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Join local experts Ed McMackin, Bernd Stengl, and Jesse Moreton for an informative slideshow about our regional wildflowers and where to find them, how to identify them, and what makes them so special.

Free public presentation. Library Meeting Room. January 26, 2023 at 7pm.

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Event Series free movie screenings

Pride Month Movie Screening: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

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

Join the Library and Special Guest Hosts, OUTspoken Creston, to kick off Pride Month with a classic favourite! Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) […]

 

Event Series the Lure & Lore of the Local lecture series

The Lure & Lore of the Local Lecture Series: The Dick Fry Appreciation Society

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

On Saturday, June 1st, we'll have another lecture in our series The Lure & Lore of the Local: History and Stories of Creston and Kootenay Lake. These lectures are a collaboration between local writer and historian Luanne Armstrong, the Creston Museum, and the Creston Public Library in commemoration of the town of Creston's 100th anniversary […]

 
Event Series Art in the Library

Art in the Library – KRSS Senior Art Students

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

Artists from the Senior Independent Art classes at Kootenay River Secondary School will be sharing their final projects in the new Teen Space in the Library. The artists, Amaleigh, Aspen, Chloe, Derri, Gracin, and Madison, all created new works for this exhibition based on the theme of Genres. Artwork will be on view from June […]

 
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National Indigenous Peoples Day

The Creston Valley Public Library has teamed up with the Yaqan Nuki Peoples' Heritage Society to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with a fun opportunity to learn about traditional Ktunaxa culture and have some family-friendly fun. Join us on Saturday, June 22nd for a fun afternoon learning about traditional Yaqan Nuki stick games and make a […]

 

Featured Featured Event Series the Lure & Lore of the Local lecture series

Lure & Lore of the Local Lecture Series: Bird Wars

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

This will be the sixth lecture in our series commemorating the Town of Creston's Centennial anniversary. Join Tammy Bradford for a deep dive into the sometimes complicated, always changing relationship between people and birds in the Creston Valley. Illustrated by her own photos of local birds, this presentation takes you on a journey through Creston's […]

 
Event Series free movie screenings

SUMMER MOVIE SCREENING: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

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

Please join us Wednesday, July 31st at 7pm in the large meeting room for this free film screening of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" adapted from the classic Judy Blume novel. A beloved and best-selling classic, this film adaptation of Judy Blume’s "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret" stars Rachel McAdams, Kathy […]

 

Event Series Skill Share Series – Community Presenters

free public presentation: Creston Valley Farmers’ Market & the Food Hub

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

Join Farmers’ Market Manager Rylee Collins and Tanya Wall from the Food Hub to learn about the work being done in the Creston Valley to ensure food security for our communities, and hear about the food-related resources available to local individuals and small producers.

 

Patron Appreciation Open House

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

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 […]

 

Event Series Skill Share Saturdays

SkillShare Saturday: Indoor Plant Care & Swap

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

In 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 […]

 
Event Series Seniors Movie Matinee

Seniors’ Movie Matinee – A League of Their Own

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

Join 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 […]