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CHILDREN & TWEENS (R) Tiny Tunes (Zoom) Join us for songs, rhymes, and fun for babies, toddlers, and their parents/ caregivers over Zoom. AGES 0-2 ZOOM Jan 12—26 10:30-11:00AM TUE Registration Required Feb 2-23 10:30-11:00AM TUE Registration Required Mar 2-23 10:30-11:00AM TUE Registration Required
(R) Storytime (Zoom) Join us for a half-hour registered program on Zoom where we'll share stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes that the whole family can enjoy together! Register for each session individually. AGES 3-5 ZOOM Jan 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:00AM Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 THU Registration Required
(R) Parent-Child Mother Goose (Zoom) This virtual program is a group experience for parents and their young children which focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Registration through Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative (KELLI) on Eventbrite. AGES 0-5 ZOOM Jan 13—Mar 3 10:00-10:30AM WED Registration Required Jan 15—Mar 5 11:00-11:30AM FRI Registration Required
(R) Pyjama Storytime Grab your pjs and your teddies and join us on Zoom for this special evening edition of Storytime! In this half-hour program we'll share stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes that the whole family can enjoy together while winding down to get ready for bed.
Storytime (Facebook) Join us in the morning for a short Storytime on Facebook! We'll sing songs, share rhymes, and tell or read a story. Although this program is designed for children ages 3-5, younger and older children (and their caregivers) are always welcome! AGES 3-5 FACEBOOK Jan 1—Mar 26 10:30-10:45AM FRI Live & On Demand
AGES 3-5 ZOOM Jan 26 TUE
6:00-6:30PM Registration Required
(R) Learn to Draw the Moon with an Astronomer! Bill from Canadian Planetariums will join us on Zoom for a quick session where we'll learn how to draw the moon, as well as some fun facts about local astronomy, followed by a moon story. AGES 6-12 ZOOM Feb 27 11:00-11:30AM SAT Registration Required
(R) Take & Make Craft Pick up your craft materials at the library ahead of time and then join us on Zoom as we make our crafts together! Children will need an adult at hand during the program. Register for each individual session. Visit tnrl.ca to find out which craft is happening each session. AGES 6-12 ZOOM Jan 16, 30 11:00-11:30AM Feb 13 Mar 13, 27 SAT Registration Required (R) Dungeons & Dragons Quest, scheme, fight, and explore with us as we play the classic tabletop RPG, Dungeons and Dragons virtually! AGES 9-12 DISCORD Jan 19—Mar 30* 6:00-7:00PM TUE Registration Required *no program Feb 9 or Mar 9
TEENS
(R) Dungeons & Dragons Are you a teen or young adult who loves fantasy, gaming and being creative? Our Dungeons & Dragons group is for you! Come hang out virtually with some awesome people, create fun characters, and go on an adventure in this famous role-playing tabletop game. AGES 12-18 DISCORD Jan 20—Mar 31* 6:-00-7:00PM WED Registration Required *no program Feb 10 or Mar 10
ADULTS (R) Book Clubs Enjoy our library-run book clubs from the comfort of your own home. Contact your local library to see if there is space available in a book club and find out how you can participate. These book clubs typically meet once a month (virtually) and feature a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Copies of each book are provided to patrons in advance. (R) Books & Brews Join us for books, brews, and browsers! Our non-traditional book club meets virtually each month to discuss what we're reading relative to a specific theme. Check out tnrl.ca for the themes. Registration is required for each separate meeting. ZOOM Jan 5, Feb 2, & Mar 2 6:30-7:30PM TUE Registration Required
Obittersweet: Life Lessons from Obituaries Kamloops author Tamara Macpherson Vukusic presents . Former reporter, poetry lover, and word nerd Tamara has devoured the obituaries for more than 20 years. She clips favourites, highlighting the lines that make us feel the loss of someone we wish we knew. is a fascinating collection of essays: one theme for each month of the year—Inspired by real obituaries and filled with quirky anecdotes, interesting perspectives, and thoughtful observations. Presented in partnership with the Kamloops Society for the Written Arts. Watch this event live on our YouTube channel or register to join us via Zoom or teleconference. YOUTUBE Feb 25 6:30-7:30PM THU Live & On Demand
Emmett Grogan An Ontario-based author, Emmett Grogan will read from his award winning humour novel and speak on finding permission to write from some notable Canadian authors. This is northern Ontario CanLit at it’s finest. Presented in partnership with the Kamloops Society for the Written Arts. Watch this event live on our YouTube channel or register to join us via Zoom or teleconference. YOUTUBE Mar 25 6:30-7:30PM THU Live & On Demand
