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…
News and Updates
ParentTV Is Here: Expert Parenting Videos, On Demand
Raising children comes with a lot of questions, and with help from your library the answers are only a few minutes away. The Okanagan Regional Library is pleased to introduce…
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…
New Creative Tools Coming Soon to the Kelowna-Rutland Makerspace
The ORL’s Kelowna – Rutland Makerspace is growing. New creative tools are arriving soon, expanding what you can design, build, print, stitch, and experiment with at the library. Whether you…
Accessible Tech: Explore the ORL’s New Ergonomic Essentials Kits
Improving accessibility and comfort at your desk can begin with something as simple as how you type or move a mouse. The ORL’s new Ergonomic Essentials Library of Things kits…
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…
Make Waves With Summer Reading Club 2026
Something big is making waves at the ORL. Summer Reading Club 2026 is on its way, and this year’s theme is Under the Sea. Launching system-wide on Monday, June 15,…
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…
Soup’s On: Cozy Stories for Soup-er Kids!
Soup’s on! From overflowing cooking pots to flying spoons, soup (for some reason?) has a habit of turning up in the most memorable children’s stories. Put together by the ORL’s…
Black History Month Reads at the ORL
Black History Month invites readers to explore stories, histories, and voices that reflect the depth and diversity of Black experience. To mark the month, ORL librarians have curated several ORL…