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? Learning a language? Borrowing an air quality monitor? Taking an…
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…
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,…
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 actual object? Also very cool. But tucked among the headline-grabbers…
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…
Now Printing at the ORL: Meet the Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer
From concept to creation, there’s a moment when imagination turns tangible. With the arrival of our new Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer, that step becomes faster and more precise. The…
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…
Our Valentine Is A Love Of Learning
Valentine’s Day usually focuses on roses and romance. But there are many kinds of love worth celebrating. This year, why not fall in love with learning? The Okanagan Regional Library…
January at the ORL: Fun Programs to Brighten Your New Year
The New Year has arrived, and ORL branches are buzzing with programs that spark creativity, connection, and curiosity! Whether you’re battling fierce red dragons in a tabletop roleplaying game, learning…
Two ORL Makerspaces Just Got Glowforge Laser Cutters—and They’re Incredible
We’ve got some seriously fun STEM news. The ORL’s Makerspaces are growing—and so is your creative potential. Two new Glowforge laser cutters have landed at the Downtown Kelowna Branch and…