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
Saturday October 26 | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Ages 9 to 12 years old | Registration required
Learn 3D animation using the free and open software Blender. Pose a character model, make keyframes, and render a five second video. A USB Flashdrive will be required to save and take your video file home. Recommended for ages 9 to 12 years old. Click here to register for Fun with S.T.E.A.M
Fridays | September 13 to November 15 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | For babies 2 years old and under with adult
Time to sing songs, coo lullabies and have a joy-filled lap bounce with your baby. Meet other parents and let the babies play together. Drop In.
Thursdays | September 12 to November 14 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | For 2 and 3 years old with an adult caregiver
A gentle introduction to longer stories that are sure to delight. Learn songs, rhymes and fingerplays together. Drop in.
Wednesdays | September 11 to November 13 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | For preschoolers 3 to 5 years old
Encourage a love of reading with your preschooler. Colourful stories, rhymes, puppets and songs to start their busy day. Drop in.
Saturday November 2 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Drop In
Join us for Valley Voices Fiction Fest as we celebrate the book launch of two Okanagan writers.Novelist Umar Turaki and writer-editor Joanna Cockerline will be reading from their new books, both featuring an African theme.Don’t miss your opportunity to meet these talented authors
Thursday October 10 | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Adults | Registration required
Learn about your local library and all the wonderful resources it has to offer. Let us help you grow, learn and connect with other people in the community. Bring your lunch or a snack to nibble on, refreshments will be provided. Held in partnership with Interior Health. Click here to register for October's Lunch and Learn
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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