Easter Holiday Closure: All library locations will be closed Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, April 22. Happy Easter!
All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
Outside book returns are open 24/7 except for holiday closures. Inside book return is open.
6 stations available: 5 with 60 minute maximum, 1 with 30 minute maximum.
All of our online resources are available 24/7 and can be accessed remotely using your library pass.
Click this link to search for a space in the Summerland branch
Tuesday April 15 | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM | For school age children
Join us for a hands on STEAM program where creativity meets coding. Learn how to program, experiment and bring your ideas to life with the tiny but poweful Micro Bits. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity! C
Click here to register: Fun with S.T.E.A.M: Micro Bits
Friday April 25 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Registration required
Celebrate Earth Day with a touch of magic. Create your own eco-friendly forest fairy using natural and recycled materials. Let your creativity take flight as we craft and share stories together. Supplies provided. Recommended for school age children, adult caregivers welcome. Click here to register: Forest Fairy Craft
Wednesdays | April 9 to May 21 | Drop In | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
For ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old. Drop in for a lively Story Time with songs, puppets, and rhymes. Promote early literacy with your preschooler.
Thursdays | April 10 to May 22| Drop In | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
For children ages 2 and 3 years old with an adult caregiver. Time to get the wiggles out with stories, songs and lots of movement with your toddler.
Fridays | April 11 to May 23 (no program Good Friday April 18) | Drop In | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
For newborn babies to 2 years old with an adult caregiver. Gentle lullabies, soothing songs, and a joy filled lap bounce for you and baby. Meet other parents and let the babies play together!
Thursday afternoons 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Weekly | Ages 12-16 | Drop In
Meet up for a D&D board game afternoon at the library. Come explore mystical lands, embark on daring quests and battle fearsome dragons! Tailored for young adventurers ages 12-16.
Saturday April 26 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Drop in | Adult
Valley Voices Okanagan presents local author jaz papadopoulos for a special reading from their book of poetry "I Feel That Way Too". jaz's poetry offers a critical look through the lens of a survivor experience in sexual assault trials. It asks the question: what is the role of media and social power in sustaining patriarchial ideologies? Drop in, pour a cup of tea, and spend an afternoon listening to poetry. Have your copy signed by the author.
Wednesday April 16 | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Registration required
Celebrate Canadian cinema with a special screening of "The Grizzlies". Based on a true story, this inspiring film follows a lacrosse team formed to address youth suicide in Kugluktuk, Nunavut. Stay for a post film discussion. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Door prizes and much more! Recommended for teen and adult audience. Click here to register: National Canadian Film Day
Saturday April 12th | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM | Drop in
A lively discussion of "Beartown" by Fredrik Backman. "People say Beartown is finished. A tiny community nestled deep in the forest, it is slowly losing ground to the ever encroaching trees. But down by the lake stands an old ice rink, built generations ago by the working men who founded this town. And in that ice rink is the reason people in Beartown believe tomorrow will be better than today."
Reserve your copy here: Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Come ready to share your thoughts and insights! Coffee, tea and cookies will be served.
Weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Beginner's welcome! Bring your knitting or crochet project for a crafty afternoon with a great bunch of local knitters. All ages can attend and a pot of tea is always brewing.
Weekly on Tuesday afternoons | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Gather with people who are passionate about textile arts to share ideas, techniques and inspiration. All skill levels welcome. All ages, drop in.
Available during branch open hours | All Ages
Open up the cupboard and choose a jigsaw puzzle to take home. Puzzles for beginners and experts.
Adult Study Room is open with a capacity for 6 people. Reserve up to twice a week, two hour maximum.
Community Room is open with a capacity for 10 people. Reserve up to twice a week, two hour maximum.
Meeting Place is open and available to rent with a capacity for 50 people. Call or visit the branch for more information.
We have 5 computer stations with a 60 minute maximum time limit. 1 computer station with 30 minute time limit.
Printing and scan to e-mail is available, .25 per page.
A small but dedicated group of people who volunteer at library events and programs. Proceeds from the sale of donated books are used to help fund children's and adult programs as well as to support the popular Summer Reading Club.
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