Programs and Events

From Tide Pools to Tree Canopies: Meet Illustrator Jana Curll Online

There’s something special about seeing how a story comes to life through lines, colour, and imagination. This spring, the ORL invites young readers and curious creators to step inside the…

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You’re Invited! The Librarians Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Freedom to Read Week is a time to celebrate the right of Canadians to read what they choose, and to recognize the vital role libraries play in protecting access to…

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From Charter to Checkout: The Responsibility of Freedom

Freedom to read is often discussed as a right—and it is. In Canada, that right is rooted in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protects fundamental freedoms of…

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January at the ORL: Fun Programs to Brighten Your New Year

The New Year has arrived, and ORL branches are buzzing with programs that spark creativity, connection, and curiosity! Whether you’re battling fierce red dragons in a tabletop roleplaying game, learning…

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From Gallery Walls to Library Shelves: The ORL and the Vernon Public Art Gallery

This winter, the ORL and the Vernon Public Art Gallery are working together to connect visual art with reading, learning, and cultural discovery. From 9 January to 11 March, the…

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BC Libraries Present: The Certainty Illusion with Timothy Caulfield

In today’s world, separating fact from fiction has never felt more challenging. BC Libraries Present invites you to an important online conversation with bestselling author and researcher Timothy Caulfield, joined…

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Cory Doctorow on “Enshittification”: Understanding (and Fixing) the Internet

The ORL’s Salmon Arm Branch and BC Libraries Present invite you to a livestreamed author talk with Cory Doctorow and Vass Bednar, available to watch at the Salmon Arm Branch…

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Kaboom! An Online Story Time With Children’s Book Author Jessica Kulekjian

What makes a volcano go kaboom? Find out in this lively online Story Time with author Jessica Kulekjian, featuring her picture book Kaboom! Children love this tale of a…

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Small Steps, Big Impact: Discover Climate Action Week at the ORL

Want to give back to the planet and learn about sustainability? This Climate Action Week, explore stories that inspire hope, spark new ideas, and remind us that every small action…

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Children’s Author Maureen Fergus – Laughs, Weenies, and Whiskers!

Love giggles, guffaws, and goofy grins? Then you won’t want to miss our upcoming online author visit with Maureen Fergus, the creator of the hilarious Weenie: Featuring Frank & Beans…

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Monday:	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday:	Closed