Libraries truly are amazing places! They are gathering places full of resources and information, clubs and groups, stories and song. And most amazingly - they are free.
We encourage you to become better acquainted with your local library. You might be surprised at how many amazing classes, events and activities it has to offer. And if you’ve got (young) kids in the Central or North Okanagan, the following list of FREE drop-in programs is for you:
KELOWNA DOWNTOWN BRANCH
Visit here to double check the calendar to be sure your program is running
MONDAYS
Baby Time - 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Siblings are welcome!
Baby Time helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language, through the power of song and rhymes.
TUESDAYS
Toddler Time - 10:15 - 10:45 AM
Recommended for toddlers 18 months - 3 years. Siblings are welcome!
Join in for an energetic half hour of books, rhymes, games, songs and dancing.
Pajama Story Time - 6:30 PM - 7 PM
Recommended for children ages 3 - 6 years. Siblings are welcome!
Snuggle up for Pyjama Story Time! Featuring longer books, children will sing, dance and rhyme along. Don’t forget your PJs!
When a craft is included the program will be extended by 15 minutes.
WEDNESDAYS
Toddler Time - 10:15-10:45 AM
Recommended for toddlers 18 months - 3 years. Siblings are welcome!
Join in for an energetic half hour of books, rhymes, games, songs and dancing.
Baby Time - 11-11:30 AM
Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Siblings are welcome!
Baby Time helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language, through the power of song and rhymes.
THURSDAYS
Family Story Time - 11 AM - 11:30 AM
Recommended for children ages 3 - 6 years. Siblings are welcome!
Featuring longer books, children will sing, dance and rhyme for another season of Story Time.
LEGO + KEVA Builders - 4:30 - 5:30 PM *Once a month*
Recommended for children ages 6 - 12 years. Siblings are welcome!
Online registration required here
Parent-Child bookclub - 6:30 - 7:30 PM *Once a month*
Recommended for children ages 8 - 12 years and their caregivers.
Discussion, activities and snacks. Attendees required to find their own copies of the book, and read in advance.
information and online registration required here
FRIDAYS
Family Story Time - 11 AM - 11:30 AM
Recommended for children ages 3 - 6 years. Siblings are welcome!
Featuring longer books, children will sing, dance and rhyme for another season of Story Time.
SATURDAYS
Family Story Time - 11 AM - 11:30 AM
Recommended for children ages 3 - 6 years. Siblings are welcome!
Featuring longer books, children will sing, dance and rhyme for another season of Story Time.
OTHER KIDS’ EVENTS COMING SOON TO KELOWNA’S DOWNTOWN LIBRARY:
KELOWNA MISSION BRANCH
Visit here to double check the calendar to be sure your program is running
TUESDAYS
Baby Time - 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Recommended for babies up to 2 years old. Siblings are welcome!
Baby Time helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language, through the power of song and rhymes.
WEDNESDAYS
Toddler Time - 10:15-10:45 AM
Recommended for toddlers 18 months - 3 years. Siblings are welcome!
Join in for an energetic half hour of books, rhymes, games, songs and dancing.
Pajama Story Time - 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Recommended for children ages 3 - 6 years. Siblings are welcome!
Snuggle up for Pyjama Story Time! Featuring longer books, children will sing, dance and rhyme along. Don’t forget your PJs!
FRIDAYS
Preschool Story Time - 11 AM - 11:30 AM
Enjoy fun with your preschooler - get ready to read with stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Siblings are welcome!
OTHER KIDS’ EVENTS COMING SOON TO KELOWNA’S MISSION LIBRARY:
KELOWNA RUTLAND BRANCH
Visit here to double check the calendar to be sure your program is running
TUESDAYS
Baby Time - 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Siblings are welcome!
Baby Time helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language, through the power of song and rhymes.
THURSDAYS
Toddler Time - 10:15-10:45 AM
Recommended for toddlers 18 months - 3 years. Siblings are welcome!
Join in for an energetic half hour of books, rhymes, games, songs and dancing.
FRIDAYS
Story Time - 11 AM - 11:30 AM
Featuring longer books, children will sing, dance and rhyme for another season of Story Time.
SATURDAYS
Science Saturdays - 2 - 4 PM
If you've ever wanted to try your hand at writing computer code, Playing with the forces of nature, or enjoying a fun day out with your other scientifically minded friends. Join us at the Rutland Library.
This is a free drop-in program for school age kids. (Some programs may have limited space available)
OTHER KIDS’ EVENTS COMING SOON TO KELOWNA’S RUTLAND LIBRARY:
LAKE COUNTRY BRANCH
Visit here to double check the calendar to be sure your program is running
THURSDAYS
Toddler Time - 10:30 - 11 AM
Recommended for toddlers 19 months - 3 years. Siblings are welcome!
Join in for an energetic half hour of books, rhymes, games, songs and dancing.
FRIDAYS
Baby Time - 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Recommended for babies up to 18 months. Siblings are welcome!
Baby Time helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language, through the power of song and rhyme
SATURDAYS
Story Time - 10:30 - 11 AM
Recommended for children ages 3 - 5 years. Siblings are welcome!
Featuring longer books, children will sing, dance and rhyme for another season of Story Time.
OTHER KIDS’ EVENTS COMING SOON TO THE LAKE COUNTRY LIBRARY:
VERNON BRANCH
Visit here to double check the calendar to be sure your program is running
MONDAYS
Story Time - 10:30 AM - 11 AM
Featuring books, singing, dancing and rhymes.
TUESDAYS
Story Time - 10:30 AM - 11 AM
Featuring books, singing, dancing and rhymes.
WEDNESDAYS
Story Time - 10:30 AM - 11 AM
Featuring books, singing, dancing and rhymes.
FRIDAYS
Toddler Time - 10:30 AM - 11 AM
Special story time for kids under 3 that puts more emphasis on rhymes and songs. Siblings are welcome!
Baby Time helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language, through the power of song and rhyme
SATURDAYS
Story Time - 10:30 AM - 11 AM
Featuring books, singing, dancing and rhymes.
OTHER KIDS’ EVENTS COMING SOON TO THE VERNON LIBRARY:
How to search the Okanagan Library calendar for events and activities:
Click here to access the Okanagan Regional Public Library calendar. This will bring up a calendar for all libraries and all events.
Filter your search by event types or age group (I do the latter), to make sure you get exactly the types of programs best suited for your family.
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Choose your local library, to find events at locations close to your home.
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Click “Search”
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Scroll through the events to find ones that interest you. Click on an event to pull up more information.
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