Fernie Heritage Library

06/02/2026

Please note we will be closing at 5pm today for a staff meeting. We apologise for the inconvenience.

06/01/2026

The boil water advisory has been rescinded.

❗BOIL WATER NOTICE RESCINDED (June 1, 2026 at 1:15pm)

💧Effective immediately, The City of Fernie has rescinded the Boil Water Notice issued on May 30, 2026. Necessary water testing has confirmed that the water is safe to consume and use as normal.

📩Please email [email protected] to be added to the Water Quality Advisory list.
We thank you for your patience as we navigated this unexpected repair and return to normal operations.
https://www.fernie.ca/EN/meta/whats-new/news-archives/2026-archive/boil-water-notice-rescinded.html

05/31/2026

This year’s National AccessAbility Week theme is “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada.”

It invites all of us, including governments, businesses, organizations, and individuals, to take action to advance a barrier-free country. Significant progress has been made to eliminate and prevent barriers, and by continuing to work together, we can build a truly accessible, inclusive and equitable Canada.

Fernie Heritage Library is committed to providing accessible public spaces, services, and resources. We collect feedback on accessibility to identify, reduce, and remove barriers that patrons experience when they are accessing services at the library.

Find out more on our Accessibility Plan and how to give feedback here: https://fernie.bc.libraries.coop/our-services/accessibility/

05/30/2026

Please see below for an important message from the City of Fernie

UPDATED MAY 30, 2026, AT 3:00 PM

The City has found a temporary solution to fix the electrical failure at the James White Park Wells and has transitioned from the Fairy Creek water supply back to feeding the water system with the James White Park Wells.

The Boil Water Notice remains in place until the required sampling and lab analysis can be completed confirming the water is safe for consumption, which is expected to take a minimum of 48 hours.

We will advise the public when the Boil Water Notice is rescinded.

❗The City of Fernie has issued a Boil Water Notice, effective immediately.

Residents are advised to drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. Water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute.

Due to an electrical failure at James White Wells, the City has switched to the Fairy Creek water supply. The turbidity levels at Fairy Creek are higher than 5 NTU, which is common during spring freshet.

The City of Fernie is working to make repairs as quickly as possible. Interior Health has been notified, and the public will be advised when the boil water notice is rescinded.

https://www.fernie.ca/EN/meta/whats-new/news-archives/2026-archive/boil-water-notice.html

05/29/2026

Please see below for an important message from the City of Fernie

UPDATE #2: The information below has since changed. Visit https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/ for the latest updates.

UPDATE #1: For updates on flooding in southeast B.C., see this post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1M2r5Qd7dh/

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for:
• Upper Columbia area including Revelstoke and Golden;
• West Kootenay including tributaries around Trout Lake, Lardeau River, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and surrounding areas;
• East Kootenay including tributaries around Fairmont Hotsprings, Elkford, Kimberley & surrounding areas.

A High Streamflow Advisory has been issued for:
• Upper Fraser – East, including the Fraser River & tributaries from Prince George to McBride & Red Pass;
• North & South Thompson Rivers, including tributaries around Clearwater, Blue River, Malakwa, Sicamous & surrounding areas;
• Boundary including headwater tributaries on the Granby River & surrounding areas.

Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks.

Warmer weather over the past few days has led to increased snowmelt rates and rising river levels through the region.

More info: https://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm

LAST UPDATED: May 31, 11:17 am

05/28/2026

Yesterday's Lemonade Social & Summer Launch was a refreshing sip of liquid sunshine in a cup with extra sprinkles on top 😎

This community is simply the zest!

05/28/2026

Take home curbside crafts are available for pick up while supplies last 🌻

05/27/2026

Our first outdoor Storytime for the year with Miss Laura from Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Elk Valley 😄

05/26/2026

All are welcome in our garden tomorrow for a Lemonade Social & Summer Launch 🍋😎

4:00pm - 4:10pm
Lemonade Social opens

4:10pm - 4:20pm
Storytime with Betty the Book Bike

4:20pm - 4:30pm
Lemon Spoon Relay Race

4:30pm - 4:50pm
Lucky Lemon Scavenger Hunt

05/22/2026

New on our shelves this month!