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, making it easier than ever to discover books in the…
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 ORL is inviting school-age explorers to join Arctic Explorers, a…
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 ORL’s new Summer Reading Club commercials. Since launching, the playful…
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…
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…
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 eRenew, a new online service that allows eligible patrons to…
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 is also packed with exciting events, creative activities, online presentations,…
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…
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 pre-loved books, puzzles, and games while helping fund the programs…
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, we’re taking a slightly different route through the collection. Instead…