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Choose Your Own Adventure Scavenger Hunt @ the Downtown Kelowna Library

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?
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Toddler Time at the Downtown Kelowna Library

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodland creatures gathered together at night.
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
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Stay & Play at the Downtown Kelowna Library

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Two children riding a toy-like airplane
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 Social @ the Downtown Kelowna Library

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Four toddlers dancing on a white background.
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.

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Family Story Time at Downtown Kelowna Library

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Two bears face each other reading a book in a forest, small animals surround them.
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  April 4 - June 1


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Building Healthy Soils

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Downtown Kelowna
Classroom 1

Are you interested to find out more about factors that determine the ability of soil to support growth of healthy plants, such as soil texture, pH, nutrient levels, organic matter, and moisture? Our expert, Linda Trepanier, from Okanagan Masters Gardeners, you will give you practical ideas to optimize your soil for gardening success. 


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Baby Time at the Downtown Kelowna Library

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
A child in a blue suit rides upon a large purple fish.
Downtown Kelowna
Great Room

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:

  • Mondays 10:15-10:45
  • Tuesdays 11:30-12:00
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Mandarin Mondays

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Book Blurbs
Downtown Kelowna
Classroom 1
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.

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Online Presentation: Adaptive Sport

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
All Locations
Adaptive Sport and Inclusive Physical Activity
Online Presentation by the Rick Hansen Foundation for Middle & Highschool Students.

This presentation focuses on accessible sport and inclusive physical activity, the Ambassador will share their personal experience with a disability, and will touch on the importance of movement for all, its positive effects on mental health, and help promote inclusive spaces where no one gets left on the bench. Get ready for the Paris Paralympics coming up in summer 2024. 

School classes, homeschoolers and individuals are all welcome to register.
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Baby Time at the Downtown Kelowna Library

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
A child in a blue suit rides upon a large purple fish.
Downtown Kelowna
Great Room

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:

  • Mondays 10:15-10:45
  • Tuesdays 11:30-12:00
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Board Games Night

5:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Sword hilt wreathed in mist and flames.
Downtown Kelowna
Classroom 2

Playing tabletop games sounds like fun, right?

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!


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Engineering Club - Fun Toys

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Downtown Kelowna
Makerspace
Introduceds a new project each month using common household items.
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Spanish-English Intercambio

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Pile of translucent letter shapes in vibrant colours
Downtown Kelowna
UBCO Innovation Library
An exchange of Spanish and English Conversation.

Our Spanish-English Intercambio offers a relaxed, friendly environment to improve your Spanish and English while meeting new friends. Practice your conversational language skills in this drop-in, weekly program.

Nuestro intercambio español-inglés ofrece un ambiente relajado y amigable para mejorar tu español e inglés mientras conoces nuevos amigos. Practique sus habilidades de lenguaje conversacional en este programa semanal sin cita previa.

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Online Pyjama Story Time with Judy

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
A bear in an astronaut suit reads a book in space
All Locations

Snuggle up for Pyjama Story Time.  Featuring longer books, puppets, songs  and rhymes for fun pre-bedtime singing, dancing, learning and silliness. 

Don’t forget your Stuffie!

Brought to you by Judy from Kelowna through Microsoft Teams

Registration required with Email address to receive Teams Link

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Toddler Time at the Downtown Kelowna Library

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodland creatures gathered together at night.
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
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Stay & Play at the Downtown Kelowna Library

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Two children riding a toy-like airplane
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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Cohere Community Conversation

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Downtown Kelowna
Classroom 1

Cohere is a monthly organized gathering for a fellowship of purpose-led creators, entrepreneurs and changemakers, who aim to bring positive change to their community, city and world. Come share your ingenuity and spirit with us at the Downtown branch!

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Introduction to Arduino

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Code
Downtown Kelowna
Makerspace
Ever wanted to learn computer programming? Then this is the program for you.  Learn to code on an Arduino Uno using the beginner friendly Arduino coding language.  This program is intended for adults with teens welcome.
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Kelowna English Corner

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Conversation
Downtown Kelowna
UBCO Innovation Library

We learn, we share, we discover.  

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.


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Family Story Time at Downtown Kelowna Library

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Two bears face each other reading a book in a forest, small animals surround them.
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  April 4 - June 1


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Crash Course in Google Workspace

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Kelowna
Classroom 1
Google Workspace is a suite of productivity tools available to you for free with a Google (Gmail) account! In this three-part course, learn the basics of Google's three most popular tools, including Drive, and online cloud storage solution; Google Docs, a word processor; and Slides, a presentation software. Laptops will be provided.
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Drop-In Chess

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Chess board with a king piece.
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!

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MakerSpace Certification - 3D Printing

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, Circuti Maker, Sublimation Printing, Whisper Room).
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Virtual Mobile Meetup - Apple (iPhones and iPads)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Arrangement of four iPhones.
All Locations
A set of two sessions designed to help participants learn how to navigate their iPads and/or iPhones.  Please register for both sessions as they build upon each other.  Register all family members attending under one name.
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Toddler Time at the Downtown Kelowna Library

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Woodland creatures gathered together at night.
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
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