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North Kamloops Library 693 Tranquille Road 250-554-1124
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Kamloops Library 100-465 Victoria Street 250-372-5145
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CHILDREN
___________________________ ROCK-A-BYE BABY
__________________________ TINY TUNES
___________________________ FAMILY PLAYROOM
Ages: 0-12 months Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as we sing songs and lullabies and play with rhymes. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 17-Mar 7 10:30-11:00am Wed Registration Required
Ages: 0-5 For babies, toddlers, and their parents/caregivers. Join us for songs, rhymes and fun! KAMLOOPS Jan 8-Mar 26 10:30-11:00am Mon Drop-in *No program Mar 19 NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 15-Mar 26 10:30-11:00am Mon Drop-in *No program Mar 19
Ages: Families Enjoy puppets, dress up, blocks and other creative family fun! KAMLOOPS Jan 14 1:00-2:30pm Sun Drop-in Feb 4 1:00-2:30pm Sun Drop-in Mar 4 1:00-2:30pm Sun Drop-in
___________________________ JITTERBUGS
Ages: Families Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy together. KAMLOOPS Jan 21 1:00-1:30pm Sun Drop-in Feb 11 1:00-1:30pm Sun Drop-in Mar 18 1:00-1:30pm Sun Drop-in NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 12-Mar 16 10:30-11:00am Fri Drop-in
___________________________ KANGA & ROO Ages: 0-12 months For babies from birth to early walkers. Meet with other parents with young babies. Simple songs and rhymes with free time to discuss various parenting topics. Guest speakers may attend on occasion. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 18-Mar 8 1:30-2:30pm Thu Drop-in All Week Create & Collaborate Help design a story on the wall. Kamloops Library (open hours) Sunday Jan 21st Unplug & Play Sunday 1:00-3:00pm Kamloops Library Friday Jan 26 Teddy Bear Sleep Over 10:30-11:00am North Kamloops Library Look for more of our events for children and adults in the Unplug & Play schedule!
Ages: 2-4 Songs and movement go perfectly together in this new program NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 16-Mar 6 10:30-11:00am Tue Drop-in
___________________________ LANTERN FESTIVAL WORKSHOP Ages: Families Come build a lantern with us as part of the preparation for the Kamloops Art Council’s Lumiere parade on February 22nd! KAMLOOPS Feb 7 6:00-7:00pm Wed Drop-in
___________________________ FAMILY STORYTIME
___________________________ IMAGINATION STATION Ages: Families Discover the power of play through a different theme each week. For children of all ages. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 15-Mar 5 3:00-4:30pm Mon Drop-in
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CHILDREN
___________________________ CONSTRUCT WITH KEVA
___________________________ PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE
___________________________ STORYTIME & CRAFT
Ages: Families Come try out our KEVA set! Build amazing structures out of simple pine planks. Create new buildings, bridges, sculptures, etc. each time. KAMLOOPS Jan 28 1:00-2:30pm Feb 25 Drop-in
Ages: Families This 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. Snack included. Offered in partnership with KELLI. KAMLOOPS Jan 15-Mar 12 10:30-11:30am Mon Registration Required *Registration in person preferred NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 16-Mar 6 6:00-7:00pm Tue Registration Required *Registration in person preferred
Ages: Families For families with preschoolers. A sweet and simple storytime with songs, rhymes, and a related craft. KAMLOOPS Jan 11-Mar 29 10:30-11:30am Thu Drop-in *No session Mar 22. *Mar 29 session held at Kamloops Art Gallery NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 18-Mar 8 10:30-11:00am Thu Registration Required
___________________________ STORY DOG
Ages: Families Join us for a special storytime - and then leave your teddy at the library for a sleepover! Each teddy will come home with photos of their adventures. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 26 10:30-11:00am Fri Drop-in *Pick up Jan 27th 10am-12pm
___________________________ LEGO CLUB Ages: Families For all children (and their caregivers) who love LEGO! Take on building challenges and share your ideas with new friends. KAMLOOPS Jan 4 10:00am-12:00pm Thu Drop-in Jan 7 1:00-2:30pm Jan 21 Drop-in Feb 18 Mar 11 Mar 25 NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 4 10:00am-4:00pm Jan 11 Drop-in
Program schedules for Spring Break programming can be found in your local library by the beginning of March.
