TNRD Library Programs & Activities - Spring/Summer 2018

Spring/Summer 2018

Thompson-Nicola Regional

PROGRAMS

ACTIVITIES

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Do You Like To Discover New Things?

KALS multi week or single session daytime classes.

WE OFFER OVER 30 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM! It’s easy to share ideas and have great discussions, make new friends and learn for enjoyment.

There are no exams & no deadlines.

Check out the full program at www.kals.ca

Contact us for more info!

PHONE: 236-425-4414

OFFICE: 262 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C1W1 Office Hours: 9-4 Monday to Friday (Closed 12-1)

We have an exciting spring and summer ahead of us at the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library! You may have noticed that our name and URL has changed slightly in keeping with the names of other regional libraries around the province. We’re also excited to show off our new look on the front cover!

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In other news, our new Mobile Library, formerly known as the Bookmobile, will be hitting the streets this spring with an expanded schedule and the Kamloops Library will be re-opening in early April after its refresh, more ready than ever to provide the best possible service to you! For more details on these capital projects see our What’s New page.

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We have lots of adult programming this session, including a new Dean’s Lecture Series in partnership with Thompson Rivers University, and the return of our popular Geek Week program, which includes Episode III of Pop-Culture Trivia Night, another Escape the Library program, and a family-friendly Scavenger Quest!

What’s New?

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It’s also time for Summer Reading Club! Get ready to have some fun, win some prizes, and have a fantastic summer with Summer Reading Club and Read-to-Me Club (page 6), Teen Summer Challenge (page 8), and the Adult Summer Reading Club, all starting again in July! Look for registration and sign-up at your local TNRL branch beginning in early June.

Happy Reading!

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Adult Programs

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www.tnrl.ca Library Cards & Programs are Free!

You can register for programs in person, by phone, or online unless otherwise noted.

Programs with no ages noted are open to all ages.

Registration for all programs begins March 14th at 10am.

We are adding more programs all the time—always visit www.tnrl.ca or call your local library to find out what’s new and to confirm the most up-to-date program schedule.

The libraries are closed all statutory holidays. *At times, programs may be re-scheduled or cancelled.

ROCK-A-BYE BABY

Ages: 0-12 months Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as we sing songs and lullabies and play with rhymes.

NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr 4-May 2 10:30-11:00AM Wed Registration Required

_________________________ TINY TUNES

Ages: 0-5 For babies, toddlers, and their parents/caregivers. Join us for songs, rhymes and fun!

KAMLOOPS Apr 9-Aug 27 10:30-11:00AM Mon Drop-in NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr 9-Aug 27 10:30-11:00AM Mon Drop-in

_________________________ JITTERBUGS

Ages: 2-4 Songs and movement go perfectly together in this new program NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr 3-May 1 10:30-11:00AM Tue Drop-in

FAMILY PLAYROOM

Ages: Families Enjoy puppets, dress up, blocks, and other creative family fun.

NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr 8 1:00-2:30PM Sun Drop-in

_________________________ FAMILY STORYTIME

Ages: Families Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy together.

KAMLOOPS Jul 5-Aug 16 10:00-11:00AM Thu Drop-in NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr 6-Aug 31 10:30-11:00AM Fri Drop-in Apr 22 1:00-1:30PM Sun Drop-in MERRITT Coming soon! Check with the library for details.

IMAGINATION STATION

Ages: Families Discover the power of play through a different theme each week. For children of all ages.

NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr 9-Apr 30 3:00-4:30PM Mon Drop-in

_________________________ LEGO CLUB

Ages: Families For all children (and their caregivers) who love LEGO! Build, design and create as a family.

NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr 12 2:30-4:00PM Thu Drop-in Apr 15 1:00-2:30PM Sun Drop-in Apr 19 2:30-4:00PM Thu Drop-in Apr 26 2:30-4:00PM Thu Drop-in Apr 29 1:00-2:30PM Sun Drop-in May 3 2:30-4:00PM Thu Drop-in Jul 5-Aug 16 10:00AM-4:00PM Thu Drop-in

_________________________ Early Literacy Kits are designed to support adults in developing children’s early literacy skills. Each kit is themed to help adults easily introduce new concepts to children such as colours, numbers, shapes, and animals. Each kit contains:  10 books & 1 CD  1 puppet  1 felt story & board  1 wooden puzzle  1 duotang with craft ideas Find a kit by searching “Literacy Kit” in our online catalogue at www.tnrl.ca!

PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE

This program is a group experience for parents and their young children which focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Snack included. Offered in partnership with KELLI. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jul 4-Aug 8 10:15-11:15AM Wed Registration Required *Registering in person preferred

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FRIDAY FUN Registration Required Ages: Families Contact the library to register.

Navigate a maze, enjoy a dance KAMLOOPS party, or create an animal mask.  Apr-Aug You never know what will be Contact the library for dates and happening next during Friday Fun! times.

MERRITT NORTH KAMLOOPS  Jul 6-Aug 17 1:00-2:00PM  Apr-Aug Fri Drop-in Contact the library for dates and _________________________ _________________________ Thu Registration Required times.

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STORYTIME & CRAFT TECH SESSIONS

Ages: Families Join us for a new topic every week!

For families with preschoolers. A Learn about social media, email, sweet and simple storytime with eBooks, and more - call us to learn songs, rhymes, and a related craft. this week's topic.

KAMLOOPS MERRITT Apr—Aug Apr 12-Jun 28 10:30-11:30AM  1:00-3:00PM Thu Drop-in Thu Registration Required *Apr 26, May 31, Jun 28 sessions _________________________ held at Kamloops Art Gallery WORLD WIDE WEB NORTH KAMLOOPS This course introduction to Apr 5-May is3 an 10:30-11:00AM one of the most popular Internet Thu Registration Required resources, the World Wide Web. ASHCROFT NORTH May 8KAMLOOPS 10:30-11:15AM  Tue Apr 27 10:15-11:45AM Registration Required Fri  Mother’sRegistration Day theme!Required  Aug 2 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required

AFTER SCHOOL WINDOWS 10 CLUB

Ages: 6-12 Learn how to use the Start menu, An after school club for kids. Fun organize tiles, and search for files, activities include games, crafts, apps, and settings.

It is puzzles, book sharing, and a chance recommended that participants to get to know your library. have basic computing skills before BARRIERE for this course. registering Apr 18-Jun 6 10:30-11:00AM NORTH KAMLOOPS Wed Drop-in  May 17 6:00-7:30PM

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The BC Summer Reading Club kicks off this year with Motion Commotion! Children aged 6-12 can take part in this provincially funded program that makes reading fun and exciting during the summer. For every seven days of reading, children will receive a special sticker to place in their reading records. Children who read every day for the seven weeks of SRC between July 2nd and August 19th receive a special medal and are entered into our grand prize draw. There’s also fantastic programs and activities happening in your library all summer long! Pick up your sign-up package at your local TNRL library beginning in June!

For children 0-5, check out our local Read-to-Me program. Read, talk, sing, play, and practice early literacy skills with your child every day for the seven weeks of summer reading club and receive stickers and a ribbon! Children who complete all seven weeks are entered into our grand prize draw! Sign-up packages are available at your local TNRL library beginning in June.

SRC ACTIVITY

Great for families of all ages! Join us for summer fun around this year’s theme: “Motion Commotion”! Play, create, and explore in a variety of weekly activities. Parents are required to stay with their children.

KAMLOOPS Jul 3-Aug 14 2:00-4:00PM Tue Drop-in Jul 4-Aug 15 10:00AM-12:00PM Wed Drop-in Jul 5-Aug 16 2:00-4:00PM Thu Drop-in Jul 6-Aug 17 10:00AM-12:00PM Fri Drop-in Jul 7-Aug 18 10:00AM-12:00PM Sat Drop-in NORTH KAMLOOPS Jul 3-Aug 14 10:30-11:00AM Tue Drop-in Jul 3-Aug 14 2:00-4:00PM Tue Drop-in Jul 4-Aug 15 2:00-4:00PM Wed Drop-in BARRIERE Aug 21 1:00-3:00PM Tue Drop-in CLINTON Jul 10-Aug 21 1:00-2:00PM Tue Drop-in

MERRITT Ages: 3-5 Jul 3-Aug 14 10:00-10:30AM Tue Drop-in  Program repeats on Wed Ages: 6-9 Jul 3-Aug 14 11:30AM-12:30PM Tue Drop-in  Program repeats on Wed Ages: 10-12 Jul 3-Aug 14 3:00-4:00PM Tue Drop-in  Program repeats on Wed SAVONA Jul 6-Aug 24 10:30-11:30AM Fri Drop-in

COMMUNITY LIBRARY SRC

These programs will be coming to all of our Community Libraries throughout the summer, including the Mobile Library! Keep an eye out for the schedule arriving with the dates for your local library in early June.

