Posts by S. Jones

New Year, New Skills: Top Online Learning Tools to Try Now

A new year often inspires us to try something different. Your ORL library card provides free access to Online Resources that support personal development, career advancement, and creative exploration. Whether…

Dig Into Your Roots: Genealogy Resources at the ORL

Curious about where your story begins? Whether you’re tracing a single family line or mapping out generations, genealogy research is a journey of discovery—and the ORL is here to help…

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with the ORL

Family Literacy Day is the perfect chance to slow down, share a story, and try something new together. This year’s theme, Make Mealtime Family Learning Time, highlights how everyday moments,…

January at the ORL: Fun Programs to Brighten Your New Year

The New Year has arrived, and ORL branches are buzzing with programs that spark creativity, connection, and curiosity! Whether you’re battling fierce red dragons in a tabletop roleplaying game, learning…

Most Anticipated Fiction of 2026: 15 Exciting New Reads

A brand-new reading year is here, and 2026 is poised to be brilliant for book lovers. From blockbuster thrillers to sweeping historical fiction, genre-bending fantasy to deeply moving literary works,…

From Gallery Walls to Library Shelves: The ORL and the Vernon Public Art Gallery

This winter, the ORL and the Vernon Public Art Gallery are working together to connect visual art with reading, learning, and cultural discovery. From 9 January to 11 March, the…

Monster Readers, Meet Your Prize Draw Winners!

November’s Monster Reader Card Drive brought out some seriously creative creatures, and we’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Create Your Own Monster Contest prize draw. We received a…

Helping Young Readers Build Confidence, One Page at a Time

Reading doesn’t look the same for everyone, and that’s okay. For some readers, building confidence takes time. Whether you’re supporting a child who finds reading challenging or simply looking for…

No Words Just Awesome Amazing Creative (Card Drive) Monsters!

…actually a few words: a great big THANK YOU to everyone who visited their library during our annual Card Drive and submitted these super-fun monster drawings! The winner of our…

Managing Your Library Holds During the Holiday Closure

As the holidays approach, we want to help you plan ahead for the Okanagan Regional Library’s Christmas and New Year’s Extended Closure, running from Tuesday, 23 December 2025 through Thursday,…