All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays.
The book return bins will be closed over the Victoria Day Long Weekend each year as the town of Falkland celebrates our Annual Stampede. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.
The Falkland Branch is located on Highway 97 in the Falkland townsite near the Post Office and the Stampede Grounds. We share our building with Red Shed Farm Designs and Gifts. When the library is closed there is a book drop bin located near the accessibility ramp.
Diana McCarthy is the Community Librarian at this branch. Stop by and introduce yourself when you get a chance - Diana enjoys meeting new people; reading, knitting, getting crafty; and of course working at one of the best libraries in the world!
The Internet/Catalogue computers are available for use during open hours. When the library is busy, please keep your computer use to 15 minutes if possible; your understanding is appreciated.
Every Tuesday from 6-8pm starting in September and will run until June 2025. Bring your gaming supplies (if you like- but it isn't necessary) and join the fun! This is meant for kids in grades 8-12. Please contact Diana at the library for more information or if you have any questions.
Friday October 25th from 3-5pm. Drop-in and join the fun! LEGO and some board games will be available to use, but if you have a favourite game or two- feel free to bring them!
Come out and make some autumn-themed clay magnets! This is a fun way to create some useful decorations and or make something special for your parents, grands, or other awesome family members or friends! Diana has the clay available at the branch and participants can either take their piece home to bake in the oven at home, or Diana will bake in the toaster oven here in the library over the following week...
Friday November 1st, 10:30 to 11:30am at the library. This program has not been rescheduled at this time. Please contact Diana McCarthy at the branch if you have any questions or concerns 250-379-2705 ext 1811, or dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca
https://www.orl.bc.ca/kids-teens/what-to-read-next
For more information about the branch or Youth programming please send an email to dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca or stop by the branch and speak with staff.
Yes! We certainly can visit your group or organization. We can do so in person and/or virtually if this is an option. Please call and speak with staff to arrange this or to get more information.
Absolutely! We love having people in our library, and Diana would love to arrange a tour, Storytime, or directed visit at the branch. Please be sure to give Diana a call at the branch or an email at dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca to make arrangements.
For ideas to help keep busy, or to have a little fun; check out our calendar. In-person events are available in our branches once again, so please check out the online calendar for more information and to register.
Join us at 6:15 to 8pm on select Thursday evenings to share your crafty ideas, work on projects, or just visit with others who enjoy getting their craft-on! Coffee and tea is provided. Just bring yourself and anything you would like to work on or share.
Thursdays: November 28th, and December 19th. Will likely resume later in the Spring of 2025.
Every 2nd Thursday starting on September 12th (from 5:30 to 8:30pm.) Please check out the calendar for continuing dates.
Local DND enthusiast, Trevor M. has volunteered to spearhead/lead a bi-weekly group here at the library. Those new to DND and those with lots of experience are welcome to join the fun. Please contact Diana to reserve your spot at the table, or to get some more information.
Like Cribbage? Never played? Want to learn? Any and all persons are encouraged to join the fun at the Falkland branch on Saturday November 2nd from 1-3pmish. There are prizes to be won (prizes are for all abilities- not just for the winners!) Registration is required through our events calendar (link is below.) If you have any difficulty registering, want more information, or just want Diana to handle the registration for you- give her a call (250-379-2705 ext 1811), come see her at the branch (5771 Hwy 97) or send her an email (dmccarth@orl.bc.ca)!
https://orl.libcal.com/event/3824589
Due to low turn-out for these meet-ups we will be halting meetings and hope to re-try them in the Fall sometime. Check later this summer for an update.
Both Internet/Catalogue computers are available for use during open hours. When the library is busy, please keep your computer use to 15 minutes if possible; your understanding is appreciated.
WI-FI is available inside and outside of the branch from approx. 7am to 10pm daily.
Printing services (please note that colour printing is not available) - cost is 25 cents per page.
We do not have a Fax machine available in the Falkland library. If this service is requested by a business/organization; you should contact them to see if the requested materials can be scanned and emailed. Library staff are happy to assist you with this alternative.
Please feel free to grab a chair and read a book, flip through a magazine, or perhaps work on a craft project. We have chairs and tables available -and often there are some craft supplies, or a puzzle ready to go!
We have our new outside door installed in the branch now. Please be sure to have a good giggle when you use the wrong one for the first time! It has been Diana's main source of entertainment for several weeks now...
Please contact Diana if you have any questions: dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca, or 250-379-2705 ext 1811.
We have some wonderful new Library book bags here in the branch. The price is $5.00 per bag and monies raised go towards library services. Pick one up next time you are in the branch.
We have had an A.E.D. device installed here in the library thanks to the PAD program and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Unlike those at the Community Hall and the Curling Rink, this one is only available during the open hours at the Library. This device may be taken off-site during an emergency; please speak with staff if you have questions or require its use. The device is located to the right as you come into the building.
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