The Kelowna Library
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kelowna library in downtown kelowna, bcThe Kelowna library is one of many branches of the Okanagan Regional Library. It may be the most important one as it is the main headquarters in its system.

This library sits right in the heart of the cultural district of downtown Kelowna BC and is always busy when it it is open. Besides the many resources and reference materials available here there is so much more to this unique library.

  • There are tours of this Kelowna library branch for both the kids and adults. Learn about the library system and how to access everything it has to offer.

  • There is a book club that anyone can join.

  • You could join the Kelowna Friends of the Library, a non-profit organization. For only $5.00 per year you can become a member and join others who have a great love for the library.

    There is a newsletter they put out with all the information on fund raising activities and other fun events held throughout the year.

  • There are meeting rooms that can be rented and booked during any of the branches opening days.

    The Kelowna library branch hours are:

    Monday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    Saturday 10.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ( October to March only)

    display that sits outside of the kelowna libraryThere are six book drop bins located on the west side of the library building. They are open 24 hours but are closed only during the Easter and Christmas holiday seasons.

    You can find parking in the library plaza parkade. There is also parking available along the streets surrounding the library.

    Kelowna Branch

    1380 Ellis St.

    Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A2

    (250) 762-2800

    Other Kelowna Library Branches

    There are a couple of other branches of the Okanagan Regional Library that are found in the Kelowna area.

    The Mission branch is located in the Capital News Centre building. There is free parking available in the Capital Centre parking lot.

    The hours they are open are:

    Monday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday Closed

    There are book return drops located on the west side of the building under the library sign. These bins are open 24 hours a day except for Easter and Christmas holidays.

    Mission Branch

    4105 Gordon Dr.

    Kelowna, BC V1W 4Z1

    (250) 764-2254

    Thr Rutland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library is found in west Kelowna off of Hwy 33 and Gray Road.

    There is lots of free parking at the Plaza 33 Mall.

    Hours of operation here are:

    Monday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday Closed

    There are 2 book drop bins located at the back of the building. These are open 24 hours per day except the Easter and Christmas holidays. The bins are also closed on Hallowe'en night( October 31).

    The branch offers these features;

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Free computer access and wireless hotspot

  • School class tours

  • Download ebooks from the library

    and so much more!

    Rutland Branch

    Plaza 33 Mall

    20- 301 Hwy 33

    West Kelowna, BC V1X 1X8

    (250) 765-8165




    The Kelowna library and its other branches are a great place to visit and enjoy all the services they offer.

    Who hasn't been to a library anywhere they have lived and not enjoyed taking a good book off the shelf and getting totally engrossed in it.

    I still enjoy visiting my local library and borrowing their books, dvd's, and music cd's.

    Where else can you get this and more for free?




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