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! We’re all about sports and physical activities in this super fun and active session of Summer Reading Club!

GO GO GADGET! Are you a master inventor? Join us for this session of Summer Reading Club as we let our creativity loose with a fun inventing challenge.

BLAST OFF! This session of Summer Reading Club is going to be out of this world as we blast off to travel through space and time!

If you can read this, help someone who can’t.

Reading can change a life.

Help support Raise-a-Reader in raising funds for family and children’s literacy programs.

Raise-a-Reader Day is Wednesday, September 26, 2018

For more information, visit www.raiseareader.com

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NORTH THOMPSON QUILTERS

Meet to work on both machine and hand-quilted projects. New members welcome!

CLEARWATER Apr-Aug 9:00-4:00PM 1st & 3rd Mon Drop-In Monthly

REMEMBER WHEN STORYTIME

This is an interactive storytime for older adults & seniors where participants will share their own stories about the month’s theme.

NORTH KAMLOOPS May 19 10:00-11:00AM Jun 16 Drop-in Jul 28 _________________________ Aug 18 PAINTINGMarked the first edition of Kamloops Sat This Week, when we began telling stories Painting with fellow artists! Bring

30 YEARS to CELEBRATE AUGUST 28, 1988

from within _________________________ your art supplies and the getcommunity. creative! To celebrate our anniversary, we’d like to hear yours.

SENIORS’ BOOK CLUB MERRITT A monthly book club for seniors Apr-Jun 10:00-2:00PM Do you know Drop-In anyone who… and older adults. Book clubs meet Thu Was born in Kamloops on August 28, 1988? monthly. A copy of the book will _________________________ Was married in Kamloops in August of 1988? be provided. Pease pick up the PUZZLE TIMEMoved to Kamloops in 1988?book one month in advance.

Graduated high school in 1988?

Join other jigsaw puzzle lovers to Graduated from Cariboo College inKAMLOOPS 1988? work a variety of puzzles provided Opened a business in 1988?Apr-Aug 10:00-11:30AM by the library.

4th Wed Registration Required CACHE CREEK CLEARWATER Jun 10:00-12:00PM Apr-Aug 2:00-4:00PM Tue Drop-In Last Thu Registration Required LOGAN LAKE Email your stories to _________________________ Apr-Aug 12:00-3:00PM EDITOR@KAMLOOPSTHISWEEK.COM Last Sat Drop-In THEATRE CLUB Monthly A program for theatre aficionados SAVONA to hone their skills. Features a Aug 2:00-4:00PM short performance at the end.

Wed Drop-In KAMLOOPS _________________________ Apr-Aug 6:00-7:30PM 3rd Wed Registration Required SECWEPEMC Monthly ETHNOBOTANY Aug 25 2:00-4:00PM Carryl Armstrong of the Sat Performance Date Secwepemc Museum and Heritage _________________________ Park will talk about Secwepemc plants and traditional plant THEATRE IN THE STACKS knowledge.

A production by the Theatre Club.

KAMLOOPS KAMLOOPS Aug Explore 15 6:00-7:30PM 2:00-4:00PM | Discover | Learn Aug 25 Wed Registration Required Sat Registration Required

WELLS GREY WRITERS’ CIRCLE

Get together with other aspiring writers and let the creative juices flow!

CLEARWATER Apr-Aug 2:00-4:00PM 1sr & 3rd Thu Drop-In Monthly

_________________________ YARN & YAP

Do you knit, crochet, do needlepoint or cross stitch? Bring your projects to the library!

NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr-Aug 12:30-2:00PM Fri Drop-In ASHCROFT Apr-Aug 2:00-4:00PM Wed Drop-In BARRIERE Apr 13-May 1:00-3:00PM Fri Drop-In CACHE CREEK Apr 10:00-12:00PM Tue Drop-In CHASE Apr-Aug 5:00-7:00PM Thu Drop-In LOGAN LAKE Apr-Aug 12:00-4:00PM Fri Drop-In MERRITT Apr-Jun 6:00-7:30PM 1st & 3rd Wed Drop-In Monthly SAVONA Apr-Aug 10:00-12:00PM Sat Drop-In

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BOOKWORMS

Ages: 9-12 Meet new friends and new books with our book club for young readers! Attendance at all meetings is recommended. Contact your library to find out the schedule for reading books.

MERRITT  May 3 3:30-4:30PM Jun 7 Registration Required Thu Monthly

_________________________ TWEENS

Ages: 9-12 Just for tweens! A different activity each week.

LYTTON  May-Aug 4:00-5:00PM 3rd Thu Drop-in Monthly

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TEEN NIGHT

Ages: 12 to 18 Join us for a variety of fun filled activities just for teens! Contact your library for more information about specific programs.

SAVONA  Apr 12 5:30-6:45PM May 10 Drop-in Jul 5 Monthly

_________________________ TEEN TIME

Ages: 12 to 18 Join us for a variety of fun filled activities just for teens!

MERRITT  Apr 7 2:00-4:00PM May 5 Drop-in Jun 2  Jul-Aug 2:00-3:00PM Sat Drop-in

PICTURE THIS!

Ages: 12 - 18 In partnership with the Kamloops Art Gallery, explore the works and techniques of a different author/ illustrator each month. Come to either or both sessions each month.

Check online for schedule of artists. Held in the Kamloops Art Gallery studios across the hall from the Kamloops Library.

KAMLOOPS ART GALLERY  Apr 20 3:30-5:00PM May 18 Drop-in Jun 15 Monthly  Apr 21 1:00-3:00PM May 19 Drop-in Jun 16 Monthly

GREEN SCREEN FUN

Ages: 10+ Make a movie or some awesome pictures using the green screen!

SAVONA  Jul 19 & 26 5:30-7:00PM Thu Drop-in

_________________________ TEEN SUMMER CHALLENGE

Ages: 12-18 NORTH KAMLOOPS  Jul 6 3:00-4:00PM Fri Drop-in  Launch party! Kick the TSC (and summer) off in style!  Aug 24 3:00-4:00PM Fri Drop-in  Wrap-up party! You worked hard this summer—time to celebrate another fantastic TSC!

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What is Teen Summer Challenge?

The best way to have fun, earn points, and win prizes during your summer vacation! There are 50 challenges, ranging in points from 5 (easy) to 25 (hard).

How do I take part?

Submit your challenges online through July and August for the chance to win weekly prizes and be entered into our grand prize draw! Pick up your booklet of 50 challenges from any of the TNRL branches beginning in June or online at www.tnrl.ca.

Who can take part?

You must be between 12 and 18 to participate. You can complete challenges on your own or with friends. Just make sure you all submit individually to earn your own points!

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POP-CULTURE TRIVIA NIGHT

ESCAPE ROOM

Ages: 18+ Test your geeky knowledge in this all out trivia battle! Register in teams of 4-5.

LOCATION TBA  Apr 3 7:00-9:00PM Tue Registration Required

Race to find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock mysteries before the clock runs down! Register as an individual or as a group of up to 4.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  Apr 5 4:00-8:00PM Thu Registration Required

ADULT LITERACY TUTORING

AUTHOR TALK

Free confidential tutoring with Bridging to Literacy in reading, writing, basic math, or electronic devices.

ASHCROFT Apr-May 10:15-12:00PM Tue Drop-in

_________________________ ARTS & CRAFTS

Come get creative with projects specifically designed for adults!

NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr 12 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required May 10 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required Jun 14 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required SAVONA Apr 2:00-4:00PM Wed Drop-in Apr 26 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required Jul 12 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required

Join us as we welcome a variety of authors to the TNRL Libraries.

