Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy-Kimberley

06/17/2026

This we stand 🧡.
In the West Kootenay there is a the Refugee Week Film Festival, screening 4 short films. For dates and locations visit West Kootenay Local Immigration Partnership.

06/16/2026

Someone fantastic set up the best greeting to the Wasa Library today for Story Time! 😂💝. Thanks for the giggle! This is our last story time before summer starts so be sure to stop by for some fun! Wasa Community Hall Downstairs 10:15 - 11:45, Old School Rd.

06/10/2026

🐦 Ready for a backyard adventure?

🎒The Kimberley Library’s Bird Kits for Juniors are ready for action!

In partnership with Wildsight Education and CBAL (Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy), these seasonal kits are packed with goodies - binoculars, ID guides, and awesome books to help young explorers (ages 3+) discover the world of birds.

FREE to borrow with your library card and turn every adventure into an exploration!
📅 Starts on April 1st until June.

🌐https://kimberley.bc.libraries.coop/event/bird-kits-for-juniors/

06/10/2026

The Summer Reading Club is a great way to have fun and beat the summer slide blues in September

🤸Dive Into Summer Reading Club 2026!

🐳Set sail on an Under the Sea adventure this summer!

🐙Registration opens June 20th and closes June 30th, so be sure to secure your spot early - space is limited and registration is required.

🐬Each week, young explorers will journey through a different ocean zone with fun activities, challenges, and plenty of reading along the way. This FREE program is open to children in Grades K - 7 and is a great way to keep kids reading, learning, and having fun all summer long.

⚓Don't miss the boat! Register & join us for an ocean of summer fun.
More information here 👉https://kimberley.bc.libraries.coop/event/summer-reading-club-2026-registration-party/

06/10/2026

The Kimberley Public Library hopes to see you at the Love Your Library Fundraiser on July 12 at Centre 64 Outdoor Stage, a chance to celebrate and show your support!

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

✨ Hello Baby Goose and Baby Steps families!

Our baby programs will be on pause this Thursday, June 4 so we can attend Ready, Set, Learn! at the Kimberley Public Library.

Join us there from 10 - 11:30 am to learn about FREE local early learning programming and services available for you and your child.

Ready, Set, Learn! 🏃🏼🌞

Families in KIMBERLEY are invited to the next Ready, Set, Learn event on THURSDAY, JUNE 4th at the Kimberley Public Library. Join other families and caregivers with kids aged 0-5 years old at this FREE Ministry of Education and Child Care event.

See you there! 😃🤸‍♀️

More info here -> https://www.sd6.bc.ca/early-learning/ready-set-learn

06/02/2026

Join us for a free film evening and screening of “Outsiderness” by Nelson filmmaker, Carlo Alcos. This powerful film explores themes of identity and belonging from the perspective of a second generation Canadian.

Wednesday June 10 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. at the College of the Rockies Cranbrook campus. Room KC250.

Email: [email protected] to reserve your seats.

05/25/2026

StrongStart will be closed tomorrow! Tuesday May 26th. Sorry but the City needs to finish the water works, so hopefully the last interruption of fun times! We will be back open on Wednesday and happy to see you! 😊

05/20/2026

✨ Did you know that CBAL offers settlement support and activities for your school-aged children?

For more information, contact Tamara at 250-427-6027 or [email protected]