View our guidelines for safely using your library during Step 3.
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.
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, knitting, getting crafty; and of course working at one of the best libraries in the world!
As per guidelines from the BC Health Ministry, masks are now recommended when visiting our library. If you have concerns or questions please speak with staff. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. Disposable masks are available in limited supply- so if you have forgotten yours at home--ring the door bell, or knock, and staff will be happy to bring one out to you.
The Internet/Catalogue computer is available for use during open hours - 15 minute sessions only. But you can log in again as long as no one else is waiting to use the terminal, or is waiting to come inside the library.
View the full Events Calendar for Falkand library branch, or click on an event below to see additional details & registration info
Summer Reading Club is here...as of June 14th you can register online for our annual reading club. Kids, Teens, and even Adults can join in the fun and enter draws!
Resin Bookmarks
Curious about plastic resin and the amazing things you can make with it? Now is your chance to give it a try!
Starting in September, Diana will be hosting some one-on-one (or one-on-family cohort) sessions to let you try making your own resin bookmark with dye, sparkles, dried flowers, beads etc. This is completely FREE and a great way to try something crafty and fun. Please check out the Evanced Calendar for more information- and to register. You can also register with staff next time you are in the branch.
For more information or to register, please check out the Evanced Calendar!
October 23rd, 2021: Drop-in Beading Earrings and Bracelets (Adults and
School aged)
November 9th through 25th: DIY acrylic resin snowflakes (Adults and school aged) *Registration required.
December 4th, 2021: Winter Acrylic Paint-Along (Adults and School aged) *Registration required.
December 11th, 2021: Scandinavian Folded Fabric Stars and Handmade cards (Adults and teens) *Registration required.
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!)
For ideas to help keep all of us busy while Social Distancing; check out our calendar. Many events, programs, and workshops are available Virtually 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! And note that we are in the midst of organizing some real-live, in-person events in many of branches right now; so keep checking that calendar!
Psst! Guess who can do their very own Summer Reading Club this year? Yep- Adults can now join the fun, and help set a great example for kids. Be sure to stop by and speak with staff about this, or check it out on our Events Calendar.
October 23rd, 2021: Drop-in Beading Earrings and Bracelets (Adults and School aged)
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday July 27th from 1-2pm (and will continue every 2nd week until further notice. To join us please send an email to Diana McCarthy at dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca so she can chat with you about the protocols currently in place. 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.
Yes! We certainly can visit your group or organization. We can do so in person (with protocols in place) and virtually if this is an option. Please call and speak with staff to arrange this or to get more information.
As per guidelines from the BC Health Ministry, masks are recommended when visiting our library. If you have concerns or questions please speak with staff. Thanks for your continued cooperation and support. Disposable masks are available in limited supply- so if you have forgotten yours at home--ring the door bell, or knock, and staff will be happy to bring one out to you.
Computer and Internet Use
One Internet/Catalogue computer is available for use during open hours - 15 minute sessions only. You can login again if no one else is waiting to use the terminal.
WIFI is available inside and outside of the branch from approx. 7am to 10pm daily.
Fax Services
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 this service is requested by a business/organization; you should contact them to see if the requested materials can be scanned and emailed. Library staff are happy to assist you with this alternative.
We have our chairs out again! Yay! We are still limiting the number of persons in the branch at any given time (7 persons including staff) so when it is a busy place we kindly ask that you limit the time of your visit so others may use the library also.
What's New/ What's Happening in our Library?
We are finally able to offer all of our regular services. A big Thank You to ORL Staff and of course our wonderful patrons who dealt with these changes so wonderfully. We truly appreciate your concern and cooperation during these difficult times.
Please contact Diana if you have any questions: dmccarthy@orl.bc.ca, or 250-379-2705 ext 1811.
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.
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. This device may be taken off-site during an emergency; please speak with staff if you have questions.
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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