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.
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.
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.
Story Time in the Park is back! The Salmon Arm Library and Shuswap Children's Association will bring stories and activities to these parks: June 29- McGuire Lake July 6- Haney Heritage July 13- Fletcher July 20- Salmon Arm West Elementary July 27- Klahani August 3- Kin August 10- Blackburn
Have you ever wanted to see an alien fly a spaceship? Join us ONLINE for an hour of fun that includes making an alien and spaceship that you can launch to a custom planet - all designed by you! Make sure you have colouring tools & a glue stick - the rest we'll send to your local branch for pick-up. Don't open your kit until the program starts! We get to create together!
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.
Helen will share Okanagan stories that have been handed down for generations. She will also share contemporary stories by Indigenous authors that reflect Indigenous lifestyle. The stories will vary in length and include an art activity. This will help children remember the story so that they may share it with their families.
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.
Brock Gratz is an independent artist from Kelowna and a UBCO Fine Arts graduate. He specializes in comics, anime art and community projects in the art/geek culture spaces!
This workshop is a fun introduction to making comics for kids, designed to help navigate the building blocks of this fun medium.
Story Time in the Park is back! The Salmon Arm Library and Shuswap Children's Association will bring stories and activities to these parks: June 29- McGuire Lake July 6- Haney Heritage July 13- Fletcher July 20- Salmon Arm West Elementary July 27- Klahani August 3- Kin August 10- Blackburn
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 live
readings of tales and a discussion of the stories may follow.
Adult Story Time will take place on the first
Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
July 6, Aug 3
The program is over the phone – no computer knowledge is
required. Please register online here or call 778-658-6394 or email
access@orl.bc.ca to receive the conference line phone number and access code.
Are
you and your family ready to face an emergency such as a flood, wildfire,
earthquake or power outage? Do you have an emergency plan and an emergency kit
to be self-sufficient for at least three days following a disaster? Are you
looking to get or make an emergency kit to be ready for an emergency? Making
and practicing a plan will help you be ready to deal with any emergencies that
come your way.
Come
join the Canadian Red Cross on July 6th to learn essential tips to
be better prepared for risks present in your community and how to recover from
emergencies! Registered attendees will be entered into a draw to win a free
emergency kit!
A few branches will be making this presentation available to watch live in branch. As they are confirmed, we'll add them here:
The Legal Advocacy program provides free confidential information, advice and assistance in areas of poverty law such as: residential tenancy disputes; income assistance; provincial and federal benefits programs; employment standards; and consumer and debt problems. Drop-in any time between 1:30-3:30 pm with your questions!
BC author Karen Harmon will read from her new book Fat and Beautiful: A Story of Love, Pain and Courage, a memoir about her estranged sister. This is the award-winning author's third book.
Ms. Harmon will be available after the reading to discuss her work.
*UPDATE: Rolo will have surgery on June 27. We don't know how long his recovery will be, so this program may be cancelled. You can sign up, and we will contact you to let you know if Rolo is well enough to visit with you.
Do you want to hang out with the sweetest dog ever? Then register for a 15-minute session with Rolo, a certified St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog.
Rolo loves to be read to, petted and talked to. Rachel, his human, is also there to answer any questions you may have about Rolo, therapy dogs, and more.
You can sign up for one-on-one sessions or as a group.
Please only select one Appointment Time per day for each individual or family grouping.
Provincial Health Order mandates must be followed. Masks are currently not mandated, but they are welcome.
**Please include your email address when registering to get your confirmation email as well as the link to cancel if need be. (You may be asked to verify your email address if it's your first time registering for a program online.)**
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.