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Ages: Families For children who need a little extra TLC with their reading. Children read aloud to a St. John's Ambulance Therapy dog to practice their reading. Sign up or drop in to one of four 15 minute sessions each week. NORTH KAMLOOPS Feb 3 10:15-11:15am Sat Registration Required Feb 10 10:15-11:15am Sat Registration Required Feb 17 10:15-11:15am Sat Registration Required Feb 24 10:15-11:15am Sat Registration Required Mar 3 10:15-11:15am Sat Registration Required Mar 10 10:15-11:15am Sat Registration Required
___________________________ TEDDY BEAR SLEEP OVER
___________________________ TERRIFIC TUESDAYS Ages: Families Join us for some family fun: KEVA, Big, Bigger, Biggest Games, Hot Wheels. Something different every Tuesday! NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 2 10:00am-4:00pm Jan 9 Drop-in
TWEENS & TEENS
___________________________ TWEENS
___________________________ TEEN NIGHT
___________________________ PICTURE THIS!
Ages: 9-12 A different activity each week. Light snack included. While supplies last. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 17-Mar 7 3:15-4:15pm Wed Drop-in
Ages: 12-18 Join us for a variety of fun filled activities just for teens! NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 24 6:30-7:30pm Wed Drop-in Bad Art Night! Join us as we let our creative sides run wild to make some really bad art during Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week! Jan 27 6:30-7:30pm Wed Drop-in Teen Book Swap Launch. Help launch the new Teen Book Swap at North Kamloops Library! Bring a book to contribute to the book swap or make a book bag.
Ages: 12-18 In partnership with the Kamloops Art Gallery, explore the works and techniques of a different author/ illustrator each month. Come to either or both sessions each month. Check online for schedule of artists. Held in the Kamloops Art Gallery studios. KAMLOOPS Feb 16 3:30-5:00pm Fri Drop-in Feb 17 1:00-3:00pm Sat Drop-in Mar 16 3:30-5:00pm Fri Drop-in Mar 17 1:00-3:00pm Sat Drop-in
___________________________ ANTI-VALENTINES DAY PARTY Ages: 12-18 Come and un-celebrate love with us! If pink hearts and cupids are not for you, this is the party you want to be at! Make an anti-valentines day card, play Are You a Werewolf, and take part in other games and activities! Snacks provided. NORTH KAMLOOPS Feb 14 6:30-7:30pm Wed Drop-in
___________________________ ESCAPE THE LIBRARY Ages: All ages The library brings you our version of an Exit Room. Race to find clues, solve puzzles, and unlock mysteries before the clock runs down! Register as an individual or as a group of up to 4. Multiple sessions available in each time slot. NORTH KAMLOOPS Mar 21 4:00-8:00pm Wed Registration Required Mar 22 2:00-6:00pm Wed Registration Required
Did you know that we have a huge selection of graphic novels and manga in our library system? Between our 14 libraries, we have some 2,300+ volumes just in our teen collection! You can find the full listing in the library catalogue by searching “GN YA”. Only into manga? Check out the listing of all the manga series we have to offer by searching “#manga” in the library catalogue. 6
ADULTS
___________________________ ARTS & CRAFTS
___________________________ CHESS CLUB
___________________________ YARN & YAP
Come get creative with projects specifically designed for adults! KAMLOOPS Feb 10 2:00-3:30PM Sat Registration Required Music Box Memory Jars Mar 6 7:00-8:30PM Tue Registration Required Button Blossom Mosaics NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 17 7:00-8:30PM Wed Registration Required DIY T-shirt Scarves Jan 18 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required DIY T-shirt Scarves Jan 25 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required Painting with Karla Pierce Feb 21 7:00-8:30PM Wed Registration Required Meditation Rocks Feb 22 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required Meditation Rocks Mar 14 7:00-8:30PM Wed Registration Required Easter themed craft Mar 15 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required Easter themed craft Mar 22 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required Painting with Karla Pierce
