Three Most Underrated Online Resources
Think you know everything your ORL library card can do? You might be surprised. The ORL’s Online Resources give you free access to everything from newspapers and research tools to…
Beyond Books: Celebrate Literacy Month at the ORL
September is Literacy Month in British Columbia, and while books are certainly part of the celebration at the ORL, literacy reaches well beyond the page. It’s understanding a news story,…
Top 3 Underrated Makerspace Tools
Some Makerspace tools naturally attract attention. A laser cutter? Very cool. A 3D printer turning a digital file into an actual object? Also very cool. But tucked among the headline-grabbers…
ORL Reads Children’s Booklist: Be Prepared, Forest Fires
Wildfires are part of life in many of the communities the ORL serves. They can also bring big questions for children. Our latest ORL Reads list brings together 26 picture…
Summer Reading Club 2026: There’s Still Plenty of Summer Left!
Summer has a funny way of sliding by. One minute, school is out and the whole summer stretches ahead. The next, someone mentions September and everyone wonders where July went.…
A Larger Digital Bookshelf Has Arrived: Meet the Palace Project!
One of our favourite things is connecting people with books they’ll love. Sometimes it’s the title you’ve been waiting months to read. Sometimes it’s an old favourite you’re ready to…
A Final Splash of (Adult) Summer Reading Club Fun
Summer may be sailing by, but there’s still plenty of time to make a splash in the Okanagan Regional Library’s Adult Summer Reading Club. If you’ve been participating all summer,…
Summer Doldrums? New Youth Services Reading Lists To The Rescue!
Halfway through summer. Games have been played. Adventures had. Snack cupboard raided. Siblings pestered. If you’re hearing “I’m bored!” on repeat, the Okanagan Regional Library is here to help. Our…
Discover VPAG’s New Exhibitions and Curated Reading List
Art has a way of sparking curiosity, and curiosity doesn’t end when you leave the gallery. This summer, the Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG) and the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)…
Still Time to Dive In: Join the Adult Summer Reading Club
Halfway through summer and looking for your next adventure? The Okanagan Regional Library’s Adult Summer Reading Club is still making waves, and there’s plenty of time to jump in. Whether…