ORL Activity Guide 2024 Season 1 - Area F - Lake Country

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ONLINE EVENTS Adult Classics Weekly Book Club

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The Readers: Conversations about Books

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Adult Story Time – Listen and Relax to a Story

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Virtual Queer Community Book Club (VQCBC)

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Online Family History Forum

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Eleanor Deckert’s Memoir Writing Workshop

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ASL Basics for Teens and Adults

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Online Mobile Meetup – Apple (iPhones and iPads) As a m e mb e r of t h e O ka n a g a n Reg7 io n a l Online Mobile Meetup – Android (Smart Phones and Tablets)

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Reading Bucket List - Part 2 of 4: Explore the World

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Sustainable Savories & Sweets - Contribute to our Cookbook

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American Sign Language Basics for Teens and Adults

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Virtual Queer Community Book Club (VQCBC)

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Kids Online Pyjama Story Time

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American Sign Language Basics for Kids Let ’s

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LAKE COUNTRY LIBRARY KIDS Family Story Time

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Baby Time

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PJ Story Time

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Saturday Family Story Time

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Sunday Afternoon Lego Builders

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Tween and Parent Book Club

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Chess Club

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Unplug and Play Week (January 21-28)

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Pro D Day Crafty Chaos

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Spring Break

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TEENS YA Corner Crafts

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ADULTS Knitting Club

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Lake Country Writer's Group

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ALL AGES Chess Club

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Board Game Saturday

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Puzzle Exchange

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ONLINe PROGRAMS

ADULT ONLINE CLUBS Classics Weekly Book Club

Welcome to Classics Weekly, a virtual book club where we tackle a classic novel together and meet online every Thursday to discuss what we’ve read.

Participants are responsible for finding a copy of the books. Titles will be chosen during the meetings.

Online registration is required. The program is delivered via Microsoft Teams. To participate, you will need: - a computer, smartphone, or tabl - a WiFi connecti - a willingness to discuss and dissect literature in a friendly atmosphere!

Adults | Registration Required Thursday | January 4 to Thursday | March 28 Weekly on Thursdays | 12:00 PM PST - 1:00 PM PST Presented by Salmon Arm Library

The Readers: Conversations about Books

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 778658-6394, or email access@orl.bc.ca to get the phone number and access code for the conference line.

Adults | Registration Required Wednesday | January 3 to Wednesday | March 27 Weekly on Wednesdays | 2:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Presented by Access Services

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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 778658-6394, or email access@orl.bc.ca to receive the conference line phone number and access code.

Adults | Registration Required Tuesday | January 2 | 2:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Tuesday | February 6 | 2:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Tuesday | March 5 | 2:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Presented by Access Services

Virtual Queer Community Book Club (VQCBC)

Recommended for Teens and Adults, the VQCBC features books written by 2SLGBTQ+ (2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) authors. The VQCBC strives to deepen our sense of community and ourselves in a queer centric space.

Adults | Registration Required Wednesday | January 31 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Wednesday | February 28 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Wednesday | March 27 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Presented by Westbank Library and Westside Learning Lab

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Online Family History Forum

Join us for monthly topics hosted virtually by the Kelowna & District Genealogical Society! They will cover a variety of fascinating topics related to family history.

Please visit our events calendar to register and receive the Zoom login information necessary to participate.

Adults | Registration Required Tuesday | January 23 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Tuesday | February 27 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Tuesday | March 26 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Presented by Downtown Kelowna Library

eleanor Deckert’s Memoir Writing Workshop

In this 4-part virtual workshop, Eleanor will share her unique Memoir Writing Method with beginners and challenge writers who have attempted memoir writing to improve the reader's experience. Chat, collaborate and learn together in a friendly, inclusive environment.

Adults | Registration Required Wednesday | January 31 to Wednesday | February 21 Weekly on Wednesdays | 1:00 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST Presented by Downtown Kelowna Library

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Explore the world of sign language! Join our program to learn American Sign Language (ASL) and learn about Deaf culture. Fun and interactive, this series of six classes covers the basics of ASL. Please commit to all classes. Embrace inclusivity and enhance communication skills. Join us to start your sign language journey!

Adults | Registration Required Saturday | January 6 to Saturday | February 10 Weekly on Saturdays | 9:15 AM PST - 10:15 AM PST Presented by the Access Services and Rutland Library

TECHNOLOGY Online Mobile Meetup – Apple (iPhones and iPads) A set of three sessions designed to help participants learn how to navigate their iPads and/or iPhones.

