SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE
ONLINE EVENTS
PEACHLAND LIBRARY
WEST KELOWNA LIBRARY
LEARNING
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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Phone Number
250.767.9111
Website orl.bc.ca
Facebook.com/ ORLareaG
Twitter.com/ ORLreads
Email info@orl.bc.ca
Address #40 - Peachland Village Mall
5500 Clements Crescent Peachland, BC V0H 1X5
ADULT
TECHNOLOGY
Technology Help
Do you need help with technology? The Library can help with minor troubleshooting for smartphones, laptops, tablets, and eReaders. There is also help available on how to use the Library eBooks, eMagazines, Enewspapers, and other online resources. Please call the Peachland Library at 250-767-9111 for an appointment.
Adults | Registration Required
BOOK CLUB
Library Book club
The Peachland Library Book Club meets the last Wednesday of the month from 2PM to 3PM. New members are always welcome! Please call the Library for more information if you are wishing to join. 250-767-9111
Adults | Registration Required
ALL AGES
SEED LIBRARY
Borrow, Grow, Share & Return
Community members are welcome to use the Peachland Seed Library. It is a free program where gardeners "borrow" our seeds. The hope is that some of the harvest grown from the borrowed seeds will go back in to the community by sharing with neighbours or the food bank, and that some of the produce will be saved for seeds and some of those seeds be returned to the Library so the cycle can continue.
All Ages | Drop-In
BOOK RECYCLING
Recycle Old Books
The Peachland Library is able to accept old books for recycling. Currently books cannot be put in your blue recycle bin. The Library has a special bin that is picked up by a recycler so the books can be recycled and not end up in the landfill.
All Ages | Drop-In
CHILDREN
STORY TIME
Story Time with Judy
Stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers. This is a literacy focused program and all are welcome! Preschool | Drop-In
Thursday | April 4 to Thursday | June 13
Weekly on Thursdays | 11AM PST - 11:45AM PST LEGO
Makers and Builders
Calling out to all budding engineers and builders! Come to the Library and play with our LEGO Keva PLanks, Strawbees and Icy Ice materials to create, build and design.
School Age | Drop-In
Friday | April 5 to Friday | June 14
Weekly on Fridays | 3PM PST - 4PM PST
STEM Fun
Make your own functioning hovercraft and create a Nebula in a jar. All materials provided, but be prepared for messy fun and wear old clothes!
School Age | Registration Required
Tuesday | July 16 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:30 AM PST
Virtual Reality at the Library
Experience the International Space Station using the libraries VR goggles!
School Age | Registration Required
Thursday | July 25 | 3:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Magician Leif David
The wonderful and talented Leif David will be at the branch for an interactive and entertaining show.
School Age | Registration Required
Tuesday | July 30 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:30 AM PST
Drumming and Percussion
Join us at the library for a fun hands on, interactive drumming and percussion lesson!
School Age | Registration Required
Tuesday | August 6 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:30 AM PST
The Bug Guys
A fun, safe and interactive way to get up close and personal with exotic animals 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.
School Age | Registration Required
Tuesday | August 13 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:15 AM PST
Minecraft Escape Room
Can you find the way out?! A fun interactive escape game that is Minecraft themed.
School Age | Registration Required
Tuesday | August 20 | 11:30 AM PST - 12:30 PM PST
Summer Reading Club Wind up Party
Celebrate your Summer Reading and receive your completion certificate and medal from the Peachland Mayor. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
School Age | Registration Required
Saturday | September 14 | 11:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST
Phone Number
778.755.6235
Website orl.bc.ca
Facebook.com/ ORLareaG
Twitter.com/ ORLmakes
Email westside@orl.bc.ca
Address #216 – 525 Highway 97 S West Kelowna, BC V1Z 4C9
MAKERS
Makerspace Certifications
At the Westside Learning Lab, we offer library certifications for 3D printing, Cricut machines and the Glowforge laser cutter. To book an appointment for an in-person certification please call 778-755-6235 and speak with our Maker Educators. Adults and Teens | Registration Required
Makerspace
Bookings
Go to Spaces, our online booking calendar at https://orl.evanced.info/spaces to book our maker stations. We have 3D printers, Cricut cutters, digitization stations, creation stations, sewing machines, a sound studio and a Glowforge laser cutter. For more information please call our knowledgable Maker Educators at 778-755-6235. We look forward to seeing you at the Lab! Adults and Teens | Registration Required
Westside Makers
Makers are invited to meet once a month to celebrate their projects big or small. Share your work or ideas that inspire, or seek advice from likeminded creatives. Anyone is welcome to come and brainstorm, share ideas, or learn how technology, arts, engineering and music (STEAM) come together in making things. The second Thursday of each month.
