Our Re-opening Plan: Check your library branch webpage to see services offered and open hours. View Re-opening plan details.
Connect with library staff: Email help@orl.bc.ca. Chat from website or phone 1-844-649-8127: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9AM-5PM, Tuesday: 9AM-7PM, Saturday: 11AM-3PM (PT)
This library branch is offering curbside holds pick-up and limited book drop open hours. View the ORLs Phase 2 Plan.
All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
The Falkland Branch is located on highway 97 in the Falkland townsite near the Post Office and the Stampede Grounds. When the library is closed there is a book drop bin located near the accessibility ramp, it is opening for returns with limited hours starting June 2
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 (shocking eh?,) getting crafty; and of course working at one of the best libraries in the world!
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Wow!! 2020 has certainly given us some challenges. For ideas to help keep kids and teens busy while Social Distancing; check out our calendar. Many events, programs, and workshops are available for patrons from all over our service area. So have some fun, perhaps make some new friends, and check out the amazingly talented staff at the ORL!
Check out this online offering by Diana! It is scheduled to happen on Saturday June 27th from 1-3pm...but if you can't join then- don't panic! The session will be recorded so you can watch and paint at your leisure. Supplies will be provided for local Falkland residents to borrow (max. 20 persons) but everyone is welcome to find their own materials and join the fun! Please register on the Calendar of events, AND send Diana an email at dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca so she can grant access to the this event through MSTeams (and email you the supply list if you need!)
Do you knit? Crochet? Want to learn? This is fun challenge for Teens, Adults, and Seniors to do during these crazy times. These cactus plants don't require watering (which is perfect for me) and can be useful (you can use them as pin-cushions, paperweights...or???) Email Diana at dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca for more information or to request the pattern to make one of your own.
For more information please send an email to dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca. If you would like to be notified of upcoming programs and events please ask to be added to our Youth Programming mailing list (send an email to address listed above!)
Our next meeting will be held VIRTUALLY on Tuesday June 9th from 1-2pm (and will continue every week until regular library services resume.) To join us please send an email to Diana McCarthy at dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca so she can add you to the online meeting group (we are using MSTeams for this.) Bring yourself, something you are working on, and/or a completed project you would like to share with the group. All knitters, crocheters, or yarn-crafters are invited to attend.
At this time we are unable to attend a meeting or visit with your group or organization unless it is Virtual. If this is an option for you; please contact Diana at 250-379-2705 ext 1811 or at dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca. Otherwise, when things normalize, we can arrange for something then! If you have any questions, or would like some info- please do not hesitate to contact Diana, or use our chat/phone lines available through our main webpage.
***Currently our branch is closed to the public, so many of these events are cancelled, postponed, or may be happening virtually instead. Please contact dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca for more information.
Knot Just Knitting "Virtual" is up and running- so please email or contact Diana by phone if you would like more information. All yarn-loving Falklanders are encouraged to join us to share ideas, give advice and generally show-off your talents. With the virtual group we are able to bring in others from all over our area and beyond- so please feel free to contact Diana if you would like to join us. Meeting dates are available on the Events Calendar (Tuesdays from 1-2pm.) Diana has an email-group set up for this group so if you would like to have email reminders about meetings; ask to have your email address included.
Diana is working on planning some programs for this year; so if you have any ideas of something you would like to see please let her know!
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, but can be taken off-site in an emergency.
We have a Youth Services email list that parents/caregivers may sign up for so that they can be kept informed about upcoming Children's programs and events. See staff to sign up or send us an email asking to be added: falkland@orl.bc.ca!
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