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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.
Kids
Storytime To Go Kits Experience all the fun of storytime from the comfort of your home with our storytime to go kits! (While supplies last.)
Tuesday, September 6 to Thursday, December 22
Tuesday, September 6 to Saturday, November 26
Science Literacy Week: Sharks! It’s Shark Week at the Armstrong Library. Come down and dive into an adventure. Tuesday, September 20 to Saturday, September 24
S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays What is a ‘Turing Tumble’? Can you build a roller coaster out of paper? Who are ‘Dash’ & ‘Dot’? Come down to the Armstrong Library to find out the answers. Saturday, September 24 10:30am to 12:30pm Saturday, October 22 10:30am to 12:30pm Saturday, November 26 10:30am to 12:30pm
Teens
Friday Night Games
Do you like to play board games, Magic the Gathering, and D&D? Come down to the Armstrong Library and play with others.
Teen Book Boxes
What is a teen book box? It is a fun way to try out a new genre and enjoy some free treats, activities, and gifts. Come down to the Armstrong Library and take home one of our themed boxes. (While supplies last.)
Murder Mystery Club Suspense is building over a series of library homicides. Put on your fedora and gumshoes and follow the clues to nail the perp! Come down to the library and try to solve the case. Work alone, with family or friends, or make new friends by collaborating with someone new. September 9 to September 30 Fridays 1:00pm to 5:00pm Saturdays 10:00am to 4:00pm
Friday Night Games Do you like to play board games, Magic the Gathering, and D&D? Come down to the Armstrong Library and play with others.
‘Read the Decades’ Reading Challenge
Remember the past through a literary journey that spans from the 1900’s to 2019.
Instructions:
Read a book set in each decade and record the title and author onto your challenge tracker.
When completed, return to the Armstrong Library for your name to be entered for a chance to win a prize! (Name will be drawn in December.)
A booklist is included for each decade; you can choose of those titles or one of your own.
January 4 to December 3
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.)
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.
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