THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT LIBRARY

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1 THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT LIBRARY K A M LO O P S & N O R T H K A M LO O P S

U P C OM I N G It s our Birthday! Celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District will continue throughout the fall, including celebrations at all of our TNRD Libraries.

If you have children in Grade 3, keep an eye out in October for information coming home from your child s school about our Grade 3 VIP Library Card Campaign.

2 U P C OM I N G It s our Birthday! Celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District will continue throughout the fall, including celebrations at all of our TNRD Libraries. Times and dates are listed on the back cover. If you have children in Grade 3, keep an eye out in October for information coming home from your child s school about our Grade 3 VIP Library Card Campaign. Our goal is to give all grade 3 children in the TNRD access to a library card, and all the free books, DVDs, games, and other materials available through the library! We re also celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter by kickstarting our new Book Geeks book club. N E WS Join us in reading the entire Harry Potter series, whether you ve never read them or you ve read them 100 times! Our full range of Book Clubs is on page 11. Our extremely popular Pop-Culture Trivia Night will return again this fall! If you know the answer to questions like: Who did Wil Wheaton play on Star Trek? or Which superhero s alter-ego is a librarian? then this is the event for you. Details on page 9. Don t forget to check our website for the latest information about programs and events, as well as access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, streaming video, and more! It s all at Happy Reading! R E G I S T R AT I ON Programs are free! Registered programs are marked with a RR symbol. All other programs are Drop-In. Register for programs in person, by phone, or online unless otherwise noted. Registration for children s programs begins September 13th at 10am. Registration for all other programs begins Sept 1st at 10am. We re adding more programs all the time always visit or call your local library to find out what s new and confirm the most up-to-date program schedule. The libraries are closed all statutory holidays. *At times, programs may be re-scheduled or cancelled. QUICK GUIDE Children 4 Tweens & Teens 6 Adults 7 Technology 8 Speakers & Events 10 Book Clubs 11 North Kamloops Library 693 Tranquille Road Kamloops Library Victoria Street Kamloops Library Hours: Mon 10:00-5:00 Tue 10:00-9:00 Wed 10:00-9:00 Thu 10:00-9:00 Fri 10: Sat 10:00-5:00 Sun 12:00-4:00 Oct-April North Kamloops Library Hours: Mon 10:00-5:00 Tue 10:00-9:00 Wed 10:00-9:00 Thu 10:00-9:00 Fri 10: Sat 10:00-5:00 E: ques ons@tnrd.ca 2 3

