New Board Books Our Head of Youth Services Loves
Looking for your next great read-aloud with baby? Our Head of Youth Services has you covered with her personal picks for the best new board books of 2025. From bouncy…
Children’s Author Maureen Fergus – Laughs, Weenies, and Whiskers!
Love giggles, guffaws, and goofy grins? Then you won’t want to miss our upcoming online author visit with Maureen Fergus, the creator of the hilarious Weenie: Featuring Frank & Beans…
Books That Start Conversations: Great Reads for Book Clubs
Looking for a book that keeps the discussion going long after the last page? These 2024–2025 titles are packed with ideas, emotions, and unforgettable characters—perfect for sparking lively book club…
Conversation: Elamin Abdelmahmoud’s new non-fiction Elbows Up! On Canadian Resistance
The ORL’s Salmon Arm Branch and BC Libraries Present invite you to an in-person and Livestreamed author talk with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, CBC host and editor of Elbows Up! On Canadian…
Find Chilly Drafts Before Winter Does: Borrow a Home Energy Kit
As the days get cooler, it’s the perfect time to make sure your home is ready for winter. Borrow a Home Energy Kit from the ORL’s Library of Things and…
Join Massey Lecturer Alex Neve for a Conversation on Human Rights
The ORL’s Salmon Arm Branch and BC Libraries Present invite you to attend an inspiring evening with Alex Neve, human rights advocate, lawyer, and former secretary general of Amnesty International…
Kaleden: A Cozy, Welcoming Library Makeover
The Kaleden Branch has turned a new page! Following a thoughtful renovation, the library now offers an updated circulation desk, refreshed organization, and cozy seating that together create a brighter,…
Chance to Win a Kobo Clara with our All The Feels Winter Challenge!
Warm up your winter and enter for a chance to win a Kobo Clara eReader by joining the ORL’s Adult Winter Challenge: All the Feels. From October 1, 2025, to…
Hey Kids! Meet Author-Illustrator Cale Atkinson: Ghosts, Giggles, and Super Business!
What happens when your best friend is a ghost who just got a big promotion? Find out with Cale Atkinson, the beloved Kelowna-based author and illustrator behind the Simon and…
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Reading that Inspires
Every October, Canada celebrates Women’s History Month, a time to honour the women and girls who’ve helped shape our communities, advance equality, and build a brighter future. From trailblazers in…