LITERATURE & COMMUNITY
FERNIE HERITAGE
LIBRARY
card games for kids and special
events. See local calendars for details,
registration, and updates.
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 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.
In celebration of Family Literacy Day on
January 23rd at 5:30pm, visit the library
to enjoy pizza and writing from your
roots. Writings stations will be provided
to inspire writers of all ages from early
years to seniors. Limited spaces, email
[email protected] to register.
ENGAGING PROGRAMMING FOR
ALL
A range of engaging programming
suitable for all ages from toddlers to
seniors is offered throughout the year
featuring stories, crafting, music and
community events. All programs are free,
and everyone is welcome to attend.
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 books, magazines and reference
materials, a research and study room,
computer use, and fax, copy, and scan
services. In all seasons, it is a cozy refuge;
warm in winter, cool in summer.
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The Fernie Heritage Library is a festive
centre with a warm welcome throughout
the month of December. Adults have an
opportunity to make their own Christmas
cards on Thursday 5th from 6:30-8pm.
Join the Crafternoon & Carol Jam on
Saturday the 14th from 1-3pm. Bring
your acoustic instrument (voices count as
well!) and join the jam or just listen and
enjoy! Not your forte? Craft alongside
the carollers. Hot Chocolate and treats
included. Tots and their caregivers
will love the Plaid Storytime Party on
Wednesday the 18th at 11:15am – dress
in your most festive plaid, bring a simple
potluck item to share and enjoy soup,
stories, songs and socializing. The annual
Christmas Celebration is a festive and
friendly event for the whole family on
Saturday the 21st – enjoy cider, stories
and beautiful carols led by community
musicians. The month rounds out with
a Family Storytime Countdown on
Tuesday the 31st from 11:15am to let
little ones in on the action! The event
will feature games, stories, snacks, and
dancing aimed at the youngest of party
goers and their families.
Regular programming continues
for kids throughout the winter with
crafternoons, Lego building, storytime
On Thursday, March 26th at 7pm, the
Library presents: Oh, The Places You Will
Go, A Community Slide Show. See and
hear travel stories from local adventurers
or participate by emailing five photos to
[email protected] and then
join the event to tell your travel tale.
Watch for family Uke 101 sessions,
bring your own Ukulele or borrow one
from the library and learn this fun,
entertaining musical instrument with
Fernie’s own Anie Hepher of Red Girl,
the Kootenay Stringbenders and
Good Valley.
The Library is closed December 22-26
and 29-30, 2019, and January 1, 2020.
Early closing may apply on other days.
492 3rd Ave | 250-423-4458
fernie.bclibrary.ca
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