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
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 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.
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.
Click here to request Umar Turaki's novel "Every Drop of Blood is Red"
Click here to request Joanna Cockerline's book "Seeing Our Sisters"
Thursday November 14 | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Registration Required
Enjoy learning about the resources that our local animal sanctuary and thrift shoppe provide to the people and animals that live in our community. Lori from Critteraid will be presenting this informative and heart warming talk. Held in partnership with Interior Health. Click here to register for November Lunch and Learn
Saturday November 16 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM | Drop In
Join us for a great conversation on this month's selection "Little Fortress" by Laisha Rosnau. Drop in for a cup of coffee or tea and a lively discussion. Click here to reserve your copy of "Little Fortress"
Tuesday evenings 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM | Weekly | All Ages | Registration required
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, the Summerland Chess Club welcomes you! Join players of all ages for a friendly match against fellow chess enthusiasts. It's more than a game, it's a mental workout that sharpens your focus and puts patience to the test. Register by email: huanpham@hotmail.com
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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