Posts by S. Jones

Explore Stories from Around the World with LOTE4Kids

From bedtime stories in Punjabi to video read-alongs in American Sign Language (ASL), LOTE4Kids brings thousands of children’s stories from around the world to the ORL’s Online Resources. Whether your…

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Asian Heritage Month: Stories to Explore, Voices to Celebrate

Asian Heritage Month offers an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many cultures, histories, and contributions of people of Asian descent in Canada. It’s also a chance to explore the…

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Meet Jennifer Cooper: Stories of Strength, Sport, and Changing the Game

There’s something exciting about meeting an author, especially when their stories are full of bold ideas, big energy, and a willingness to challenge the rules. This spring, the ORL’s Youth…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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