Updates:
- The library has moved to phase 3 reopening. Please see our hours for more information.
- Masks are now mandatory, as per the provincial health order. If you forgot yours, please ask at the service desk!
Support The Library
Legacy Fund
You can donate to the Penticton Public Library Legacy Fund through a tax-deductible contribution with the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan, or directly to the library.
The foundation is a unique charitable organization built by contributions from individuals, corporations and groups with a common interest, the welfare of the community.
To explore a possible gift or bequest to the Penticton Public Library, contact:
Executive Director Community Foundation of the South Okanagan
P.O. Box 24081
Penticton, B.C.
V2A 8L9
(250) 493-9311
OR
The Chief Librarian
Penticton Public Library
785 Main St.
Penticton, B.C.
V2A 5E3
(250) 770-7784
Donating Online
You can donate online through Canada Helps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/penticton-public-library/?utm_expid=.Zw6wDABWRgyB0oPClDzoRg.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadahelps.org%2Fen%2Fexplore%2Fcharities%2F%3Fq%3DPenticton%2BPublic%2BLibrary
Donations
We Like:
New magazines
CDs
DVDs
Paperbacks
Hardcovers
We don't need: (and can't even sell in the Book Sale)
Materials in poor condition (yellow pages, broken spines, musty smelling)
Textbooks
Encyclopedias
Dated information, particularly in the sciences
Old government publications
Other helpful hints:
Donations can be dropped off at the Library. If you have an especially large donation come into the library and we will assist you in collecting the items from your car.
Material that is not added to our collection is sold at our book sale.