Kelowna
1380 Ellis St.
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 2A2
(250) 762-2800
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.
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| Monday: | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday: | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday: | 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday: | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday: | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Oct. to Mar. only |
| All branches closed on statutory holidays |
Parking is available in the Library Plaza Parkade for 50 cents per hour on weekdays with free parking on weekends.
More downtown parking information is available here.
Before you come down in the evening, check for event parking dates based on the Rockets' schedule here. Parking is $1 in the evening unless it's an event night; there will be a sign at the entrance to the parkade.
Event Details:
Evening Lego Builders Club: Things flying highJune 21, 2012
Build Lego creations around a theme and participate in building challenges. Lego provided.
Registration required. For kids ages 6-12.
6:30-7:30pm
Asian Heritage Month Films
May 8 My Name is Khan
May 15 One Big Hapa Family
May 22 Poetry
All movies start at 7 pm in the meeting room. See here for more Asian Heritage Month events.
New Blog
We have a blog where we post posters, photos from events, and so on. We're in the process of switching from Posterous to WordPress. You can find us now at http://kelownalibrary.wordpress.com/.
Youth Services
Children (newborn-6 years)
- Spring Babytime, Toddlertime & Storytime (January 7-June 1) Daycares/Preschools must register if they wish to attend a storytime.
- Babytime Songs & Rhymes
- Summer Read-to-Me Club: Babytime, Toddlertime & Preschool Storytime (July 8-August 9)
School Aged Kids (6-12 years)
- Lego Builders Registration required. *Follow us on Twitter @Kel_librarians for monthly registration reminders.
- Summer Reading Club Registration starts Saturday, June 22.
TEEN Summer Reading Club (13-18 years)
Photos
Children’s Information Desk 250-762-2800 Extension 1409
Adult Services
eReader Clinics
If you need advice or assistance with eReaders and eBooks, make an appointment with one of our librarians. We’ll help you with anything from where to find consumer information on buying eReaders or tablets, to assisting with the borrowing/downloading process. Click here for tips on deciding between buying an eReader or a tablet.
Thursday Night Book Club
- Book Club will resume in the fall.
FREE Movie Nights
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Films based on books (or having some literary connection). Showtime is 7pm in the Meeting Room. The complete list of films is on our blog here.
Genealogist In Residence
Come to the Library to chat with genealogists from the Kelowna and District Genealogical Society. Learn how to find more on your family tree, or ask about your next steps if you've hit a wall in your research. Hours are:
- Mondays: 10-12 pm
- Wednesdays: 1-3 pm
- Thursdays: 6-8 pm
- Saturdays: 1-3pm (April - October)
Click here for a video about this service.
Kelowna Branch Tours For Everyone
For Children and Teens
We can provide an introduction to the library or tailor the visit around a project/assignment. Contact us today to see how we can help your class. Daycares/Preschools must register if they wish to attend a storytime.
To book a free tour for kids contact Kelowna Youth Services Department 250-762-2800 ext. 1409 or klysreference@orl.bc.ca
For Adults
Groups of adults can enjoy a tour at the library too! ESL classes, retirement homes, book clubs and more can contact Kelowna Reference for further information.
To book a free tour for adults contact the Kelowna Reference Department 250-762-2800 ext. 1416 or klreference@orl.bc.ca
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 and donation information, please call 250-763-7323 (READ) .
The 2013 Book Sale dates are:
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Spring Sale: Saturday, April 13 - Library Meeting Room (9:30-3:00)
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Outdoor Sale: Saturday, June 22 - FOL House, 1898 Barlee Road
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25th Great Okanagan Book Sale: Thursday, October 24 - Saturday, October 26 - Immaculate Conceptin Parish Hall
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.
Directors of Kelowna Friends of the Library hold meetings in the Kelowna Branch, at 1pm on the second Monday of each month. No board meetings are held in July & August. The society's AGM is held on a Saturday in late November.
For further information, please E-mail Fol4k@hotmail.com
Meeting Rooms
The Kelowna Branch has meeting rooms available for rent. The meeting rooms are available 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 $80.00 for each of the smaller rooms and $160.00 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.