Events

2026 Book Sales

Summer Book Sale
Dates: Saturday, June 13th til Sunday, June 14th, 10am – 3pm
Location: Kelowna Friends of Library sorting-storage base (next to Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital)
Unit #114 – 2476 Westlake Road, West Kelowna

 

36th Annual Fall Great Okanagan Book Sale
Dates: Wednesday, October 14th til Saturday, October 17th | Sale times to be determined
Location: Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna

Please Note: Hall Parking – One-Way System.
Enter the lot using the West Alley (closest to Richter street, beside the Church).
Exit using the East Alley (closest to Ethel Street and the Hall).
Image of the new parking route

 

Bargain books for all ages including children’s and young adult books, large print books; gently used fiction and books on numerous subject areas. Plus puzzles & games.

Card & cash payment accepted.

 

Donations of gently used books, games and puzzles are taken year-round to make the sales worthwhile for the book-buying public and our fundraising efforts for the libraries.
Funds raised support year-round baby, children’s & teens programming and Summer Reading Club; programming for adults, workshops, book clubs, guest speakers & author events, special new maker facilities and more at Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) branches including downtown Kelowna, Mission and Rutland branch libraries.

Friends acknowledge the support of Dr Moshe Oz (Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital) and Two Small Men with Big Hearts Moving

Volunteering

Anyone interested to volunteer at Friends book sales should go to the Volunteers Application page. Please submit a form with your contact details. You will then receive emails with links to SignUp roster specific to each upcoming sale (about 6-8 weeks in advance).