Must register for all three sessions in either February or March as they build upon each other. Register all family members attending under one name.

Adults | Registration Required Tuesday | February 6 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Tuesday | February 13 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Tuesday | February 20 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Friday | March 8 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Friday | March 15 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Friday | March 22 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Presented by Downtown Kelowna Library

Online Mobile Meetup – Android (Smart Phones and Tablets)

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ASL Basics for Teens and Adults

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A set of three sessions designed to help participants learn how to navigate their Tablets and/or Smart Phones.

Must register for all three sessions in either February or March as they build upon each other. Register all family members attending under one name.

Adults | Registration Required Friday | February 9 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Friday | February 16 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Friday | February 23 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Tuesday | March 5 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Tuesday | March 12 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Tuesday | March 19 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Presented by Downtown Kelowna Library

SELF-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES & CHALLENGES Reading Bucket List - Part 2 of 4: explore the World Grab your favourite bookmark and read! Join this challenge and start crossing off our “Reading Bucket List.” We've split our "Reading Bucket List" into four parts: Part 1, released in 2022, lists ORL library staff's favourite classic reads. Part 2, released this year, invites you to explore the world, especially outside of Englishspeaking countries. Both lists include a wide variety of subjects, so there is something for everyone’s taste and you may find some books that surprise you. Join the fun, try something new, and earn a reward each time you complete a list. More info is available at www.orl.bc.ca/bucket, or visit your local library!

Adults | Registration Required Presented by Adult Services

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Sustainable Savories & Sweets - Contribute to our Cookbook Celebrate conscious cooking, reduce food waste, and source locally for our community-led cookbook!

Submit your sustainable recipes at https://libraryplus. ca/myrecipe/ by January 20, 2024. Watch for the completed cookbook in Spring 2024.

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Presented by Adult Services

Winter Wise: Green and Thrifty Challenge

As we enter a new season, we invite you to embrace the concept of Winter Wise: Green and Thrifty and carry it with you throughout the new year. Start with the activities enclosed; designed to encourage a deeper understanding and strive to use the concept of sustainability in many aspects of your life.

Join by signing in to Beanstack via www.orl.bc.ca/ challenge or check in at your local branch.

Adults

Presented by Adult Services

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Freedom to Read Quiz February 18-24, 2024 is Freedom to Read Week!

Celebrate the week by participating in the ORL Trivia Challenge. Look for more information on our website or in your local branch during the week.

Presented by Adult Services

YOUNG ADULT ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR TEENS American Sign Language Basics for Teens and Adults Explore the world of sign language! Join our program to learn American Sign Language (ASL) and learn about Deaf culture. Fun and interactive, this series of six classes covers the basics of ASL. Please commit to all classes. Embrace inclusivity and enhance communication skills. Join us to start your sign language journey!

Teens | Registration Required Saturday | January 6 to Saturday | February 10 Weekly on Saturdays | 9:15 AM PST - 10:15 AM PST Presented by Rutland Library and Access Services

Virtual Queer Community Book Club (VQCBC)

Recommended for Teens and Adults. The VQCBC features books written by 2SLGBTQ+ (2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) authors. The VQCBC strives to deepen our sense of community and ourselves in a queer centric space.

Teens | Registration Required Wednesday | January 31 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Wednesday | February 28 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Wednesday | March 27 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Wednesday | April 24 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Presented by Westbank Library and Westside Learning Lab

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ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR 0-5 YEARS

Online Pyjama Story Time

Snuggle up for Pyjama Story Time! Featuring longer books, songs, puppets and rhymes for some prebedtime silliness. Don't forget your stuffie!

Family | Registration Required Tuesday | January 9 to Tuesday | March 26 Weekly on Tuesdays | 6:30 PM PST - 7:10 PM PST Presented by Downtown Kelowna Library

ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR 6-12 YEARS American Sign Language Basics for Kids

Let's dive into Sign Language! Discover ASL and Deaf Culture in our exciting program. Get ready for fun and interactive classes where you'll learn the ABCs of ASL. Comit to all six classes to start your journey! Open your heart to inclusivity and boost your communication skills. Are you ready to embark on a sign language adventure? Sign up now!

School Age | Registration Required Monday | January 8 to Monday | February 12 Weekly on Mondays | 4:00 PM PST - 4:45 PM PST Presented by Rutland Library and Access Services

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KIDS STORY TIMES Family Story Time Recommended for ages 2 to 5 years and their caregiver(s). Join us on Thursday mornings for great stories, silly songs and fun puppets! Siblings are welcome.

