A Record-Breaking Summer: Celebrating Summer Reading Club 2026
That’s a wrap on one very busy summer of reading! This year, children and families across the Okanagan Regional Library dove Under the Sea for Summer Reading Club 2026, filling…
News and Updates
Coming October 13: PIN Verification for Libby and Kanopy
Beginning October 13, 2026, patrons using Libby and Kanopy will be asked to verify their library card using their library card number and PIN/password. The good news is that this…
New to the Library of Things: Firewood Moisture Meter Kit
Heating your home with wood? There’s a new tool in the ORL’s Library of Things that can help you find out whether your firewood is ready to burn. A moisture…
One Library Card, Three Digital Collections: Discover More with Libby
More books. More audiobooks. More choices. Same ORL library card. The Okanagan Regional Library is pleased to announce that beginning September 28 we’re significantly expanding our Digital Collection through a…
ORL Advocates for Public Libraries at UBCM
Public libraries play an important role in communities across British Columbia, and ensuring they have the resources to meet evolving community needs requires continued advocacy and collaboration. At this year’s…
Thousands of Book Bargains: The Great Okanagan Book Sale Returns!
Thousands of books. Four days of incredible bargains. And one very good reason to bring an extra-large tote bag! The Kelowna Friends of the Library are back with their biggest…
West Kelowna Library Hosts Residential School Exhibition
WEST KELOWNA, BC — The Okanagan Regional Library will host A National Crime: The Residential School Experience in Canada, a travelling exhibition from the Legacy of Hope Foundation exploring the…
6 Things You Might Not Know About the ORL Catalogue
Looking for a book? You probably already know you can search the ORL catalogue to see what we have, find out where it’s available, and place a hold. But that’s…
Inside the September ORL Board Meeting: Budget, Wildfire Response, and Service Highlights
There’s a lot happening across the approximately 59,600 km² service area of the Okanagan Regional Library. At its September 9 meeting, the ORL Board of Trustees approved the organization’s draft…
A Year of Learning and Community: Explore the ORL’s 2025 Annual Report
What does a year at the Okanagan Regional Library look like? It looks like a child discovering a new favourite book at Summer Reading Club. A senior learning a new…