As the fall back-to-school ritual starts for children over 5, the Okanagan Regional Library is ensuring preschool children don’t miss out on literacy learning by beginning a new season of storytimes and special events at six branches throughout the South Okanagan and Similkameen regions. All programs are free.

In Oliver, the library branch located at 35641 93rd Street will hold Storytimes each Friday for 3-5 year-olds beginning September 16. The program will run at 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. and continue through to December 16. While registration is not required, it is appreciated. Contact the branch at 250-498-2242 or check information on their webpage: www.orl.bc.ca/branches/oliver

South in Osoyoos, the library branch located at 8505 68th Avenue is holding Storytimes for 3-5 year-olds beginning on Thursday, September 29. This program happens at 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. and will run each Thursday until December 8. Registration is required so call the branch at 250-495-7637 or check their webpage at www.orl.bc.ca/branches/osoyoos for more information.