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Lake Country Seed Library
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Lake Country
"Borrow" and "Return" vegetable, fruit, and flower seeds from the library. Patrons can take up to seven packages a year. In return, we ask that you share any extra produce, especially with the Food Bank or Community Fridge. We also appreciate your saving seeds and giving them to the library to continue the cycle. Our Seed Library relies on local seed savers to refill the seeds each year. We graciously accept seeds from local growers.
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Break-in Bags (Teens and Seniors)
Monday, April 01, 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024
Lake Country
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 will have bags specifically for Teens and some specifically for Seniors. Come into the library to sign one out. Limited quantities available.
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Break-In Bags
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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 spring.
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Earth Day Take-and-Make
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Lumby
By the Fireplace
Help nesting birds this spring by providing nest-building materials through directions in our Earth Day take-and-make project. While supplies last.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale | May 3 & 4
Friday, May 03, 2024
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Vernon
Come on out to the biggest book sale of the year and support your local library!
Vernon Curling Club at 3400 39 Avenue
Friday, May 3 | 8 am to 10 am | $5.00 Early Bird Access Fee
Friday, May 3 | 10 am to 9 pm | Free
Saturday, May 4 | 10 am to 4 pm | Free
Choose Your Own Adventure Scavenger Hunt @ the Downtown Kelowna Library
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Downtown Kelowna
Walk your way through a classic Choose Your Own Adventure novel! Each decision takes you to a different spot in the library to continue the story. How will your adventure end?
Mother's Day Grab-n-Go
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Peachland
Display Area
Stop by the library to pick up a Grab-N-Go to take home to make something special for your mom for Mother's Day.
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While supplies last!
Mother's Day Grab-N-Go
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Peachland
Stop by the library to pick up a Grab-N-Go bag to take home to make something special for your mom on Mother's Day.
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While supplies last.
Spring Story Walk
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Peachland
Lambly Park
A Story Walk will be set up at Lambly Park. Fun for all ages!
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After your walk, come to the Library to pick up a book themed craft to take home.
While supplies last.
Family Storytime
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Lumby
Library
Join Connie and Michelle for stories, rhymes, and songs promoting early literacy skills.
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Family Story Time
Friday, April 26, 2024
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Revelstoke
Library
Join our storytellers for a relaxed and fun half hour with books, rhymes, games - a great family literacy activity!
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Pre-school Story Time
Friday, April 26, 2024
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Oliver
Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and FUN! For ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver. This is a FREE program. Drop ins welcome. For more information call 250-498-2242.
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Toddler Time at the Downtown Kelowna Library
Friday, April 26, 2024
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Downtown Kelowna
Children's Area
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.
- Wednesdays @ 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
- Fridays @ 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Baby Time
Friday, April 26, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Lake Country
Recommended for newborn-2 years and their caregivers. Join us on Friday mornings for joyful songs and bouncy rhymes as you bond with your baby and make new friends! Siblings are welcome. Stay & Play after every Baby Time 11:00-12:00.
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Romps & Rhymes & Stories
Friday, April 26, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Vernon
Children's Area
A fun, movement-focused story time for children ages three to five. Get ready to wiggle, dance, sing and giggle at a busy, movement-focused story time. With exciting stories, puppets, and all kinds of rhymes and songs, it's a story time for getting moving and having FUN!
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Stay & Play at the Downtown Kelowna Library
Friday, April 26, 2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Downtown Kelowna
Children's Area
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!
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Baby and Toddler Time
Friday, April 26, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration is closed
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Get Maker Certified
Friday, April 26, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Vernon
Makerspace
This 90 minute one-on-one appointment with our technical staff will help get you started using the equipment in our Makerspace.
Materials for training will be supplied where relevant (subject to availability,) although some equipment requires removable storage devices like a USB stick, portable hard drive, etc, to save your work.
Note that in Vernon, currently only two pieces of equipment require certification before use:
- 3D Printer
- Cricut Maker
The rest of the makerspace equipment (including the soundbooth,) can be used without certification, after a brief orientation the first time you use them, although you *can* book this time to get extra help using any of our equipment.
Please note that if you're looking for help with the soundbooth, you need to make an additional reservation alongside this one- please see https://orl.evanced.info/spaces/Patron/Results to reserve the soundbooth for the same time.
Please review our Makerspace guidelines at the following link for more details about our policies:
Stay & Play
Friday, April 26, 2024
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Vernon
After Story Time we encourage you to visit our early years play area. Have fun with your little ones and connect with other families.
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Spring Story Time
Friday, April 26, 2024
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Keremeos
Library
Foster a love for reading and literacy in your child as we read stories, sing, play, and move in a program designed for all little ones. Enjoy a relaxed, informal atmosphere in which to engage and have fun with your child.
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Odd Socks Knitting Circle
Friday, April 26, 2024
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room
Join the Odd Socks knitting group every Friday between 1:30-3:30pm. New members and all capabilities are welcome!
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Baby Social @ the Downtown Kelowna Library
Friday, April 26, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Downtown Kelowna
Great Room
Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to
socialize, explore age-appropriate toys, and enjoy a selection of books.
Occasionally, special guests will drop by to share information with parents.
Recommended for ages newborn to 18 months and their caregivers.
LEGO Makers and Builders
Friday, April 26, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Peachland
Children’s Storytime Area
Calling out to all budding engineers and builders! Come to the library and play with our LEGO, Keva Planks, Strawbees, and Icy Ice materials to create, build and design.
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LEGO Makers and Builders will run from April 5 to June 14.
Registration is open
Enderby Book Club
Friday, April 26, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enderby
Fireplace
Engaging discussions about a wide range of literary works. Participants will explore different genres, share thoughts & opinions with fellow book lovers. This social event is perfect for avid and new readers looking to expand their reading material. Meeting the last Friday of the Month Sept to June.
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