Osoyoos Library will be closed from June 1 to June 17 for painting and new flooring. Sorry for any inconvenience. This project is funded by the Provincial Enhancement Grant.
All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays and during Christmas and Easter holiday times. The book drops are closed on these days.
Click the "Events Calendar" link below for details about the many programs at Mission Branch.
Events Calendar
The Mission Branch Study Room can be used for private study free of charge during library hours by reservation only. This closed room seats up to six people and comes with tables, chairs, electrical outlets, a dry-erase glass wall, and a television screen that can be connected to a computer via HDMI cable. Reservations can be made in person at the library, over the phone, or through the link below. You may reserve the room up to two weeks in advance, for up to two hours at a time, no more than twice a week.
Click on the "Events Calendar" link below for details about the full range of programs at Mission Branch.
These meetings are in person on the Tuesday and Thursday of the third full week of each month.
There are copies of the next title available in the branch or as a downloadable eBook. Please email Connie at cdickson@orl.bc.ca, or call the library at 250-764-2254 if you have any questions. Happy Reading!
Drop-in | Tuesdays | 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Fibre enthusiasts rejoice! Join a friendly group for time and space to work on projects and share tips and tricks. Bring your needles and hooks, your yarn and threads!
Drop-in | Weekly on Tuesdays | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
This is a conversational English group for people with beginner to intermediate English language skills. Meet others and improve your English through conversation. Everyone is welcome.
Drop-in | Wednesdays | 6:00 to 7:45 PM | All Ages
Master or beginner, sharpen your strategy and challenge your peers at this casual drop-in event every Wednesday evening. Some chess boards and pieces will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own. Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level!
Your class is welcome to visit the Mission Branch library for a tour. We can also conduct online sessions to introduce students to library resources and research methods. Contact Richard to see how he can help your class by calling 250-764-2254, or e-mailing rkicksee@orl.bc.ca
The library is a great resource to enjoy with your family or friends, before or after sporting events. Drop by the library on your next trip to the MNP Place or H2O! The Mission library branch is conveniently located inside MNP Place, which features two arenas, two indoor soccer fields, a walking track, a gym and many outdoor playing fields. Next door is H2O, an aquatic and exercise facility with water slides, a wave pool, indoor river, lane swimming, and a gym. Free parking!
Kelowna Friends of the Library are a non-profit organization formed in 1988, with a mission to raise funds to support Okanagan Regional Library including the downtown Kelowna, Mission & Rutland branches; to enhance the profile of our libraries in the community, and to increase awareness and use of library program and services. Persons interested in libraries are encouraged to volunteer with Friends as we support ORL through our fundraising book sales and joint activities.
Up to 2019, Kelowna Friends were registered under the Society Act of British Columbia and the Canada Income Tax Act. Monetary donations should now be directed to the Okanagan Regional Library Admin Centre.
Kelowna Friends major fundraiser, the Great Okanagan Book Sale, takes place in Fall (October/November) each year. Smaller sale(s) may be conducted in Spring/Summer.
Funds raised significantly support Summer Reading Club and year-round programming for babies to toddlers to teens plus book clubs, workshops, guest speakers & events for adults; and go towards enhanced facilities and maker spaces at ORL branches.
2025 Book Sales
Summer Reads Book SaleSaturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmKelowna Friends sorting base, Unit #114-2476 Westlake Road, West Kelowna (next to Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital)
35th Annual Fall Great Okanagan Book SaleWednesday 15 October, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Thursday 16 & Friday 17 October, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm | Saturday 18 October, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmImmaculate Conception Parish Hall, 839 Sutherland Avenue, KelownaBargain books for all interests and ages including children’s & young adult books; large print & audio books plus puzzles & games.Card & cash payment accepted.
Donations of gently used books, games and puzzles are accepted year-round at:
Friends sorting base (#114–2476 Westlake Road, West Kelowna), next to Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital, on Fridays between 9:00 am and 11:30 am (except book sale Fridays) when volunteers are on duty to review and accept items.
Friends also operate two drop-bins in Kelowna, for donations anytime, small amounts only:.Okanagan Regional Library Admin Centre (1430 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna).Parkinson Recreation Centre Carpark (Harvey Avenue/1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna).
Please do not leave items/boxes next to these bins or Friends will lose the privilege of having these bin locations. Bins are cleared on a semi-regular basis within each week. Large amounts / boxes must be taken to Friends sorting base on Friday mornings.
Please make sure to read the criteria before bringing books, games or puzzles to donate.
Friends acknowledge Dr. Moshe Oz and Two Small Men with Big Hearts Moving for their support with these operations and sales.
Volunteering
Anyone interested to volunteer at Friends book sales should go to our website Volunteers Application page. Please submit a form with your contact details. You will then receive emails with links to SignUp roster specific to each upcoming sale (about 6-8 weeks in advance).
Volunteer co-ordinators & interested volunteers hold formal meetings as necessary, rotating between the three branch libraries and our sorting base.
Follow Kelowna Friends on Facebook to keep updated on our latest activities and read posts on ORL, libraries, reading & literacy.
For further information, visit www.kelownafol.ca or email fol4k@hotmail.com.
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