All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays.
There is an inside book drop during open hours. The outside book return is open 24/7 with the exception of holiday closures.
Our new makerspace, The Tech Hub, is now open and 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.
Did you know you live in a circle? Your family and friends create a circle around you. An example of your personal circle can include schools, doctors offices and supermarkets. What does your circle look like? Please register here.
Wednesday, July 24 | 10:30-11:30 am
Ages 5-9 yrs | Registration Required
Take a break from the heat and pop into the library with your creativity in hand to create your own board game. Please register here.
Thursday, August 1 | 6:00-7:00 pm
Ages 7-12 yrs | Registration Required
STEAM Storytime
This one hour Preschool STEAM Activity series is designed with a short storytime at the beginning, followed by an activity or STEAM stations (e.g. Lego/Duplo, KEVA planks, Code & Go Mice, etc.) that correlate with the books we have read.
Best suited to children ages 3.5-6 yrs; parent participation required.
Friday, July 5 - Friday, August 2 | 11:00-12:00 pm
Preschool | Drop-In
Beat the heat by stopping in at the branch. We'll have various STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Math) materials available all summer long to explore as a family at your convenience. Code & Go Mice, Ozobots, Cubetto, Little Bits, Cubelets and STEM Fairy Tales will be popping in and out all summer long; new materials arriving every two weeks. Ask at the desk and take a kit back to a table to explore as a family.
Thursday, June 27 - Thursday, September 5
Ages 5-12 yrs| Drop-in
Make your own button and discover fun S.T.E.A.M. activities at the Buttertart Festival this fall. More activities available in branch!
Saturday, September 21 | 9:30-3:00 pm | Ages 5-12 yrs
Stop by the library during October to enjoy a spooky choose-your-own-adventure story!
October 1-31
All ages | Drop-in
After "waking up" in the Netherworld with a copy o f the Handbook of the Recently Deceased, you must solve clues and puzzles to escape the clutches of Betelgeuse.
This escape room is best suited to 6 or less players, ages 9 years - adult. Please register as a group. Please note that some content may be frightening for younger players; parent discretion is advised.
October 4 | November 2 | Various time slots available
Ages 9 yrs - Adult | Registration required
Transform your family or personal portrait into a spooky monster with this super fun craft project!
Registration will be required, and a black and white family or personal portrait sent in digitally for printing that we can decorate, if at all possible. Images will be available in branch, as well.
Friday, October 25 | 11:00-12:00 pm
Ages 8-12 years | Registration required
Library staff need your help! Dinosaurs have escaped from storage and are wreaking havoc in the library. Join us for fun dinosaur-themed crafts and activities throughout the month of Dinovember... what trouble will these roaring reptiles get into next?
November 1 - 30 | All ages | Drop-in
Learn about dinosaurs and discover fossils - what they are and how they're made. Uncover your own fossil locked deep inside the clay!
Friday, November 8 | 11:00-12:00 pm
Ages 7-12 yrs | Registration required
Join Connie and Michelle for stories, rhymes, and songs promoting early literacy skills. Please note the Friday program will be repeated on Tuesday mornings.
Friday, September 13 | Tuesday, December 17
10:30-11:00 am | Fridays & Tuesdays
Preschool | 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.
September's theme - Explore electricity with Snap Circuits and Squishy Circuits!
Wednesday, September 18 | October 16 | November 13 | December 11
3:00-4:00 pm | Ages 8-12 yrs | Drop-in
Use your imagination to build a story while Connie reads aloud.
September 19 | December 12
Thursdays | 3:00-4:00 pm
Ages 5-8 yrs | Drop-in
Walk your way through a classic Choose Your Own Adventure novel! Each decision takes you to a different spot in the library to continue the story. How will your adventure end?
Each completed storyline earns you a ballot to enter for a special Summer Reading Club prize.
Friday, June 28 - Wednesday, July 31
Teens | Drop-in
Embark on an exciting journey of creativity, curiosity, and innovation! Fromexploring electicity to making cool holiday gifts, please watch our website for more details. Maker classes with the Cricut will require registration.
As always, classes at the library are free of charge.
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.
July & August - Break for summer holidays
Sept 5 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Oct 3 - All the Quiet Places by Brian Thomas Isaac
Nov 7 - Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
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 | 5:30-7:00 pm | Ongoing weekly, with a break for summer holidays during July-August
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, May 31 | June 28 | 3:00-5:00 pm | Break for summer holidays during July-August
Teens & Adults | Drop-in
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. We are grateful for your assistance, so we can continue to offer this service to our community.
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