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Genealogy Meetup

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room
Interested in researching your family tree? Join our friendly group of genealogists learn new tips and tricks, share ideas, and solve research roadblocks. 

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned family historian, we can help you with your research. We meet every second and fourth Monday at 10:30 am. 
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Salmon Arm Reads Book Club

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A teacup and saucer perches on a stack of four books.
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room
Love reading and talking about books? Join our Salmon Arm Reads Book Club! 

We meet monthly on Tuesday mornings to discuss our latest title in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No registration required - just drop in!

Participants are responsible for securing their own copies; a limited number of copies may be available at the circulation desk (call 250-832-6161 to check availability). Large prints copies and ebooks may also be available through our catalogue.

February 14: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

March 14: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. 

April 11: Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver.

May 9: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good and/or The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson.

June 13: Greenwood by Michael Christie.

July 11: Little Fortress by Laisha Rosnau.

Aug 8: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Bachmann.


Oct 10: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Nov 14: Late Nights on Air by Elizabeth Hay

Dec 12: Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton

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Shuswap Spinners and Weavers

1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room
If you spin (or are interested in learning!), join the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers on Tuesday afternoons. Drop-in, no registration required.

Visit the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers blog for more information or find them on Facebook.
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The Readers: Conversations About Books

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Two seniors sit on arm chairs, with a coffee table in between them.
All Locations
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.
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Scrabble

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salmon Arm
Interested in playing Scrabble and meeting new friends? Come to the Salmon Arm Library Scrabble club every Thursday from 11 am-12 pm and every Saturday from 1-2 pm. 

Game boards and dictionary provided (though you're welcome to bring your own!).  All levels of experience welcome. 




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Online Classics Book Club

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Salmon Arm

Welcome to Classics Book Club, an online book club all about tackling those classic novels you've heard about - but haven't read yet!

Online registration is required. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly, as we will be sending you the link to participate shortly before the event. The program is delivered via Microsoft Teams.

To participate, you will need:

  • a computer, smartphone, or tablet with microphone and camera
  • a WiFi connection 
  • a willingness to discuss and dissect literature in a friendly atmosphere!

What will we be reading? Check out below! Participants are responsible for finding their own copy of the book. 

September 28: Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre

November 2 to January 2024:  In Search of Lost Time (Vol. 1: Swann's Way) by Marcel Proust

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Babytime

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room
Join us for an interactive program full of songs, rhymes, tickles, books, and more! Babytime is an wonderful way to bond with your baby, to have fun, to meet other parents and caregivers, and to develop early literacy and speech skills.

Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months. Siblings welcome!
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Odd Socks Knitting Circle

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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Holiday Fun with The Mall at Piccadilly

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Elk, bear, moose, and wolf stand in front of a Christmas tree. Text reads: "We wish you a merry Christmas."
Salmon Arm
Library
Get in the holiday spirit with the library and the Mall at Piccadilly. Enjoy crafts, entertainment, and more!

A DIY Holiday Craft & Gift station will be set up in the library from 11:00-3:00. Craft supplies are provided by the library, imagination and creation is done by you.

The library's Teen Advisory Group will be available for face painting requests from 11:00-3:00. 

Ayla-Rose and Ardie will provide a Christmas themed story time. (Exact time TBD)

Also, enjoy live performances and fun activities out in the mall. 


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Scrabble

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Salmon Arm
Interested in playing Scrabble and meeting new friends? Come to the Salmon Arm Library Scrabble club every Thursday from 11 am-12 pm and every Saturday from 1-2 pm. 

Game boards and dictionary provided (though you're welcome to bring your own!).  All levels of experience welcome. 





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Mothers' Circle

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A woman lifts up a small child.
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room
Gather in a safe, supportive space to share all the challenges, joys, and surprises that come with welcoming a new baby! Facilitated by Deena of Little Mountain Doulas, connect with other new parents and learn more about postpartum health, pregnancy, infant health, and more. Geared towards caregivers of infants 12 months and younger. 

Expecting parents and all people who identify as mothers are welcome!

Sept 19: Join Jill Nahm, a registered physiotherapist, to talk about pelvic floor health before, during, and after pregnancy.

Oct 17: Eryn Persaud of Excito Life will be leading a Mom & Baby breath session. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow.

