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Book Babes
Book Babes
Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment. Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON! Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
Kim Stanley Robinson: Imagining a Better Climate Future
Kim Stanley Robinson: Imagining a Better Climate Future
Amidst the urgency and anxiety of the climate crisis, speculative fiction can help us find hope by showing what an alternative, better future could look like. In The Ministry for the Future, Kim Stanley Robinson imagines a world ravaged by climate disaster, where humans find ways to change politics, technology, and the economy to win […]
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Frauds and Scams
Frauds and Scams
Seniors First BC will present on what frauds and scams are, common schemes targeting Canadian seniors, safety strategies and resources to consult. Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, legal advocacy, support, and referrals to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those […]
1 event,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.
2 events,
Book Babes
Book Babes
Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment. Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON! Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
2 events,
Slocan Park Storytime + Mobile Library
Slocan Park Storytime + Mobile Library
New Slocan Valley Outreach date and Location, EVERYBODY WELCOME! Attention families: Children's Librarian Jackie is joining the Teddy Bear Club as a monthly special guest, 10am to 10:30. Attention Slocan Valley readers: there will be books to browse, check out and return material, and sign up for a library card (all you need is ID […]
From the Heart
From the Heart
From the Heart is a monthly learning circle committed to listening and learning from Indigenous voices, often through a book study. For the Fall, our theme is conversations. What is next after colonialism and slavery? How do we move forward? Join us for a conversation with two books that highlight Indigenous, Latino and Black perspectives, all […]
1 event,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.
1 event,
Balfour / Area E Library Information Booth + Outreach
Balfour / Area E Library Information Booth + Outreach
Find Children's Librarian Jackie at the Balfour Kids Clothing Share, from 9am to noon at the Balfour Covenant Church (7741 Upper Balfour Rd). She will have an information booth sharing how the Library can support families in Area E. Did you know all school aged kids are eligible for a free Library card? Come and […]
2 events,
Book Babes
Book Babes
Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment. Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON! Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
1 event,
Gardens Will Save Us: A Book Reading
Gardens Will Save Us: A Book Reading
Alanda Greene’s book The Impermanence of Broccoli and Other Lessons from the Garden will resonate with anyone who has ever found themselves wondering about the inter-relatedness of life and how that understanding can meet the global crisis. Greene believes that the skills to build a sustainable future can be found in the garden. She will […]
1 event,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.
2 events,
Library catalogue unavailable October 21 9pm – October 23 5am
Part of the library catalogue will be offline from 9 PM PDT Saturday October 21 to 5 AM PDT Monday October 23, 2023. The "Find Books & More" / "Explore" catalogue search features will still be available "My Account" and "Search other BC Libraries" will not be available Online resources from our website, such as […]
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Join Jackie for Saturday Storytime, followed by a craft! Storytime 10:30 to 11am Craft Table 11am to noon **Saturday Storytimes are held once a month, keep an eye on the event calendar and the bulletin board at the bottom of the Library stairs for the dates!
2 events,
Family Place Storytime Visit
Family Place Storytime Visit
Jackie will be the guest storyteller at Family Place’s drop-in circle time, from 10:15 to 11. Family Place is located at 312 Silica Street, and offers many great programs for children and families! https://kootenaykids.ca/programs/family-place/
2 events,
Book Babes
Book Babes
Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment. Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON! Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
1 event,
fanny kearse Book Launch
fanny kearse Book Launch
A self-described storyteller, disrupter, activist, and truth seeker comes to the Nelson Public Library on Wednesday, October 25, 7pm. fanny kearse reads from her newly published book Umi’s Prayer: Poetry and Prose from a Year of Living and Loving Queer in an evening that promises to be a reflection on all the forms of love, […]
2 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.
Tech Hub Skills Series: Podcast and Voiceover Production 101
Tech Hub Skills Series: Podcast and Voiceover Production 101
Discover and learn how to use the library’s tech hub to create a podcast or voiceover recordings in a free two-session workshop. Introduction Q&A session: Thur. Oct. 26, 5:30pm to 6:45pm Hands-on tech session: Sat. Oct. 28, 4:00pm to 5:45pm Instructor Mark Stevens has over 20 years’ experience as an on-air radio broadcaster and audio […]
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fanny kearse Poetry & Collage Workshop
fanny kearse Poetry & Collage Workshop
Join poet fanny kearse for a restorative experience exploring embodied literary and visual arts. Inspired by a line from fanny's poetry - "dreams are the only thing entirely of our own design" - this workshop will hold space for the sharing and embodiment of dreams through somatic exercises, writing prompts, and collage art. Participants will […]
1 event,
Tech Hub Skills Series: Podcast and Voiceover Production 101
Tech Hub Skills Series: Podcast and Voiceover Production 101
Discover and learn how to use the library’s tech hub to create a podcast or voiceover recordings in a free two-session workshop. Introduction Q&A session: Thur. Oct. 26, 5:30pm to 6:45pm Hands-on tech session: Sat. Oct. 28, 4:00pm to 5:45pm Instructor Mark Stevens has over 20 years’ experience as an on-air radio broadcaster and audio […]
2 events,
Book Babes
Book Babes
Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment. Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON! Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
3 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.
Tech Hub Skills Series: Graphic Design 101
Tech Hub Skills Series: Graphic Design 101
From developing a logo to magazine layouts this free two-part workshop will cover the basics of graphic design for web or print media. Discover the Library’s tech hub and get hands-on time with Adobe Creative Suite software. Introduction Q&A session: Thur. Nov. 2, 5:30pm to 6:45pm Adobe Creative Cloud overview session: Sat. Nov. 4, 4:00pm […]
Meet the Mushrooms
Meet the Mushrooms
Robert Macrae presents an illustrated talk on mushrooms, including detailed information on identity, edibility, nutritition, and medicnal value. On zoom! Email to register at kootenaylibrariesprogramming@gmail.com.
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Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
To kickstart Climate Action Week join Jackie for a special Saturday Storytime, followed by a craft using recycled materials! Storytime 10:30 to 11am Craft Table 11am to noon **Saturday Storytimes are held once a month, keep an eye on the event calendar and the bulletin board at the bottom of the Library stairs for the […]
Tech Hub Skills Series: Graphic Design 101
Tech Hub Skills Series: Graphic Design 101
From developing a logo to magazine layouts this free two-part workshop will cover the basics of graphic design for web or print media. Discover the Library’s tech hub and get hands-on time with Adobe Creative Suite software. Introduction Q&A session: Thur. Nov. 2, 5:30pm to 6:45pm Adobe Creative Cloud overview session: Sat. Nov. 4, 4:00pm […]
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