The Okanagan Regional Library is kicking off a new series of story time, and the first is based on inclusivity and diversity.
On Jan. 28 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., the Kelowna Downtown Library will host Drag Story Time featuring Freida Whales, who was also performed there in 2019 in what turned into a controversial situation.
Don Nettleton, the president of the Okanagan Regional Library at the time, as well as other management were made to undergo sensitivity training following Whales害羞草研究所� visit after making derogatory comments.
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Danielle Hubbard, however, who took over from interim CEO Jeremy Fedderson in October 2022 after Nettleton害羞草研究所檚 retirement the month prior, said that 害羞草研究所渢he ORL supports and strives to represent all members of our communities.害羞草研究所�
Whales said that she is excited to bring 害羞草研究所渆ntertainment, positivity, and diversity back to the reading program害羞草研究所� in their hometown.
Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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