the Makerspace equipment in Rutland at this time, please contact staff to set up an appointment! You will need to bring government issued ID to complete the certification process. Makerspace users under the age of 19 will need to bring their Parent/Guardian to co-sign the waiver and agreement.
Spanish-English Intercambio is a relaxed meeting space for those looking to improve their Spanish or English and meet new friends while doing so. Practice your conversational language skills in this drop-in, weekly program.
Intercambio Español-Inglés es un espacio de reunión relajado para aquellos que buscan mejorar su español o inglés y conocer nuevos amigos mientras lo hacen. Practique sus habilidades de lenguaje conversacional en este programa semanal sin cita previa.
Join us for monthly seminars on a variety of topics related to family history led by the Kelowna & District Genealogical Society! Each month's topic will be posted beforehand, so check back often! Registration required.
This month's topic:
My Grandfather was an Enemy Alien. Was Yours? presenter Xenia Stanford
You may have heard of the displacement of the Japanese during WWII or even of Ukrainians placed in internment camps during WWI but the labelling, internment and removing of civil liberties of immigrants from countries deemed to be at war with Canada and the Allies was more widespread than internment camps and included more than just the above ethnicities.
Join Xeia Stanford in her experience finding the records and discovering her grandparents' stories, helping her to understand them and this part of our Canadian history.