Organized by the Kamloops Chess Community, this drop-in program offers a place to learn the game and play against other experienced and novice chess players. All ages welcome. KAMLOOPS Jan 4-Mar 29 6:00-8:00PM Thu Drop-in
Bring your needlework projects and share patterns and ideas, or chat with others. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 5-Mar 30 12:30-2:00PM Fri Drop-in
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___________________________ COFFEE & CROSSWORDS Join us for coffee and tea and exercise your brain with crosswords, Sudoku, colouring sheets and more! KAMLOOPS Jan 6-Mar 31 10:00AM-2:00PM Sat Drop-in
___________________________ GAMES & GAB Join us to enjoy board games and good company at the library! NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 3-Mar 28 12:30-2:00PM Wed Drop-in
___________________________ PUZZLE TIME Join other jigsaw puzzle lovers to work on a variety of puzzles provided by the library. KAMLOOPS Jan 5-Mar30 12:00-4:00PM Fri Drop-in
___________________________ THEATRE CLUB A program for theatre aficionados to hone their skills using scripts and drama "games", with a chance to perform a short play at the end of the season. This program will feature appearances from local drama teachers and coaches. KAMLOOPS Jan 17 7:00-8:30PM Feb 21 Registration Required Mar 21 *Performance will occur in Aug
___________________________ WRITING WORKSHOP Each writing workshop will be hosted by a qualified professional and will cover a variety of topics and techniques. NORTH KAMLOOPS Mar 20 7:00-8:30PM Tue Registration Required “…sounds better and means more” Poetry Workshop with Susan Buis.
TECHNOLOGY
___________________________ ANDROID TABLETS & SMARTPHONES
___________________________ EBOOKS
___________________________ FILES & FOLDERS
Learn the basics of using a device that runs an Android Operating System. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 23 10:15-11:45AM Tue Registration Required Mar 15 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required
Patrons will be introduced to our Library to Go service and learn how to find and borrow eBooks. We will also look at eReaders, eBook software, and other places to obtain eBooks. NORTH KAMLOOPS Feb 1 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required
This course will cover file management strategies to help you have a better organized system and better able to find your information. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 17 10:15-11:45AM Wed Registration Required Mar 1 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required
___________________________ BASIC COMPUTING SKILLS
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___________________________ IPAD, IPHONE, IPOD TOUCH
A course for computer novices. Topics will include: basic parts of a computer, terminology of computing, the Windows operating system and using a mouse. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 6 10:15-11:45AM Sat Registration Required Feb 8 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required Mar 14 10:15-11:45AM Wed Registration Required
We have computer skills guides to answer all of your basic questions available on our website. 1. Go to www.tnrdlib.ca 2. Scroll down until you see Online Resources and click on “Databases” 3. On the left hand side of the screen, click on “Computer Skills Guides”
___________________________ DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
___________________________ EXCEL
This course will provide an overview of digital photography and imaging. It is recommended that participants be proficient with the Windows operating system and file management. NORTH KAMLOOPS Mar 29 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required
A basic understanding of the use and features of Microsoft Excel including: program interface, basic spreadsheet structure, entering formulas, and creating graphs. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 25 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required Feb 21 10:15-11:45AM Wed Registration Required
