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4 events,
Cake Decorating Contest
Borrow one of our 58 cake pans with your library card, bake and decorate a cake, then send us a picture with your name, age, and phone number for a chance to win some awesome prizes!
All ages. Children under 10 years of age may receive adult assistance.
Story Walk: “Spring Stinks!”
Downtown Cranbrook invites you, and the young children in your life, on a story walk! This spring break, we’ll be reading the hilariously entertaining story, "Spring Stinks!"
Art Contest
All ages are welcome to create an original piece of artwork for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Simply send a photo of your painting, sculpture, drawing, or other piece to staff@cranbrookpubliclibrary.ca to enter.
We can't wait to see everyone's creativity!
5 events,
One Eread Canada – “Hotline”
This April, Canadians are invited to join readers from across the country in reading "Hotline" by Lebanese Canadian author, Dimitri Nasrallah, for One Eread Canada - a nationwide bilingual digital book club!
7 events,
Senior Men’s Social
Senior Men’s Social
Join other seniors at the Library for an afternoon to socialize, play cards, or just get out for a bit and meet new people.
East Kootenay Writers’ Circle
East Kootenay Writers’ Circle
Contact Laurène at dunnbout@live.ca for more information about this group.
9 events,
Reading Web: Ages 6 to 8
Reading Web: Ages 6 to 8
Visit the Library for a fun after-school program with crafts, snacks, and fun! Registration is required for this free event as supplies are limited. Registration opens Saturday, March 23.
Fireside Readers’ Book Club
Fireside Readers’ Book Club
Join us either the first Wednesday evening or Thursday afternoon of every month for a community book club! Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5
Join the Library for a fun time of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic preschoolers! This storytime is geared toward ages three to five, but all are welcome. No registration required.
6 events,
Fireside Readers’ Book Club
Fireside Readers’ Book Club
Join us either the first Wednesday evening or Thursday afternoon of every month for a community book club! Registration required.
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
All ages and experience levels are welcome to drop in. Play familiar favourites or learn a new game!
7 events,
Scrapbooking Weekend – C4 (Cranbrook Creative Community of Crafters)
Scrapbooking Weekend – C4 (Cranbrook Creative Community of Crafters)
Join the group for a fun weekend of scrapbooking at the Library! Registration required.
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Join the Library for a fun morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic toddlers! This storytime is geared toward ages one to three, but all are welcome. No registration required for this free event.
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Join the Library for a fun morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic toddlers! This storytime is geared toward ages one to three, but all are welcome. No registration required for this free event.
3 events,
Scrapbooking Weekend – C4 (Cranbrook Creative Community of Crafters)
Scrapbooking Weekend – C4 (Cranbrook Creative Community of Crafters)
Join the group for a fun weekend of scrapbooking at the Library! Registration required.
Science Saturday: Vehicular Motion!
Science Saturday: Vehicular Motion!
Drop by the Library for a fun morning of crafting your very own K’Nex Car! Suitable for ages six and up.
2 events,
Scrapbooking Weekend – C4 (Cranbrook Creative Community of Crafters)
Scrapbooking Weekend – C4 (Cranbrook Creative Community of Crafters)
Join the group for a fun weekend of scrapbooking at the Library! Registration required.
2 events,
Warhammer Board Game Club
Warhammer Board Game Club
Drop by for an evening of playing the legendary board game, Warhammer, with other enthusiasts!
4 events,
Senior Men’s Social
Senior Men’s Social
Join other seniors at the Library for an afternoon to socialize, play cards, or just get out for a bit and meet new people.
East Kootenay Writers’ Circle
East Kootenay Writers’ Circle
Contact Laurène at dunnbout@live.ca for more information about this group.
8 events,
CRA Benefits & Credits – Persons with Disabilities
CRA Benefits & Credits – Persons with Disabilities
Join the Canada Revenue Agency for a live, online webinar discussing benefits for which persons with disabilities may be eligible. No registration required, just join the MS Teams meeting at the start time.
Teen Time: Ages 13 to 18
Teen Time: Ages 13 to 18
Visit the Library for a fun after-school program with art, crafts, games, and more!
4 events,
Block Builders
Block Builders
Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) at the Library for a free, play-based program for children aged three to five with all materials provided! Registration required by calling or texting CBAL at 250-240-7596 or emailing afacey@cbal.org.
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
All ages and experience levels are welcome to drop in. Play familiar favourites or learn a new game!
4 events,
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Join the Library for a fun morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic toddlers! This storytime is geared toward ages one to three, but all are welcome. No registration required for this free event.
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Join the Library for a fun morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic toddlers! This storytime is geared toward ages one to three, but all are welcome. No registration required for this free event.
3 events,
Science Saturday: Structures!
Science Saturday: Structures!
Drop by the Library for a fun morning of learning how to build strong structures! Suitable for ages six and up.
1 event,
5 events,
Senior Men’s Social
Senior Men’s Social
Join other seniors at the Library for an afternoon to socialize, play cards, or just get out for a bit and meet new people.
6 events,
Book Bites: Ages 9 to 12
Book Bites: Ages 9 to 12
Visit the Library for a fun after-school program with crafts, snacks, and more!
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5
Join the Library for a fun time of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic preschoolers! This storytime is geared toward ages three to five, but all are welcome. No registration required.
4 events,
Seniors’ Luncheon
Seniors’ Luncheon
Older adults are welcome to join the Friends of the Library, United Way, and Better at Home for a free luncheon. Registration required.
