Programs and Events

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…

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Win a Kobo! Adult Summer Reading Club 2026

From beach reads and backyard page-turners to audiobooks on road trips, summer has a way of creating a little extra space for stories. The Okanagan Regional Library’s Adult Summer Reading…

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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…

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Asian Heritage Month: Stories to Explore, Voices to Celebrate

Asian Heritage Month offers an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many cultures, histories, and contributions of people of Asian descent in Canada. It’s also a chance to explore the…

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Meet Jennifer Cooper: Stories of Strength, Sport, and Changing the Game

There’s something exciting about meeting an author, especially when their stories are full of bold ideas, big energy, and a willingness to challenge the rules. This spring, the ORL’s Youth…

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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…

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The Reading Challenge – Our New Favourites

There’s something satisfying about a reading goal. One book leads to another, and before long, you’ve travelled through entirely different worlds without leaving your favourite chair. The Okanagan Regional Library…

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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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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