SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE
ONLINE EVENTS
PRESCHOOL: INFANT-5 YEARS
Read-To-Me Club
Join our Read-To-Me Club this summer! Use the Reading Tracker when reading together, then enter for a chance to win a grand prize! Pick up a Reading Tracker at your local library starting June 17 or download at www.orl. bc.ca/summer-family-challenge. Available all summer.
0 to 5 years old | Grab-n-Go
Monday | June 17 to Saturday | September 7
ONLINE STORY TIME
Online Pyjama Story Time
Snuggle up for Online Pyjama Story Time! Featuring longer books, songs, puppets and rhymes for some pre-bedtime silliness. Don't forget your stuffie!
Family | Registration Required
Tuesday | July 9 to Tuesday | August 13
Weekly on Tuesdays | 6:30pm PST - 7:10pm PST
Presented by the Downtown Kelowna Library
ONLINE PUPPET SHOW
Big Bro's Coming!
Join us for a silly puppet show based on Jez Alborough's picture book Watch Out! Big Bro's Coming! Terror spreads through the jungle as animals hear the news that rough, tough Big Bro is on his way! Recommended for children ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers.
Family | Registration Required
Thursday | July 4 | 3:30 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST Presented by the Downtown Kelowna Library
SUMMER READING CLUB: 5-12 YEARS
READING AND CHALLENGE TRACKERS
World of Curiosities: Reading Record
Join Summer Reading Club (SRC) and read all summer long to earn a shiny medal! Pick up a reading record at your local library starting June 17 or register online at bcsrc.ca. Available all summer.
School Age | Grab-n-Go
Monday | June 17 to Saturday | September 7
World of Curiosities: Challenge Tracker
Challenge yourself this summer by being inventive, creative, and active. Finish the challenge for an opportunity to win a grand prize! Starting June 17, pick up a challenge tracker from your local library or download at www.orl.bc.ca/src. Available all summer.
School Age | Grab-n-Go
Monday | June 17 to Saturday | September 7
ONLINE SUMMER READING CLUB PROGRAMS
BC SRC Artist: Meneka Repka
Join this year's BC Summer Reading Club artist, Meneka Repka, for an online program! Meneka will share their experience as an illustrator, read their upcoming book The Mango Monster and lead a drawing activity.
School Age | Registration Required
Thursday | July 11 | 3:30 PM PST - 4:15 PM PST
Discovering Dinosaurs: Royal Tyrrell Museum
This online program introduces children to the study of paleontology and the dinosaurs that roamed prehistoric Alberta. Learn about the impressive carnivores and herbivores that flourished in the lush environment millions of years ago.
School Age | Registration Required
Wednesday | July 17 | 3:00 PM PST - 3:45 PM PST
Exploring the Moon: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
In this online program we'll learn about our nearest neighbour the moon, Canada's involvement in space exploration and how robotics and artificial intelligence are used in space.
School Age | Registration Required
Tuesday | July 23 | 3:00 PM PST - 3:40 PM PST
ASL Basics for Kids
Ready for a sign language adventure? Join our fun online program to learn American Sign Language (ASL), explore Deaf culture, and communicate with awesome people. Become an ASL superstar in six forty-five minute classes designed for young learners. Let’s start signing!
School Age | Registration Required
Wednesday | July 10 | 5:30PM PST - 6:15PM PST
Wednesday | July 17 | 5:30PM PST - 6:15PM PST
Wednesday | July 24 | 5:30PM PST - 6:15PM PST
Wednesday | August 7 | 5:30PM PST - 6:15PM PST
Wednesday | August 14 | 5:30PM PST - 6:15PM PST
Wednesday | August 21 | 5:30PM PST - 6:15PM PST
Presented by the Rutland Library & Access Services
YOUNG ADULT
TEEN SUMMER CHALLENGE
"Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere." - Mary Schmich. Beginning June 17th, pick up your Teen Summer Challenge tracker at your local library branch or download online at www.orl.bc.ca/stc. Earn 500 points in each category and be entered in a draw to win a grand prize! Available all summer.
