Kelowna Downtown Library | ORL Branch

Dear students: if y'all are looking into a study space that has a quiet, chill, roomy, and a "focus-driven" atmosphere, the public downtown library is where you would want to bring your books, laptop, and notes. Granted, it's not a huge public library (if you were to compare it to Vancouver's Public Library) but Kelowna's ORL is great enough if you're looking for something different!

Head upstairs to the second floor and sit by the windows facing Ellis St. To me, those art paintings by the wall positively contribute to the overall atmosphere of the studying area. There's wall sockets underneath the window tables for you to plug in your phone, laptop, or whatever it is. Eduroam WiFi in the area + ORL's WiFi is also available. There are printers and meeting rooms on the west side of the second floor meeting rooms.

Great place to spend an afternoon. A real community establishment.

The ORL Downtown is amazing. The building itself is gorgeous and I love that ID with my address got me a library card for free. I’ve attended two big events at the library recently - a workshop by Royal Roads University upstairs in the big multi-purpose room, and last night a gala fundraiser for a local non-profit. The main floor
of the library was turned into a dance floor under beautiful patio lights. Food, wine, and dancing. Who can resist partying the library? A lovely building with a forward thinking board & staff.

Lovely place for people who love to read and relax in a quiet environment. If you are resident here you can get the library card for free, check out on their website to see what to bring with you when you come to apply for a library card. It’s quick and hassle-free. Also, there’s an online app to borrow books, which is preferable in my opinion.

Great library (for its size) , new renovations look good, more and better use of space. 5 stars for being a library!