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On the Air: ORL CEO Danielle Hubbard Shares the Magic of Summer Reading Club

If you’ve been listening to local radio lately, you’ve probably heard the ORL’s Summer Reading Club campaign making waves across the…airwaves. The ORL’s CEO, Danielle Hubbard, recently joined Summit Osoyoos…

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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…

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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…

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Okanagan Regional Library Board Elects 2026 Leadership

Kelowna, BC – 18 February 2026 — The Board of Trustees of the Okanagan Regional Library (the ORL) convened for its Annual General Meeting and Regular Board Meeting on 18…

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Advocating for Libraries: The ORL CEO’s New Provincial Leadership Role

The ORL’s CEO, Danielle Hubbard, has been elected Vice Chair of the Association of BC Public Library Directors (ABCPLD). The ABCPLD is a professional association that represents public library systems…

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ORL Board Advances Accessibility Policy Updates

Kelowna, BC — 20 November 2025 — The Board of the Okanagan Regional Library (the ORL) advanced the ORL’s ongoing work to support equitable, accessible service by approving the revision…

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Kaleden: A Cozy, Welcoming Library Makeover

The Kaleden Branch has turned a new page! Following a thoughtful renovation, the library now offers an updated circulation desk, refreshed organization, and cozy seating that together create a brighter,…

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ORL Advocates for Libraries at Union of BC Municipalities

The Okanagan Regional Library recently joined mayors, councillors, and provincial leaders at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Victoria to spotlight the vital role of libraries across the…

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ORL Board Approves 2026 Budget and Expands Support

Kelowna, BC – September 17, 2025 – The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) Board of Trustees convened for its third regular meeting of the year. At the meeting, members approved the…

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ORL Board Approves 2024 Financials and Reflects on Transformative Year

The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) Board of Trustees gathered for its second regular meeting of the year on May 21, 2025, where members reviewed the 2024 Annual Report and approved…

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