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The Downtown KL Branch in Lilliput: We’ve Gone (Adorably) Tiny

It’s official: the ORL is now part of a magical tiny world where everything’s little… except our love of libraries! The Downtown Kelowna Branch has been immortalized—adorably—in miniature at Little…
A Barbie with a blue cape and ORL logos standing beside a bookshelf.

Super Librarian Barbie: From Toy Bin to Tastemaker

Picture it: a dusty thrift store bin. A plastic action figure, mildly scuffed, moderately poseable, entirely overlooked. Then came a library card and a creative Maker Educator with a cool…

Why Emancipation Day Matters in Canada

August 1 marks Emancipation Day in Canada, the date the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire in 1834. Officially recognized by the House of…

Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library has been recognized for its efforts to make the downtown facility accessible

8 Inspiring Audiobooks to Power Your Next Workout

Move Your Body, Feed Your Mind Some days, hitting the gym or heading out for a walk feels like a breeze. Other days, just lacing up your shoes is the…

Understanding Disability Pride

Every year in July, Disability Pride Month celebrates persons who experience disability, their identities and culture, and their positive contributions to society. The event aims to change the way people…

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen supports library request

Keremeos joins call for better Okanagan Regional Library funding

Two ORL Makerspaces Just Got Glowforge Laser Cutters—and They’re Incredible

We’ve got some seriously fun STEM news. The ORL’s Makerspaces are growing—and so is your creative potential. Two new Glowforge laser cutters have landed at the Downtown Kelowna Branch and…

STEM Summer Fun for Kids: Simple Science Projects Using Everyday Items

Looking to spark a summer discovery? STEM learning for kids doesn’t need a lab—just a kitchen table, a few basic supplies, and a sense of adventure! These three simple science…