Falkland

Falkland Stampede and Rodeo

The Falkland Stampede and Rodeo is held every Victoria Day long weekend. In 2011, the dates are Friday, May 20th, through Monday, May 23rd.

There will be a parade on Sunday, May 23nd, 2011. The route is from the Community Hall to the Rodeo Grounds on Highway 97. The parade is scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm.  The Highway is closed for approximately 20 minutes during the parade. There is no way around the closure to reach the library - so please - enjoy the parade!

Please note that for security reasons, the library drop box will be locked for the stampede weekend. The drop box will close at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 19th and  re-open at 12 noon on the following Tuesday, May 24th/2011.

SEE YOU AT THE RODEO!

Summer Reading Club will be happening again at the Falkland Library.  Summer Reading Club is a vehicle to keep children from 6 to 12 reading throughout the summer.  This program is funded by the B.C. Library Service Branch in Victoria, with the assistance of the Public Library Services Branch, Ministry of Education among other contributors.  Registration begins in Falkland Branch on Tuesday, June 22nd and continues until Friday, July 30^/10.  This year’s theme is Reading Rocks- which will lead us into all kinds of things to do.  There are contests to enter, a Mascot to name, a presentation by Will Stroett on July 15^th here in the Library, and a “Fun Day” to windup Summer Reading Club on Friday, July 30th.

 There are no fees for Summer Reading Club – no fees are charged for Children’s Programs within the Okanagan Regional Library System.  Parents and/or Caregivers are encouraged to attend and participate in all programs.  All that you need to do is come into the branch and register.  At the same time, we encourage you to enter the Weekly Book Draw(s), and the Name the Mascot Contest, as well as the “Counting Contest”.  There will be book prizes galore – for you to take home and cherish for your very own.  There is a junior reader registration as well for the “little ones” who wish to join older siblings in the Summer Reading Club.

 Summer Reading Club will carry on for the entire month of July, as well as the last two weeks of June. Remember that Will Stroett will be presenting at the Library, Thursday, July 15^th at 3:30 pm.

Will Stroett is a music teacher in Vancouver, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from UBC.  He has travelled extensively around the world, learning different music styles along the way.    Mr. Stroett has released four CD’s of original music, and in 2009 his CD “My Backyard” was nominated for “Best Children’s Recording of the Year” by the Western Canadian Music Awards.

“Reading Rocks” Summer Reading Club is broken down into different themes within the topic over a six week period.  The Mascot for this year is a beautiful Baby Triceratops Puppet  - enter the Name the Mascot contest and you may be able to take him or her home for your very own.  Apparently Triceratops was the last dinosaur of all to evolve, and they had no real enemies.  They were very well protected by their 40 inch brow horns, their solid neck shield, and their tough skin.  Sure would like to have this fellow for a friend!

 With Summer Reading Club underway there are always handouts to take home, games and puzzles – and of course, the Weekly Book Prizes.  Remember to come in and register for Summer Reading Club – you must be a member to win.  You will receive a Reading Log to keep track of the books that you read.  The idea is not that you read lots and lots of books – but that you enjoy reading and the activities that may come out of reading that very special book that you have found.

See you here for Summer Reading Club!