Kids  

Family Story Time

Family fun featuring picture books, interactive songs and rhymes. Story time helps in the development of early literacy skills.

Tuesday, January 7 to March 11

10:30am to 11:00am

Stay & Play

Join us for Stay & Play, an unstructured play time for children and their caregivers to socialize and explore. Soft play equipment and a variety of toys will be available.

Tuesday, January 7 to March 11

11:00am to 12:00pm

STEAM Explorers: Family Fun Day

Join us every Saturday for family-friendly STEAM fun! The first Saturday of each month features a guided activity, and other Saturdays are drop-in sessions. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics together!

Saturday, January 4 to March 29

10:30am to 12:00pm

S.T.E.A.M. Adventure Kits: Unleash Your Imagination

Ignite curiosity, explore creativity, and conquer the universe!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of creativity, curiosity, and innovation?

Starting September 16, there will be a new kit every 2 weeks. (While supplies last.)

Join the S.T.E.A.M. revolution and unlock a world of endless possibilities!

Monday, January 6 to Saturday, March 15

Tweens

Cookies and Canvas

Tweens- indulge in an afternoon of socializing and creating during Cookies and Canvas! Unleash your creativity, paint your masterpiece, and enjoy delicious cookies. Bring your friends. (2^nd Friday of the Month.) ***Registration Required

 January 10, February 14, March 14

2:45pm to 4:15pm

Teens

Playlist Creations

Hey teens- love music? Join Playlist Creations to share favourite playlists and discover new music with the group. While listening and socializing we’ll also explore a variety of arts and crafts activities. (Last Saturday of the Month.)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    January 25, February 22, March 22

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Card Making Workshop

Would you like to learn to how to make your own homemade cards?

In this workshop, you will make 3 different cards, including one for Valentine’s Day. (Supplies included.)

(Registration required.)

Thursday, February 13

10:30am to 11:30am

Armstrong Book Club

Discover and Discuss Great Books

Join us at the library for captivating reads and lively discussions. Our book club is a haven for bookworms, where pages turn into adventures and characters become friends. The first Wednesday of every month.

Wednesday, January 8 to May 7

1:30pm to 2:30pm

Canasta (Hand and Foot Version)

Come and join our friendly group of Canasta enthusiasts! Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, our welcoming community will teach you the ropes. Come play this exciting card game and enjoy some great compnay!

Thursdays, 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Repair and Repurpose Cafe

Give New Life to Your Old Items

Bring your broken or unused items and learn how to fix or creatively repurpose them with the help of our skilled volunteers. Whether it’s mending clothes, repairing small appliances, or making printed stylish patches, you’ll leave with valuable skills and a renewed sense of sustainability. Let’s reduce waste and have fun doing it. (3^rd Wednesday of the Month.)

Wednesday, January 15 to June 18

2:30pm to 4:30pm

Spices of the World

Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? Join the Armstrong Library on a culinary adventure! Each month we will feature a different spice with recipes to try. (While supplies last.)

Features

Automatic doors

Wheelchair accessible

Computer and Internet Access

We have three Internet stations available for the public to use, each with a 1 hour 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  

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 

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