Remarkable Stories: Celebrating Canadian Women’s History Month
Every October, Canadian Women’s History Month celebrates the women and girls whose leadership, creativity, determination, and achievements have helped shape…
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New to the Library of Things: Firewood Moisture Meter Kit
Heating your home with wood? There’s a new tool in the ORL’s Library of Things that can help you find…
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Library Month: 30 Days, 30 Ways to Use Your Library
October is Canadian Library Month, and we’re celebrating with a challenge: each day this month, discover just how much you…
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A Brief History of the Okanagan Regional Library
The Okanagan Regional Library has served communities throughout the Okanagan and surrounding regions for 90 years, growing from an ambitious…
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Truth and Reconciliation: A Contemporary Reading List
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour residential school…
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One Library Card, Three Digital Collections: Discover More with Libby
More books. More audiobooks. More choices. Same ORL library card. The Okanagan Regional Library is pleased to announce that beginning…
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ORL Advocates for Public Libraries at UBCM
Public libraries play an important role in communities across British Columbia, and ensuring they have the resources to meet evolving…
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Thousands of Book Bargains: The Great Okanagan Book Sale Returns!
Thousands of books. Four days of incredible bargains. And one very good reason to bring an extra-large tote bag! The…
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West Kelowna Library Hosts Residential School Exhibition
WEST KELOWNA, BC — The Okanagan Regional Library will host A National Crime: The Residential School Experience in Canada, a…
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6 Things You Might Not Know About the ORL Catalogue
Looking for a book? You probably already know you can search the ORL catalogue to see what we have, find…
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More Than Books: Discover the Benefits of an ORL Library Card
You already know your library card can help you find your next great read. But how about streaming a movie?…
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Library Side Quest: Music!
Sometimes you visit the library because you know exactly what you want…and sometimes it’s more fun to explore. Welcome to…
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Inside the September ORL Board Meeting: Budget, Wildfire Response, and Service Highlights
There’s a lot happening across the approximately 59,600 km² service area of the Okanagan Regional Library. At its September 9…
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3 Awesome ORL Resources for Kids
Books are only the beginning! Your ORL library card opens the door to all kinds of things for kids to…
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Big Feelings, Little Readers: Explore the ORL Reads Big Emotions Booklist
Being little can come with some very big feelings. Happiness, sadness, anger, worry, excitement, frustration. Children can experience all of…
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A Year of Learning and Community: Explore the ORL’s 2025 Annual Report
What does a year at the Okanagan Regional Library look like? It looks like a child discovering a new favourite…
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Curious About Your Indoor Air? Borrow a Monitor from the Library of Things!
Most of the time, you probably don’t think much about the air inside your home. But start cooking dinner, light…
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Three Most Underrated Online Resources
Think you know everything your ORL library card can do? You might be surprised. The ORL’s Online Resources give you…
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Beyond Books: Celebrate Literacy Month at the ORL
September is Literacy Month in British Columbia, and while books are certainly part of the celebration at the ORL, literacy…
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Top 3 Underrated Makerspace Tools
Some Makerspace tools naturally attract attention. A laser cutter? Very cool. A 3D printer turning a digital file into an…
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ORL Reads Children’s Booklist: Be Prepared, Forest Fires
Wildfires are part of life in many of the communities the ORL serves. They can also bring big questions for…
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Summer Reading Club 2026: There’s Still Plenty of Summer Left!
Summer has a funny way of sliding by. One minute, school is out and the whole summer stretches ahead. The…
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A Larger Digital Bookshelf Has Arrived: Meet the Palace Project!
One of our favourite things is connecting people with books they’ll love. Sometimes it’s the title you’ve been waiting months…
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A Final Splash of (Adult) Summer Reading Club Fun
Summer may be sailing by, but there’s still plenty of time to make a splash in the Okanagan Regional Library’s…
Read MoreTemporary Library Closures Due to Wildfire
Library Service Update – Aug 10th 2026 The Summerland Library remains closed until further notice due to the ongoing wildfire…
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Summer Doldrums? New Youth Services Reading Lists To The Rescue!
Halfway through summer. Games have been played. Adventures had. Snack cupboard raided. Siblings pestered. If you’re hearing “I’m bored!” on…
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Discover VPAG’s New Exhibitions and Curated Reading List
Art has a way of sparking curiosity, and curiosity doesn’t end when you leave the gallery. This summer, the Vernon…
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South Okanagan Libraries Extend Hours as Cooling Centres
As hot temperatures continue across the South Okanagan, the Okanagan Regional Library is extending hours at its Naramata, Okanagan Falls,…
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Still Time to Dive In: Join the Adult Summer Reading Club
Halfway through summer and looking for your next adventure? The Okanagan Regional Library’s Adult Summer Reading Club is still making…
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Summer Reading Club: Meet the Cutest Babies in the Animal Kingdom!
Every story starts somewhere…and baby animals might just be the cutest place to begin! Join the ORL’s Summer Reading Club…
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On the Air: ORL CEO Danielle Hubbard Shares the Magic of Summer Reading Club
If you’ve been listening to local radio lately, you’ve probably heard the ORL’s Summer Reading Club campaign making waves across…
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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,…
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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,…
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SRC 2026: Explore the Arctic with Ocean Wise!
This summer, travel to the top of the world without leaving home. As part of Summer Reading Club 2026, the…
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Breaking News: A Summer Reading Frenzy Is Sweeping the Okanagan!
Have you heard the news? If you’ve been listening to local radio lately, you may have caught one of the…
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month at the ORL
Libraries are places where everyone should feel welcome to discover, learn, create, and connect. This July, the ORL is celebrating…
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SRC 2026: Meet JAWS, Superhero of the Reef
Three hundred teeth. No bones. Ready to come face-to-face with one of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures? This summer, the…
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SRC 2026: Bob “The Fossil Guy” on Giant Sharks and Five-Eyed Wonders
Some adventures begin with a treasure map. Bob O’Donnell’s began with an extraordinary rock. This summer, families visiting the Okanagan…
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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…
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SRC Fun: Events, Activities, Prizes, and Adventures Await!
Summer Reading Club 2026 has officially begun! And while reading is at the heart of Summer Reading Club, this summer…
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Congratulations, Dawn!
Great libraries are created by great people, and the ORL is fortunate to have many dedicated staff members making a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Discover Pride Month Picks on Kanopy
June is Pride Month, and Kanopy’s Celebrate Pride Month collection offers a thoughtful lineup of films, documentaries, and stories exploring…
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Beyond the Expected: Contemporary Indigenous Storytelling in Canada
National Indigenous History Month is an opportunity to explore stories, histories, and voices from Indigenous creators across Canada. This year,…
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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…
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From Gallery Walls to Library Shelves: New VPAG Exhibitions, New Reading List
The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) and the Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG) are once again connecting gallery walls with library…
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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…
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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…
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