This library branch is re-opened to the public. View the ORL's Phase 3 plan.
All ORL Branches are closed on statutory holidays
Outside book returns are open 24/7 except for holiday closures. Please return all library materials in the outside book drops located to the left of the front doors. The inside book return is CLOSED.
4 stations available, 30 minute maximum.
All of our online resources are available 24/7 and can be accessed remotely using your library pass.
View events in calendar format.
For details or registration info, click on an event below.
Celebrate Father's Day all week long!
Self directed event begins Saturday June 12th to Saturday June 19th
Pick up a map at the Summerland Library then walk along Summerland's beautiful downtown while reading "Grumpy Monkey" by Suzanne Lang, in business windows. Search for clues to the Scavenger Hunt. When finished, come back to the library to enter into the draws. Prizes graciously donated by the participating local businesses!
Summer Reading Club registration begins Saturday, June 14th
Members can choose three* of our fun virtual Summer Reading Club programs. Registration begins Saturday, June 12th. (*programs repeat)
Are you smarter than a Librarian?
Tuesday July 6th, 7:00pm to 8:00pm Click this link to register
Tuesday July 27th, 7:00pm to 8:00pm Click this link to register
Time to show off your trivia skills! Join us for the ultimate trivia night with plenty of prizes, it's going to be epic! This virtual program uses Kahoot! and Microsoft Teams. Recommended for ages 5-12.
Doggie Detectives: Lila is lost!
Tuesday, July 13th, 7:00pm to 8:00pm Click this link to register
Tuesday, August 3rd, 7:00 to 8:00pm Click this link to register
Come solve the mystery of the lost library dog. Join the virtual hunt and help figure out the clues, follow the map and bring Lila back to the library in time for her favourite story. Recommended for ages 5-12.
Secret Slime Time
Tuesday July 20th, 7:00pm to 8:00pm Click this link to register
Tuesday August 10th, 7:00pm to 8:00pm Click this link to register
Make your own mystery mixture! Join us online and learn how to create a batch of ooey, gooey slime. Recommended for ages 5-12.
Summer Reading Club is for school aged children 5 to 12.
Visit webpage for more info: https://www.orl.bc.ca/kids-teens/kids/summer-reading-club
Join the Summer Reading Challenge: I Spy a Book! for little ones, aged newborn to 5 years old
Visit the webpage for more info: https://www.orl.bc.ca/kids-teens/babies-toddlers/summer-family-challenge
Summer Teen Challenge
Our Summer Teen Challenge dares youth to read, be creative, to write and more!
Visit webpage for more info: https://www.orl.bc.ca/kids-teens/teens/summer-teen-challenge
Wednesday, June 30th from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM PST
Kick off the summer by joining our online discussion of the charming film "A Birder's Guide to Everything" available on Kanopy or reserve a DVD copy here: A Birder's Guide to Everything
This program will be viewed on Teams. Click this link to register for Film Club
All study rooms and the Meeting Place are closed to the public until further notice.
We have 4 computer stations safely spaced 6 ft apart, each has 30 minute maximum time limit.
Printing is available. No cash accepted, charges on library card only at this time.
A small but dedicated group of people who volunteer at library events and programs as well as maintain the used book cart. 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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