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3 C H I L DR E N C H I L DR E N ROCK-A-BYE BABY Ages: 0-12 months Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as we sing songs and lullabies and play with rhymes. Wed Oct 4-Nov 22, 10:30-11am RR 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 me to discuss various paren ng topics. Guest speakers may a end on occasion. Thu Oct 5-Nov 23, 1:30-2:30pm TINY TUNES Ages: 0-5 For babies, toddlers, and their parents / caregivers. Join us for songs, rhymes and fun! Mon Sep 11-Dec 18, 10:30-11am Wed Oct 4-Nov 22, 10:30-11am Mon Sep 11-Nov 27, 10:30-11am JITTERBUGS Ages: 2-4 Songs and movement go perfectly together in this new program Tue Oct 3-Nov 21, 10:30-11am Drop in PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME Ages: 3-5 Children will enjoy me with each other as we read, sing, and share our love of books! Fri Oct 6-Nov 24, 10:30-11am RR *Caregivers must remain in Children s area KIDS CORNER Ages: 5-8 A different ac vity each week. Light snack provided. Parent par cipa on encouraged. Drop ins accommodated while supplies last. Wed Oct 4-Nov 22, 3:30-4:30pm RR CONSTRUCT WITH KEVA Come try out our KEVA set! Build amazing structures out of simple pine planks. Create new buildings, bridges, sculptures, etc. each me. Sat Dec 2, 2-3:30pm FAMILY STORYTIME Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy together. Sun Oct 29, 1-1:30pm Halloween theme. Costumes welcome! Sun Dec 10, 1-1:30pm Christmas theme. Fri Sep 15-Dec 1, 10:30-11am FAMILY PLAYROOM Enjoy puppets, dress up, blocks and other crea ve family fun! Tue Oct 3-Nov 21, 10am-12pm Sun Oct 1, 1-2:30pm Sun Oct 15, 1-2:30pm Sun Nov 5, 1-2:30pm Sun Dec 3, 1-2:30pm HOT WHEELS Families will create ramps, roads and racetracks for toy cars. Sat Nov 18, 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Sun Nov 19, 1-3pm IMAGINATION STATION Discover the power of play through a different theme each week. For children of all ages. Mon Oct 2-Nov 20, 3-4:30pm LEGO CLUB For all children (and their caregivers) who love LEGO! Take on building challenges and share your ideas with new friends. Sun Oct 8, 1-2:30pm Sat Oct 14, 2-3:30pm Sun Oct 22, 1-2:30pm Sun Nov 12, 1-2:30pm Sun Nov 26, 1-2:30pm Sun Dec 17, 1-2:30pm GUERRILLA STORYTIME Ages: 18+ An impromptu style workshop for people who work with young children. Come prepared to share a rhyme or fingerplay for children under 5. Songs, rhymes & fingerplays will be shared a er the program. Tue Sep 19, 6:30-8pm RR *registra on in person or by phone PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE 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. Mon Oct 2-Nov 27, 10:30-11:30am RR *registra on in person or by phone Tue Oct 3-Nov 21, 6-7pm RR *registra on in person or by phone SEASONAL CRAFT Enjoy a seasonal cra at the library as a family! Sat Oct 28, 2-3:30pm Halloween cra Sat Dec 9, 2-3:30pm Christmas cra Fri Sep :30pm Back to School cra STORYTIME & CRAFT For families with preschoolers. A sweet and simple story me with songs, rhymes, and a related cra. Thu Sept 7-Dec 21, 10:30-11:30am *Sep 28, Oct 26, Nov 30 sessions at Kamloops Art Gallery Thu Oct 5-Nov 23, 10:30-11am RR STORY DOG For children who need a li le extra TLC with their reading. Children read aloud to a St. John's Ambulance Therapy dog to prac ce their reading. Sign up or drop in to one of four 15 minute sessions each week. Sat Oct 14-Nov 25, 10:15-11:15am RR or 4 5

We will choose the book at the first mee ng and discuss it at the second mee ng.

