SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE
ONLINE EVENTS
NARAMATA LIBRARY
SUMMERLAND LIBRARY
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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Website orl.bc.ca
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Email info@orl.bc.ca
Address Box 190 3580 Third Street
Naramata, BC V0H 1N0
ADULTS
Naramata Knitters
Bring your projects, needles, hooks and yarns and create in community. All abilities are welcome.
Adults | Drop-In
Weekly on Fridays | 3:00PM PST - 5:00PM PST
Naramata Seed Library
"Borrow" some seeds from the Naramata Seed Library and plant them in your garden. In the Fall, save some seeds and return then to the library for members of your connunity to grow the following year. Contact the library for more information.
Adults | Grab-n-Go
CHILDREN
SUMMER READING CLUB
Summer Reading Club Kick-off Party
Play games, enter contests, create a curious creature and pick up your SRC swag bag!
School Age | Drop-In
Tuesday | June 18 | 3:00 PM PST - 4:30 PM PST
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Create a crazy hat, play croquet (in the library!), solve some riddles... and eat cake hands-free!
School Age | Registration Required
Monday | July 8 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:45 AM PST
Paper Airplane Olympics
The strongest, the fastest and the most creative airplanes will compete for gold and gummy worms!
School Age | Registration Required
Monday | July 15 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:45 AM PST
Squishmallows and Canvas
Bring your favourite Squishmallow (or other stuffed friend) to the library and paint their portait! It's a paint night... except for kids... and during the day :)
School Age | Registration Required
Monday | July 22 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:45 AM PST
The Bug Guys
The Bug Guys presentation is a fun, safe and interactive way for animal lovers to get up close and personal with exotic creatures from around the world. Join Stuart and his cast of exotic and colourful friends including, but not limited to, Lumin the Dumeril’s Boa and Jub-Jub the Green Iguana for unforgettable stories and fun facts. For ages 6 to 12.
Please register everyone that will be attending including caregivers.
School Age | Registration Required
Monday | July 29 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:45 AM PST
Phone Number 2504945591
Website orl.bc.ca/summerland
Facebook.com/ orlAreaE
Twitter.com/ ORLreads
Email info@orl.bc.ca
Address 9533 Main Street PO Box 1198 Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0
ADULTS
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Tuesday Afternoon Fibre Artists (TAFA)
Gather with people who are passionate about textile arts to share ideas, techniques and inspiration. All skill levels welcome.
All Ages | Drop-In
Weekly on Tuesdays | 1:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Fiddlesticks Knitting Group
Bring your knitting or crochet project and pour a cup of tea for a crafty afternoon with a great bunch of knitters, the Fiddlesticks! Beginners welcome
All Ages | Drop-In
Weekly on Wednesdays | 1:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST
Weekly on Saturdays | 1:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST
English Classes
SOICS is offering free English classes at the library. Improve your English and meet other newcomers. Email admin@soics.ca to register.
Adults | Registration Required
Weekly on Wednesdays | 1:00 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST
Weekly on Thursdays | 1:00 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST
Summerland Seed Library
It's not too late to grow some seeds! Browse through our selection of vegetable, herb and flower seeds, provided by donation. Grow some plants, save the seed and return back to share with the community. Limit of 10 packages per year with your library card.
All Ages | Grab-n-Go
CHILDREN
SUMMER READING CLUB
Galaxy in a Jar: Capture the magic of the stars!
Design your own galaxy in a jar as we plunge into stories set in the farthest reaches of space! What mysteries are hidden among the stars and planets? Are black holes really holes? Will humans ever live on Mars? You won't leave with all the answers, but you will take home a beautiful jar of stars. All supplies provided. Just bring your imagination!
School Age | Registration Required
Tuesday | July 2 | 6:45 PM PST - 7:45 PM PST
Tuesday | July 23 | 6:45 PM PST - 7:45 PM PST
Optical Illusions: More than meets the eye!
Step into the mesmerizing world of optical illusions where reality bends, twists, and delights your senses. From arts and crafts to perplexing puzzles, we will unravel the mysteries of optical illusions together!
School Age | Registration Required
Tuesday | July 9 | 6:45 PM PST - 7:45 PM PST
Tuesday | July 30 | 6:45 PM PST - 7:45 PM PST
Chemistry Kids: Fun reactions!
Get ready for a blast of excitement as we dive into the explosive world of chemistry. Join us for fizzing fun through hands on experiments, explosive demonstrations and a scientific story to ignite your curiosity and creativity.
School Age | Registration Required
Tuesday | July 16 | 6:45 PM PST - 7:45 PM PST
Tuesday | August 6 | 6:45 PM PST - 7:45 PM PST
FAMILY
SPECIAL EVENTS
Family Friendly Movie Afternoon
Join us for an afternoon showing of "Maya the Bee 2: The Honey Games". After a poor harvest, the hive faces a crisis. Maya and Willy travel to Buzztropolis, where the Empress challenges them to the Honey Games. Losing means giving up all their summer honey but Maya stays optimistic, believing "Every bug has a talent!" Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Recommended for children 4 years old and up.
Family | Drop-In
Thursday | July 18 | 2:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Family Friendly Movie Afternoon
Join us for an afternoon screening of the critically acclaimed "Kubo and the Two Strings". When Kubo accidentally summons an evil spirit, he must recover his fallen samurai father’s mystical weaponry and discover his own magical powers. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Recommended for children ages 9 and up.
Family | Drop-In
Thursday | August 15 | 2:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Minecraft Scavenger Hunt
Look for the TNT blocks hiding in the library, solve the puzzle and collect your prize!
Family | Drop-In
Thursday | August 1 to Saturday | August 31