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…
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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…
What the Research Says: Libraries Matter More Than Ever
What do libraries contribute to their communities? It’s a question that feels easy to answer…until you try to put it into words. Is it the books? The quiet corners? The…
Vernon Friends of the Library Book Sale Returns!
Clear a little space on your shelves. Actually, clear a lot. The Vernon Friends of the Library Book Sale is back, and the only thing bookworms love more than reading…
Help the Kelowna Friends of the Library Make the “Best of Kelowna” List
The Friends of the Library (FOL) help bring a lot of what we love about the ORL to life. So yes, we’re more than a little pleased to see the…
Charter Day: Understanding the Rights That Shape Canada
What does it mean to have rights and freedoms protected by law? Charter Day, observed on April 17, offers a moment to consider this question and reflect on one of…