Teens | Grab-n-Go
Monday | June 17 to Saturday | September 7
ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
ASL Basics for Teens and Adults
Explore the world of sign language! Learn American Sign Language (ASL), explore Deaf culture, and communicate with awesome people. 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 and Teens | Registration Required
Wednesday | July 10 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Wednesday | July 17 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Wednesday | July 24 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Wednesday | August 7 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Wednesday | August 14 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Wednesday | August 21 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Presented by the Rutland Library & Access Services
The Readers: Conversations about Books
Join our friendly group of book lovers as we explore the wonderful world of books! Connect with other readers, 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. This program is over the phone and no computer skills are needed. Register online, call us at 778-658-6394, or email access@orl.bc.ca to receive the phone number and access code.
Adults | Registration Required
Tuesday | July 2 to Tuesday | August 27
Weekly on Wednesdays | 2:00PM PST - 3:00PM PST
Presented by Access Services
Classics Book Club
THE READERS
Conversations about Books
Meet fellow bookworms to discuss your favorite books, authors, and genres, and discover new literary gems. To participate, you can register online, call us at 778-658-6394, or email access@ orl.bc.ca to receive the phone number and access code for the conference line.
Welcome to our Classics Book Club, a virtual book club where we tackle a classic novel together and meet online to discuss what we’ve read. Participants are responsible for finding their own copy of the books. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly as we email the link to participate shortly before the event. Requires a computer, smartphone or tablet and a WiFi connection.
Adults | Registration Required
Thursday | July 4 to Thursday | July 18
Weekly on Thursdays | 12:00pm PST - 1:00pm PST
July 4 and July 18: We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Presented by the Salmon Arm Library
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ONLINE PROGRAMS
ASL Basics for Teens and Adults
Explore the world of sign language! Learn American Sign Language (ASL), explore Deaf culture, and communicate with incredible people. 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 and Teens | Registration Required
Wednesday | July 10 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Wednesday | July 17 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Wednesday | July 24 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Wednesday | August 7 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Wednesday | August 14 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Wednesday | August 21 | 6:30PM PST - 7:30PM PST
Presented by Rutland Library & Access Services
Family History Forum
Join us for monthly topics hosted virtually by the Kelowna & District Genealogical Society! The Forum explores 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.Every fourth Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Adults | Registration Required
Tuesday | June 25 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
Tuesday | July 23 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
Tuesday | August 27 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
Presented by the downtown Kelowna Library & KDGS
Virtual Queer Community Book Club
The Virtual Queer Community Book Club features books written by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors. The VQCBC strives to deepen our sense of community and ourselves in a queer centric space. Recommended for Young Adults and Adults.June - Johnny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead July - Desert of the Heart by Jane Rule
August - Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi
Adults | Registration Required
Wednesday | June 26 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
Wednesday | July 31 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
Wednesday | August 28 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
Presented by the Westside Learning Lab
READING CHALLENGE
Adult Summer Reading Club
Unearth the treasures of tales untold in our Adult Summer Reading Club, where stories and adventures unfold! Embark on our quest from June 17th to September 7th. Complete challenges and reading goals to earn tickets, then enter to win a new tablet (your portal to future reading adventures) or gift card prize packs. Join us to read, to dream, to discover, and to share at www.orl.bc.ca/challenge, where books and learning are keys to a vast expanse!
Monday | June 17 to Saturday | September 7
Presented by Adult Services
Reading Bucket List - Part 3 of 4: Explore Locally
Grab your favourite bookmark and get reading! Join this challenge and start crossing off your “Reading Bucket List.” In Part 3 we invite you to explore locally with a list of Canadian and Indigenous titles. A wide variety of topics and subjects ensures there is something for everyone! Join the fun, learn from another's perspective, and earn a reward for completing all 25 books. More info is available at www.orl.bc.ca/bucket, or visit your local library!
