Alicia Elliott: And Then She Fell
+1 moreBC Libraries Present: Indigenous Fiction in Conversation Following the success of her groundbreaking memoir A Mind Spread Out on the Ground, Alicia Elliot’s new novel And Then She Fellhas quickly […]
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Patron Appreciation Open House
Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, CanadaOur renovations are finally complete, and we're ready to celebrate! Join us between 1 and 4pm on the afternoon of Saturday, September 21st for an open house to officially open our new space and thank our tremendously patient and understanding patrons. We'll have light refreshments, door prizes, and live harp music! (the library will also […]
The Real History of Sam Steele in the Kootenays, with Sean MacPherson
Trinity United ChurchIn this presentation, UBC PHD candidate Sean MacPherson will share truth that unsettles the accepted history of Sam Steele in the Kootenays and the regional history that became mythology over time. While that myth influenced an identity for local settlers over a century, it obscured the direct role that the RCMP and local politicians had […]
Free Film Screening for Truth & Reconciliation Day!
Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, CanadaPlease join us on Friday, September 27th at 7pm for a free movie screening celebrating Indigenous filmmaking in Canada: The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw synopsis: When Mitzi Bearclaw (MorningStar Angeline) turns 25, it’s time to start making big decisions for the future. Her dream to design cool hats is put on hold when […]
Seniors’ Movie Matinee – All Saints
Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us at 1pm on Tuesday, October 15th for a free screening of All Saints, starring John Corbett. Based on a true story, a salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock of a tiny Episcopal (Anglican) church in a small town in Tennessee is ordered to shut it down. He attempts to save the church, as well as a group […]
SkillShare Saturdays – Costume Lab
Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on Saturday, October 19th at 1pm for a chance to work on your Halloween costume or decorations alongside other folks doing the same. We'll provide a sewing machine, a few hot glue guns, and some other supplies that might come in handy, and we'll have the collective creativity and problem-solving skills of the […]
Halloween Movie Screening – movie TBA!
Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, CanadaHave your say and help us decide which movie to screen for our Halloween Movie night on October 23rd. Pop into the library and cast your ballot before the end of the day on October 17th, or find us on facebook to vote in the comments. We'll announce the winner of the vote on Friday, […]
Art in the Library: James McDowell – NEW DATE
Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, CanadaRecent artworks by local artist James McDowell will be on view October 5th through November 14th during Library open hours. Join the artist for an opening reception on the new date of Saturday, November 2nd from 3-5pm. All are welcome.
SkillShare Saturday: Indoor Plant Care & Swap
Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, CanadaIn this SkillShare event we’ll look at the basic care & keeping of common houseplants, including how to diagnose problems and how to propagate your own plants. Participants are welcomed to bring cuttings or baby plants to share and swap, and pictures of sad, struggling plants to get advice on how to save them. with […]
Seniors’ Movie Matinee – A League of Their Own
Creston Valley Public Library 531 16th Ave S, Creston, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on Tuesday, November 19th at 1pm for a free screening of A League of Their Own, starring Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Geena Davis. During World War II, sisters Dottie and Kit join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their own growing rivalry. Seniors’ Movie Matinees happen on […]