Columbia Valley Centre
646 4th Street V0A 1K0 Invermere, BC, Canada

We are open to patrons again! Thank you for your patience and understanding while we briefly closed our doors and provided curbside service. This was done out o...f an abundance of caution with the emergence of new Covid-19 cases in the valley. Our doors are once again open to browse shelve and checkout materials. Printing, scanning & faxing services available. Curbside service still available while our doors are open. We are happy to serve you inside the library once again. See more

To help make sure we all stay safe and healthy, the library is closing the mezzanine for the time being. There is no study/seating space available and we are postponing exam proctoring for the time being. Thank you for your understanding.

Don't feel like walking in the snow today? No problem. Stay active today by walking indoors. Starting at 11:30am until 1:30pm today our main hall is open for you to walk in! Don't forget to bring a mask and a clean pair of indoor shoes. Please sign in and follow all All COVID-19 safety procedures listed at the entrance of the lobby.

Seniors Fitness, Seniors Yoga and Indoor Walking returns in the New Year at the Columbia Valley Centre! Starting Monday January 4th, 2021. Seniors Fitness Mondays 10:30am-11:30am Indoor Walking Mondays 11:45am-1pm Seniors Yoga Wednesdays 10am-11:00am Seniors Fitness Thursdays 10:30am-11:30am... Booking and Registration: All patrons must be scheduled in advance, no drop-ins are allowed. Classes will have a maximum of 25 people. Please reserve your spot by calling Cortney Pitts- District of Invermere Leisure Services Manager at 250-342-9281 ext 1232 or email Cortney at [email protected] When you reserve, you will be asked if you have any COVID 19 Symptoms. You should not come if you are feeling sick and must cancel if you are feeling unwell. All patrons must agree to follow the safety protocols that are in place.

The Invermere Public Library has moved to curbside pickup service only until February 10, 2021. The Columbia Valley Centre (where the Invermere Public Library is located in the upper portion of the facility) is currently still open for working, studying and hall rentals. The universal public washroom is also open. At this time, the public will only be able to enter and utilize the lower portion of this facility Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. Masks are mandatory in the Columbia Val...ley Centre. Please follow all other public health protocols listed at the front entrance. Library Curbside Pick up information: Click here for details on placing holds with curbside pick-up: https://invermere.bc.libraries.coop/mess.../library-takeout/ Curbside service will be available during our open hours: Mon, Tues 10-5; Wed, Thurs 10-6; Fri 10-5; Sat 10-2 Please wear a mask when collecting printing, etc. if you will be speaking directly with staff members. This is a preventative measure to help limit the spread of Covid-19. Thank you for your understanding. See more

Tomorrow is distribution day and packages must be picked up We are in 3 different locations tomorrow Invermere 1pm-7pm Radium 4pm-7pm Canal Flats 4pm -7pm... If you cannot remember which location you signed up for or need to change then please message us and we will make the appropriate changes

Smarty Pants Christmas Smarty Pants featuring Bill Cropper & Kurt Reichel performed this concert for all of the Seniors in the Columbia Valley to enjoy in Decem...ber 2020! This concert was filmed live without an audience at the Invermere Seniors Hall and is unedited. Special thank you to the Instigator and Director Gerriann Donahue from the Invermere Seniors Association for making this concert happen! Merry Christmas everyone!

THE 2021 INVERMERE FILM FESTIVAL IS ONLY 4 WEEKS AWAY, AND WILL BE VIRTUAL, WITH ALL THE FILMS ONLINE. WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE FILMS AND HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS! STAY TUNED!

