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.
View the full Events Calendar for Falkand library branch, or click on an event below to see additional details & registration info
Thursday April 25th 6:15-8pm: Kids and Adults, registration is required through our online calendar.
Friday May 3rd 1-2pm: Adults only, registration is required through our online calendar.
Every Tuesday from 2-5pm starting on July 2nd and running until August 27th. Bring your gaming supplies 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.
Come and escape the heat this summer in the library with the cooling calm of a gentle sound bath hosted by local practitioner Beka of Sound & Sage Holistic Studio.Blending a total of seven unique instruments that include voice, Tibetan and crystal bowls, shamanic drum, forest flute and specialized chimes, these 60 minute restorative sessions will lead you on an auditory journey that will leave you feeling relaxed, de-stressed and able to think clearly once more.SOUND AT THE LIBRARY will be offered as a seated event. Please bring a small cushion + lightweight blanket for your comfort.For questions and to register, please contact Diana.*Kindly note: Due to the nature of these sessions if you have a medical condition that is impacted by certain frequencies +/ vibrations, please consult an appropriate health care professional before attending - by registering for this event you confirm your consent, thank you.
Having trouble finding something amazing to read next? Visit the site below to get a custom list of suggestions from our librarians!
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: April 18th, May 16th, June 20th, July 18th, August 15th.
July 26th + August 23rd, 2:30pm.
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 (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 ready to go!
The outside renovations are now complete (for now!) We have new paint, new siding on the sides and back, and sometime next year we will be getting a new door and maybe even a new outside book return that will return items directly into the building. Please stop by and tell us how you like it!
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.
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