Adults and Teens | Drop-In | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
Fun with 3D Pens
Pop in and try your hand at 3D drawing! Drop in for self-directed creativity. Use our 3D pens to draw and create from your imagination.
School Age | Drop-In
Tuesday | July 2
Weekly on Tuesdays | 3:15 PM PST - 4:15 PM PST
KIDS
Tech Take Apart
Ever look at electronics and want to see what's inside? Then this program is for you. We have collected a variety of tech that we will take apart and use google lens to identify their components. We will have a lot of fun; we are not smashing things but rather taking them apart with tools and finesse.
9 to 12 years old | Registration Required
Wednesday | July 3 | 10:30 AM PST - 11:30 AM PST
Automaton
Come learn how to make a hand-powered machine with moving parts. Your automaton will be built from materials we supply, and can be taken home when done.
School Age | Registration Required
Friday | July 26 | 10:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST
Egg Carton Nature Hunt
Get outside this summer and build up some STEAM! This activity kit gives you a premade carton and activity guide to help you get the most out of nature. Your mission: collect natural items that match each colour spot in the carton. Teach colour matching in a fun way! The guide also includes other fun activities and ideas for the things you find, and ways to keep the fun hunt going! Registration required to ensure kits are available. Pick up at the Westside Learning Lab!
Family | Registration Required
Tuesday | August 6 to Tuesday | August 20
Paper Ball Run
Have some fun building a run for a ping pong ball using only a few materials! The challenge is to see if you can make your ball take longer than anyone else's to move down from a height of 25 cm without getting stuck.
School Age | Registration Required
Friday | August 9 | 10:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST
COMMUNITY
Tech-Help
Do you need assistance with your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Would you like to learn about our library e-resources? We can help! Please call the Lab at 778-755-6235 to book an appointment.
Adults | Registration Required
Weekly on Tuesdays | 2:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Weekly on Fridays | 2:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Artist's Circle
Bring your art to the Lab and join us to create and chat. This is not an art lesson, but rather a place to gather and socialize while doing one's own art or craft. Coffee and snacks are welcome. We do maintain a scent-free facility, so we ask that art materials that have a scent, such as oil paint, please be left at home.
Adults | Drop-In
Weekly on Wednesdays | 10:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST
ORL Quilting Creative Circle
Join our quilters and enjoy company as you work on your designs. Bring your sewing machine, supplies and a project.
Adults | Drop-In
Weekly on Wednesdays | 10:00 AM PST - 3:00 PM PST
Makers Making Change
Makers Making Change, part of the Neil Squire Society, is a platform that connects people with disabilities to volunteer makers who offer affordable access to assistive technology. The Neil Squire Society is a non-profit that has been transforming the lives of Canadians with disabilities since 1984. If you or someone you know could benefit from assistive technologies visit https:// www.makersmakingchange.com/ or call the Lab for more information.
All Ages
Seed Library
Yes, you are welcome to "borrow" seeds from the Lab, but we would like some back! Come in and select your seeds, plant them, harvest what you have grown and then save some seeds from your harvest to bring back to the library so we can share them again for the next growing season. Please contact the library for more information.
All Ages | Drop-In
Phone Number
250.768.4369
Website orl.bc.ca/westkelowna
Facebook.com/ ORLareaG
Email WestKelowna@orl. bc.ca
Address 3731 Old Okanagan HWY West Kelowna, BC V4T 1K7
SUMMER READING CLUB
KIDS (5-12)
Bug Guy, Jub-Jub and Friends
The Bug Guys presentation is a fun, safe and interactive way for animal lovers to get up close and personal with exotic animals from around the world. Join Stuart and his cast of exotic and colourful friends, including Lumin the Bumeril's Boa and Jub-Jub the Green Iguana, for unforgettable stories and fun facts.
6 to 12 years old | Registration Required
Tuesday | July 2 | 11:00 AM PST
Dance Explosion
Join experienced teacher Miss Bronwyn for some intro to dance fun and movement. Elements of all dance styles will be explored.
School Age | Registration Required
Wednesday | July 3 | 2:00 PM PST
Kiki the Eco Elf
Enjoy a rainbow burst of musical sunshine! Join Kiki for entertaining antics and songs of gratitude and ecological awareness.
Family | Drop-In
Tuesday | July 9 | 10:15 AM PST
Full Steam Ahead
Cublets, Ozobots and Squishy Circuits - oh my! Join Heather for a fun filled program of playing with and trying out tech toys that focus on STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
School Age | Registration Required
Wednesday | July 10 | 2:00 PM PST
Be Wild, Be Safe
Come learn about some of our local wildlife like bears, racoons and cougars. How do we stay safe around these animals and how do we keep them safe?
