Families are invited on a new type of adventure as we break in to locked puzzle bags in this monthly, take-home activity.

Each month’s successful completion of the puzzle will give you a new chance to win our Family Night Prize Pack in December. The fun starts in July! Enroll now to reserve your kit.

Pick up your kit from the library to create your own special Halloween Stake. All you need is glue and a pair of scissors.

Enjoy some lively interaction with your toddler! We encourage learning through stories, action songs, dancing, finger-plays, and puppets.

Ages 3-6 | Oct 27, 28, 30 | 10:30-11:00

Join us for a silly, spooky Halloween puppet show! Based on the picture book Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman. Pick up your free tickets at the Children’s Information Desk starting Oct 14. All participants aged 5 and older will need to wear a mask.

Wonderful stories, rhymes and songs will keep the family dancing, singing and learning together! Brought to you by Ardie from Salmon Arm. 

This Online Family Story Time will be brought to you through TEAMS. Registration is Required. 

Story Time with Miss Judy!

Revitalize and renew yourself with an introduction to Tai Chi at the Rutland Library.  Tai Chi is a gentle, ancient practice used by millions to improve balance, focus and overall health.  We will explore the basics of healthy movement with a group of foundation exercises and a set of 17 Tai Chi moves.  Wear comfortable clothing and indoor shoes with low heels.

Registration required.

Instructors provided by the Canadian Tai Chi Academy.   

Make a spooky Halloween craft !

For Teens : drop by the library after school on Wednesday and crush Catan, rule at Risk, and slam Speed Scrabble. 

Newcomers will join to practice their English skills in a social, informal setting. The circles are led by a qualified ESL teacher. Provided by Vernon & District Immigrant & Community Services. 

Wear your jammies, bring your teddy, and join us for a few cozy stories and songs. A simple take home craft included.

From 2010 to 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission listened to and documented the experiences of survivors, families, communities and anyone personally affected by the Indian Residential School Experience. In June 2015 they published their final report, which outlined 94 Calls to Actions for Canadians.

Join us as we share in the collective reading of the 94 Calls to Action. The collective reading will help you become familiar with the Calls to Action. During the event, we will divide into groups with each participant having the opportunity to read several Calls to Action using a virtual “circle” format. There will be time for short pauses for reflection or comment.

TRC Calls to Action  

Virtual YA Read Woke Book Club

Ages 14-24 | Online Program | Registration Required

Wednesdays, Oct 6 - Dec 22 | 6:30 – 7:30pm PST

Read outstanding diverse YA books with us! Each week we will read a few chapters of a book and meet virtually to discuss. There will be a monthly book prize draw.

Participants are responsible for loaning the books beforehand. If you need a hand placing holds or getting started with e-books please call your local branch. 

• October: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
• November: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
• December: The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline 

When you register for the book club you will receive additional instructions and the Teams meeting info.  

These programs may be up to 45 minute sessions filled with active stories, finger plays, rhymes and some physical learning. They are geared to toddlers and up to five years of age. Sessions are FREE, no registration is required. Just drop in and enjoy the fun on Thursdays at 9:00 am! We are limited to 11 participants due to capacity. Ages 5 and older must wear a mask. Thank you for your consideration.

Families are invited on a new type of adventure as we break in to locked puzzle bags in this monthly, take-home activity.

Each month’s successful completion of the puzzle will give you a new chance to win our Family Night Prize Pack in December. The fun starts in July! Enroll now to reserve your kit.

Have fun while helping your preschooler to get ready to read. Come join us as we use puppets, felts, and books to tell stories, practice rhymes and sing songs.

Join us at the Rutland Library for fun songs and rhymes, bounces, tickles, fingerplays, instruments, and short picture books for toddlers.

Toddler Time is our interactive literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your toddler through play time, songs, books, and dance.

This program is recommended for toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age. Caregiver participation is required.

Register for this FREE program. 

**Please note: For everyone's safety, social distancing will be in effect for the duration of this program **

Enjoy special bonding time with your baby. Learn new songs, bounces, rhymes and fingerplays.

Registration Required. 

Everyone 5 and older is required to remain masked. We encourage mask use for all ages. 

We have room for 4 families. Each spot is large enough for a family of  4 (2 adults and 2 children = 1 adult and 4 children). Please make sure an adult/caregiver remains sitting with the child(ren) for the whole program. You can let us know the size of your group when you register. 

Enjoy thirty minutes of songs, rhymes and stories. 

Story Time runs on Thursdays at 10:30AM and Saturdays at 3:30PM from October 2 - December 11.

Join us at the library for some stories, songs, and rhymes as we encourage and celebrate reading together! Come meet Krackle (the crow), Princeton Library's new Poet-in-Residence - he's sure to have some funny poems to share! Register by dropping in at the Princeton Library or calling 604-295-6495

Ages 3-6 | Oct 27, 28, 30 | 10:30-11:00

Join us for a silly, spooky Halloween puppet show! Based on the picture book Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman. Pick up your free tickets at the Children’s Information Desk starting Oct 14. All participants aged 5 and older will need to wear a mask.

Hi, Welcome to Story Time with Steph, where you can enjoy stories, songs, puppets and more! ORL VE Branch meeting room.

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