Presented by Adult Services
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SUMMER READING CLUB
Pokemon Scavenger Hunt
Pikachu, where are you? Join us in the hunt to find new Pokemon characters every week. At the end of summer return your completed contest form to the library to receive a prize!
Family | Grab-n-Go
Tuesday | July 2 to Saturday | August 31
Weekly Puzzler
Enjoy a good head-scratcher? Then check out our Weekly Puzzler! Each week you can either: choose who would win; answer a trivia question; pick a would you rather or solve a riddle. Each answer earns a ticket to enter the draw for a Summer
Reading Club prize. Fun, quick and easy activities!
Family | Grab-n-Go
Tuesday | July 2 to Saturday | August 24
S.T.E.A.M. Take and Make Kits
Enjoy a fun crafting project at home! Starting July 9th a new Take and Make Kit will be available every two weeks.
School Age | Grab-n-Go
Tuesday | July 9 to Saturday | August 31
Nankama Drum
Live to the beat of your own drum! Join us for a fun and instructive session with Bobby Bovenzi of Nankama Drum and Dance as he teaches participants how to play various styles of drums.
School Age | Drop-In
Wednesday | July 3 | 11:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST
Bug Guy, Jub-Jub- and Friends
Join the Bug Guys and a cast of exotic and colourful friends! Enjoy a fun, interactive and educational experience with extraordinary live animals from around the world.
School Age | Registration Required
Saturday | July 13 | 1:30 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST
Butterfly Life Cycle
Join the UBCO Let's Talk Science Team and discover the beautiful butterfly's life cycle. Workshop includes a reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, followed by an engaging and educational hands-on activity.
School Age | Registration Required
Saturday | July 20 | 11:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST
Super Science Challenges
Join the UBCO Let's Talk Science Team and participate in a Super Science Challenge! Work with others to design, create and test a variety of projects. An engaging and hands-on activity where everyday materials are used to solve challenging science and engineering problems.
School Age | Registration Required
Saturday | July 20 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST
Curious About Plants?
Plants are essential for all life on earth. To understand why, join local author Mikaela Cannon as she shares her life-long passion. Pick up a copy of Mikaela's book Foraging as a Way of Life and ask questions about plants and foraging. As part of the workshop the musical trio, Treebird, will share their interactive songs.
Family | Drop-In
Wednesday | July 24 | 1:30 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST
Down the Rabbit Hole Escape Room
Hop down the rabbit hole and rescue Alice from Wonderland! Visit our website or stop by the library in July for dates and times.
Family | Registration Required
Phone Number
250.838.6488
Website orl.bc.ca
Facebook.com/ orlAreaB
Twitter.com/ ORLreads
Email info@orl.bc.ca
Address Box 226 514 Cliff Avenue Enderby, BC V0E 1V0
FAMILIES
SUMMER READING CLUB
Read for a Swim Pass!
Back again this year! Join SRC, read for two weeks, show us your reading log and earn a swim pass for the Enderby Pool! (Valid for the 2024 summer season) School Age
Pokemon Scavenger Hunt
Pikachu, where are you? Join us in the hunt to find new Pokemon characters every week. At the end of summer return your completed contest form to the library to receive a prize! Scavenger hunt ends September 6th.
Family | Drop-In
Weekly Puzzler
Enjoy a good head-scratcher? Then check out our Weekly Puzzler! Each week you can either: choose who would win; answer a trivia question; pick a would you rather or solve a riddle. Each answer earns a ticket to enter the draw for a Summer Reading Club prize. Fun, quick and easy activities! July 2nd - August 4th.