Learn the basics of using a device that runs Apple’s iOS operating system, such as an iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone, or iPod Touch. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 30 10:15-11:45AM Tue Registration Required Mar 22 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required
___________________________ WEB-BASED EMAIL This course will provide instruction in setting up and using a free webbased email account. It is recommended that patrons have a basic understanding of computers or have taken the basic computing skills course before signing up for this course. NORTH KAMLOOPS Mar 7 10:15-11:45AM Wed Registration Required 8
TECHNOLOGY
___________________________ WINDOWS 10 Learn how to use the Start menu, organize tiles, and search for files, apps, and settings. It is recommended that participants have basic computing skills before registering for this course. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 9 10:15-11:45AM Tue Registration Required Feb 22 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required Mar 27 10:15-11:45AM Tue Registration Required
___________________________ WORD PROCESSING This course will provide a basic understanding of the use and features of Microsoft Word 2013. It is recommended that participants have basic computing skills and some knowledge of typing. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 11 7:00-8:30PM Thu Registration Required Feb 13 10:15-11:45AM Tue Registration Required
___________________________ WORLD WIDE WEB This course is an introduction to one of the most popular Internet resources, the World Wide Web. NORTH KAMLOOPS Feb 27 10:15-11:45AM Tue Registration Required 9
1 ON 1 TECH COACHING You are not alone learning new technology! Our 30-45 minute coaching sessions will help you with your technology needs. Multiple time slots are available on each listed day. Contact the library for information on available times and to register. Registration Required Please contact the library to register. KAMLOOPS Wed Jan 3 Sat Jan 6 Tue Jan 9 Wed Jan 10 Fri Jan 12 Sat Jan 13 Wed Jan 17 Sat Jan 20 Wed Jan 24 Sat Jan 27 Wed Jan 31 Fri Feb 2 Sat Feb 3 Mon Feb 5 Wed Feb 7 Sat Feb 10 Tue Feb 13 Wed Feb 14 Thu Feb 15 Sat Feb 17 Wed Feb 21 Sat Feb 24 Wed Feb 28 Fri Mar 2 Sat Mar 3
Wed Mar 7 Sat Mar 10 Mon Mar 12 Wed Mar 14 Fri Mar 16 Sat Mar 17 Wed Mar 21 Sat Mar 24 Mon Mar 26 Wed Mar 28 Sat Mar 31 NORTH KAMLOOPS Fri Jan 5 Fri Jan 12 Wed Jan 24 Fri Feb 2 Fri Feb 9 Fri Feb 16 Tue Feb 20 Fri Mar 2 Fri Mar 9 Fri Mar 16 Tue Mar 20 Wed Mar 28
SPEAKERS & EVENTS
___________________________ AUTHOR TALK Join us as we welcome a variety of authors to the TNRD Libraries to share their work with us. KAMLOOPS Feb 28 7:00-8:30PM Thu Drop-in Legal mystery writer Bruce Fraser, author of the Chilcotin trilogy, will discuss his final book in the series, Noah's Raven.
___________________________ BASICS OF RESEARCHING AND RECORDING YOUR FAMILY TREE Presented in conjunction with the Kamloops Family History Society, this course is for those interested in preparing a family history. Topics include: Where do I start? What sort of research tools are available? How do I record and organize my information? KAMLOOPS Jan 31 6:00-8:30PM Wed Drop-in
___________________________ BOOK TASTING Interested in trying a new genre but don't know where to start? We've got books for all tastes, and we'll guide you through a sampling during this fun and fast paced tasting session. Part of Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week and Read for 15. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 27 11:00AM-12:00PM Sat Registration Required
___________________________ TNRD TALKS: FREEDOM TO READ 2018 In honour of Freedom to Read Week, this panel discussion will feature individuals from the TNRD community who represent different viewpoints on censorship and book challenges. Steering the conversation will be comments collected from TNRD residents throughout the month of January. To provide your input to the discussion, visit our website at www.tnrdlib.ca. Date and time TBD
SAVE THE DATE! Geek Week will return the first week of April in 2018. Featuring Episode III of Pop-Culture Trivia Night, as well as other activities and events! More details tba.
