All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
The Rutland Branch is located in Plaza 33 Mall, just off highway 33, in the Rutland suburb of Kelowna.
There are book drops located at the rear of the mall just off Gray Rd.
Family
Wednesday July 3 | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Drop-in
Wednesday August 7| 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Drop-in
Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime! Put on a pair of cozy pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed toy, and a blanket and get ready to have fun with your friends at the library! Join us for a special nighttime version of Story time as we sing songs, read books, and do some mindfulness activities to help support a calming bedtime routine. This is the perfect event to help wind kids down before bed. All ages are welcome!
Ages 3 - 6 and their caregivers
Thursday July 4 | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Register online
Join us for a silly puppet show based on Jez Alborough's picture book, Watch Out! Big Bro's Coming! Terror spreads through the jungle as animals hear the news that rough, tough Big Bro is coming!
School Age
Thursday July 4 | 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Register online
Travel the world through rhythm and song! For each song presentation, we will share songs and rhythms from around the globe! We will visit nations from around the world! The presentation includes percussion instruments and drums for participants!
Tuesday July 9 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Register online
Tuesday August 13 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Register online
Ahoy Matey! Join us at the Rutland Library for song, dance & ruthless rhythms. Be ye pirate or landlubber, you’re sure to make merry! Participants are encouraged to dress up as pirates as we learn basic rhythms and participate in this joy-filled song and dance program.
9-12 years
Tuesday July 2 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
Tuesday August 6 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
Piece together and sew up a creature of your own devising! Different arms, legs, bodies, and heads will be provided, letting you channel your inner Frankenstein and stitch together whatever monster you'd like. You could make a dragon-pig, a snake-bear, or a cat-cat - it's up to you! Register online, over the phone, or in person at the branch!
School age
Wednesday July 10 to Wednesday August 21 | 5:30 PM -6:15 PM | Register online
Have you ever wanted to learn sign language? Now is the time! Learn the basics of American Sign Language and gain exposure to Deaf culture in a fun, engaging, and immersive way.
There are 6 classes in this program. As this is a popular program, please ensure you can commit to all classes before you register.
Wednesday July 10 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
Wendesday August 14 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
If you love science and art, come to the library and make a simple plant press using materials that can easily be found at home. Develop your inner botanist and use your specimens to make a guide to the plants growing in your garden or encourage your inner artist to use your pressings to make projects like note cards or bookmarks.
Thursday July 11 | 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Register online
Join this year's BC SRC artist, Meneka Repka, for an online program. Meneka will share their experience as an illustrator, read their upcoming book The Mango Monster and will lead a drawing activity.
Ages 9-12 and Teens
Thursday July 11 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
Learn about the wonderful world of rocks and minerals. Get hands on experience identifying rock samples. Learn about how rocks and minerals are formed. Discover identification methods used by scientists and engineers in the field.
Wednesday July 17 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
Wednesday August 7 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
Can your plane fly the farthest? Is your look the coolest? What amazing designs can you make? We will have all the paper and materials available to create and show off. Winning airplanes will be put on display at the library!
Wednesday July 17 | 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Register online
Presented by the dino experts at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, this online program introduces kids to the study of paleontology, and the dinosaurs that lived in ancient Alberta. Learn about carnivores and herbivores, predators and prey, or plants and the ancient environment.
Friday July 19 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Register online
Friday July 19 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
Saturday July 20 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Register online
Saturday July 20 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
Solve puzzles to find the right dig site. Each puzzle you solve gives you more information, which improves your chances of winning the final challenge!
Tuesday July 23 | 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Register online
In this online program we'll learn about the Moon, Canada's involvement in space exploration and how robotics and artificial intelligence are used in space.
Wednesday July 24 | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM | Register online
Join Stuart and his cast of colourful friends, including Lumin the Dumeril’s Boa, and Jub-Jub the Green Iguana, for an hour of captivating stories & fun facts!
Thursday July 25 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
Come to the Rutland library to learn about cool locations all over the world! Guess and chant for where you think the picture or hints given by library staff are in the world. Prove your geography and map knowledge, while learning interesting facts about places all around the world!
Tuesday July 30 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Register online
Learn dance from many cultures around the world including, flamenco, Hawaiian Hula, Bollywood, Belly Dance, Cuban Salsa, and much more!
Wednesday July 31 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Register online
Join us at the Rutland Library for Spray Paint Art Jam! Explore different ways of making art with spray paint by learning new techniques and creating unique art pieces to take home. All supplies will be provided. Ages 10+ Register online, over the phone, or in person at the branch!
Ages 10-12 and Teens
Thursday August 1 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Register online
Want a pop socket that is unique as you are? Learn how to use the Cricut Cutter to design your very own pop socket for your phone using permanent vinyl. All supplies provided. Ages 10 and up. Register online, over the phone, or in person at the branch!
Thursday August 8 | 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Register online
Expand what you think you know about hula hoops and take tricks, games, and combinations to the next level with a circus flair. Here we dive into accessible and fun ways to move our body with a hula hoop, perhaps in ways that you didn’t realize possible. Learn through group games & individual exploration. Each student is encouraged to find their own unique style and to allow their creativity to run free. Hoops are provided. Please bring: comfortable and form fitting clothing and indoor shoes.