Family | Drop-In
Tuesday | July 2 to Saturday | August 24
Drop-In STEAM Activities
Throughout the summer we offer a variety of STEAM activities in the branch. Stop in any time to see what we are up to! Featuring Ozobots, Strawbees, Gravitrax, Squishy Circuits and Dash & Dot Robots.
Family | Drop-In
Art Explorations for All
Drop in every Wednesday in July from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm to enjoy a new creative adventure. From making pocket sized comic books to drawing and painting, there's something for everyone to enjoy! No experience necessary.
Family | Drop-In
Wednesday | July 3 to Wednesday | July 31
Weekly on Wednesdays | 10:00 AM PST - 3:00 PM PST
Bug Guy, Jub-Jub- and Friends
Join the Bug Guys and a cast of exotic and colourful friends! Enjoy a fun, interactive and educational experience with extraordinary live animals from around the world.
School Age | Registration Required
Saturday | July 13 | 10:30 PST - 11:45 AM PST
TEENS
Retro Teen Night
Teen night returns every Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm during July and August. Different activities each week! This summer we'll enjoy art projects, games, bingo, Wii, green screen, button making, food, paint nights and more! Please register so we can ensure we have supplies for all. Ages 13+
Teens | Registration Required
Wednesday | July 3 to Wednesday | August 28
Weekly on Wednesdays | 6:00 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
ADULTS
Author Visit: Nick Hutchinson, A Mingled Yarn
Join us for an evening reading with Nick from the Caravan Farm Theatre. His book weaves together theatre, farming, family, horses, social unrest, love and more! | Drop-In
Friday | June 28 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
Book club
Enjoy a lively, facilitated discussion with many points of view! All are welcome. Meeting on the last Friday of the month until June. See staff to register and to sign out this month's book selection.
Adults | Registration Required
Friday | September 27 to Friday | June 27
Weekly on Fridays | 3:00 PM PST - 4:30 PM PST
Sit 'n Knit
Bring some yarn and a project or get inspired by the work of others. Meet new friends, share ideas, and learn new skills. Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, needlepoint etc.
Everyone welcome! Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm September 10 2024 - end of March 2025. | Drop-In
Tuesday | September 10 to Monday | March 25
Weekly on Tuesdays | 1:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST
Phone Number
250.836.4845
Website orl.bc.ca
Facebook.com/ orlAreaB
Twitter.com/ ORLreads
Email sicamous@orl.bc.ca
Address Box 15
#2-446 Main St.
Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0
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SUMMER READING CLUB
Pokemon Scavenger Hunt
Pikachu, where are you? Join us in the hunt to find new Pokemon characters every week. At the end of summer return your completed contest form to the library to receive a prize! Hunt ends September 6.
School Age | Drop-In
Weekly Puzzler
Enjoy a good head-scratcher? Then check out our Weekly Puzzler! Each week from July 2 - August 24 you can either: choose who would win; answer a trivia question; pick a would you rather or solve a riddle. Each answer earns a ticket to enter the draw for a Summer Reading Club prize. See staff for details.
School Age | Drop-In
The Bug Guys
Join the Bug Guys and a cast of exotic and colourful friends! Enjoy a fun, interactive and educational experience with extraordinary live animals from around the world.
School Age | Drop-In
Saturday | August 10 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST
Escape!
The only way out is through! Unlock the mysteries of our new escape game this summer!
School Age | Drop-In
TEENS
After Hours Teen Night
Teens - visit the library for different activities. Snacks provided!
Teens | Drop-In
Saturday | July 6 | 6:00 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
Saturday | August 10 | 6:00 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
Saturday | September 14 | 6:00 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
ALL AGES
Art Exploration for All
Embark on an artistic journey! The library will have an assortment of art supplies and project ideas for you to get creative with with—try something new!
All Ages | Drop-In
Saturday | July 20 | 12:00 PM PST - 5:00 PM PST
Saturday | August 17 | 12:00 PM PST - 5:00 PM PST
Saturday | September 21 | 12:00 PM PST - 5:00 PM PST
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