Learning and Discovery

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 descent in Canada. It’s also a chance to explore the…

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The Reading Challenge – Our New Favourites

There’s something satisfying about a reading goal. One book leads to another, and before long, you’ve travelled through entirely different worlds without leaving your favourite chair. The Okanagan Regional Library…

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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…

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April Reads a Little Differently. It’s Poetry Month!

April invites a more reflective kind of reading. A few lines at a time. A pause between pages. An image that lingers. National Poetry Month is a chance to explore…

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A Generous Gift for Every Branch: Thank You to the Friends of the Library!

Libraries grow with their communities in many ways: through new ideas, shared experiences, and the steady support of people who believe in what they offer. The Okanagan Regional Library is…

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What’s Your Favourite Pi?

Every year on 14 March, math lovers around the world celebrate Pi Day—a playful tribute to the mathematical constant π (pi). The date works perfectly in the month/day format because…

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ParentTV Is Here: Expert Parenting Videos, On Demand

Raising children comes with a lot of questions, and with help from your library the answers are only a few minutes away. The Okanagan Regional Library is pleased to introduce…

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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…

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New Creative Tools Coming Soon to the Kelowna-Rutland Makerspace

The ORL’s Kelowna – Rutland Makerspace is growing. New creative tools are arriving soon, expanding what you can design, build, print, stitch, and experiment with at the library. Whether you…

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AI Introduction Series: Using AI for Research

Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly used for research. People ask them to explain topics, summarize articles, suggest books, or help organize ideas. Used thoughtfully, AI can be a helpful starting…

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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