Online Donation
Make an online donation using a credit card via CanadaHelps.
Your gift has a tremendous impact.
Donations to the ORL directly support the communities we serve—enhancing learning, literacy, and library access for all.
As a registered charity, the ORL issues tax receipts for donations over $25.
To donate by cash or cheque, please visit any ORL branch or complete the first page of the Donations Form (PDF) and mail it to ORL Administration.
Have questions about donating? Our CEO, Danielle Hubbard, is happy to connect at dhubbard@orl.bc.ca.
Your library and community are sincerely grateful for your support.
Other Ways to Support
Book and Material Donations – Temporarily Paused
We’re not accepting material donations at this time. Thanks for your understanding.
When donations resume, we welcome:
- Local history materials
- Bestsellers and clean copies of classics
- DVDs (feature films, documentaries, Disney titles)
We cannot accept:
- Items in poor condition
- Textbooks or outdated materials (5+ years old)
- Encyclopedias, medical books, or old travel guides
- Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
- Video/music cassettes
- Single magazine issues
Only books in excellent condition may be added to the ORL collection. Others may be used for library book sales.
Please Note: We do not issue tax receipts for donated materials.
Let your love of libraries and literacy make a lasting impact.
There are several ways to support the ORL through legacy giving:
1. Include the ORL in your will
Use our “Sample Bequest Wording” (PDF) to designate a portion of your estate to the Okanagan Regional Library.
2. Request memorial gifts
Let your family know you’d like memorial donations directed to the ORL. Suggested obituary wording:
“In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Okanagan Regional Library.”
3. Contribute to a local endowment
Add to ORL’s endowment funds at your regional community foundation:
- Shuswap Community Foundation
- Community Foundation of the North Okanagan
- Central Okanagan Foundation
- Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen
Gifts of any size are welcome. Income from these funds supports local library programs and initiatives year after year.
Let’s talk
To explore legacy options, contact ORL CEO Danielle Hubbard at 250-860-4033, Ext. 2491 or dhubbard@orl.bc.ca.
Your estate planning professional is also welcome to reach out on your behalf.
The following ORL branches have active Friends groups. Visit your branch page for details:
- Armstrong
- Enderby
- Kelowna (includes downtown, Rutland and Mission branches)
- Keremeos
- Naramata
- Okanagan Falls
- Oliver
- Osoyoos
- Peachland
- Salmon Arm
- South Shuswap
- Summerland
- Vernon
- Westbank
Don’t see your community on the list? Talk to your local librarian about forming a group in your area.
Want to learn more? Visit Friends of Canadian Libraries.
Find your next great read—and support your local library.
Most ORL branches host ongoing book sales with gently used items available by donation. Proceeds support local programs, services, and branch improvements.
Looking for a bigger haul?
Many branches also host larger book sales, often run by local Friends of the Library groups.
- 60% of proceeds stay with the local Friends group
- 40% go toward system-wide ORL enhancements
There are always treasures to be found—check the Events Calendar for upcoming sales near you.
Volunteer with the ORL
Most ORL volunteers are part of their local Friends of the Library groups, helping with book sales, events, and community support.
If you’re interested in volunteering, contact the Friends group in your area—or speak directly with your Branch Head or Community Librarian to learn more.
Please note:
Volunteer roles are designed to complement, not replace, paid positions—and may vary by branch.