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.
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Saturday December 7th | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Registration Required | For ages 8-12 years old
Calling all Swifties! Get ready for a musical night of nonstop hits, friendship bracelets and a Lavender Haze of fun! We are hosting a Taylor Swift Dance Party for children ages 8 to 12 years old. Invite your friends, wear your best Taylor-inspired outfits and join us for a night of unforgettable fun. Tickets are required and may be picked up at the Summerland library by a parent or guardian only. Chaperones are welcome and must be registered. Call or visit the branch for more information. 250-494-5591
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 November 23 | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM | School Age | Registration required (Program FULL)
Mob alert! Have fun with a Minecraft themed challenge and work your way through a special environment, while solving puzzles along the way. Can you free yourself from the Minecraft Escape room? Recommended for school age children.
Saturday December 7 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | Drop In
Anne Fleming is an award winning author of six books, including her latest novel "Curiosities", which has been short listed for the Giller Prize. Anne is making a special guest appearance in the Summerland branch, catch her while you can! Drop in for an engaging reading, and get your copy of "Curiosities" signed by the author. Everyone welcome.
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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