ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
There is an outside book drop open 24/7 with the exception of holiday closures.
Get into the festive spirit this holiday season! Swing by the Armstrong Library and grab your very own gingerbread house kit to take home. Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out on this delightful activity.
Starting December 2
Family fun featuring picture books, interactive songs and rhymes. Story time helps in the development of early literacy skills.
Tuesday, September 17 to December 3
10:30am to 11:00am
Join us for Stay & Play, an unstructured play time for children and their caregivers to socialize and explore. Soft play equipment and a variety of toys will be available.
September 17 to December 3
11:00am to 12:00pm
Ignite curiosity, explore creativity, and conquer the universe!
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of creativity, curiosity, and innovation?
Starting September 16, there will be a new kit every 2 weeks. (While supplies last.)
Join the S.T.E.A.M. revolution and unlock a world of endless possibilities!
Monday, September 16 to Saturday, November 23
Do you love escape rooms and puzzles? Then you are going to love a break-in bag! Think “Escape Room”, except instead of trying to Break Out, you’re trying to Break In! Solve 3 puzzles to find the numeric code that will open the lock and free your loot! (While supplies last.)
November 18
Basic supplies will be provided. Please bring any ribbon, bows or other decorative items you may want to use.
Monday, November 25 11:00am to 12:30pm
Tuesday, November 26 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Focused on fabric and sustainable gift wrapping, bring your clothes that need mending and learn how to fix them, or bring fabric to create eco-friendly gift wrap. We’ll have sewing machines, paper, and other supplies available, along with treats. It’s a great chance to share your expertise, learn from others, and enjoy good company.
Wednesday, December 18 2:30pm to 4:30 pm
Do you like to try new flavors and recipes?
Join the Armstrong Library on a culinary adventure! Each month we will feature a different spice with recipes to try. (While supplies last.)
Canasta (Hand and Foot Version)
Come and join our friendly group of Canasta players. No experience necessary- we will teach you!
Thursday, September 5 to Thursday, December 19
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Armstrong Book Club
Discover and Discuss Great Books
Join us at the library for captivating reads and lively discussions. Our book club is a haven for bookworms, where pages turn into adventures and characters become friends. The first Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday, September4 to Wednesday, December 4
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Automatic doors
Wheelchair accessible
We have three Internet stations available for the public to use, each with a 1 hour time limit.
Printing and photocopying is $0.25 per page, black and white only. Scanning to email is available and is free of charge.
The Armstrong Branch has two rooms available for use during regular open hours free of charge. The rooms may be reserved for 2 hours, a maximum of twice per week, up to 7 days in advance. Please call the library or stop by to reserve one of these rooms.
The same meeting space (Meeting Room and Study Room) is available for rent when the library is closed. The occupancy is 17 in the meeting room and 10 in the study room (although we can only provide a total of 15 chairs at this time). The rental rate is $31.50 ($30.00 for two hour minimum + 5% GST) for the first two hours and $15.75 for each additional hour ($15.00 + 5% GST). This fee includes the use of both rooms, access to washrooms and the kitchenette. A reservation application must be completed and payment for the rental made at least one week prior to your event. Please call the library or stop by the desk to pick up an application.
Are you looking for somewhere to take an invigilated exam, either written or online?
The library can help you out. Please come by and call us for more details.
We welcome class tours and visits. Please contact Christa to set a date and make your library visit great! To book your free class tour contact Armstrong Branch at 250-546-8311.
Coming soon
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