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Paws 4 Stories

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Salmon Arm
Display Wall
Do you want to hang out with the sweetest dog ever? Come meet Rolo at the Salmon Arm library. Rolo is a miniature poodle and a certified St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to, petted and talked to. Rachel, his human, is also there to answer questions you may have about Rolo, therapy dogs, and more.

You can sign up for one-on-one sessions or drop-in and see if Rolo and Rachel are free for a chat.
 
**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.)**
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Perspectives Book Club

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Profile view of five heads looking globe of Earth.
Downtown Kelowna
Small Meeting Room 2

As part of Perspectives, participants explore diverse experiences to build empathy, understanding, and compassion. 

Using the Global Justice Calendar, we'll read a book every month based on a social justice theme and discuss and reflect on the themes and values expressed. It is a safe space for people to share their experiences and discuss important topics. 




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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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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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Rutland Book Club

6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Rutland
Community Room
Join us for a good book and great conversation!

The Rutland Book Club meets every second Wednesday of each month from 6:15 - 7:45 pm. Connect and read with fellow book lovers!

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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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Princeton Book Club

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Princeton
Calling all Readers!
The library book club is a great way to meet new people and discuss a wide variety of books. No registration required- read the selected monthly book and come prepared to talk about it!

December Book is "Ducks," by Kate Beaton- Winner of Canada Reads 2023!
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Jane Austin Society of North America

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Rutland
Community Room

The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) is dedicated to the appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing.  Join us in celebrating her life and works. 

Please bring a snack to share over tea as we discuss Pride and Prejudice on Jane's birthday.


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Westbank Book Club

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Westbank
Meeting Room
Meet interesting people, read things that you wouldn't otherwise read and discuss them with others. Please contact the branch to register. 

This month:
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
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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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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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Kelowna Reads Book Club

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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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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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