Lytton author brings book tour to Merritt
A Lytton based author looks to advocate for the recovering community and share her journey of...
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Former MuchMusic video jockey releases memoir
Despite a move down to a smaller market and audience, Bill Welychka is doing well. Better than ever before, according to him.
Local Indigenous author’s memoir subject of library talk
The Merritt Library and Friends of the Library teamed up to organize the event, which will combine...
Provincial writing award presented by former Lieutenant Governor and Nicola Valley resident
The 40th annual award was presented by former Lieutenant Governor and long time Nicola Valley resident, Judith Guichon, at the BCHF’s conference in Princeton, B.C.
Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley offers summer fun for all ages
Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley will continue to offer both its Active Stories and Explore Art Literacy programming free-of-charge for children ages four to six, and there are several activities for families to join in on.
Newcomers Tea Party to welcome new Merrittonians
Looking to foster community connections, the Merritt-based Friends of the Library Club (FLC) is hosting a ‘Newcomers Tea Party’ to welcome anyone who has joined the community in the past five years.
Province announces investment in B.C. public libraries
Public libraries in many communities throughout B.C., including Merritt’s Thompson Nicola Regional Library (TNRL) branch, will benefit from $45 million in provincial funding following an announcement by the province.
Merritt Library to host author of latest TNRL book club pick
The memoir, titled Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest, details the world-leading expert’s of scientific discovery, family, and grief.
Local author recounts challenging past few years in her new book
Since publishing her first book, Verheyden has kept the topic of mental health top of mind while writing.
Family Literacy Week returning to the Nicola Valley
A number of local organizations are teaming up to bring a week of fun, excitement, and new literary skills to residents of the Nicola Valley.
Literacy Merritt brings back the ‘Active Stories’ program
Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society brings back their ‘Active Stories’ program for this school year. The program encourages the development of movement skills, improvisation, creativity, and early literacy skills among young students in the Nicola Valley.
Local author releases a new Christmas book for families
Local author Bonnie Cowan looks to add to the cheer and good tidings for families in the Nicola Valley, releasing her annual Christmas tale just in time for winter break.
2022 Summer Reading Club
The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library (TNRL) is excited promote reading to kids this month through the Summer Reading Club 2022.
A successful book drive for Monic Charity
On May 4, Monic Charity Foundation delivered close to 1000 donated books to CES.
TNRL launches ‘One Book Wednesdays’
The Thompson Nicola Regional Library (TNRL) is hosting a series of interactive online events throughout the month of May, including three ‘One Book Wednesday’ events that look to bring awareness to this year’s committee selected ‘One Book, One Community’ (OBOC) book and the traumatic but important message it conveys.
Monic Charity hosts a book drive for Merritt Central Elementary
As many charitable organizations have stepped up to help the community through donating goods and volunteering labour to help clean out flood-damaged homes, one Vancouver group by the name of Monic Charity Foundation has decided to host a book drive to help restore the CES library.
High school senior raises money for Merritt students
Merritt Secondary School (MSS) senior Diya Chhabra is organizing a fundraiser to assemble educational packages for students.
Bookmobile makes the library mobile in Lower Nicola
The TNRD Mobile Library, also known as ‘The Bookmobile’, made its scheduled stop in Lower...
Carving a path from Singapore to Merritt
The workshop of sculptor Pius Chong is strewn with sculptures at all stages, from untouched...
