All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
The Naramata Library is located next to the OAP Friendship Club Hall.
The book drop bin is located outside of the front door to the building, and 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.
Meet with fellow readers to enjoy books, conversation, tea and treats. The book club meets on the third Wednesday of the month, September to June, 7:00 PM. Call the library to get the reading list 250-496-5679. Drop-in.
Are you working on a novel, poem or short story? Full of fantastic ideas but need help putting them together? Brainstorm with supportive peers, share your work for feedback or practice writing techniques as part of the Naramata Prosers writing circle. The Naramata Prosers meet the fourth Wednesday of the month, September - November, 10:00AM - 12:00PM. Drop-in.
Join fellow knitting and needlework enthusiasts at the Naramata Library. Foster creativity, develop skills, grow lasting friendships and celebrate the beauty of yarn. The Naramata Knitters meet Fridays, 3:00PM - 5:00PM year round. All abilities welcome. Drop-in.
Need to do some mending? Working on a Halloween costume? Need some sewing tips? Bring your thread and materials to the library and get to work with one of the ORL's new sewing machines or sergers! October 15 - 23. Call the library for more information and to book a time, 250-496-5679.
Join fellow board game geeks for a night of friendly competition, strategy and fun (and popcorn) with a wide variety of table top games. Choose from the library's collection or bring your favourite. Tuesdays, November 5 - December 3, 6:00PM - 7:30PM. Drop-in.
Pop-in to the Naramata Library and check-out some seeds for your garden. In the fall collect the seeds and donate them back to the library for your friends and neighbours to grow next year.
Exchange your old jigsaw puzzles for ones that are "new" to you. Drop-in during Naramata Library open hours, October 29 - March 28.
The branch has three public internet computers open.
Patrons may have a 30 minute session, patrons may have an additional 30 minutes (total 1 hour per day) if no one is waiting.
The Naramata Friends of the Library group encourages literacy and reading enjoyment through the use of the library and is committed to the ongoing enhancement of the Naramata Branch.
The Naramata Friends has an active group of volunteers who raise money for library "extras" by selling donated books.
New members are always welcome!
If you would like to donate books or are interested in assisting with this worthy cause, please ask for more information at the Naramata Library.
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