Top Junior Reads of 2025: The Books Kids Borrowed Most
What did young readers at the ORL love most this year? A mix of heartfelt adventures, big feels, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. From bestselling chapter books to favourite early…
Radio Waves and Reading Raves with Our Monster Readers
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…
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…
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…
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…
New Board Books Our Head of Youth Services Loves
Looking for your next great read-aloud with baby? Our Head of Youth Services has you covered with her personal picks for the best new board books of 2025. From bouncy…
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…
Hey Kids! Meet Author-Illustrator Cale Atkinson: Ghosts, Giggles, and Super Business!
What happens when your best friend is a ghost who just got a big promotion? Find out with Cale Atkinson, the beloved Kelowna-based author and illustrator behind the Simon and…
Summer Reading Club 2025: A Story Worth Sharing
What a summer! Thanks to thousands of enthusiastic kids, teens, and families, this year’s Summer Reading Club (SRC) was another adventure to remember. Read-to-Me Club (preschoolers/families): 1,930 participants Summer Reading…
Our Youth Services Librarian Recommends: Back-to-School Reads
September means sharpened pencils, new adventures, and of course—great books to share together. Our Youth Services Librarian has pulled together her favourite recent releases (and a few timeless gems) to…