All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays.
There is an inside book drop during open hours.
Our makerspace features equipment and tools for hands-on projects, digitization, and exploring and learning new technology.
To use an ORL Makerspace independently, all makers must:
Complete the Makerspace Waiver & Guidelines form [PDF].
Verify your identity to staff with valid library card and photo ID.
This space is primarily for users 14 and up. Users under 14 must be actively accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a certified Makerspace user. Users between 14 and 18 must have their legal guardian sign their Maker Waiver and Guidelines Agreement.
Generously funded by Valley First Credit Union, Regional District, and Monashee Community Forest.
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday:10:30 - 2:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 2:30 - 6:30 PM
Please call us at (250) 547-9528 to book a maker station.
View Certification Courses and Tutorials
Digitization StationsPreserve your memories by digitizing your old photos (negatives, slides, photographs), video tapes (VHS tapes and other formats if you bring in your own player device such as a camcorder), and tape cassettes.
Material Cutting Use our Cricut Cutter, a high tech and precise cutting, drawing, and scoring machine. You must be Maker Certified to use the Cricut Cutter - Get certified online from home or in branch on one of our internet terminals.
Use our VR headsets to explore new technology and experience an adventure!
To reserve our Maker technologies, please reserve online, call (250) 547-9528 or visit us in person.
Browse our online events calendar to view upcoming programs.
Winter / Spring Programming
Attention junior authors! This four-part series provides tips and tricks from a published author to help with your story ideas.
Tuesday, January 21 | 3:15-4:15 pm
Tuesday, January 28 | 3:15-4:15 pm
Tuesday, February 4 |3:15-4:15 pm
Tuesday, February 11 | 3:15-4:15 pm
Try out paleontology as you learn about the fascinating history of fossils. Discover how they're made and participate in an awesome fossil dig.
Friday, January 24 | 11:30-12:30 pm
Ages 7-12 yrs old | Registration Required
Bad Art Day is all about taking the opportunity to be wildly creative, without any pressure to make something "good". Please remember to wear clothing that can get messy!
Friday, February 14 | 11:00-1:00 pm
School Age | Registration Required
Alice is in trouble - she's shrunk! Take a trip down the rabbit hole to find the magic phrase and return Alice to her regular size. Sign up for a time slot here.
Friday, March 7 | Saturday, April 5
Family | Registration Required
Ongoing Programs
Stories, songs, rhymes and so much more! Join us for a half hour story time promoting early learning and literacy skills. Please note the Friday program will be repeated on Tuesday mornings.
Friday, January 3 | Tuesday, April 29
10:30-11:00 am | Fridays & Tuesdays
Preschool | Drop-in
Join us for Stay & Play, and unstructures play time for children and their caregivers to socialize and explore. A variety of toys will be available.
11:00-11:30 am | Fridays & Tuesdays following story time
Use your imagination to build a story with bricks and blocks while the librarian reads aloud.
January 3 | April 24
Thursdays | 3:15-4:15 pm
Ages 5-8 yrs | Drop-in
Explore the world of STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Math) with our new Maker series! Best suited to children ages 7-12 years; parents welcome to join.
January 15 | February 12 | March 12 | April 16
3:15-4:15 pm | Ages 7-12 yrs | Drop-in
Teen Programming
Bad Art Day is all about taking the opportunity to be wildly creative, without any pressure to make something "good". In fact, the worse your project looks, the better! Special prize for the worst creation.
Friday, February 14 | 1:00-2:45 pm
Teens | Registration Required
Master Gardeners Teresa and Kerry will be presenting on a variety of topics surrounding seed starting for the spring. Attendees will go home with seeds already planted and ready to go!
Thursday | March 13 | 6:00-7:30 pm
Adults | Registration Required
Make a clay flower arranger to keep your flowers looking beautiful in your vase arrangements.
Date & Time - April | TBD
Embark on an exciting journey of creativity, curiosity, and innovation! From exploring electricity to making cool gifts, please watch our website for more details. Maker classes with the Cricut will require registration.
All classes at the library are free of charge.
January 16 | 5:30-6:30 pm - TBD
February 13| 5:30-6:30 pm - TBD
March 13| 6:00-7:30 pm - Seed Starting Workshop (see above for more details; please note time change)
April 17 | 5:30-6:30 pm - TBD
Join the Lumby Book Club for engaging discussions about a wide range of literary works. From classics to contemporary fiction, participants will explore different genres and share their thoughts and opinions with fellow book lovers. Copies of the book available in branch.
We meet on the first Thursday evening of each month from 7:00-8:00 pm.
January 9 - Unravelling Canada by Sylvia Olsen
February 6 - Always Pack a Candle by Marion Crook
March 6 - Astrid & Veronika by Linda Olsson
April 3 - Adrift by Lisa Brideau
May 1 - Lessons in Chemistry by Lisa Garmus
June, July & August - Break for summer holidays
Join a community of knitters, needleworkers, and handcrafters to learn new patterns, share tips and tricks, and form lasting connections with fellow enthusiasts who share your passion.
This weekly program is open to all skill levels, and keen attendees of all ages.
Thursdays | Ongoing weekly
5:30-7:00 pm |January 2 - April 24
All Ages | Drop-in
Are you working on a novel, poem, or song? Bounce ideas off the group, share your work or practice with creative writing ideas with facilitator and published author Connie Rose. We meet on the last Friday of each month. All levels of writers are welcome.
Fridays | 3:00-4:30 pm
January 31 | February 28 | March 28 | April 25 | May 30
The library is pleased to be partnered with local talent and strives to display a new artist each month. On the last Saturday of the month the artist will be available from 12:00 to 1:00 to either demo their techniques or speak to the public about their processes.
We have three Internet stations available for the public to use, each with a 1 hour time limit.
Printing and photocopying is $0.25 per page, black and white only. Scanning to email is available and free of charge.
Exam Invigilation
Are you looking for somewhere to take an invigilated exam, either written or online?
The library can help you out. Please come by, email lumby@orl.bc.ca or call us at (250) 547-9528 to book your invigilation.
We welcome class tours and visits. Please contact Michelle at lumby@orl.bc.ca or 250-547-9528 to set a date and make your library visit great!
The library hosts a collection of locally collected seeds which are available at no charge to our patrons.
Anyone interested in contributing seeds to the library is asked to please place prepared seeds from each plant into it's own envelope with plant, variety, size, and colour (if applicable), and date collected to be dropped off at the front desk. Our program depends on your generous donations! We are grateful for your assistance, so we can continue to offer this service to our community.
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