All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays.
The South Shuswap Branch is located in the Blind Bay Marketplace.
There is a book drop bin located outside the main door. The book drop is locked during Christmas and Easter.
Winter Session- January 10 - March 14
Facilitated by and in partnership with the N.S.S.C.R.
Snowman Scavenger Hunt in the branch all week
Saturday January 25 at 3:00 PM
Kick off Unplug and Play week with the Bubble Man!
Trade Snowflakes for Bubbles at this wonderful show with lots of Bubble Fun! Geoff is an entertainer that mesmerizes with Bubbles. At this event anything is possible!
Tuesday January 28 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Through the month of January realize your artistic vision and create a 5" x 7" piece of art to be displayed at the library through February. Pick up a piece of cardstock at the library or use materials that you have at home. Drop in to use materials at the library or create at home and bring in. Drop off your little art work by January 31 at 5pm.
This session is not a "how to" it is a dedicated time to come in and make art with all materials supplied.
Wednesday January 29 4:00-4:45
Make a bird feeder out of peanut butter, bird seed and a pine cone. For ages 5-12
South Shuswap Stay and Play
Puzzles, board games, LEGO, KEVA planks and colouring are available at all times.
Bring your knitting or crochet project and join us on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Through the month of January realize your artistic vision and create a 5" x 7" piece of art to be displayed at the library through February. Pick up a piece of cardstock at the library or use materials that you have at home. Drop in to use materials at the library or create at home and bring in. Drop off your little art work by January 31 at 5pm. February 1-28 Little Art Show. March 1 Meet other artists and pick up your artwork between 2-4 pm. tea and cookies provided.
Thursday's January 30, February 20 and March 13
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Local Fire Smart Representatives will be here for a discussion and video presentations.
Our book club is changing time. Please register at the library and we will get you the most up to date information on what book we are reading!. Please call 250-675-4818 for information.
Cyber Seniors is a free one-on-one tutoring program geared towards seniors who have never used computers or have basic computer knowledge. Each learner is partnered with a community volunteer tutor to work on basic skills such as using a mouse, saving files, searching the Internet, and setting up an email account. Consider volunteering as a tutor!To register for fall programming, please contact Kell Stephenson at 250-463-4555 or adultprograms@shuswapliteracy.ca
Sessions run Wednesday's February 26 - April 2, 2025
Meets at the library at 10:15 AM on the second Tuesday of the month. Come and check out our seed library!
For information, please contact Sue Kerr @ 250-835-2351
South Shuswap and Salmon Arm Friends of the Library. Become a Friend of the Library today! Help us change lives, open doors to opportunity and become a hub for your community. Cost of annual membership is $5. If you would like to join our group, please contact Trudy.vercholuk@gmail.com for more information or sign up today at your local branch.
Friends of the Library Book Sale. The FOL book sales will be:
Friday March 20 and Saturday March, 21 2025 inside and outside the Salmon Arm library.
Friday April 25 and Saturday April 26, 2025 at the South Shuswap book library.
All funds raised go directly to funding South Shuswap and Salmon Arm library programs. Everything is priced from fifty cents to two dollars.
Thank-you to all of our Friendly Friends volunteers! Your dedication and commitment is so appreciated!
For information on how to become a friend please reach out to our Chairperson, Trudy Vercholuk at 778-243-8313, or pop into the South Shuswap or Salmon Arm Branches.
South Shuswap Friends of the Library group was formed in 2002 under the umbrella of the Salmon Arm Friends of the Library group. There are many volunteers that help out with the book sales in Salmon Arm. The South Shuswap Friends of the Library was originally called the Sorrento Friends of the Library.
The book sales are fundraisers for future purchases that help with extra items within the branch. We have purchased chairs from the "Friends of the Library" fund which are situated in the magazine area. In our children's area, the Friends have purchased some very unique items such as toadstools to sit on. The group also provides funds for special library programs and is instrumental in funding the "Summer Reading Program" that is held July and August for children. This BC wide program encourages reading and literacy throughout the summer break!
Meetings are held 5 times a year on Monday's in March, April, June, September and November, The meetings alternate between Salmon Arm and South Shuswap Library Branches.
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