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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

  • Cartoon kids and adults on carpet with books

    Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
    10:30am
    60 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Stay and Play following Storytime.   Drop-in family program located at 960 Silver St.

  • Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
    11:00am
    30 minutes

    7 sessions remaining

    Join us to play and chat. There will be self-directed activities and toys for parents, caregivers and young children.

    Drop-in program. 

  • Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
    1:00pm
    120 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    An open house for persons with dementia, their care partners, and families.

    Fun and stimulating mental activities are planned to enhance the social interactions and the connections that are built within the group. Light snacks and warm drinks are served alongside items that aim to spark conversations and reminiscing.

    First Thursday of each month from 1-3pm.

    September 5th - Working 9 to 5

    October 3rd - The 1950's

    November 7th - Country Life

    December 5th - Childhood Games

  • Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Jun 05, 2025
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    8 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. First Thursday of every month. New members welcome.

  • Thursday Nov 07, 2024 at 1:30pm
    135 minutes

    Join us for a screening of the NFB documentary - A Return to Memory.

    When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission—and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to create Canadian cinema as we now know it.

    Presentation courtesy of the National Film Board.

    1 hour and 58 minutes. English.

  • Book Banter

    Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
    2:00pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions on the first Thursday of every month from 2 to 3 p.m.

    September 12 : Lessons in Chemistry by Garmus Bonnie (Note the date change)

    October 3: The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles

    November 7: REMEMBER: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa Genova

    December 5: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

    All meetings are scent-free.

  • Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Dec 05, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.

    This group meets the first Thursday of the month  2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    July 4  "A World Elsewhere" by Wayne Johnston

    August 1  "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles

    September 5 "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery

    October 3 "Peacekeeper's Daughter" by Tanya Bellehumeur-Allat

    November 7 "Fire Weather: the Making of the Beast" by John Vaillant

    December 5 "Fleishman is in Trouble" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

  • STEM Scientist Girl

    Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024
    4:00pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Stories and activities that support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

    For a child aged 3-6 and a parent or caregiver.

    Please only register the child participant, not the adult.

  • Restoring Old Photos

    Thursday Nov 07, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    This lecture is a demonstration of how to bring old photos back to life! The lecture will discuss different ways to digitize your photos and then provide a demonstration of how to touch them up using the free photo editing software Photoscape X (available for Windows and MacOS). Presented by Lynda Buske from the Ottawa PC Users' Group and the Orleans Photo Club.

  • Books

    Thursdays, Nov 07, 2024 - Jan 02, 2025
    6:30pm
    60 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Everyone is welcome to join Vernon’s book club!
    Visit with your friends and neighbours to discuss great books.

    First Thursday of the month
    6:30pm-7:30pm

    July 4 – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
    August 1– Fight Night by Miriam Toews
    September 5 – A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
    October 3 – Jennie’s Boy by Wayne Johnston
    November 7 – The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
    December 5 – Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
    January 2 (2025) – Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

    Books will be available at the Vernon branch service hub.