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
The Rutland Branch is located in Plaza 33 Mall, just off highway 33, in the Rutland suburb of Kelowna.
There are book drops located at the rear of the mall just off Gray Rd.
Tuesdays | 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Drop-in
Baby Time is our joyful early literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your baby through the power of songs and rhymes! Recommended for ages newborn to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursdays | 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Drop-in
Toddler Time helps young children develop early literacy skills through fun stories, rhymes, and songs based on simple concepts. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Saturday May 24 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Drop-in
Join Us at the Rutland Library for interactive stories, songs, rhymes, games and a craft! Come spark your child’s love of reading: talk, sing, read, write, and play with us!
Tuesday May 6 | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Drop-in
Join us for fun stories, rhymes, puppets and songs for the whole family at the Kelowna Family YMCA! Spark your child's love of reading, dancing, singing and learning together! All children aged 0-6 are welcome to attend with their caregivers. Please register for playtime at the Y to join in on our story time program.
Wednesday May 14 and May 18 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Drop-in
Join us and unleash your imagination for all to see! Use our extensive Lego collection in a creation to be displayed at the library. Guides, books, and optional themes are available. Runs the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.
Tuesday May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Registration Required
Let's code! This program features a variety of coding topics, hands-on projects, theory overviews, and practical know-how -- everything you need to take on read projects. This is a student driven club: you decide where to take your learning and you're welcome to bring your own projects in and talk shop!
June 3 and June 17 | 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Registration Required
Book a one-on-one session to get started using any of our maker space equipment, like the 3D Printer, Cricut, Sewing Machine, or Serger.
Friday May 16 and June 20 | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Drop-in
Join us at the Rutland Library for good books, snacks, and a great conversation! Our Teen Book Club that meets every third Friday from 3:45(ish)-5:00 pm. Connect with fellow teen readers and talk about books we love and want to read. Check with the library for each month's theme and book recommendations!
Drop-in | Weekly Wednesdays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for needle craft and company. Knitters, crocheters, and stitchers, of all abilities are welcome. Please bring a project to work on. Drop in!
Drop-in | 2nd Wednesday of the month | 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM (except August)
Join us for a good book and great conversation! This is a great opportunity to connect and read with fellow book lovers. Copies for the upcoming month are available at front desk. For more information, email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca.
Language Learning
Drop-in |Weekly Tuesdays | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
A conversational English group for people with beginner to intermediate English language skills. Everyone welcome. Meet others, and improve your English with engaging conversation.
Wednesday October 2 to Wendesday November 27 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Register required
Parents and children participate together during opening games, reading and literacy activities, homework help. English conversation, friendship, and FUN! The entire family is welcome to attend but please note the program is tailored to children in Kindergarten to grade 6. Registration priority will be given to families new to Canada. Contact Antonia with any questions you may have at: executivedirector@niteo.org.
Saturday May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Drop-in
Need help with technology? We provide friendly and professional assistance and troubleshooting for most devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops and e-readers. Bring your questions -- and your device!
Friday May 16, May 30, June 13, June 17 | 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Need one-on-one help with technology? Register for a 45 minute Tech Help session to receive friendly and professional assistance and troubleshooting for most devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptions and e-readers.
We have a variety of bookable and rental spaces in the Rutland Branch. All meeting spaces have free Wi-Fi. Some have presentation equipment available.
Available during branch open hours only. Room as is - no office supplies, A/V equipment or additional furnishings provided.
This room is free, and can hold up to 10 people, and can be booked up to 2 weeks in advance.
Setup and take-down (exception of A/V equipment) is the responsibility of the renter.Rutland branch has a Community Room available for rent. With a theatre style set-up, the room has a maximum seating capacity of 50.
Please contact the branch at a 250-765-8165 for further information or to book a room.
We can provide an introduction to the library or tailor the visit around a project/assignment.
Contact us today to see how we can help your class.
Daycares/Preschools must register if they wish to attend a story time.
To book a free tour for kids contact Rutland Branch at 250-765-8165 or email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca
Groups of adults can enjoy a tour at the library as well!
ESL classes, retirement homes, book clubs and more can contact the branch for further information.
To book a free tour for adults contact the Rutland Branch at 250-765-8165 or email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca
The Rutland Branch features 13 public internet terminals with word processing capabilities available for 1 hour of internet time. Use your library card to log in or speak with staff to receive a temporary computer pass. Extensions may be granted provided there are enough free terminals available. Staff can give limited assistance to technical inquiries.
Unlimited Wi-Fi access is available during open hours with you own device.
Printing and photocopying is $0.25 per page, black and white only. This branch now offers wireless printing using your own device via Princh.
Scanning to email is available and is free of charge.
No fax services are available.
The Rutland Branch can provide exam invigilation.
Branch Librarians and/or Supervisors will be available to invigilate exams Monday – Saturday at designated times.
If interested in writing an exam on site, contact the Rutland Branch at 250-765-8165 or email us at rutland@orl.bc.ca
The Rutland Library Makerspace is now open for public use during library hours, from 10am to 15 minutes before closing, with four pieces of crafting equipment, accessories, and tables to work on your project with.
All library pass holders can use the makerspace after signing a waiver.
Makerspace users 13 and under require adult supervision for the duration of their appointment.
Makerspace users under 19 years old require a guardian to co-sign the makerspace waiver.
Equipment:
Certification:
If you’re interested in learning how to use the equipment with one-on-one support, the Rutland Library is here to help! Book into the library program 'Get Maker Certified' to get in person training. This takes roughly 90 minutes, providing training on any piece of equipment you're interested in.
Certified users of other ORL makerspaces are welcome to jump right in and book time right away.
Get maker Certified bookings are made by calling the Rutland library at 250-765-8165.
Regular times for 'Get Maker Certified':
Tuesdays, 6pm – 7:45pm.
Every other Saturday, 10am-12pm.
To check dates and availability, check our online calendar.
Visit our Makerspace page for more information, and to view what other Maker technologies the ORL offers.
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.
Summer Reads Book Sale
Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Kelowna Friends sorting base, Unit #114-2476 Westlake Road, West Kelowna (next to Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital)
The 35th Annual Fall Great Okanagan Book Sale
Wednesday 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 pm Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna. Bargain 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.
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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