4 T WE E N S & T E E N S A D U LT S TWEENS Ages: 9-12 A different ac vity each week. Light snack included. While supplies last. Thu Oct 5-Nov 23, 3:30-4:30 RR Wed Oct 4-Nov 22, 3:15-4:15pm BOOKWORMS Ages: 9-12 A book club for young people! A endance at all mee ngs is recommended. We will choose the book at the first mee ng and discuss it at the second mee ng. Tue Oct 10, 3:30-4:30pm & Tue Nov 21, 3:30-4:30pm RR LOGOGRAPH Ages: The Kamloops Library and the Kamloops Art Gallery are offering a program for young people to get crea ve, make art and generate ideas for future projects. Wed Sep 27-Dec 13, 3:30-5pm *held at Kamloops Art Gallery TEEN NIGHT Ages: Join us for a variety of fun filled ac vi es just for teens! Wed Nov 22, 6-7pm UPcycle T-shirts *t-shirts provided ALL HALLOWS EVE PARTY Ages: Calling all ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night! Come celebrate the spookiest night of the year with pumpkin decora ng, zombie face pain ng, games, and a costume contest! Wed Oct 25, 7-8:30pm RR THE YULE BALL Ages: Celebrate the holidays Harry Po er style. Games, food, prizes! Be sorted into your house, take part in ac vi es, and compete for the best costume. Wed Dec 20, 7-8:30pm RR Looking for your next great read? Check out one of the booklists that we ve created just for teens! Just search any of the following on the library website at #teencomingofage #teendiverse #teenlgbtq #teenparanormal ARTS AND CRAFTS Come get crea ve with projects specifically designed for adults! Sep TBD RR S ll Life Drawing with Alex Moir- Porteous part 1 Oct TBD RR S ll Life Drawing with Alex Moir- Porteous part 2 Thu Nov 16, 7-8:30pm RR Pain ng with Karla Pearce Wed Sep 20, 7-8:30pm OR Thu Sep 21, 7-8:30pm RR Blossom Branch Cra Thu Oct 5, 7-8:30pm RR Introductory Drawing with Elizabeth Pa e Wed Oct :30pm OR Thu Oct 12, 7-8:30pm RR Halloween Cra Wed Nov 8, 7-8:30pm OR Thu Nov 9, 7-8:30pm RR Decora ve Cra Thu Nov 23, 7-8:30pm RR Pain ng with Karla Pearce Wed Dec 13, 7-8:30pm OR Thu Dec 14, 7-8:30pm RR Book Ornaments Cra COFFEE & CROSSWORDS Join us for coffee, tea and refreshments and crosswords, Sudoku, colouring sheets and more! 1st Sat of the month Oct-Dec, 10am- 12pm GAMES & GAB Join us to enjoy board games and good company at the library! Wed Sep 20-Dec 13, 12:30-2pm NANOWRIMO Par cipa ng in the Na onal Novel Wri ng Month? Come write at the library! Mon Nov 6-Nov 27, 2-4pm & Thu Nov 2-Nov 30, 2-4pm PUZZLE TIME Join other jigsaw puzzle lovers to work on a variety of puzzles provided by the library. 4th Fri of the month Sep-Nov, 2-4pm Mon Sep 18-Dec 11, 12:30-2pm *No program Oct 2 THEATRE CLUB A program for theatre aficionados to hone their skills. This program will feature local drama teachers and coaches and will include a performance at the end of the season. 3rd Wed of the month Sep-Nov, 7-8:30pm RR *Performance on Dec 16, 2-4pm THEATRE IN THE STACKS A presenta on by the library s Theatre Club. Sat Dec 16, 2-4pm RR YARN & YAP Bring your needlework projects and share pa erns and ideas, or chat with others. Fri Sep 22-Dec 15, 12:30-2pm 6 7

