Revelstoke B.C. Library Location | Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

Revelstoke

Phase 3 Re-opening: Browse & Borrow

This library branch is re-opened to the public. View the ORL's Phase 3 Plan.

Open Hours

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays. The Revelstoke Branch is always open on the Saturday immediately preceding a statutory-holiday Monday (except Easter when we are closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)

Location

PO Box 1289
605 Campbell Avenue
Revelstoke, BC. V0E 2S0
(250) 837-5095

The Revelstoke Branch is located in the Community Centre at 605 Campbell Avenue.

Returning library materials

There are two book slots to the left of the main entrance of the library along the Campbell Avenue side of the building in which to return books at any time (except during the Easter and Christmas closures). We are no longer accepting returns inside the library. Please use the book drops for all your returns.

We are now open to the public for Phase 3, Browse and Borrow.

What this means when you come to the branch:

Please do not visit us if you are feeling at all unwell. We have many vulnerable patrons: help us to keep them safe.
We can only allow 13 people, including staff, in the branch at a time. You may have to wait to enter. Please observe social distancing while you are waiting.
Masks are required when visiting the library. Please note that a ski buff is great at the hill, but not enough protection in the library, where you will be close to others and inside.
Please take a minute to read posted signage before you come in.
Please sanitize your hands as you come in.
Please limit the length of your stay - others may be waiting. Short stays also mitigate risk.
Browse with your eyes as much as you can, and try to limit touching books and furnishings.
Please visit in small groups and keep your children with you..
Please consider using our self check out if you can - it's fun and easy! Staff are happy to help you learn the ropes.

Computer and Internet Access

We have 4 internet computers available for public use. Time on them is limited to 1 hour. We are pleased to offer printing services at the moment. We can also scan and photocopy.
We have three stations set up for patrons using our WiFi to work. Time at these stations will be limited to 1 hour, depending on demand.
Staff will only be able to offer technical support if it can be done from a safe distance.

Parking

Free parking is available in the Community Centre parking lot on the south side of the building.

Events
Blog
Youth

Revelstoke Reads - Family Story Time!

Join our fun and engaging story tellers in person in the library on Tuesday mornings at 10:15 am. Attendance by registration only please. Register here: events calendar.

Free Family Fun at the Library on Saturdays

Take Out Family Craft Day

We provide the materials and instructions - you do the creating! Create a craft or piece of art to take home.

For: Children of all ages.

Dates: 1st Saturday of every month 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Ask for your craft kit at the circulation desk!

(F)ree ART (S)essions at the Library

FARTS in the library! Zero waste, up-cycled craft projects for families! Fun, educational and FREE for everyone. The focus is on themes of imagination development, environmental conservation and alternative learning techniques. The intent is to support family connection through creativity. FARTS are currently offering their projects in a Take and Make format.

Currently taking place outside at the library, rain or shine!

For: Families and friends of all ages

Dates: 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Drop in - Free - All Welcome!

Take and Make Super STEAM Saturdays

Drop by the library and pick up a package that contains everything you need to make a simple STEAM project.

For: All ages

Dates: 2nd Saturday of every month 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

*Keep an eye out for our STEAM specials: videos exploring STEAM concepts created by our engineer Vanessa and a rotating cast of very entertaining family members.*

Take Out Lego Surprise

Drop by the library and pick up a kit for extending Lego play.

For: All ages

Dates: 4th Saturday of every month 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Drop in - Free - All Welcome!

Revelstoke Screen Smart

The library is the new home of the Revelstoke Screen Smart Program! Drop by the library and check out the resources available at the Screen Smart display. Keep an eye out for upcoming Screen Smart Events.
Adults

Upcoming Special Events

Art Explorers

All ages welcome but most appropriate for adults or children tweens and up

Preregister to get the Zoom meeting invitations.

Monthly on Tuesdays: January 12^th, February 9^th, March 9^th 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Spend some time exploring art media in a fun, process-oriented way! Join multimedia artist and librarian Lucie Bergeron for demos, project ideas, and of course, book suggestions. January 12^th – Alcohol Ink. February 9^th – Watercolour. March 9^th Paper Sculpting, Acrylic Paint, and Acrylic Ink.

To register, please see our events calendar

Puppet Palooza!

The Revelstoke Library Puppeteers present: three winter puppet shows! Join us on Zoom for some short, sweet, and slightly wacky puppet-ty fun!

To register, please see our events calendar

Current Exhibits

We are currently exhibiting recent work by the Mount Revelstoke Quilters Guild.
Facilities and Services
Access to the internet and subscription digital resources

We offer one hour per day of free internet access on our four computers for members of the library as well as non-members.

We also offer 1 hour free internet access at three work stations for anyone with their own wireless device.

Members of the library (free with proof of local address) also have access to digital resources which the ORL subscribes to such as:

Linkedin Learning

Libby by Overdrive

PressReader

Global Road Warrior

Exam Invigilation

We are now offering exam invigilation again.

Meeting Room Availability

Our meeting room is currently closed.

Community Links

City of Revelstoke Community Centre information and leisure guide

Basin Alliance for Literacy event calendar and list of programs offered

Revelstoke Early Years Centre and Early Childhood Development website includes the Young Children's Calendar and the Children's Services Directory

Okanagan College Continuing Studies
Friends of the Library

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