Preschool | Drop-In Thursday | January 11 to Thursday | March 28 Weekly on Thursdays | 10:30 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST

Baby Time Recommended for infants (newborns to 2 years) and their caregiver(s).

Join us on Friday mornings for joyful songs and bouncy rhymes as you bond with your baby and make new friends! Siblings are welcome.

Babies | Drop-In Friday | January 12 to Friday | March 29 Weekly on Fridays | 10:30 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST

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Snuggle up for Pyjama Story Time. It features longer books, puppets, songs and rhymes for fun pre-bedtime singing, dancing, learning and silliness. Wear your pj's and don’t forget your stuffie!

Family | Drop-In Wednesday | January 17 | 6:00 PM PST - 6:30 PM PST Wednesday | February 21 | 6:00 PM PST - 6:30 PM PST Wednesday | March 20 | 6:00 PM PST - 6:30 PM PST

Saturday Family Story Time Join us on the 1st Saturday of the month for stories, puppets, songs and rhymes.

We welcome the whole family to join in the fun!

Family | Drop-In Saturday | January 6 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Saturday | February 3 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Saturday | March 2 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST

Sunday Afternoon Lego Builders

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PJ Story Time

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creating and building together as a family with our Lego. Duplo will be available to younger siblings.

Family | Drop-In Sunday | January 21 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Sunday | February 18 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Sunday | March 17 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST

Tween and Parent Book Club Recommended for ages 8 to 12 years and a caregiver. Read (or listen) to our monthly book selection with your tween and then join us for a discussion about the book.

Wed Jan 24 "Stealing Home" by J. Torres Wed Feb 28 "The Barren Grounds" by David Robertson Wed Mar 27 "Smile" by Raina Telgemeier Register online or in branch. Books are provided upon registration.

School Age | Registration Required Wednesday | January 24 | 6:30 PM PST - 7:15 PM PST Wednesday | February 28 | 6:30 PM PST - 7:15 PM PST Wednesday | March 27 | 6:30 PM PST - 7:15 PM PST 13

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Chess Club Hone your chess skills on Wednesday afternoons at the library. All skill levels welcome - beginners to experts. This is a self-directed program, so bring a friend or three! All ages are welcome!

All Ages | Drop-In Weekly on Wednesdays | 3:30 PM PST - 5:30 PM PST

SPECIAL EVENTS Unplug and Play Week (January 21-28) Unplug and Play Week encourages children and families to unplug from their screens and explore different ways of spending time together. Be sure to stop by the library this week to enjoy some screen-free fun!

Family | Drop-In Sunday | January 21 to Sunday | January 28

Pro D Day Crafty Chaos Looking for something to do with your kids on this Pro D Day? Bring them into the branch for some arts and crafting!

Family | Drop-In Friday | February 16 | 11:00 AM PST - 4:00 PM PST

Spring Break Drop by or check the library calendar for a week of special activities during your spring break!

Family | Drop-In Monday | March 18 to Saturday | March 30

TEENS YA Corner Crafts Come and get your creative juices flowing in our YA corner. We have rotating activities for tweens and teens. We change them regularly so visit often!

Teens | Drop-In Wednesday | January 3 to Sunday | March 31

ADULTS Knitting Club Join us on Wednesday evenings to share patterns and techniques for all types of needlework in a relaxed environment. Bring your current project, start something new or simply enjoy the company of fellow crafters.

Adults | Drop-In Weekly on Wednesdays | 6:30 PM PST - 7:30 PM PST

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Writers, join this group for inspiration and encouragement and to share your writing. All writing and skill levels are welcome in this supportive atmosphere.

Adults | Drop-In Tuesday | January 9 | 1:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Tuesday | February 6 | 1:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Tuesday | March 5 | 1:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST

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Lake Country Writer's Group

ALL AGES Chess Club Hone your chess skills on Wednesday afternoons at the library. All skill levels welcome - beginners to experts. This is a self-directed program, so bring a friend or three! All ages are welcome!

All Ages | Drop-In Weekly on Wednesdays | 3:30 PM PST - 5:30 PM PST

Board Game Saturday Join us on Saturday afternoons for Board Games (and Chess).

We have a selection of board games or bring your own.

All Ages | Drop-In Weekly on Saturdays | 1:00 PM PST - 4:30 PM PST

Puzzle Exchange All puzzlers will want to check out our new puzzle exchange. Finished with a puzzle at home? Bring it in and trade it for something new.

All Ages | Grab-n-Go

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