MERRITT Apr 10 11:00-1:00PM Tue Drop-in  Geoff Strong LOGAN LAKE May 29 5:00-6:30PM Tue Drop-in  Kelley Armstrong KAMLOOPS May 30 6:00-7:30PM Wed Drop-in  Kelley Armstrong

_________________________ BOOK CHAT

Love books but not sure if a traditional book club is for you?

Bring a book (or not!) to discuss in an informal, relaxed environment.

Light refreshments provided.

NORTH KAMLOOPS Jun 23 11:00-12:30PM Sat Drop-in

SCAVENGER QUEST

Solve our riddles and race around downtown Kamloops to see who can complete their quest first.

Meet outside the Kamloops Library.

KAMLOOPS Apr 7 10:15-12:00PM Sat Registration Required

BOOK CLUB

Book clubs meet monthly. A copy of the book will be provided.

Limited to one book club per patron.

CLINTON Apr 5 1:30-3:00PM May 1 1:00-2:30PM Jun 5 1:00-2:30PM Registration Required LYTTON Apr-Aug 5:00-6:00PM 1st Thu Registration Required SAVONA Apr 3 7:00-8:30PM May 1 Registration Required Tue

_________________________ CHESS CLUB

Organized by the Kamloops Chess Community, this drop-in program is open to all skill levels and ages.

KAMLOOPS Apr-Aug 6:00-8:00PM Thu Drop-in

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BOOKS & BREWS

This non-traditional book club meets at various locations outside the library. Come prepared to talk about a book of your choice that fits the monthly theme. Check the website for themes and locations.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS Apr 17 6:00-8:00PM Tue Registration Required May 15 6:00-8:00PM Tue Registration Required Jun 19 6:00-8:00PM Tue Registration Required Jul 17 6:00-8:00PM Tue Registration Required Aug 21 6:00-8:00PM Tue Registration Required

_________________________ CINEMA IN THE STACKS

Enjoy a movie at the library! Details on the website.

NORTH KAMLOOPS Jul 19 5:00-7:30PM Aug 9 Drop-in Thu

_________________________ CLINTON KNITTING CLUB

All are welcome to attend and work on their current project. Expert knitters will be available.

CLINTON Apr-May 12:00-2:00PM 1st & 3rd Sat Drop-in

_________________________ COFFEE & CROSSWORDS

Enjoy coffee and exercise your brain with crosswords and more!

KAMLOOPS Apr-Aug 10:00-2:00PM Sat Drop-in

MERRITT Apr-Jun Thu

11:00-1:00PM Drop-in

_________________________ COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM

Community organizations and the CRA offer a clinic for eligible individuals who have a modest income and a simple tax situation.

ASHCROFT Mar-Apr 11:00-3:00PM Fri Drop-in CLINTON Mar-Apr 12:30-4:00PM Tue Drop-in

_________________________ CRIB & CARDS

Stop by and enjoy a game of crib or cards, with a friend or join a game!

LYTTON Apr-Aug 5:00-6:00PM Tue Drop-In MERRITT Apr-Jun 1:00-2:00PM Tue Drop-In

_________________________ DEAN’S LECTURE SERIES

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, in partnership with Thompson Rivers University, welcomes speakers on a variety of topics.

KAMLOOPS Apr 19 12:05-12:55PM Thu Registration Required May 10 12:05-12:55PM Thu Registration Required Jun 14 12:05-12:55PM Thu Registration Required

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EDUCATED DEFENCE SEMINAR

Learn the basics of Educated Self Defence from Sensei James Doan of the Western Karate Academy.

NORTH KAMLOOPS Jul 21 10:00-11:30PM Sat Registration Required

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ELIZABETH FRY FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

A Family Support Worker can assist individuals and families, youth and adults with parenting questions, conflict resolution, relationships, problem solving and more. Sessions are free and confidential.

CLINTON Apr-Aug 9:30-3:00pm 2nd & 4th Tue Drop-In

_________________________ FLY TYING

Bring your supplies and join fellow enthusiasts tying flies.

MERRITT Apr-Jun 6:00-7:30PM Wed Drop-In

_________________________ GAMES & GAB

Join us to enjoy board games and good company at the library!

NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr-Aug 12:30-2:00PM Wed Drop-in CACHE CREEK Jul 10:00-12:00PM Tue Drop-in

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NORTH THOMPSON QUILTERS

Meet to work on both machine and hand-quilted projects. New members welcome!

