ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
Open: Tuesdays 9am to Saturdays 5pm.
Closed: Saturdays from 5pm until Tuesdays at 9am.
We can no longer provide 24/7 book drop service due to volume of material and damage occurring in the book drop over our weekend period.
View the full Events Calendar for Armstrong library branch, or click on an event below to see additional details & registration info.
Kids
Winter Movie Challenge
Watch & Win
Will you accept the challenge?
Completed challenges will be entered to win prizes.
December 3 to February 25
Storytime To Go Kits Experience all the fun of storytime from the comfort of your home with our storytime to go kits! (While supplies last.)
Tuesday, January 10 to Friday, March 31
Tuesday, January 10 to Saturday, March 18
S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays What 2D or 3D shapes can you make using Picasso Tiles? What can you build with KEVA planks? Can you solve the challenge using code? Come down to the Armstrong Library to find out! Saturday, January 28 10:30am to 12:30pm Saturday, February 25 10:30am to 12:30pm
Teens
Friday Night Games
Do you like to play board games, Magic the Gathering, and D&D? Come down to the Armstrong Library and play with others.
Fridays at 5:00pm
Craft for Teens
Come down to the library and have fun making a different craft each month. Or, have a crafternoon at home with one of our Craft Kits to Go! (While supplies last.)
Saturday, February 4 10:30am to 11:30am
Saturday, March 4 10:30am to 11:30am
Birding for Beginners
Want to know who is visiting your bird feeders this winter? Can't tell a robin from a sparrow? Join Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship for a Birding for Beginners workshop!
This workshop will start with an indoor presentation to provide a backgrounder on basic bird anatomy, how to get started with identifying birds (including a summary of field guides and smartphone apps), as well as how to attract birds to your property with different feeders, feed, and nest boxes. Weather permitting, we will head outside for a birding walk to put these skills to use. Please note that this walk will likely have uneven and/or slippery sections.
We will split our time between inside and outside so dress for the weather. If you have your own bird book or binoculars, please bring them as we only have a few extra.
This workshop is free, but donations are very appreciated. Space is limited to 20 participants. You can also register by phone at (250)-770-1467.
Saturday, January 28 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Presentation on Grief and Bereavement
The North Okanagan Hospice Society will be presenting a presentation on grief and bereavement.
Wednesday February 8 10:30am to 12:30pm
Craft for Adults
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.
Thursdays at 1:00pm
Armstrong Bookclub
Join us at the Armstrong Library for good books, good discussion, and good company.
February: Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin
Wednesday, February 1 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, March 1 1:30 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.
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