___________________________ GAMES NIGHT Come and play your favourite board or card games at the library! Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Part of Interior Savings Unplug & Play Family Literacy Week. KAMLOOPS Jan 25 6:00-8:00PM Thu Drop-in
___________________________ SENIORS’ TEA As part of Interior Savings Unplug & Play Family Literacy Week, the Kamloops Libraries will be hosting their annual Seniors’ Tea. KAMLOOPS Jan 27 10:00-11:00AM Sat Registration Required NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 23 2:00-3:00PM Tue Registration Required
___________________________ SPEED DATE WITH A BOOK Join us for a social event in which people seeking new books have a series of short meetings with potential reads in order to determine whether there is interest. You might just fall in love! KAMLOOPS Feb 14 7:00-8:30PM Wed Registration Required
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BOOK CLUBS
___________________________ BOOK CLUB
___________________________ BOOKS & BREWS
For adults. Book Clubs meet once a month at a set time and date. Books from a variety of genres, including non-fiction will be discussed. A copy of the book and light refreshments will be provided. KAMLOOPS Jan 3 7:00-8:30PM Feb 7 Monthly Mar 7 Registration Required Jan 7 2:00-3:30PM Feb 4 Monthly Mar 4 Registration Required NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 31 7:00-8:30PM Feb 28 Monthly Mar 28 Registration Required
For adults. A non-traditional book club that meets at various locations in Kamloops to discuss books while enjoying food and drinks. VARIOUS LOCATIONS Jan 16 6:30-8:30PM Tue Registration Required Feb 20 6:30-8:30PM Tue Registration Required Mar 20 6:30-8:30PM Tue Registration Required
Copies of books will be available one month in advance. We ask patrons to limit to attending one Book Club. This does not include Books & Brews and Book Geeks .
___________________________ SENIORS’ BOOK CLUB For seniors. Discuss a different book each month. KAMLOOPS Jan 24 10:00-11:30AM Feb 28 Monthly Mar 28 Registration Required
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___________________________ BOOK GEEKS Ages: 16+ Like reading science fiction, fantasy and other genre fiction? This is a book club just for geeks! This year we will be reading all 7 Harry Potter books. NORTH KAMLOOPS Jan 10 7:00-8:30PM Wed Registration Required HP & the Goblet of Fire Feb 7 7:00-8:30PM Wed Registration Required HP & the Order of the Phoenix Mar 7 7:00-8:30PM Wed Registration Required HP & the Half-Blood Prince April 4 7:00-8:30PM Wed Registration Required HP & the Deathly Hallows
Want to run your own Book Club? We have over 100 Book Club Kits, and each contains multiple copies of a book, an audiobook, and a booklet with discussion questions. You can find all the kits on our website by searching “Book Club Sets”.
___________________________ BOOK CHAT Calling all book lovers to join the conversation! Love books but not sure if a traditional book club is for you? Here is the perfect opportunity to chat about books with others without the pressure of reading a specific book. Bring your favorite, a book you are currently reading, or simply enjoy chatting about books in an informal, relaxed environment with other readers. Light refreshments will be provided. Part of Interior Savings Unplug & Play Family Literacy Week. KAMLOOPS Jan 23 7:00-8:30PM Tue Drop-In
Celebrate your Freedom to Read with us from February 25— March 3. Intellectual freedom is the right to read, view, hear, express, and discuss any idea on any subject. Even in Canada, schools, libraries, and bookstores frequently receive requests for materials to be removed from their shelves by people who object to their content. The TNRD Library System is committed to upholding the rights of our patrons to read what they want without discrimination.
Read for 15— January 26 & 27 We’re challenging the public libraries of Alberta again to prove that we have the most “readerly” community in Canada. Help us by reading for 15 minutes on January 26 or 27 and reporting your reading to the library. Find details at your library or on our website. Prizes for participation!