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Art in the Library Opening Reception

Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, Canada

Artworks by local artist Ute Bachinski, will be on view in the Library meeting room from March 8th through April 4th during Library open hours. Join the artist for an opening reception on Friday, March 8th, from 4-5:30pm. All are welcome.

 

Seedy Saturday at the Library

Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for a self-serve community seed swap at the library.  You are welcomed to bring in any extra seeds you have to share and take away some from the swap to plant at home.  Please just be sure your seeds are clearly labelled - they can be in a large container or smaller packets […]

 
Event Series Skill Share Saturdays

SkillShare Saturdays – Collage Club

Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, Canada

This is the third installment of Collage Club, a 3-session open studio time with supplies provided. Using books and magazines that are otherwise headed for the dump, participants will get to play with cut-paper collage techniques to create an artwork, sketchbook, or other project of their choosing. Join us for some creative fun and a […]

 

the Lure & Lore of the Local lecture series A Shot Heard ‘Round the World: The Bluebell Mine Murder Trial

Creston and District Community Complex 312 19 Ave N, Creston, BC, Canada

This is third lecture in this series commemorating the Town of Creston's Centennial. Dr. Louis Knafla is Professor Emeritus of History, University of Calgary, and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, with a focus in British and Canadian legal history. In this lecture, Dr. Knafla will share from a current research project: “The Legal Culture […]

 

National Canadian Film Day – free screening of ROSIE

Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for a free screening of Canadian film ROSIE.  this film is rated PG.   The first feature from director Gail Maurice, ROSIE is a touching and warm comedy that is sure to charm audiences the world over. Fréderique, a struggling artist living in 1980s Montreal, is shocked when she’s put in charge of […]

 

Earth Day at the Library: All About Wildflowers and their Pollinators

Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for presentations from Caroline Collier discussing native pollinators and how we can best support them, and Amanda and Jeff from Swan Valley Honey discussing the joys and challenges of keeping honey bees. We will also have info and resources to share about keeping a native bee house and growing your own pollinator-friendly garden.

 
Event Series Skill Share Saturdays

SkillShare Saturday – Crafty Repurposing

Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, Canada

In this session we’ll be using basic crochet stitches to make rag rugs from old linens and shopping totes from flimsy plastic bags. Bring in your collected surplus of bags or old linens and the biggest crochet hook you can find, and we’ll help you get started! Some supplies will be provided, but if you […]

 
Event Series Skill Share Saturdays

SkillShare Saturday – Creative Mending

Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, Canada

Creative Mending is back! Creative Mending SkillShare events are an opportunity to gather with like-minded others for shared problem-solving, pleasant company, and a little extra motivation to tackle the mending pile. Some supplies are provided, but if you need specific supplies it’s a good idea to bring your own sewing kit too. This is an […]

 

the Lure & Lore of the Local lecture series: The Canadian Pacific Railway’s Kootenay Landing Tug & Barge Service – 1898 to 1930

Creston and District Community Complex 312 19 Ave N, Creston, BC, Canada

This is fourth lecture in this series commemorating the Town of Creston's Centennial. Michael Cone will tell a story of hard working tugs pushing railcar transfer barges between Kootenay Landing and Procter from 1898 until 1930. This daily service operated in all conditions, despite the perils of ice, driftwood, low water sandbars, blizzards and fog. […]