Dec 19: Join Missy Morrison Charko, of Say Yes to the Rest Pediatric Sleep Consulting, for information on creating healthy sleep habits for your baby. 
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Shuswap Spinners and Weavers

1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room
If you spin (or are interested in learning!), join the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers on Tuesday afternoons. Drop-in, no registration required.

Visit the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers blog for more information or find them on Facebook.
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Registration is open

The Readers: Conversations About Books

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Two seniors sit on arm chairs, with a coffee table in between them.
All Locations
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.
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Registration is closed

Online Classics Book Club

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Salmon Arm

Welcome to Classics Book Club, an online book club all about tackling those classic novels you've heard about - but haven't read yet!

Online registration is required. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly, as we will be sending you the link to participate shortly before the event. The program is delivered via Microsoft Teams.

To participate, you will need:

  • a computer, smartphone, or tablet with microphone and camera
  • a WiFi connection 
  • a willingness to discuss and dissect literature in a friendly atmosphere!

What will we be reading? Check out below! Participants are responsible for finding their own copy of the book. 

September 28: Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre

November 2 to January 2024:  In Search of Lost Time (Vol. 1: Swann's Way) by Marcel Proust

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Shuswap Storytellers

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room

Shuswap Storytellers is open to everyone -- storytellers as well as dedicated listeners. Our goal is to cultivate the oral traditions of storytelling in a supportive and positive environment. Most people tell stories about themselves but they can be about other people, a place or a happening. Stories affirm who we are and allow us to experience the similarities between ourselves and others. Please join us for an entertaining morning of storytelling in a warm and comfortable setting.

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Shuswap Spinners and Weavers

1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Salmon Arm
Meeting Room
If you spin (or are interested in learning!), join the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers on Tuesday afternoons. Drop-in, no registration required.

Visit the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers blog for more information or find them on Facebook.
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Registration is open

Adult Story Time

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All Locations
Adult Story Time 

Listen and Relax to a Story 

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. 
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Registration is open

The Readers: Conversations About Books

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All Locations

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.

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Scrabble Club

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salmon Arm
Interested in playing Scrabble and meeting new friends? Come to the Salmon Arm Library Scrabble club every Thursday from 11 am-12 pm and every Saturday from 1-2 pm. 

Game boards and dictionary provided (though you're welcome to bring your own!).  All levels of experience welcome. 




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Registration is closed

Online Classics Book Club

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Salmon Arm

Welcome to Classics Book Club, an online book club all about tackling those classic novels you've heard about - but haven't read yet!

Online registration is required. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly, as we will be sending you the link to participate shortly before the event. The program is delivered via Microsoft Teams.

To participate, you will need:

  • a computer, smartphone, or tablet with microphone and camera
  • a WiFi connection 
  • a willingness to discuss and dissect literature in a friendly atmosphere!

What will we be reading? Check out below! Participants are responsible for finding their own copy of the book. 

September 28: Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre

November 2 to January 2024:  In Search of Lost Time (Vol. 1: Swann's Way) by Marcel Proust

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Legal Advocate in Residence

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Salmon Arm
Library
The Legal Advocacy program provides free confidential information and assistance in areas of poverty law, such as: 
  • residential tenancy disputes 
  • income assistance
  • provincial and federal benefits programs 
  • employment standards
  • consumer and debt problems
Drop-in any time between 1:30-3:30 pm with your questions!

This initiative is generously provided by The Shuswap Family Centre
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Housing Outreach with CMHA

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Salmon Arm
Do you need assistance with housing in Salmon Arm? Drop by the Salmon Arm Library on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30pm to talk with the Housing Outreach Coordinator for CMHA. 

The Housing Outreach Coordinator supports folks in:
  • finding and maintaining housing
  • providing information about supplements for rent and other housing-related costs
  • assisting with general service navigation
Drop by with your questions and concerns!

This initiative is generously provided by CMHA Shuswap Revelstoke.
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Odd Socks Knitting Circle

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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Scrabble Club

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Salmon Arm
Interested in playing Scrabble and meeting new friends? Come to the Salmon Arm Library Scrabble club every Thursday from 11 am-12 pm and every Saturday from 1-2 pm. 

Game boards and dictionary provided (though you're welcome to bring your own!).  All levels of experience welcome. 




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Genealogy Meetup

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Salmon Arm
Small Meeting Room
Interested in researching your family tree? Join our friendly group of genealogists learn new tips and tricks, share ideas, and solve research roadblocks. 

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned family historian, we can help you with your research. We meet every second and fourth Monday at 10:30 am. 
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