Fernie Heritage Library
Bringing words to life
The Fernie Heritage Library is a place to
discover and nurture a love of literature
and language. Fun and friendly, warm
and welcoming; a sanctuary for all ages
filled with every variety of media. Drop
in to pick up a book or movie to take
home, stay a while and enjoy storytime,
a ukelele class, or a special social event.
Curl up in a huge leather armchair by
the sunny upstairs windows to enjoy the
view of the Lizard Range and folklore of
old Fernie. More than you imagine, the
Fernie Heritage Library brings words
to life.
BUILDING FERNIE’S LITERARY
HERITAGE
Housed in the beautiful historic former
Customs & Post Office building in the
heart of Fernie, the Fernie Heritage
Library has provided library services and
programs for over one hundred years.
The Library has been recognized for its
excellence in community programming
and engagement and offers three floors
of literature, media and reference
materials plus office services and
computer terminals. The popular
Library garden is a sunny space to relax
with a book or a family picnic during
warmer months.
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COMING UP AT THE LIBRARY
Spring and summer bring outdoor
events to celebrate the sunshine.
Kick off with the Ride with Librarians
on May 29, the Lemonade Social on
June 19, and the National Indigenous
People’s Potluck on June 21. As the
temperature soars, head to the Splash
Park at the Fernie Aquatic Centre for
Splish, Splash, Sploosh with DJ Jay
Ray and the Happy Bus on July 25,
and don’t miss Bibbity Bobbity Boo – a
fantastical day of fun and whimsy for
children in Rotary Park on August 11.
Regular programming continues for
kids throughout the summer with
crafternoons, lego building, ukulele
classes and storytime. For adults there’s
Tea and Talk Book club, Knit Clique and
the Walkie Talkie Book Club.
492 3rd Ave | 250-423-4458
fernie.bclibrary.ca