FVRL - Abbotsford Community Library

Abbotsford Community Library

12/24/2023

โœจWe wish you a safe and joyous holiday season! Please note that all FVRL locations will closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Regular hours resume Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

12/18/2023

[SERVICE ALERT โš ๏ธ] The Abbotsford Community Library will only be offering FVRL Express door side holds pick-up until 9 30 AM this morning (Dec 18). The physical library will open to customers after that time. Apologies for any inconvenience.

12/08/2023

๐Ÿฆ– Who likes dinosaurs?! Join Jordyn for this energetic dino-themed felt Storytime. Help her count and colour match, the dinos as they go out and play.

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

12/05/2023

๐Ÿฃ ๐Ÿฆ‰ Join Jan for rhyming and bouncing songs with your baby, followed by a puppet show with a pelican and an owl!

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Babytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3xDF1XS
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pXDIk1

Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills โ€” enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

12/04/2023

๐Ÿ„ 1๏ธโƒฃ2๏ธโƒฃ3๏ธโƒฃ How high can you count? Join Amanda for a fun flannel story and help her count out a farmer's dozen.

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

12/02/2023

Come to Abbotsford Community Library today from 11 to 12:30 to write your letter to Santa, and he'll write you back! ๐ŸŽ…โœ‰๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ

12/01/2023

๐Ÿ‘• What kind of clothes do you like to wear? Join Sally for a story about Riley, a creative kid with an outfit for every occasion!

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

11/29/2023

[UPDATE] Power has been restored and the library is now open.

[SERVICE ALERT โš ๏ธ] The Abbotsford Community Library is currently without power (Nov 29). The interior of the library is closed to customers, however staff are offering FVRL Express door-side holds pick up service.

11/25/2023

Letters to Santa event next Saturday
11 to 12:30
๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿคถโœ‰๏ธ

11/07/2023

Remembrance Day Closures
FVRL recognizes the sacrifices of past and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces. All locations will be CLOSED Saturday, November 11 through Monday, November 13 in honour of Remembrance Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, November 14. Visit our locations page for your libraryโ€™s hours: https://bit.ly/3xVNDeH

10/28/2023

Creepy Crafternoon!

Crafts and an Evil laugh competition. Saturday October 28th 11:30 - 12:30 at FVRL - Abbotsford Community Library

Suited for kids aged 4 to 10, join us for fun and a sweet crafting snack, while supplies last.๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ๐Ÿฆ‡๐Ÿ™€๐Ÿง›๐ŸงŸโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸงŒ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ‘ป

FVRL | October is Library Month Contest 10/28/2023

๐Ÿ’š FVRL Library Month Contest 2023 ๐Ÿ“—
Tell us what you love about the library for a chance to win book prizes!
https://libmonthfvrlcontest2023.cmpgn.page/hVGpdj
The contest ends on October 31, 2023.

FVRL | October is Library Month Contest Tell us what you love about the library for a chance to win! Enter online or at your local library to win exciting book prizes.

10/13/2023

๐Ÿ Here is the beehive, but where are all the bees? Join Noor for a fun counting rhyme and find out where the bees are hiding!

Youtube: https://fvrl.me/3Q4In2k
Facebook: https://fvrl.me/46uDvco

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

10/13/2023

Culture Days have arrived at Abbotsford Community Library!
Join us tomorrow as we welcome local area artist Salma Shami from 10:30 -3:30 who will provide a pop-up galley event and demonstration! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ

10/10/2023

๐ŸฉณJoin Jordanne and Charlie the Moose to get dressed for a day outside with this classic song, โ€œBaby Put Your Pants On.โ€

Youtube: https://fvrl.me/45ztc5X
Facebook: https://fvrl.me/45jgxnd

Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills โ€” enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

10/09/2023

๐Ÿ‚ Join Ellen for a felt story all about Fall and five little leaves.

Youtube: https://fvrl.me/3Q4In2k
Facebook: https://fvrl.me/46uDvco

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

10/06/2023

๐Ÿถ Join Charity for a felt story based on Bark, George by Jules Feiffer. George's bark that doesn't seem quite right! What's going on with George?!

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

10/03/2023

๐Ÿ‘€Two little eyes to look around! Join Janet and baby bunny Louie for some sweet movement rhymes for you and baby. Tickles and giggles encouraged!

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Babytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3xDF1XS
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pXDIk1

Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills โ€” enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

10/02/2023

๐Ÿ‚ Happy Fall! Join Francie and learn about the fall season with a rhyme about five little leaves. Stick around for some fall riddles โ€“ "Iโ€™m big and orange and quite a catch when you pick me from the patch. What am I?" ๐Ÿค”

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

09/26/2023

๐ŸBzzzzz! Join Joann for some delightful puppet and action rhymes about bugs, fish and bubblegum. Bounce baby along and enjoy!