This has been a year of change and adaptation for every person, business and organization, and Invermere Fire Rescue is no exception. Typically, at this time o...f year, IFR would be eagerly preparing to host our annual Fireman’s Ball fundraiser. This would have marked our 49th consecutive event. Unfortunately, due to all the reasons you already know too well, we are deeply saddened to announce that we have no choice but to cancel our world-famous (ok, valley-famous) event for this year. In past years, we have raised funds dedicated primarily to purchasing equipment not otherwise funded by government programs and grants - most noteworthy being our Road Rescue Truck, and most recently our Sprinkler Protection Unit (our current work in progress). IFR members would like to extend our gratitude to the incredible individuals and businesses for their support over the past 48 years. We are optimistic that we will be back next year with an even bigger and better Fireman’s Ball; and we can’t wait to see you all again, dressed to the nines! Thank you, Invermere! Sincerely, The Invermere Fire Rescue Crew

Come out from the cold and join in on Seniors Chair Yoga Wednesdays at the Columbia Valley Centre!

It's that time of year where Invermere would normally be clearing out our garages and closets to prepare for the WVSC Annual Ski and Gear Swap traditionally hel...d the first Saturday in November. This year for safety reasons related to the COVID pandemic WVSC has decided not to hold the sale at the Columbia Valley Centre. We are hopeful that the community will still find ways to swap ski gear, so we can all get out and enjoy skiing this winter! In the spirit of a Virtual Ski and Gear Swap, we would like to suggest that people use Invermere Buy and Swap Facebook group, using the hashtag #wvscskiswap on their posts to make it easier to find ski-related gear. Stay safe and happy skiing!

There is NO voting in the Columbia Valley Centre today! Please note that Voting in Advance took place between Thursday, October 15 to Wednesday, October 21st.... Vote on General Voting Day this Saturday October 24th. For more information: https://elections.bc.ca/voting/where-to-vote/

Storytime with the Invermere Public Library happening now!

Meet us here on Facebook tomorrow morning at 10:30 for Halloween story time fun! And in-person next week down in the Community Centre Hall!

Now accepting Vendor applications for the annual Christmas Artisan/Craft Fair.

Come enjoy our lobby space for FREE WIFI, readying, studying, working or for simply a quiet place to sit and relax! General: -All visitors who use the facility must sign the Columbia Valley Centre Visitor Log upon entry. Users must follow the listed COVID-19 protocols while in the facility.... You must NOT enter the facility if you have: - Experienced cold or flu-like symptoms within the last 10 days. - Been in close contact with anyone who has had these symptoms in the last 14 days. - Have travelled outside of Canada or have been in close contact with anyone who has travelled outside of Canada in the last 14days. Personal Hygiene: - Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. - Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or into your elbow when coughing or sneezing. - Wash or sanitize your hands often. Enjoy the space!

Just a reminder that our live Zumbq class has been canceled this week due to the election! That means we have 2 live classes next week! Yay. Monday Oct 26 and Wednesday Oct 28 at 530 pm at the community hall! See you in a week!!

Advance voting begins today! Advance voting runs from October 15th to October 21st , with Election Day on October 24th. The Columbia Valley Centre- 646 4th Ave, Invermere is an Advance polling location. Advance voting places will be available from 8 am to 8 pm. Voters can register or update their information online at elections.bc.ca/ovr or by calling 1-800-661-8683. Registration closed on Sept. 26. To be eligible, British Columbians must be able to show one of the following... pieces of identification: A B.C. driver’s license A B.C. Identification Card A B.C. Services Card, with photo A Certificate of Indian Status Another card issued by the B.C. government, or Canada, that shows your name, photo and address COVID-19 protective measures are in in place!

We will be closed Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving. We hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

The Great Scarecrow Competition and Tour starts today!! HOW DO I VOTE?! Find all of the information you need in the the Great Scarecrow Competition and Tour event Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/events/3013890532055370/ Tour ALL the scarecrows using the map provided and come back to the Great Scarecrow Competition and Tour Facebook event page to vote! ONE VOTE PER PERSON!!! Please see of the scarecrows before you place your vote!... With over 55 scarecrows, you can create a self-guided tour of your own, on foot, by bicycle or car. You can also find printed maps at the lower level of the Columbia Valley Centre and a ballot box to vote for those not on Facebook- (Please spread the word to those not on Facebook).