CLEARWATER Apr-Aug 9:00-4:00PM 1st & 3rd Mon Drop-In Monthly

_________________________ PAINTING

Painting with fellow artists! Bring your art supplies and get creative!

MERRITT Apr-Jun 10:00-2:00PM Thu Drop-In

_________________________ PUZZLE TIME

Join other jigsaw puzzle lovers to work a variety of puzzles provided by the library.

CACHE CREEK Jun 10:00-12:00PM Tue Drop-In LOGAN LAKE Apr-Aug 12:00-3:00PM Last Sat Drop-In Monthly SAVONA Aug 2:00-4:00PM Wed Drop-In

_________________________ SECWEPEMC ETHNOBOTANY

Carryl Armstrong of the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park will talk about Secwepemc plants and traditional plant knowledge.

KAMLOOPS Aug 15 6:00-7:30PM Wed Registration Required

REMEMBER WHEN STORYTIME

This is an interactive storytime for older adults & seniors where participants will share their own stories about the month’s theme.

NORTH KAMLOOPS May 19 10:00-11:00AM Jun 16 Drop-in Jul 28 Aug 18 Sat

_________________________ SENIORS’ BOOK CLUB

A monthly book club for seniors and older adults. Book clubs meet monthly. A copy of the book will be provided. Pease pick up the book one month in advance.

KAMLOOPS Apr-Aug 10:00-11:30AM 4th Wed Registration Required

CLEARWATER Apr-Aug Last Thu

2:00-4:00PM Registration Required

_________________________ THEATRE CLUB

A program for theatre aficionados to hone their skills. Features a short performance at the end.

KAMLOOPS Apr-Aug 6:00-7:30PM 3rd Wed Registration Required Monthly Aug 25 2:00-4:00PM Sat Performance Date

_________________________ THEATRE IN THE STACKS

A production by the Theatre Club.

KAMLOOPS Aug 25 2:00-4:00PM Sat Registration Required

Contact us today for your FREE info session!

Phone: 250-372-5429 Email: Kamloops@aolcc.ca

WELLS GREY WRITERS’ CIRCLE

Get together with other aspiring writers and let the creative juices flow!

CLEARWATER Apr-Aug 2:00-4:00PM 1sr & 3rd Thu Drop-In Monthly

_________________________ YARN & YAP

Do you knit, crochet, do needlepoint or cross stitch? Bring your projects to the library!

NORTH KAMLOOPS Apr-Aug 12:30-2:00PM Fri Drop-In ASHCROFT Apr-Aug 2:00-4:00PM Wed Drop-In BARRIERE Apr 13-May 1:00-3:00PM Fri Drop-In CACHE CREEK Apr 10:00-12:00PM Tue Drop-In CHASE Apr-Aug 5:00-7:00PM Thu Drop-In LOGAN LAKE Apr-Aug 12:00-4:00PM Fri Drop-In MERRITT Apr-Jun 6:00-7:30PM 1st & 3rd Wed Drop-In Monthly SAVONA Apr-Aug 10:00-12:00PM Sat Drop-In

Accounting & Payroll Administrator Administrative Assistant Computer Service Technician Accounting & Bus Technology Individual Certificates: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Bookkeeping, Sage50, Quickbooks and more!

ASHCROFT

ANDROID TABLETS & SMARTPHONES

 Jun 23

Learn the basics of using a device with an Android Operating System.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  Apr 14 10:15-11:45AM Sat Registration Required  Jun 28 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required  Aug 15 10:15-11:45AM Wed Registration Required

_________________________ BASIC COMPUTING SKILLS

A course for computer novices.

