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ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
Open: Tuesdays 9am to Saturdays 5pm.
Closed: Saturdays from 5pm until Tuesdays at 9am.
We can no longer provide 24/7 book drop service due to volume of material and damage occurring in the book drop over our weekend period.
View the full Events Calendar for Armstrong library branch, or click on an event below to see additional details & registration info.
Crack the Case!
Two Fun Ways to Participate Starting June 15
Take and Make Kits
Starting June 15 till September 4, there will be a new kit to pick up each week. (While supplies last.)
Fairy Tale CSI (Crime Scene Investigators)
A crime has been committed in the Armstrong Library! Carefully look at the images to discover the clues and determine which fairy tale character has committed the crime.
Starting June 15
Mystery Puzzle Bag
Families are invited to join the Library on a new type of adventure as we break into locked puzzle bags in this monthly take home activity running July to November. Each month’s successful completion of the puzzle will give you a new chance to win a Family Night Prize Pack in December. The fun starts July 2. Enroll now to reserve your kit.
Mystery Take Home Game
Join us for a surprise activity coming in August-
What could it be?
Finished your reading log? Come down to the Library and receive your medal and also a draw ticket for a chance to win a prize!
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.
Automatic doors
Wheelchair accessible
We have three Internet stations available for the public to use, each with a 1 hour time limit.
Printing and photocopying is $0.25 per page, black and white only. Scanning to email is available and is free of charge.
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.
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.
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.
Coming soon
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