Wednesday July 10 to Wednesday August 21 | 6:30 PM -7:30 PM |Register online
Friday July 19 | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Drop In
Friday August 16 | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Drop In
Drop-in |Weekly Tuesdays | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
A conversational English group for people with beginner to intermediate English language skills. Everyone welcome. Meet others, and improve your English with engaging conversation.
Drop-in | Weekly Wednesdays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for needle craft and company. Knitters, crocheters, and stitchers, of all abilities are welcome. Please bring a project to work on. Drop in!
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Drop-in | 2nd Wednesday of the month | 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM (except August)
Join us for a good book and great conversation! This is a great opportunity to connect and read with fellow book lovers. Copies for the upcoming month are available at front desk. For more information, email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca.
Register online| Wednesday July 10 to Wednesday August 21 | 6:30 PM -7:30 PM
We have a variety of bookable and rental spaces in the Rutland Branch. All meeting spaces have free Wi-Fi. Some have presentation equipment available.
Available during branch open hours only. Room as is - no office supplies, A/V equipment or additional furnishings provided.
This room is free, and can hold up to 10 people, and can be booked up to 1 month in advance.
Setup and take-down (exception of A/V equipment) is the responsibility of the renter.Rutland branch has a Community Room available for rent. With a theatre style set-up, the room has a maximum seating capacity of 50.
Please contact the branch at a 250-765-8165 for further information or to book a room.
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 story time.
To book a free tour for kids contact Rutland Branch at 250-765-8165 or email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca
Groups of adults can enjoy a tour at the library as well!
ESL classes, retirement homes, book clubs and more can contact the branch for further information.
To book a free tour for adults contact the Rutland Branch at 250-765-8165 or email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca
The Rutland Branch features 13 public internet terminals with word processing capabilities available for 1 hour of internet time. Use your library card to log in or speak with staff to receive a temporary computer pass. Extensions may be granted provided there are enough free terminals available. Staff can give limited assistance to technical inquiries.
Unlimited Wi-Fi access is available during open hours with you own device.
Printing and photocopying is $0.25 per page, black and white only. This branch now offers wireless printing using your own device via Princh.
Scanning to email is available and is free of charge.
No fax services are available.
The Rutland Branch can provide exam invigilation.
Branch Librarians and/or Supervisors will be available to invigilate exams Monday – Saturday at designated times.
If interested in writing an exam on site, contact the Rutland Branch at 250-765-8165 or email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca
The Rutland Library Makerspace is now open for public use during library hours, from 10am to 15 minutes before closing, with four pieces of crafting equipment, accessories, and tables to work on your project with.
All library pass holders can use the makerspace after signing a waiver.
Makerspace users 13 and under require adult supervision for the duration of their appointment.
Makerspace users under 19 years old require a guardian to co-sign the makerspace waiver.
Equipment:
Certification:
If you’re interested in learning how to use the equipment with one-on-one support, the Rutland Library is here to help! Book into the library program 'Get Maker Certified' to get in person training. This takes roughly 90 minutes, providing training on any piece of equipment you're interested in.
Certified users of other ORL makerspaces are welcome to jump right in and book time right away.
Get maker Certified bookings are made by calling the Rutland library at 250-765-8165.
Regular times for 'Get Maker Certified':
Tuesdays, 6pm – 7:45pm.
Every other Saturday, 10am-12pm.
To check dates and availability, check our online calendar.
Visit our Makerspace page for more information, and to view what other Maker technologies the ORL offers.
The Rutland Branch in partnership with The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan will be showcasing local artists in our branch on a rotating basis. For information on the Artists showcased please contact the ARTSCO curator at 250-861-4123 ext. 105 or curator@artsco.ca.
Kelowna Friends of the Library are a non-profit organization formed in 1988, with a mission to raise funds to support Okanagan Regional Library including the downtown Kelowna, Mission & Rutland branches, to enhance the profile of our libraries in the community, and to increase awareness and use of library program and services. Persons interested in libraries are encouraged to volunteer with Friends as we support ORL through our year-round fundraising book sales and joint activities.
Up to 2019, Kelowna Friends were registered under the Society Act of British Columbia and the Canada Income Tax Act. Monetary donations should now be directed to the Okanagan Regional Library Admin Centre.
Kelowna Friends’ major fundraiser, the Great Okanagan Book Sale, takes place typically in Fall/November each year. Funds raised significantly support Summer Reading Club, year-round programming for babies to toddlers to teens, book clubs, guest speakers & events for adults, and enhanced facilities and maker spaces at all ORL branches.
To stock the various year-round book sales, Kelowna Friends accept donations of gently used books at our sorting base at #114 – 2476 Westlake Road, West Kelowna, next to Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital. Donations can be made at this location on Fridays 9am – 11:30am when volunteers are on duty to review and accept items, or anytime in small amounts in drop-bins at the ORL Administration Centre (1430 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna) and at Parkinson Recreation Centre (Harvey Ave & 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna). Friends acknowledge Dr. Moshe Oz and Two Small Men with Big Hearts Moving for their support with these operations and sales.
For book sales, volunteer and donation information, visit www.kelownafol.ca, or email Friends at fol4k@hotmail.com.
Volunteer coordinators & interested volunteers hold formal meetings as necessary, rotating between the three branch libraries and our sorting base.
Follow Kelowna Friends on Facebook to keep updated on our latest activities and read posts on ORL, libraries, reading & literacy.
For further information, please email fol4k@hotmail.com
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