Never Without Love, a Journey to Persia Mehrnaz Massoudi’s memoir, , is a profoundly revealing narrative of her own life as an Iranian woman who escaped her beloved, wartorn homeland to find peace in Canada. Presented in partnership with the Kamloops Society for the Written Arts. Watch this event live on our YouTube channel or register to join us via Zoom or teleconference. YOUTUBE Jan 21 6:30-7:30PM THU Live & On Demand Live with Kim Thúy! Are you participating in the One eRead Canada Book Club? Here’s your chance to hear from the author! Kim Thúy will participate in a live Q&A on Facebook on January 19 (in English) at 4:00PM. Participez-vous au club de lecture Un Livrel Canada? Voici votre chance d'entendre l'auteur! L'auteure participera à une séance de questions-réponses en direct sur Facebook le 20 janvier en français à 16 heures. FACEBOOK One eRead Canada Jan 19 & 20 4:00PM TUE & WED Drop-in
One eRead Canada is a national, bilingual digital book club. This year’s pick is Kim Thúy’s celebrated novel, Vi. Join us Jan 1-31st! Borrow a copy using the Libby app or download the book at tnrl.ca. Un livrel Canada est un club de lecture numérique national et bilingue. Le roman choisi pour cette année est Vi par Kim Thúy. Rejoignez-nous du 1er au 31 janvier! Empruntez une copie avec l'application Libby ou téléchargez-la de tnrl.ca.
TECHNOLOGY (R) Android Tablets & Smartphones Have a new Android smartphone or tablet or thinking of buying one? Want to learn how to operate a portable touch-screen device running the Android OS? ZOOM Jan 16 10:30-11:30AM SAT Registration Required (R) Cloud Computing This course is an introduction to cloud storage services such as Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Learn how to use these services to back up, synchronize, and share files, and collaboratively edit documents. ZOOM Mar 13 10:30-11:30AM SAT Registration Required
(R) Digital Photography Digital cameras, scanners, image formats, sizing, software, and some basic skills will be covered. Prerequisites: Proficiency with the Windows operating system, file management, and program interfaces. ZOOM Jan 23 10:30-11:30AM SAT Registration Required
(R) iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Learn the basics of using a device that runs Apple’s iOS operating system. It is not necessary to own an Apple iOS device but have yours to hand if you have one. ZOOM Jan 9 10:30-11:30AM SAT Registration Required
(R) EBooks, EAudiobooks, & Hoopla Patrons will be introduced to our Library2go service and learn how to find and borrow ebooks and eaudiobooks. We will also look at eReaders, Hoopla, and some other TNRL online resources. ZOOM Feb 20 10:30-11:30AM SAT Registration Required
(R) Searching the Internet An in-depth look at search engines and ways to use them effectively. Other important online resources will also be explored. ZOOM Mar 27 10:30-11:30AM SAT Registration Required
March Madness Which book will reign supreme? Through March, we’ll be pitting the most borrowed titles of 2020 against each other to find out which is the champion. Vote for your favourite Adult Fiction, YA Fiction, and Children’s Fiction titles. Vote on FACEBOOK or at TNRL.CA Mar 1—30 DAILY
(R) Mario Kart 8 Tournament Join us as we find the fastest Mario Kart racer at the library! To join you'll need a Nintendo Switch, a copy of Mario Kart 8, and a Nintendo Online account. The tournament code will be announced before the dates. NINTENDO ONLINE Feb 9, Mar 9 6:00-7:00PM TUE Registration Required
ALL AGES Heritage Week February 15-21st is Heritage Week in BC! How do you celebrate heritage? Check out the Heritage Week displays at our Kamloops & North Kamloops Libraries, look for events in your community, or check out heritagebc.ca for ideas. KAMLOOPS LIBRARIES Feb 15—21 Library Open Hours DAILY Drop-in Freedom to Read Contest Throughout the month of February, for every book you read that has been banned or challenged in Canada, you’ll earn an entry into our prize draw celebrating Freedom to Read Week: Feb 21-27! Ask a staff member for a recommendation or check out the list at freedomtoread.ca. Submit at TNRL.CA or in branch Feb 1—28 Library Open Hours DAILY
(R) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament Join us and prove you're the ultimate Smash player! To join you'll need a Nintendo Switch, a copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and a Nintendo Online account. The tournament code will be announced before the dates. NINTENDO ONLINE Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 19, 26 3:45-4:45PM FRI Registration Required
We're always adding more programs, so check our website for the most up-to-date list! Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise indicated. For more information, or to register, contact your local library.
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