Topics will include: basic parts of a computer, the Windows Operating System, terminology of computing, and using a mouse.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  May 10 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required  Jun 16 10:15-11:45AM Sat Registration Required  Aug 21 10:15-11:45AM Tue Registration Required LOGAN LAKE  Aug 17 10:00-11:30AM Fri Registration Required

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10:15-11:45AM Registration Required

_________________________ EBOOKS

Patrons will be introduced to our Library to Go service and learn how to find and borrow eBooks. We will also look at eReaders, eBook software, and other places to obtain eBooks.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  May 3 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required  Jul 25 10:15-11:45AM Wed Registration Required

_________________________ EXCEL

A basic understanding of the use and features of Microsoft Excel including: program interface, basic spreadsheet structure, entering formulas, and creating graphs.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  Apr 19 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required  Jun 27 10:15-11:45AM Wed Registration Required

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This course will provide an overview of digital photography and imaging. We recommend that participants be proficient with the Windows Operating System and file management.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  May 15 10:15-11:45AM Tue Registration Required  Aug 16 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required

This course will cover file management strategies to help you have a better organized system and to become better at finding your information.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  Jun 7 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required  Jul 21 10:15-11:45AM Sat Registration Required SAVONA  May 12 10:30AM-12:00PM Sat Registration Required

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

FILES & FOLDERS

IPAD, IPHONE, IPOD TOUCH

Learn the basics of using a device that runs Apple’s iOS operating system, such as an iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone, or iPod Touch.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  May 5 10:15-11:45AM Sat Registration Required  Jun 21 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required  Aug 29 10:15-11:45AM Wed Registration Required LOGAN LAKE  Apr 13 10:00-11:30AM Fri Registration Required

_________________________ TECH QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Get answers to some of your technology-related questions. Feel free to bring your laptop, smartphone, tablet, eReader, digital camera, or other portable electronic device to the session.

LOGAN LAKE  May 11 10:00-11:30AM Fri Registration Required  Jul 20 10:00-11:30AM Fri Registration Required

_________________________ WEB-BASED EMAIL

This course will provide instruction in setting up and using a free webbased email account. We ask that patrons have a basic understanding of computers or have taken the Basic Computing Skills course before taking this course.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  Apr 24 10:15-11:45AM Tue Registration Required  Aug 9 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required

YOUR ONE STOP MEDIA COMANY

digital.kamloopsthisweek.com

Web Design

Hosting

Marketing

Social

TECH SESSIONS

Join us for a new topic every week!

Learn about social media, email, eBooks, and more - call us to learn this week's topic.

MERRITT  Apr—Aug 1:00-3:00PM Thu Registration Required

_________________________ WORLD WIDE WEB

This course is an introduction to one of the most popular Internet resources, the World Wide Web. NORTH KAMLOOPS  Apr 27 10:15-11:45AM Fri Registration Required  Aug 2 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required

Did you know we have a whole host of databases that you can access online for free? Here are two of our favourites:

Search thousands of locally published newspapers, both current and historical!

WINDOWS 10

Learn how to use the Start menu, organize tiles, and search for files, apps, and settings.

It is recommended that participants have basic computing skills before registering for this course.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  May 17 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required  Jul 14 10:15-11:45AM Sat Registration Required  Aug 22 10:15-11:45AM Wed Registration Required ASHCROFT  Jun 9 10:15-11:45AM Sat Registration Required LOGAN LAKE  Jun 22 10:00-11:30AM Fri Registration Required

_________________________ WORD PROCESSING

This course will provide a basic understanding of the use and features of Microsoft Word 2013.

It is recommended that participants have basic computing skills and some knowledge of typing.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  Apr 12 6:00-7:30PM Thu Registration Required  Jun 13 10:15-11:45AM Wed Registration Required

_________________________ 1 ON 1 TECH COACHING Want to learn a new skill? Check out the incredible database of training videos through Lynda.com! Coming soon!

Our 30-60 minute coaching sessions will help you with your technology needs. Multiple time slots are available on each day.

Please inform the library of what you would like to cover in your coaching session when you book it.

Registration Required Contact the library to register.

KAMLOOPS  Apr-Aug Contact the library for dates and times.

NORTH KAMLOOPS  Apr-Aug Contact the library for dates and times.

