All the Feels Winter Reading Challenge: Congrats to Our Winners!
The ORL’s All the Feels Winter Reading Challenge wrapped up at the end of January, and we’re delighted to announce our prize winners. Congratulations to: R. Wilson, the Mission Branch…
Community Stories
Celebrating the ORL’s Grand Re-Opening in North Shuswap
We’re very excited to announce the next chapter for our North Shuswap community library. On 11 March 2026 at 11:00 a.m., the ORL proudly celebrates the grand re-opening of its…
A Small-Scale Star: the ORL’s Downtown Kelowna Branch Featured in Canadian Architect
Last summer, we shared a delightful surprise: Little Canada in Toronto had created a detailed miniature replica of the Downtown Kelowna Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. Now, there’s even…
The Quiet Work Behind Great Libraries
When people think about libraries, they often picture shelves of books, quiet tables, and welcoming public spaces. Less visible is the steady, behind-the-scenes work that helps make those spaces possible.…
A Big Thank You to Summerland’s Kid Café Crew
Family Literacy Day is all about showing how learning can happen through everyday experiences, and the Summerland Branch’s Kid Café did just that. During the in-person activity, children stepped into…
From Charter to Checkout: The Responsibility of Freedom
Freedom to read is often discussed as a right—and it is. In Canada, that right is rooted in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protects fundamental freedoms of…
Come On Down! (The Benefits of Just Being Here)
Screens are a constant part of daily life. They help us learn, work, and stay connected, but they also mean many of our interactions happen alone, even when others are…
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with the ORL
Family Literacy Day is the perfect chance to slow down, share a story, and try something new together. This year’s theme, Make Mealtime Family Learning Time, highlights how everyday moments,…
From Gallery Walls to Library Shelves: The ORL and the Vernon Public Art Gallery
This winter, the ORL and the Vernon Public Art Gallery are working together to connect visual art with reading, learning, and cultural discovery. From 9 January to 11 March, the…
Monster Readers, Meet Your Prize Draw Winners!
November’s Monster Reader Card Drive brought out some seriously creative creatures, and we’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Create Your Own Monster Contest prize draw. We received a…