A Larger Digital Bookshelf Has Arrived: Meet the Palace Project!
One of our favourite things is connecting people with books they’ll love. Sometimes it’s the title you’ve been waiting months to read. Sometimes it’s an old favourite you’re ready to…
News and Updates
Temporary Library Closures Due to Wildfire
Library Service Update – Aug 10th 2026 The Summerland Library remains closed until further notice due to the ongoing wildfire situation. We’re pleased to share that the Peachland Library will…
South Okanagan Libraries Extend Hours as Cooling Centres
As hot temperatures continue across the South Okanagan, the Okanagan Regional Library is extending hours at its Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Summerland, Kaleden, and Keremeos branches to provide welcoming,…
Summer Reading Club: Meet the Cutest Babies in the Animal Kingdom!
Every story starts somewhere…and baby animals might just be the cutest place to begin! Join the ORL’s Summer Reading Club for Babies! A Journey Through Lifecycles, a live online presentation…
Armstrong Branch to Open on Sundays This Winter
Great news for Armstrong-area library users: the Armstrong Branch will be open on Sundays this winter! Beginning Sunday, October 4, 2026, the branch will welcome patrons every Sunday from 12:00…
Discover the ORL’s Expanded World Languages Collection
The ORL’s digital collection has gone global. We’ve added nearly 2000 new ebooks and e-audiobooks to our World Languages Collection, making it easier than ever to discover books in the…
Renew Your Library Card Online with eRenew
No phone call. No trip to the branch. No waiting in line. The Okanagan Regional Library is pleased to introduce eRenew, a new online service that allows eligible patrons to…
Summer Reads, Community Impact: Shop the June Friends of the Library Book Sale
Some books are destined for a second chapter. This June, the Kelowna Friends of the Library invite readers to discover pre-loved books, puzzles, and games while helping fund the programs…
Summer Reading Club 2026 Is Making Waves!
Something big is making waves at the ORL! Summer Reading Club 2026 begins June 15, and this year’s theme is Under the Sea. From glowing twilight waters to mysterious ocean…
Explore Stories from Around the World with LOTE4Kids
From bedtime stories in Punjabi to video read-alongs in American Sign Language (ASL), LOTE4Kids brings thousands of children’s stories from around the world to the ORL’s Online Resources. Whether your…