Our Re-opening Plan: View our guidelines for using the library safely. Check your library branch webpage to see services offered and open hours.
Connect with library staff: Email help@orl.bc.ca anytime or phone 1-844-649-8127, Tuesday to Friday: 9-11AM, 1-3PM (PT).
This library branch is re-opened to the public. View the ORL's Phase 3 Plan.
All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
The book return is located to the right of the main doors. Our book drop is open for returns the same hours as the library.
View the full Events Calendar for Armstrong, Enderby and Sicamous branches, or click on an event below, to see additional details & registration info.
Preschool Summer STEAM Saturdays
Are you looking for something fun and engaging to do at home? Every Saturday during July and August we will have fun projects for you and your family to do.
If you are not able to print the activity from home, stop by the Library and pick one up.
July 4: Magnetic Rocket
Can you move a rocket without touching it?
Download the activity [PDF]
July 11: Bug House
A bug house helps to grow the ecosystem because it gives a place for bug to visit and make a home. Make a bug house for your backyard.
July 18: Bubble Fun: Bouncing Bubbles
Can you bounce a bubble?
July 25: Juggling
Do you want to learn how to juggle? The easiest way to start is not by juggling balls, but using floaty scarves or plastic grocery bags (please monitor young children).
August 1: Gumball Painting
Do you like to paint? What do you use when you paint? What if you use something else? What would happen?
August 8: Build a Fairy House
Are magical creatures inhabiting your garden? Discover the world of fairies and gnomes by creating a home for them!
August 15: Sandcastles
Design and draw out your dream sandcastle. What would your ultimate sandcastle look like?
August 22: Marshmallow Constellations
What do you see when you look up at the sky at night? Can you find the different constellations?
August 29: Flags
Create and design a flag that represents what is special about you!
Summer Reading Club (SRC) is virtual this year!
Register and track your reading on the BC Summer Reading Club website
Summer Reading Club is for kids ages 5 to 12.
Starting June 15, you can keep track of your reading online and earn a medal!
Go to https://www.bcsrc.ca.
SRC Challenge Tracker
Challenge yourself this summer by being inventive, creative, and active. If you are up for the challenge, you could win a GRAND PRIZE!
Download the Challenge Tracker [PDF]
The deadline to enter is Friday, September 4. Winners will be announced Tuesday, September 15.
Submission and prize details can be found on the Challenge Tracker.
SRC Online Events
Learn something! Try something! Do something!
Sign up for our FREE Online Programs!
Fun Summer Programs for Pre-schoolers and Teens!
Check out the Summer Teen Challenge for ages 13 and up
Check out Summer Reading Blast Off for ages 0 to 5.
Virtual Story Times
Stories, songs, dancing, puppets and lots of fun and laughter.
Love dabbling with new books? Is reading your favorite game? Grab your dabbers and flip those pages with our Adult Summer Bingo Reading Challenge.
Head down to the following libraries (Armstrong, Enderby or Sicamous) and pick up your Bingo Card!
Do you want to challenge yourself this summer by broadening your horizons and going outside of your comfort zone? Then we have the Challenge for you.
Drop by the following libraries (Armstrong, Enderby or Sicamous) and pick up your Challenge Tracker.
Automatic doors
Wheelchair accessible
We have three Internet stations available for the public to use, each with a 30 minute time limit.
Free Wi-Fi access is available to customers who provide their own equipment. No library card is required! Please note there will be limits to seating and to how long customers can remain inside of the library, for the safety of our customers and staff.
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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