All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
The Cherryville Branch is located at 1114 Hwy. 6 Cherryville 1/4 km past Frank's Store on Highway 6.
There is a book drop bin located outside of the main door, it is always open.
The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) held its quarterly Board Meeting on September 11, 2024, where the Board noted the Library’s many system-wide improvements represent an average per user funding increase of just sixty-five cents before providing their enthusiastic approval. Unanimous budget approvals are rare, and the Board often reserves voting until their end-of-year meeting in November. The Board’s decision recognizes the ORL’s commitment to fiscal responsibility as it continues to create vibrant, inclusive spaces to learn, gather, and connect throughout the region.
Increasing usage and circulation numbers show that residents are enjoying their community libraries more than ever. To ensure smaller community libraries remain welcoming, comfortable and efficient the ORL has budgeted for new page staff in Cherryville, Kaleden, Lumby, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Silver Creek, and Hedley. To promote patron safety while respecting privacy the organization plans to install health emergency detection tools called Brave Sensors in urban branches such as Kelowna, West Kelowna and Vernon.
The ORL’s thirty unique libraries are vibrant hubs of diversity, heritage, and culture. The Revelstoke branch features work by a local artist each month, and the ORL has partnered with the Kelowna Museum to host an indigenous literature event called Hi-Story.
On June 14, 2024, the ORL celebrated the opening of the new West Kelowna branch, which has quickly become a popular destination for the community. The ORL eagerly anticipates opening a new Lumby branch in 2024 to provide residents with a modern and vital community space. Facility improvements have occurred in Salmon Arm and are planned for Naramata, Enderby, Peachland, and Okanagan Falls.
To help further meet the ORL’s goal of providing an accessible and outstanding public service it has:
Danielle Hubbard, CEO of the Okanagan Regional Library, expressed her excitement for the Board’s decision, stating, “The amazing thing about leading a public library system is that most people who work in libraries do so out of a sincere conviction in the value of the work we do. I’m honoured to have such a positive team as we move the ORL forward.”
To learn more about ORL locations, programs, and the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan please visit the website.
About the Okanagan Regional Library
The Okanagan Regional Library enriches the lives of people in the region through diverse collections, responsive services, innovative programs and unique resources. With the community’s incredible support, ORL branches become transformative spaces of learning, creativity, culture, and connection.
Join us for a 30-minute storytime with books, songs, and rhymes to help build your child's language learning skills.
Storytimes are held on the first Thursday of the month at 9:15am:Thursday, September 5, 2024Thursday, October 3, 2024Thursday, November 7, 2024Thursday, December 5, 2024
Drop in after school for a fun afternoon of crafts and S.T.E.A.M. activities.
Activities are held on the second Friday of the month, 11:30am-1:30pm:
Friday, September 13, 2024 - Goodbye Summer, Hello Back to School Party! Pizza will be provided or bring your own lunch/snacks. We will be making "tie dye" pencil cases.
Friday, October 11, 2024 Friday, November 8, 2024Friday, December 13, 2024
Join us the third Wednesday of the month from 12:30 – 1:30 as we open the library specifically for Homeschoolers. Connect with other Homeschoolers, collect resources, plan group activities and projects or just spend some time reading with your little learners!
Tables will be set up in the library for your use. STEAM KITS, Music Kits, and Learning Equipment available upon advanced request.
Tuesday, October 16, 2024 Tuesday, November 20, 2024Tuesday, December 18, 2024
A night out just for the grown ups! Join us for crafting on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Ongoing / Adults Only
Package and label spare seeds from your garden; we'll have a sharing basket in the branch where you can share with your neighbours. Envelopes available in the branch, if needed.
Ongoing / All Ages
Start with creating a small collection of art cards at home then trade them with your fellow artists at the Cherryville Library. You might just collect a card from the next big deal in the art world! Supplies available in branch, while supplies last.
Fastest Internet Access in Cherryville!
We have 2 Internet stations available for members and guests as well as Wi-Fi available in and around the building for your personal devices.
DVDs
We have the largest selection of DVDs including feature film movies and TV series available in Cherryville and if we don't have what you are looking for we will order it in!
See the latest movies and TV Series ... new arrivals every week!
The ORL has a large number of e-resources that you can access anywhere you have internet access. Come into the branch with your device and we can show you how to set it up.
We have a shelf of discards and donations for you to take home. Purchase by donation.
Cherryville Branch stocks the following current magazines for your enjoyment:
In addition, we have a small selection of archived titles including Canadian Organic Grower, Countryside and Cottage Life West.
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