5 T E C H N OL O G Y T E C H N OL O G Y ANDROID TABLETS & SMARTPHONES Learn the basics of using a device that runs an Android Opera ng System. Wed Nov 29, 10:15-11:45am RR Sat Oct 7, 10:15-11:45am RR Thu Oct 26, 7-8:30pm RR BASIC COMPUTING SKILLS A course for computer novices. Topics will include: basic parts of a computer, terminology of compu ng, the Windows opera ng system and using a mouse. Thu Sep 21, 7-8:30pm RR Sat Nov 4, 10:15-11:45am RR Thu Dec 7, 7-8:30pm RR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY This course will provide an overview of digital photography and imaging. It is recommended that par cipants be proficient with the Windows opera ng system and file management. Thu Nov 30, 7-8:30pm RR EBOOKS 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 so ware, and other places to obtain ebooks. Thu Nov 16, 7-8:30pm RR EXCEL A basic understanding of the use and features of Microso Excel including: program interface, basic spreadsheet structure, entering formulas, and crea ng graphs. Tue Nov 7, 10:15-11:45am RR Thu Oct 5, 7-8:30pm RR Tue Dec 12, 10:15-11:45am RR FILES & FOLDERS This course will cover file management strategies to help you have a be er organized system and be er able to find your informa on. Wed Oct 18, 10:15-11:45am RR Tue Nov 21, 10:15 11:45am RR IPAD, IPHONE, IPOD TOUCH Learn the basics of using a device that runs Apple s ios opera ng system, such as an ipad, ipad Mini, iphone, or ipod Touch. Sat Oct 14, 10:15-11:45am RR Thu Oct 19, 7-8:30pm RR Tue Nov 28, 10:15-11:45am RR ONLINE SHOPPING In this course we will examine the things to consider before shopping online. Security considera ons, reviews, price comparisons and site examples will be discussed. Thu Nov 23, 7-8:30pm RR WEB-BASED This course will provide instruc on in se ng up and using a free webbased account. It is recommended that patrons have a basic understanding of computers or have taken the basic compu ng skills course before signing up for this course. Tue Oct 10, 10:15-11:45am RR Thu Nov 9, 7-8:30pm RR WINDOWS 10 Learn how to use the Start menu, organize les, and search for files, apps, and se ngs. It is recommended that par cipants have basic compu ng skills before registering for this course. Sat Nov 18, 10:15-11:45am RR Wed Oct 11, 10:15-11:45am RR Thu Dec 14, 7-8:30pm RR WORD PROCESSING This course will provide a basic understanding of the use and features of Microso Word It is recommended that par cipants have basic compu ng skills and some knowledge of typing. Tue Oct 24, 10:15-11:45am RR Thu Sep 28, 7-8:30pm RR Sat Dec 9, 10:15-11:45am RR WORLD WIDE WEB This course is an introduc on to one of the most popular Internet resources, the World Wide Web. Thu Nov 2, 7-8:30pm RR 1 ON 1 TECH COACHING You are not alone learning new technology! Our minute coaching sessions will help you with your technology needs. *registra on in person or by phone Wed Sep 20, 10am OR 11am RR Tue Sep 26, 2pm OR 3pm RR Thu Sep 28, 2pm OR 3pm RR Sat Sep 30, 10am OR 11am RR Sat Oct 7, 2pm OR 3pm RR Wed Oct 11, 10am OR 11am RR Thu Oct 12, 6pm OR 7pm RR Thu Oct 19, 2pm OR 3pm RR Sat Oct 21, 2pm OR 3pm RR Thu Oct 26, 2pm OR 3pm RR Sat Nov 4, 2pm OR 3pm RR Wed Nov 8, 10am OR 11am RR Fri Nov 10, 2pm OR 3pm RR Tue Nov 14, 2pm OR 3pm RR Sat Nov 18, 2pm OR 3pm RR Thu Nov 30, 6pm OR 7pm RR Fri Dec 1, 10am OR 11am RR Sat Dec 2, 2pm OR 3pm RR Tue Dec 5, 2pm OR 3pm RR Wed Dec 6, 10am OR 11am RR Thu Dec 14, 6pm OR 7pm RR Sat Dec 16, 2pm OR 3pm RR Fri Oct 6, 10:15am OR 11:15am RR Fri Oct 20, 10:15am OR 11:15am RR Fri Nov 3, 10:15am OR 11:15am RR Fri Nov 17, 10:15am OR 11:15am RR Fri Dec 1, 10:15am OR 11:15am RR Fri Dec 15, 10:15am OR 11:15am RR 8 9

Sat Sep 30, 2-3:30pm Kamal Al-Solaylee BEING A REPRESENTATIVE; BEING AN ATTORNEY For individuals ac ng in the role of representa ve or enduring power of a orney to learn the primary du es.