ASHCROFT  Apr 28 10:00am-12:00PM  Jul 28 10:00am-12:00PM BARRIERE  Apr 10 10:30am-2:30PM  Jun 12 10:30am-2:30PM  Aug 14 10:30am-2:30PM CACHE CREEK  May 3 3:00-7:00PM  Jul 5 3:00-7:00PM CHASE  Apr 19 3:00-7:00PM  Jun 21 3:00-7:00PM  Aug 16 3:00-7:00PM CLEARWATER  Apr 20 11:00AM-2:00PM  Jun 8 11:00AM-2:00PM CLINTON  Apr 12 3:00-7:00PM  Jun 7 3:00-7:00PM  Aug 2 3:00-7:00PM LYTTON  May 10 3:00-7:00PM  Jul 12 3:00-7:00PM MERRITT  Apr-Aug 10:00AM-3:00PM Tue SAVONA  Apr 21 10:30AM-12:00PM

WE CAN FIX IT, IT’S WHAT WE DO

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Did you know that the Bookmobile is the fourth busiest library in the TNRL library family? That’s just one of the reasons we are so excited to be welcoming our new Mobile Library this spring! Not only will the new and improved Mobile Library be back on the roads, but it will also feature an updated schedule.

This new Mobile Library was custom built for the TNRD and one of its exciting features is expandable

slides which will increase the room inside our mobile library and enable us to host programming inside!

The updated schedule features an expanded route, including stops at Sahali Mall from 2:00-3:00pm on Tuesdays, in Lower Nicola every three weeks on Thursdays from 1:30-2:30pm, and at Thompson River Estates every three weeks from 3:00-4:00pm on Fridays.

We’re also very excited to now be stopping at the BC Wildlife Park, every Saturday from 10:30-11:30am!

You can find all the details on the updated route on our website at www.tnrl.ca.

Following its closure in February and March, the

Kamloops Library will re-open in early April with a reenvisioned space including two distinct floors. The main floor will be zoned for noisier activities and include an updated children’s space, a soft seating area and a family washroom, an 800 sq. ft. café (southeast corner) with courtyard seating, and much more! The new consolidated ‘Welcome’ desk will provide service to all library patrons.

The second floor will be zoned for quieter activities and include bookable public meeting and group use rooms, an adult programming space, increased study and

soft seating areas, and an area earmarked for a future makerspace. Here you can see the work taking place inside the library as part of the café is framed up!

Contact us today for your FREE info session!

Phone: 250-372-5429 Email: Kamloops@aolcc.ca

Health Care Assistant Medical Office Assistant Medical Office Assistant with Unit Clerk Community Service Worker Community Service Worker and Addictions Worker

HERE SINCE

QUICK GUIDE

1988

We have an exciting spring and summer ahead of us at the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library! You may have noticed that our name and URL has changed slightly in keeping with the names of other regional libraries around the province. We’re also excited to show off our new look on the front cover!

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In other news, our new Mobile Library, formerly known as the Bookmobile, will be hitting the streets this spring with an expanded schedule and the Kamloops Library will be re-opening in early April after its refresh, more ready than ever to provide the best possible service to you! For more details on these capital projects see our What’s New page.

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We have lots of adult programming this session, including a new Dean’s Lecture Series in partnership with Thompson Rivers University, and the return of our popular Geek Week program, which includes Episode III of Pop-Culture Trivia Night, another Escape the Library program, and a family-friendly Scavenger Quest!

What’s New?

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Adult Programs

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30 YEARS to CELEBRATE AUGUST 28, 1988

It’s also time for Summer Reading Club! Get ready to have some fun, win some prizes, and have a fantastic summer with Summer Marked the first edition of Kamloops Reading Club and Read-to-Me Club (page 6), Teen Summer This Week, when we began telling stories Challenge (page 8), and the Adult Summer Reading Club, all starting W: www.tnrl.ca from within and thesign-up community.

To celebrate again in July! Look for registration at your local TNRL E: questions@tnrd.ca branch beginning our in early June. anniversary, we’d like to hear yours.

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Happy Reading!

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Was born in Kamloops on August 28, 1988?

Was married in Kamloops in August of 1988?

Moved to Kamloops in 1988?

Graduated Library Cards & Programshigh areschool Free! in 1988?

Graduated from Cariboo College in 1988?

You can register for programs in person, by phone, or online unless otherwise noted.

Opened a business in 1988?

Programs with no ages noted are open to all ages.

Registration for all programs begins March 14th at 10am.

We are adding more programs all the time—always visit www.tnrl.ca or call your local library to find out what’s new and to confirm the most up-to-date program schedule.

The libraries are closed all statutory holidays.

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*At times, programs may be re-scheduled or cancelled.