Monster Readers Wanted!
Do you have a little book monster at home? Someone who loves to sink their teeth into a good story? This November, visit your local ORL branch to pick up…
Using the Library
Smart Fun: Why Kids (and Parents!) Love Minecraft Education
Video games can be powerful learning tools for children, and Minecraft Education Edition proves it. Now available on in-branch ORL computers, Minecraft Education is a version of the beloved building…
Find Chilly Drafts Before Winter Does: Borrow a Home Energy Kit
As the days get cooler, it’s the perfect time to make sure your home is ready for winter. Borrow a Home Energy Kit from the ORL’s Library of Things and…
School Library Visits – Bring Your Class to the Library!
When teachers and librarians work together, powerful things happen. Regular access to libraries plays an important role in developing lifelong readers. The Kids & Family Reading Report found that nearly…
Sunday Hours Return in Vernon and Downtown Kelowna
Good news for weekend readers and learners—Sundays are back at our Vernon and Downtown Kelowna branches! Vernon Branch: Open Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please see our Events Page…
ORL Program Registration Made Easy
Yes, Program Registration Software Updates Are Cool to Us! We’re excited to introduce LibCal, the ORL’s new and improved online registration system. Now it’s easier than ever to connect with…
Meeting Room Rental Quick Guide
Need a place to meet, study, or host your next event? The Okanagan Regional Library offers meeting and study rooms at select branches. Rooms are ideal for civic, cultural, or…
Tech Savvy Seniors: Library Resources for Lifelong Learning
Whether you’re sharing your first social post or exploring advanced online research tools, it’s never too late to learn something new. At the ORL, we believe technology should feel empowering,…
Understanding Disability Pride
Every year in July, Disability Pride Month celebrates persons who experience disability, their identities and culture, and their positive contributions to society. The event aims to change the way people…
Two ORL Makerspaces Just Got Glowforge Laser Cutters—and They’re Incredible
We’ve got some seriously fun STEM news. The ORL’s Makerspaces are growing—and so is your creative potential. Two new Glowforge laser cutters have landed at the Downtown Kelowna Branch and…