School Age | Drop-In
Tuesday | July 16 | 10:15 AM PST
Family Fun Night with the West Kelowna Ambassadors
Come one, come all - It's Family Fun Night at the library!
There will be games, kooky challenges, crafts, snacks, prizes and more. Meet the West Kelowna Ambassadors.
Family | Drop-In
Wednesday | July 17 | 6:30 PM PST - 7:30 PM PST
Magician Leif David
Time to experience real magic! Join award-winning magician Leif David for an action-packed show full of his unique blend of silliness and magic.
Family | Drop-In
Tuesday | July 23 | 10:15 AM PST
Nebula Jars
Step into the cosmos with our Nebula Jar workshop. Recreate the beauty of galaxies in miniature, using simple materials and easy-to-follow instructions. Dress for a mess.
8 to 12 years old | Registration Required
Wednesday | July 24 | 2:00 PM PST
Westbank First Nation Sncewips Museum
How did animals get their names? How did turtle find his home?
What are the four food chiefs? What did people use before plastic and paint? These questions and more will be answered during this fascinating program about Westbank First Nation's History.
School Age | Drop-In
Tuesday | July 30 | 10:15 AM PST
Get Slimed!
The ever-popular Slime program is back for more messy fun. Learn to make two kinds of slime and take it home to play with. Dress to get messy.
6 to 12 years old | Registration Required
Wednesday | July 31 | 2:00 PM PST
Lego/Keva Free Build
Use your imagination and building skills to make Lego and Keva creations to display in the library.
School Age | Drop-In
Wednesday | August 7 | 2:00 PM PST
PLEASE NOTE*** ENTRIES TO ALL WESTBANK BRANCH CONTESTS AND DRAWS MUST BE IN BY AUGUST 23RD. GRAND PRIZE DRAWS AND FINAL BOOK DRAWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 30TH. YOU CAN KEEP FILLING IN YOUR LOG INTO SEPTEMBER AND STILL GET YOUR MEDAL BUT YOU WILL MISS OUT ON THE PRIZE DRAWS.
SUMMER PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS: READ WITH ME
AGES 2-5
Stories and Parachute Games
Join us for silly stories and lively parachute games.
Preschool | Drop-In
Thursday | July 4 | 10:15 AM PST
Dance up a Storm
Move and groove! Join Miss Bronwyn for some movement and dance fun.
Preschool | Registration Required
Thursday | July 11 | 10:15 AM PST
Start with Art
You're never too young to make art! Join us for a simple preschool art project with parental participation. Dress to get messy!
Preschool | Registration Required
Thursday | July 18 | 10:15 AM PST
Marvelous Music
Join Miss Frances for a basic introduction to music and rhythm for the preschool set.
Preschool | Registration Required
Thursday | July 25 | 10:15 AM PST
COMMUNITY
Drop-in Chess
The classic game of strategy. Join us every Tuesday afternoon to master your moves or challenge your peers in this casual drop-in event. All skill levels are welcome.
Adults | Drop-In
Weekly on Tuesdays | 2:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
English Corner
English Corner is a conversational group for people with beginner to intermediate English skills. We meet weekly to discuss topics that unite and inspire us. Feel free to contact westkelownaenglishcorner@gmail.com for more information.
Adults | Drop-In
Weekly on Saturdays | 11:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST
Tech-help
Do you need assistance with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Would you like to learn about our e-resources? We can help! To make an appointment please call Jamie at 250-768-4369 ext. 7091.
Adults | Registration Required
Seed Library
Yes, you can borrow seeds from the Westbank Library, but eventually, we'd like some back! Borrow, grow, share, return! Borrow seeds, grow the seeds, and share your harvest with those who are food insecure. Then save seeds from what you grew and return seeds so we can share them again next year.
Art Therapy / Adult Colouring
Experience the calming benefits of art therapy through adult colouring, exploring intricate designs and patterns that promote relaxation and mindfulness. | Grab-n-Go
Granny Squares
Do you knit or crochet? Come and meet new friends while doing your handiwork. All abilities welcome.
Adults | Drop-In
Weekly on Mondays | 1:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST
Genealogists in Residence
Come to the library to chat with genealogists. Learn how to find more on your family tree or ask about the next steps in your research. We thank our volunteers from the Kelowna and District Genealogical Society
Adults | Drop-In
Tuesday | June 25 | 2:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Tuesday | July 30 | 2:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Tuesday | August 27 | 2:00 PM PST - 4:00 PM PST
Birthday Club
Celebrate your special day with Westbank Library! Stop in to claim your special birthday surprise today! Birthday bags are available during your birthday month. All Ages | Grab-n-Go
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