It feels like it’s been spring for weeks now – but you know it really and truly is spring when Spring Break arrives! We’ve got some free and exciting Spring Break events for kids planned this year. First off, we’ll be having two Legolands – on March 20 and March 27 from 2 – 3:30 pm. And on Thursday, March 26 from 2 – 3:30...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and our library’s board of directors is getting in the holiday spirit – at this month’s board meeting, they passed a motion to extend the 1-year “no overdue fines” trial period for a second year. If you’re late to the party, let me get you caught up: for 2015 (as in 2014), we will not...

We know you love your cookbooks – and I’m happy to say we’ve got a whole batch of new ones coming in. Drop by the library to find something to inspire some exciting cooking for your family and friends this holiday season. New titles this month include: “Dirty Apron Cookbook”, “Family Meals”, “Flavor Flours”, “Fresh From the...

In lieu of Winterfest, which was cancelled this year due to the city’s current labour dispute, the Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Society and Dirty Diggers will be putting on an Old Fashion Country Christmas at Pass Creek Fairgrounds on Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. City councillor Dan Rye said he thinks it's terrific...

Further to the Public Notice issued on Nov. 20, from the Winterfest Organizing Committee, Winterfest will remain cancelled for 2014. After continued discussion and consideration of potential options for hosting Winterfest 2014 at a different location, it has been determined that alternative arrangements for the annual parade,...

The Winterfest Organizing Committee regrets to inform our community that the 19th Annual Winterfest Family Celebration has been cancelled due to planned labour action by striking CUPE City workers during the event. The Committee decided to cancel the event after hearing that some participants would not continue in the event...

Area D is in the process of reviewing their Official Community Plan – part of this process involves collecting information from local residents. We’ve got a large map set up in the main reading area of the library, and we’d like to invite you to come in and indicate on it any routes that you use for non-motorized travel from...

“Northern Leopard Frog” by local Krestova artists Kevin Kratz and James Karthein, won big at the 2014 Castlegar Sculpturewalk Awards, taking home both the coveted People’s Choice Award and the Artistic Merit Award. This is the first time ever that a sculpture has won in both categories, and the second time that Kratz & ...

We’ve got lots going on this November – from novel writing to sign language, knitting and more! And lots of new books, including the non-fiction books I’ve listed at the very end.   Sign Language Back by popular demand! Our drop-in sign language classes have started up again, and will be held at the library on Thursdays from...

Spectacular! Spectacular! The Moulin Rouge is coming to town! Mr. Zedler, curator of the world famous Moulin Rouge, is hosting a one night only all ages dance extravaganza. He has specially handpicked acts from around the boundary that will wow the senses and leave adults and children alike in awe. This year Les Folles Jambettes...