Educators and Partners

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 regional initiative into one of the largest public library systems…

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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 community needs requires continued advocacy and collaboration. At this year’s…

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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 Kelowna Friends of the Library are back with their biggest…

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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 travelling exhibition from the Legacy of Hope Foundation exploring the…

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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 meeting, the ORL Board of Trustees approved the organization’s draft…

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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 reaches well beyond the page. It’s understanding a news story,…

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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 ORL’s Summer Reading Club invites families to dive beneath 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 Regional Library’s Summer Reading Club events can meet Bob “The…

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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 difference in their communities every day. This month, we’re delighted…

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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 shelves through a newly curated reading list inspired by VPAG’s…

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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