Knowledge Changes Lives
Join us for a matinee screening of the movie A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks, based on the Frederik Backman novel A Man Called Ove. "Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he […]
BC 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 become an award-winning national bestseller. It’s a story about Native life, motherhood, and mental health that follows a young Mohawk woman who discovers that the […]
Our 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 […]
In 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 […]
Please 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 […]
Come to the Library with your Pokémon decks and challenge other kids and teens. This event is for all school aged kids and teens.Don’t know how to play, but you have some cards? Bring them in and we will teach you how to make a deck and play. You will need around 20 Pokémon, 20 […]
Join 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 […]
BC Libraries Present: Indigenous Fiction False claims to Indigenous identity has gotten headlines across the country in recent years, with famous writers, academics, and artists uncovered as “pretendians.”The issue has been the subject of popular podcasts, feature articles in major magazines, and even a CBC documentary. Bestselling author katherena vermette’s new novel, real ones, tells […]
All Teens Welcome! Come on in during your lunch break for some fresh popcorn and a hot drink. We got Tea, Chocolate and Coffee! Either come and hang out or just drop by, to grab it to go! In The Teen Space!
Have you ever wanted to create your very own video game? Well look no further! This is a 6 week course where kids will build a workable video game level. […]
