Pets Caught Reading Contest

Take a picture of your pet(s) reading a book, magazine or a digital resource and you and your pet could win a prize!

All entries must be emailed to armstrong@orl.bc.ca and include the following:

• Full name
• Pet’s name

All entries must be submitted by March 27, 2021.

The pictures will be posted in the front windows of the library. Both the public and staff will judge.

Winners will be contacted if they won.

*By sending us pictures, you are giving us permission to post on social media. Therefore, only photos of pets reading is best.

Take and Make STEAM Kits

Bored at home? Come down to the Armstrong Library and grab a kit!

Starting January 5, every 2 weeks there will be a new kit. (Supplies are limited; first come, first served).

The Laid Back Book Club

Unsure if joining a book club is for you? Do you feel pressure to read and finish someone else’s choice for book club? 

The Armstrong Library has the book club for you! No pressure! No worry if you don’t complete the book! 

The Laid Back Book Club is low key and as interactive as you make it!  Read the chosen selection and answer the questions.

February/March: 500 Miles From You by Jenny Colgan

Pick up your questions at the Library.

Read Around the World

Travel in a literary journey across the globe from the comfort of your own home!

Complete the journey by reading 10 books between February 1 and November 31. Each book must either be set in, have characters from or local authors from the country or continent.

Drop by the Armstrong Library and pick up your map to start your literary journey.

Features

Automatic doors

Wheelchair accessible

Computer and Internet Access

We have three Internet stations available for the public to use, each with a 30 minute time limit.  

Photocopying and Scanning

Printing and photocopying is $0.25 per page, black and white only. Scanning to email is available and is free of charge.

Meeting Room and Study Room 

Use of Meeting and Study Rooms is temporarily unavailable

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.

Exam Invigilation

Exam invigilation is temporarily unavailable

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.

Class Tours

Class tours are temporarily unavailable

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.

Community Links 

Coming soon