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Kelowna
1380 Ellis St.
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 2A2
(250) 762-2800
The Kelowna Branch is located at 1380 Ellis Street. Parking is available in the Library Plaza Parkade for 50 cents per hour on weekdays with free parking on weekends.
There are six book drop bins located on the west side of the building. They are locked only during extended library closures (Easter and Christmas).
Please find our events below on the branch calendar, or search the ORL Calendar of Events.
Open Hours |
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| Monday: | 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday: | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday: | 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday: | 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Sunday:* | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| *October to March only | |
Bicyclists we have news for you! The City has just re-arranged our bike racks so we now have double the spaces.
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Summer Reading Club News
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Read-to-Me Club Photo Contest
Prizes for each age group! A Grand Prize for the cutest photo has been generously provided by Adrian Kids Photography. Grand Prize package includes a free kids or newborn session and a free 8x10 print ($245 value)!
All children who are registered for Kelowna Branch’s Read-to-Me Club are eligible to enter the photo contest. It is simple! Just snap a cute 4x6 photo of your child or children reading, fill out the form from your registration package and bring it to the Children’s Information Desk. Deadline for submissions is Monday, August 9.
Not registered for the Read-to-Me Club? Visit Kelowna Branch’s Children’s Department today!
- SNAP Okanagan was on the scene for SRC’s Operation Egg Drop on Thursday, July 8. Photos from the event will be in the August Issue out on August 1.
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There are over 800 children registered for Summer Reading Club and the Read-to-Me Club! Help us get over 1000 registrations by telling your friends and family!
For more information about any of the Summer Reading Club News contact Kelowna Youth Services at 250-762-2800 Ext. 1409
Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Club 2010
Summer Reading Club is for children aged 6-12 years old.
Register in person starting on Friday, June 25.
All programs are FREE!
Programs run from July 5-August 16
See Kelowna Branch's Calendar of Events for extra details.
Reading records, stickers, contests, weekly book draws and fun prizes to be won!
Summer Reading Club Programs for Children
- All programs are FREE!
- For children 6-12 years old.
- Participants must be a member of Kelowna Branch’s Summer Reading Club to register for a program.
- Each program requires a separate registration.
Contact Kelowna Youth Services for additional information 250-762-2800 ext. 1409
Registration for these programs starts July 12:
- Monday, July 26 2:30-3:30pm: Ahoy Pirates!
- Tuesday, July 27 2:00-3:30pm: Rhythmic Art with Angela Roy
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Wednesday, July 28 2:30-3:30pm: Reading Rocks!
Registration for these programs starts July 19:
- Wednesday, August 4 2:30-3:30pm: Amazing Africa
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Thursday, August 5 2:30-3:30pm: Random Book Club
Registration for these programs starts July 26:
- Tuesday, August 10 11:00-11:40am: Cool Critters from The Purple Sea Horse Pet Store
- Thursday, August 12 2:30-3:30pm: Duck Hunt
No registration required for:
- Wednesday, July 21 7:00-8:00pm: Reading Rocks! Rock Concert in the Library!
- Monday, August 16 10:30-11:30am: SRC Wind-Up Party with magician Ali K. Zam!
Read-to-Me Club 2010
Read-to-Me Club is for children aged 0-6 years old.
Register in person for Read-to-Me Club starting on Friday, June 25.
All programs are FREE!
Programs run from July 6-August 13
Members can participate in:
- Babytimes for 0-18 months old with caregiver: Fridays 10:15-10:45am OR 11-11:30am
- Toddler Storytimes for 18 months-3years old with caregiver: Tuesdays or Wednesdays 10:15-10:45am
- Preschool Storytimes for 3-6 years old with caregiver: Thursdays 11:00-11:30am or Fridays 1:00-1:30pm
See Kelowna Branch's Calendar of Events for extra details.
Contests, weekly book draws and fun prizes to be won!
For information, contact Kelowna Youth Services 250-762-2800 ext. 1409
Kelowna Friends of the Library
The Kelowna Friends of the Library, a non-profit organization formed in 1988, is registered under the Society Act of British Columbia and the Canada Income Tax Act. All persons interested in libraries can obtain a membership for $5.00 per year at the Kelowna, Mission or Rutland branch libraries.
For membership information, please contact Ursula at 717-1089.
The major fundraiser, the Great Okanagan Book Sale, takes place in October each year. The Kelowna Friends of the Library sponsor an endowment fund with the Central Okanagan Foundation and they also host various public meetings and author events throughout the year.
For further information, please E-mail Fol4k@hotmail.com
Thursday Night Book Club
The Kelowna Library invites you to read the suggested titles and come to the library at 7:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month for a lively, facilitated discussion of the featured title. The book club is open to all interested adults and teens; preregistration is not required but reading the book first is encouraged! Coffee and light refreshments are provided.
Hop on the Library Time Machine this summer! The Summer Nights Book Club is time-travel themed this year.
May 13 The time travelers wife by Audrey Niffenegger
June 10 The accidental time machine by Joe Haldeman
July 8 Scientific Romance by Ronald Wright
August 12 Timeline by Michael Crichton
For further information call Fern Teleglow 250-762-2800 ext. 1411
SCRABBLE® Club
The SCRABBLE® Club is on hiatus for the summer. Check back here for details when it starts up again in the fall. In the meantime, study those two letter words!
Meeting Rooms
The Kelowna Branch has meeting rooms available for rent. The meeting rooms are available from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on open days and are booked in 4-hour blocks.
With a theatre style set-up, the North meeting room has a capacity of 40, and South meeting room a capacity of 80. Together, with the dividing wall removed, the total capacity is 120.
Fees for a 4-hour block are $40.00 for the smaller rooms and $80.00 for both rooms. Bookings are not confirmed until the rental fee has been paid.
We also have a small Group Study Room on the 2nd floor of the library which holds about 8-10 people. There is no charge for its use and it is bookable in advance.
Please contact the branch at 250-762-2800 for further information or to book a room.
