As per guidelines from the BC Health Ministry~ Masks are now mandatory when visiting our library. If you have concerns or questions please speak with staff. Thanks for your continued cooperation and support.

 **We have 1 Internet/Catalogue computer available for use during open hours- 15 minute sessions only.

There's Snow-one like family! Facebook Live event: Friday December 18th @1pm...

Grab your acrylic painting supplies and join us online for a paint-along! This event will be recorded so you can log-in anytime afterwards to watch and paint at your leisure. The link to use (in Facebook) is: https://www.facebook.com/watch/OKRegLibraryVE/

Supplies:

• Acrylic paints- Blue, White, Black, Brown, Red, Yellow, Orange (others if you can find them, or you can mix to make custom colours.) If you can find a sparkle-paint in white or clear/white that is fun to use with the snow.
• Brushes- (3 sizes) one large for background, a medium, and nice small one for fine details.
• Table covering (cloth, recycling bags, newspaper etc.)
• Paper toweling or rags for cleaning brushes and messes.
• *baby wipes – optional: these work very well for quick cleanups of spills, wiping hands, and for drops that hit the floor or your canvas in the wrong spot!
• Water container (cool or room temperature water)
• Canvas, or canvas panel (8” by 10” or larger works best)
• Remember to wear “play clothes” as acrylic paint doesn’t wash out of clothing…

Instructions:

1. Set out all materials, be sure to have plenty of baby wipes/rags/paper towel available for each person.
2. Set up computer/tablets/phones to the following FB link. From there you can select the There’s Snow-one Like Family video: https://www.facebook.com/OKRegLibraryVE/live_videos/?ref=page_internal
3. Have fun! Remember you can pause, restart, re-watch,and rewind this video as needed. Feel free to share it with friends, family, or anyone who might want to give it a try. Be sure to like the library’s FB Page!

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 to enjoy virtually 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!

Take it and Make it Tuesdays:

Starting November 10th 2020, Diana will have some craft-kits available for kids/adults/seniors to pickup at the library. There will be instructions, supplies, and some book recommendations included. These will be available while supplies last, so stop by on Tuesdays or email Diana at dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca to reserve a kit. 

Kits for: November 10th, 17th, 24th and December 1st will be to make a Scandinavian Folded Fabric Star (see examples below.)

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!)

As per guidelines from the BC Health Ministry~ Masks are now mandatory when visiting our library. If you have concerns or questions please speak with staff. Thanks for your continued cooperation and support.

There's Snow-one like family! Facebook Live event: Friday December 18th @1pm...

Grab your acrylic painting supplies and join us online for a paint-along! This event will be recorded so you can log-in anytime afterwards to watch and paint at your leisure. The link to use (in Facebook) is: https://www.facebook.com/watch/OKRegLibraryVE/

Supplies:

• Acrylic paints- Blue, White, Black, Brown, Red, Yellow, Orange (others if you can find them, or you can mix to make custom colours.) If you can find a sparkle-paint in white or clear/white that is fun to use with the snow.
• Brushes- (3 sizes) one large for background, a medium, and nice small one for fine details.
• Table covering (cloth, recycling bags, newspaper etc.)
• Paper toweling or rags for cleaning brushes and messes.
• *baby wipes – optional: these work very well for quick cleanups of spills, wiping hands, and for drops that hit the floor or your canvas in the wrong spot!
• Water container (cool or room temperature water)
• Canvas, or canvas panel (8” by 10” or larger works best)
• Remember to wear “play clothes” as acrylic paint doesn’t wash out of clothing…

Instructions:

1. Set out all materials, be sure to have plenty of baby wipes/rags/paper towel available for each person.
2. Set up computer/tablets/phones to the following FB link. From there you can select the There’s Snow-one Like Family video: https://www.facebook.com/OKRegLibraryVE/live_videos/?ref=page_internal
3. Have fun! Remember you can pause, restart, re-watch,and rewind this video as needed. Feel free to share it with friends, family, or anyone who might want to give it a try. Be sure to like the library’s FB Page!

**We have 1 Internet/Catalogue computer available for use during open hours- 15 minute sessions only.

Wow!! 2020 has certainly given us some challenges. For ideas to help keep all of us busy during Social Distancing; check out our calendar. Many events, programs, and workshops are available for patrons virtually 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!

Take it and Make it Tuesdays:

Starting November 10th 2020, Diana will have some craft-kits available for kids/adults/seniors to pickup at the library. There will be instructions, supplies, and some book recommendations included. These will be available while supplies last, so stop by on Tuesdays or email Diana at dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca to reserve a kit. 

Kits for: November 10th, 17th, 24th and December 1st will be to make a Scandinavian Folded Fabric Star (see examples below.)

Knot Just Knitting Group:

Our next meeting will be held VIRTUALLY on Tuesday December 1st from 1-2pm (and will continue every 2nd week until the Christmas Closure [more dates will be added after the branch reopens in January.]) 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. 

Can the Library come and visit you and your Group/Organization?

At this time we are unable to attend a meeting or visit with your group or organization unless it is using a Virtual Platform. 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.

As per guidelines from the BC Health Ministry~ Masks are now mandatory when visiting our library. If you have concerns or questions please speak with staff. Thanks for your continued cooperation and support.

We do not have a Fax machine available in the Falkland library; and there does not appear to be any available for public use in the community. If possible please contact the business/organization requiring Faxed documents to see if they could be scanned and emailed. Staff are happy to assist you with this alternative.

**We have 1 Internet/Catalogue computer available for use during open hours- 15 minute sessions only.

**Seating space is limited in the library, as we are adhering to a strict limit of 4 persons in our branch at any time (including staff.) Please speak with staff if you need any assistance or have questions. We appreciate your understanding during these challenging times.

What's New/ What's Happening in our Library?

Woohoo! We are finally open for browsing! There are procedures to follow in order to keep all of us safe; but you can now visit the library, use our internet terminal/Catalogue computer, and take a minute to catch up with staff. Please contact Diana if you have any questions: dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca, or 250-379-2705 ext 1811

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.

• We have some wonderful new Library book bags here in the branch. The price is $5.00 per bag. Pick one up next time you are in the branch. (There are also a few of the older style available for $2.00!)

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!