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Babytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3xDF1XS
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pXDIk1

Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills โ€” enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

09/22/2023

๐Ÿฆ‘How big is the giant blue squid? He's bigger than a shrimp, a crab, or an octopus. But there's one sea animal that's even bigger than the squid! Can you guess what it is? Join David for a felt board activity about the animals that live in the ocean.

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
YouTube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

09/19/2023

๐Ÿ‘ I saw a sheep, and it went baa, baa, baa! Join Shirley for a tour around the farm and learn all about farm animals with your baby. ๐Ÿ‘ถ

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Babytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3xDF1XS
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pXDIk1

Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills โ€” enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

09/18/2023

๐Ÿฆ…Join Miss Kieu and Daisy to learn all about seven Indigenous teachings for living a good life: humility, truth, courage, love, respect, wisdom and honesty.

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

09/15/2023

๐ŸŽถ ๐ŸŽ‚ Come join us for a special Storytime with an easy-to-follow song and a story about some friends who will help bake a yummy cake!

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

09/12/2023

๐Ÿฅ Join Jan for some rhymes and songs with baby and a felt story about a little chick that struts off on his own to make some new friends in the farmyard.

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Babytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3xDF1XS
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pXDIk1

Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills โ€” enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

09/11/2023

๐Ÿฆ•Something funny happens when Dotty the Dinosaur eats her favourite foods. She changes colour! Join Aaron for this colourful tale in todayโ€™s Virtual Storytime.

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

09/08/2023

๐Ÿ˜ Elephant has a bad case of hiccups! All the animals think they have a cure, but nothing seems to work. What will Elephant do? Join Kieu for a funny felt story to find out what happens next!

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

09/01/2023

๐ŸงธGrab your favourite stuffie! Join Margarita for a stuffie song, then follow along to a felt story and help Bear get dressed for a party.

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

08/28/2023

๐Ÿพ Animals can have all kinds of different feet. Some are webbed. Others have claws. Join Kieu for a fun guessing game to match animal feet with their owners.

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

08/25/2023

๐ŸฆฉJoin Sally and Floyd the Flamingo for a Storytime thatโ€™s all about birds!
๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes

Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

08/22/2023

๐Ÿ‘ถ ๐ŸŒฎ Join Julie for some action rhymes and songs all about food in today's babytime.

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Babytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/3xDF1XS
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pXDIk1

Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills โ€” enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

08/21/2023

[SERVICE ALERT โš ๏ธ] Our server issues have been fixed. All systems and services have been restored at all locations. Thank you for your patience this morning!

08/21/2023

[SERVICE ALERT โš ๏ธ] Due to server issues this morning (Aug 21) some services at our libraries may be limited or not available this morning.

08/21/2023

๐ŸฑAs he walks down the street, Pete the cat sings about his brand new white shoes as they change from red to blue to brown to wet. Join Kieu for this funny, musical Storytime on the felt board.

08/18/2023

[SERVICE ALERT โš ๏ธ] Due to a virtual server outage, services at all of our libraries may be limited or not available this morning. We are anticipating a fix to be deployed around 11am.

08/10/2023

๐Ÿค—๐Ÿงก We want to thank our customers for e-reading with FVRL OverDrive. Watch as we recently rolled over 1,000,000 digital books and magazines borrowed in 2023!๐ŸŽ‰

08/04/2023

In her virtual storytelling performance, Kung Jaadee will share her telling of a popular Squamish legend, The Great Flood Story.

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

08/04/2023

In her virtual storytelling performance, Kung Jaadee will share her telling of a popular Squamish legends about Chโ€™ichโ€™iyรบy Elxwรญkn (Two Sisters a.k.a Lions mountains)

๐Ÿ“š Find more FVRL Virtual Storytimes
Youtube: https://bit.ly/2HRYC20
Facebook: https://bit.ly/34rRUaD

Introduce children to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more โ€“ shared by our talented staff from across the valley. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. FVRL virtual programs are not intended to be copied by the public and are for educational purposes only.

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Videos (show all)

FVRL Virtual Storytime with Jordyn โ€“ Dinosaurs Went Out to Play
FVRL Virtual Babytime with Jan โ€“ Pelican and Owl
FVRL Virtual Storytime with Amanda โ€“ A Farmer's Dozen
FVRL Virtual Storytime with Sally โ€“ What Riley Wore
Remembrance Day Closures #CanadaRemembersFVRL recognizes the sacrifices of past and current members of the Canadian Arme...
FVRL Virtual Babytime with Jordanne โ€“ Baby Put Your Pants On
FVRL Virtual Storytime with Noor โ€“ The Beehive
FVRL Virtual Storytime with Ellen โ€“ Five Little Leaves
FVRL Virtual Storytime with Charity โ€“ Bark George
FVRL Virtual Storytime with Francie โ€“ Fall Fun
FVRL Virtual Babytime with Janet โ€“ Two Little Eyes
FVRL Virtual Babytime with Joann โ€“ Bumblebee

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33355 Bevan Avenue
Abbotsford, BC
V2S0E7

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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