S.T.E.A.M fun at the library - for ages 9-12 & teens 

Thursday October 26 | 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM - Get hands on experience with Edison Robotics. Our library tech will teach you all about this cool product. Click this link to register for S.T.E.A.M (Edison Robotics)

Thursday November 16 | 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM - It's time to learn all about 3D Animation! Our tech will guide you through making your own video to take home. Click this link to register for S.T.E.A.M (3D Animation)

Family Story Time - for preschoolers 3 to 5 years old

Wednesdays | September 13 to November 15 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

A morning of stories, puppets, songs and rhymes for you and your preschooler to enjoy. Phone 250-494-5591 to register

Toddler Time - for 2 and 3 years old with an adult caregiver

Thursdays | September 14 to November 16 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Spend quality time together while learning new rhymes, songs and fingerplays. A gentle introduction to books and the wonder of stories. Phone 250-494-5591 to register

Rhyme Time - for babies to age 2 with an adult caregiver 

Fridays | September 15 to November 17 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM 

Time to sing songs, coo lullabies and have a joy filled lap bounce with your baby. Meet other parents and let the babies play together. Phone 250-494-5591 to register

Visit the Summerland branch to play Minecraft on a public computer. It's time to give that pickaxe a workout! All you need is your library card, ask at the front desk for more details. 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Saturday September 30

 Do you know the story behind why we wear orange on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? Visit the library to learn more about this and the 94 Calls to Action. 

Lunch and Learn at the Summerland Library

Second Thursday of the month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - beginning October 12.

Registration required as space is limited. Learn more about our community and the services it offers with a different guest presenter each month. An afternoon to enjoy your lunch, make connections and learn something new!

• Bring your bag lunch, refreshments will be served
• Click this link to register for Lunch and Learn

Movie Night Challenge | All ages | Grab and Go

Saturday September 30 to Saturday December 16

Explore ORL's movie collection (DVD's and streaming through Kanopy), pick up a challenge card and return it to win great prizes. Find some new movie favourites, or watch a beloved classic. Staff pick "Grab and Go" bags include a movie night treat and movie choices the whole family can enjoy. 

Fiddlesticks Knitting Group 

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.

For all Jigsaw Puzzle lovers! 

Available During Branch Open Hours/All Ages

Visit the Summerland branch and pick up a jigsaw puzzle from the cupboard. Lots to choose from! 

Group Study & Meeting Rooms

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.

Computer Availability

We have 5 computer stations each has 60 minute maximum time limit. 

Printing

Printing and scan to e-mail is available, .25 per page.

Summerland Library Volunteers 

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.