6 S P E A K E R S & E VE N T S B O OK C L U B S AUTHOR TALKS Join us to hear a variety of authors discuss their work. Sun Nov 5, 1-3pm Sam Wiebe and Alix Hawley, presented by the Kamloops Writers Fes val. Sat Sep 30, 2-3:30pm Kamal Al-Solaylee BEING A REPRESENTATIVE; BEING AN ATTORNEY For individuals ac ng in the role of representa ve or enduring power of a orney to learn the primary du es. Tue Oct 24, 7-8:30pm END-OF-LIFE MATTERS Learn about the documents and issues surrounding end of life ma ers. Mon Oct 16, 1-2:30pm POP-CULTURE TRIVIA NIGHT Test your geeky knowledge in this all out trivia ba le! Register in teams of 4-5. FRICK AND FRACK TAP HOUSE Thu Oct 19, 7-9pm RR THE ESSENTIALS FOR A BASIC PLAN FOR THE FUTURE Learn about the key legal documents in BC to plan for incapacity, end-oflife and a er death. Tue Oct 3, 7-8:30pm Mon Oct 2, 1-2:30pm FAQ ON WILLS AND ESTATES Tips and tricks on making wills and se ling an Estate. Ques ons can be sent in advance to info@nidus.ca, with the subject line FAQ Wills & Estates. Wed Oct 25, 7-8:30pm Thu Oct 26, 1-2:30pm MAKING AND REGISTERING A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT Learn how to get your legal documents in place before a health crisis. Tue Oct 10, 1-2:30pm MOVIE NIGHT BYOS! Bring Your Own Snacks as you enjoy a movie on the big screen at the library. Thu Oct 26, 6:30pm Movie: Psycho (1960) WELLNESS WORKSHOPS A variety of seminars by local health professionals. Thu Sep 21, 7-8:30pm RR Inspire Chiroprac c: Boost your Immune System Naturally Sat Sep 23, 2-3pm RR Bernita Wienhold Leahy: Dealing with Difficult Rela onships Thu Oct 5, 7-8:30pm RR Inspire Chiroprac c: Raising Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy World Thu Nov 2, 7-8:30pm RR Inspire Chiroprac c: The Perfect Storm Tue Dec 12, 6:30-8pm RR Becky Blixrud: Cer fied Health Coach Wed Oct 18, 7-8pm RR Bernita Wienhold Leahy: Mindful Self-Compassion Tue Nov 28, 6:30-8pm RR Becky Blixrud: Cer fied Health Coach BOOKWORMS Ages: 9-12 A book club for young people! A endance at all mee ngs is recommended. We will choose the book at the first mee ng and discuss it at the second mee ng. Tue Oct 10, 3:30-4:30pm & Tue Nov 21, 3:30-4:30pm RR BOOK CLUB Discuss a different book each month. First Wed of the month Oct-Dec & Feb-Apr 7-8:30pm RR Last Wed of the month Sep-Nov & Jan-Mar 7-8:30pm RR SENIORS BOOK CLUB A book club especially for seniors. 4th Wed of the month Sep-Nov & Jan-Mar10-11:30am RR BOOKS AND BREWS A non-tradi onal book club for adults that meets at various loca ons outside the library to discuss books while enjoying food and drinks. VARIOUS Check website for each month s loca on Tue Sep 19, 6:30-8:30pm RR Tue Oct 17, 6:30-8:30pm RR Tue Nov 21, 6:30-8:30pm RR BOOK GEEKS Ages: 16+ Like reading science fic on, fantasy and other genre fic on? This is a book club just for geeks! This year we will be reading all 7 Harry Po er books. First Wed of the month Oct-Mar 7-8pm RR *Jan mee ng will be on Jan 10th Image: Hogwarts coat of arms colored with shading by Jakovche licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 (28 July 2011) Want to run your own Book Club? We have over 100 Book Club Kits, and each contains mul ple copies of a book, 1 audiobook, and a booklet with discussion ques ons. You can find all the kits on our website at by searching Book Club Sets. Recent tles include: The Light Between Oceans - M.L. Stedman The Mandibles: A Family - Lionel Shriver When Breath Becomes Air - Paul Kalanithi Barkskins: A Novel - Annie Proulx 10 Days in January - Eleanor Deckert Island of a Thousand Mirrors - Nayomi Munaweera 10 11

Join us for public events at each of our

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7 We re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the TNRD this year! Join us for public events at each of our TNRD libraries in October: Lytton Library Oct 6th 10 am 12 noon Merritt Library Oct 6th 2:30 pm 4:30 pm Cache Creek Library Oct 10th 11 am 1 pm Clinton Library Oct 10th 3 pm 5 pm North Kamloops Library Oct 16th 10 am 12 noon Blue River Library Oct 17th 12 noon 2 pm Clearwater Library Oct 18th 10 am 12 noon Barriere Library Oct 18th 1:30 pm 3:30 pm Logan Lake Library Oct 19th 10 am 12 noon Ashcroft Library Oct 19th 2 pm 4 pm Savona Library Oct 20th 10 am 12 noon Chase Library Oct 20th 2 pm 4 pm Kamloops Library Oct 23rd 10 am 12 noon

Lake County Public Library Upcoming Youth, Teen, and Family Programs December 1 31, 2018

Lake County Public Library Upcoming Youth, Teen, and Family Programs December 1 31, 2018 Please register for programs and events by calling your local branch or visit events.lcplin.org for more information