ORL Maker Tour: Explore the STEM Secrets of the Sea
This summer, the ORL’s Makerspace team is hitting the road. From 6 July to 19 August, the Maker Tour will travel to every ORL branch, bringing a special Under the…
Youth and Families
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…
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…
World Storytelling Day: Stories That Shine in the Dark
Sometimes a story begins with “once upon a time.” Sometimes it begins with a question, a mystery, or a moment of curiosity that sends a character on an adventure. Wherever…
So You Like Narwhal and Jelly!
Narwhal loves waffles. Jelly loves facts. Together, they make one of the ocean’s most delightful duos. If your young reader can’t get enough of the cheerful adventures in the Narwhal…
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,…
Love The Princess In Black? Try These Next!
If The Princess in Black is on constant repeat at your house, you’re not alone. Brave heroes, secret identities, monsters, and a healthy dose of silliness make it a favourite…
A Big Thank You to Summerland’s Kid Café Crew
Family Literacy Day is all about showing how learning can happen through everyday experiences, and the Summerland Branch’s Kid Café did just that. During the in-person activity, children stepped into…
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…