Okanagan Regional Library, Kelowna

#13 among attractions in Kelowna

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Facts and practical information

The Okanagan Regional Library system serves the Okanagan region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Its administrative headquarters are in Kelowna. The system covers 59,000 square kilometers of area, and serves 360,000 people through 29 branches. ORL was founded in 1936. In 2013, the library held 3.2 million physical items. The library is largely funded through tax revenues from four administrative areas, the Regional District of North Okanagan, the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. It also receives funding from the provincial and federal governments. ()

Established: 1936 (89 years ago)Coordinates: 49°53'23"N, 119°29'38"W

Address

1380 Ellis St.Central City (Cultural District)Kelowna V1Y 2A2 Canada

Contact

(250) 762-2800

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Okanagan Regional Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prospera Place, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Stuart Park, Downtown Marina Kelowna.

~1190 ftN
Outdoor activities, Sport venue, Sport
Prospera Place, Kelowna
6 min walk • Prospera Place, formerly known as Skyreach Place, is a 6,886-seat multi-purpose arena, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
~770 ftN
Art gallery, Museum, Concerts and shows
Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna
4 min walk • The Rotary Centre for the Arts is a visual and performing arts centre in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is very close to the Kelowna Art Gallery, both of which are located on Cawston Avenue.
~790 ftSW
Park
Stuart Park, Kelowna
4 min walk • Stuart Park is a park located near Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. In winter, part of the park is turned into an ice rink for public skating. In 2015, the Canadian Institute of Planners named it the greatest public space in Canada. What do I need to do before skating at Stuart Park? The rink is open for drop-in use.
~1630 ftSW
49°53'11"N • 119°29'56"W
Downtown Marina Kelowna, Kelowna
8 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Boat rental
~1150 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kelowna Community Theatre, Kelowna
6 min walk • The Kelowna Community Theatre is an 853-seat Theatre in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is the home of the Kelowna Community Concert Society it is also the home of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra and has been since it opened.
1.1 miW
Bridge
William R. Bennett Bridge, West Kelowna
30 min walk • The William R. Bennett Bridge is a pontoon bridge in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. Completed on May 25, 2008, the bridge replaced the older Okanagan Lake Bridge built in 1958 to link Downtown Kelowna to West Kelowna across Okanagan Lake as part of Highway 97.
~630 ftS
Neighbourhood
Regional District of Central Okanagan, Kelowna
4 min walk • The Regional District of Central Okanagan is a regional district in the Canadian province of British Columbia, comprising the City of Kelowna, City of West Kelowna and their surrounding municipalities.
0.5 miN
49°53'46"N • 119°29'49"W
Skye at Waterscapes, Kelowna
13 min walk • Skyscraper
~430 ftSW
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Kelowna Memorial Arena, Kelowna
3 min walk • The Kelowna Memorial Arena is an ice hockey arena located in Kelowna, British Columbia. It was built in 1945 and has a capacity of 2,600. It is notable for its small ice surface of 180' X 80'.
~880 ftN
49°53'31"N • 119°29'38"W
Turtle Island Gallery, Kelowna
5 min walk • Museum
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Elks Stadium, Kelowna
14 min walk • Elks Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Kelowna, British Columbia. The stadium is home to the Kelowna Falcons of the West Coast League.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Okanagan Regional Library?

Nearby attractions include Regional District of Central Okanagan, Kelowna (4 min walk), Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna (4 min walk), Stuart Park, Kelowna (4 min walk), Turtle Island Gallery, Kelowna (5 min walk).