Block Builders
Block Builders
Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) at the Library for a free, play-based program for children aged three to five with all materials provided! Registration required by calling or texting CBAL at 250-240-7596 or emailing afacey@cbal.org.
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
All ages and experience levels are welcome to drop in. Play familiar favourites or learn a new game!
5 events,
Fascinating Friday: KEVA Planks
Fascinating Friday: KEVA Planks
Drop by the Library for a fun afternoon of building with KEVA Planks! No previous experience required, but parental supervision is encouraged. Suitable for ages five and up.
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Join the Library for a fun morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic toddlers! This storytime is geared toward ages one to three, but all are welcome. No registration required for this free event.
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Join the Library for a fun morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic toddlers! This storytime is geared toward ages one to three, but all are welcome. No registration required for this free event.
2 events,
Men’s Shed Association Information Meeting
Men’s Shed Association Information Meeting
Men's Sheds are about men's health and creating a safe space for men. Join members of the Canal Flats Men's Shed to learn about their experiences.
1 event,
3 events,
Warhammer Board Game Club
Warhammer Board Game Club
Drop by for an evening of playing the legendary board game, Warhammer, with other enthusiasts!
5 events,
Senior Men’s Social
Senior Men’s Social
Join other seniors at the Library for an afternoon to socialize, play cards, or just get out for a bit and meet new people.
CRA Benefits & Credits – Indigenous People
CRA Benefits & Credits – Indigenous People
Join the Canada Revenue Agency for a live, online webinar discussing benefits for which Indigenous people may be eligible. No registration required, just join the MS Teams meeting at the start time.
5 events,
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5
Join the Library for a fun time of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic preschoolers! This storytime is geared toward ages three to five, but all are welcome. No registration required.
Knitting & Crochet Club
Knitting & Crochet Club
Drop in for a fun afternoon of knitting, crocheting, and socializing. All are welcome, whether a total beginner or expert, to share and learn!
3 events,
Block Builders
Block Builders
Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) at the Library for a free, play-based program for children aged three to five with all materials provided! Registration required by calling or texting CBAL at 250-240-7596 or emailing afacey@cbal.org.
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
All ages and experience levels are welcome to drop in. Play familiar favourites or learn a new game!
3 events,
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Join the Library for a fun morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic toddlers! This storytime is geared toward ages one to three, but all are welcome. No registration required for this free event.
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Toddler Storytime: Ages 1 to 3
Join the Library for a fun morning of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic toddlers! This storytime is geared toward ages one to three, but all are welcome. No registration required for this free event.
2 events,
Science Saturday: Inertia!
Science Saturday: Inertia!
Drop by the Library for a fun morning of learning about Newton's first law of motion - inertia! Suitable for ages eight and up.
1 event,
1 event,
5 events,
Senior Men’s Social
Senior Men’s Social
Join other seniors at the Library for an afternoon to socialize, play cards, or just get out for a bit and meet new people.
Toddler Tuesday
Toddler Tuesday
Join us for a storytime at the Cranbrook History Centre! Free craft hosted by the museum afterwards. Registration required.
6 events,
Reading Web: Ages 6 to 8
Reading Web: Ages 6 to 8
Visit the Library for a fun after-school program with crafts, snacks, and fun!
Fireside Readers’ Book Club
Fireside Readers’ Book Club
Join us either the first Wednesday evening or Thursday afternoon of every month for a community book club! Registration required.
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5
Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5
Join the Library for a fun time of stories, songs, and activities perfect for energetic preschoolers! This storytime is geared toward ages three to five, but all are welcome. No registration required.
3 events,
Block Builders
Block Builders
Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) at the Library for a free, play-based program for children aged three to five with all materials provided! Registration required by calling or texting CBAL at 250-240-7596 or emailing afacey@cbal.org.
Fireside Readers’ Book Club
Fireside Readers’ Book Club
Join us either the first Wednesday evening or Thursday afternoon of every month for a community book club! Registration required.
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
All ages and experience levels are welcome to drop in. Play familiar favourites or learn a new game!
5 events,
Fraud & Scam Prevention
Fraud & Scam Prevention
Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) and the Library at CBAL's Cranbrook office to learn how to avoid falling for online scams and how to keep your information safe.
Register for this free event by emailing afacey@cbal.org or calling or texting 250-420-7596.
Friends’ Spring Book Sale – Members Only
Friends’ Spring Book Sale – Members Only
The first day of the book sale (Friday, May 3, from 3 to 5 p.m.) is open to Friends’ members only. The second day (Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) is open to the public.
Friends’ Spring Book Sale – Set Up
Friends’ Spring Book Sale – Set Up
The Friends have reserved the meeting room for the whole day to allow time for setting up. The book sale will be open to Friends’ members starting at 3 p.m. The Friends of the Library accept gently used books, DVDs, puzzles, games, and audiobooks all year long. Please drop donations off anytime at the Welcome […]
2 events,
Friends’ Spring Book Sale – Public
Friends’ Spring Book Sale – Public
The first day of the book sale (Friday, May 3, from 3 to 5 p.m.) is open to Friends’ members only. The second day (Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) is open to the public. Stock up on great reads, movies, and puzzles for the spring with the Friends’ Spring Book Sale! […]
Science Saturday: Lightsabers!
Science Saturday: Lightsabers!
A long time ago, in a library far, far away…
Drop by the library to embrace your inner Jedi (or Sith Lord) and build a mini-lightsaber! Suitable for ages 10 and up.