Top Books of 2025: Your Most Borrowed Reads of the Year
Looking for great reads this holiday season? Begin your search with the ORL’s most borrowed books of 2025! This year’s top titles are a mix of bold adventures, heartfelt storytelling,…
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Top Junior Reads of 2025: The Books Kids Borrowed Most
What did young readers at the ORL love most this year? A mix of heartfelt adventures, big feels, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. From bestselling chapter books to favourite early…
Monster Readers Wanted!
Do you have a little book monster at home? Someone who loves to sink their teeth into a good story? This November, visit your local ORL branch to pick up…
Small Steps, Big Impact: Discover Climate Action Week at the ORL
Want to give back to the planet and learn about sustainability? This Climate Action Week, explore stories that inspire hope, spark new ideas, and remind us that every small action…
New Board Books Our Head of Youth Services Loves
Looking for your next great read-aloud with baby? Our Head of Youth Services has you covered with her personal picks for the best new board books of 2025. From bouncy…
Books That Start Conversations: Great Reads for Book Clubs
Looking for a book that keeps the discussion going long after the last page? These 2024–2025 titles are packed with ideas, emotions, and unforgettable characters—perfect for sparking lively book club…
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Reading that Inspires
Every October, Canada celebrates Women’s History Month, a time to honour the women and girls who’ve helped shape our communities, advance equality, and build a brighter future. From trailblazers in…
Temporary Suspension of Interlibrary Loan Service
Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Okanagan Regional Library is unable to ship Interlibrary Loan (ILL) materials and is temporarily suspending ILL requests. Current ILL requests already in…
Reflecting on Gender Equality Week 2025
Gender Equality Week 2025 takes place from September 21 to 27, offering Canadians an opportunity to celebrate progress in gender equity while reflecting on the barriers that remain. Since being…
Our Youth Services Librarian Recommends: Back-to-School Reads
September means sharpened pencils, new adventures, and of course—great books to share together. Our Youth Services Librarian has pulled together her favourite recent releases (and a few timeless gems) to…