Staff Picks: Books We Love This Spring
There’s something about spring that pairs perfectly with a good story, a comfortable reading spot, and the promise of “just one more chapter.” Our staff have been browsing the shelves…
What the Research Says: Libraries Matter More Than Ever
What do libraries contribute to their communities? It’s a question that feels easy to answer…until you try to put it into words. Is it the books? The quiet corners? The…
Vernon Friends of the Library Book Sale Returns!
Clear a little space on your shelves. Actually, clear a lot. The Vernon Friends of the Library Book Sale is back, and the only thing bookworms love more than reading…
The Reading Challenge – Our New Favourites
There’s something satisfying about a reading goal. One book leads to another, and before long, you’ve travelled through entirely different worlds without leaving your favourite chair. The Okanagan Regional Library…
Help the Kelowna Friends of the Library Make the “Best of Kelowna” List
The Friends of the Library (FOL) help bring a lot of what we love about the ORL to life. So yes, we’re more than a little pleased to see the…
Charter Day: Understanding the Rights That Shape Canada
What does it mean to have rights and freedoms protected by law? Charter Day, observed on April 17, offers a moment to consider this question and reflect on one of…
From Tide Pools to Tree Canopies: Meet Illustrator Jana Curll Online
There’s something special about seeing how a story comes to life through lines, colour, and imagination. This spring, the ORL invites young readers and curious creators to step inside the…
April Reads a Little Differently. It’s Poetry Month!
April invites a more reflective kind of reading. A few lines at a time. A pause between pages. An image that lingers. National Poetry Month is a chance to explore…
From Gallery Walls to Library Shelves: the ORL and VPAG in Conversation
Art opens doors between people, ideas, and experiences we might not otherwise encounter. Through a new collaboration with the Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG), the ORL connects exhibitions with curated…
Now Printing at the ORL: Meet the Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer
From concept to creation, there’s a moment when imagination turns tangible. With the arrival of our new Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer, that step becomes faster and more precise. The…