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…
Library Side Quest: Music!
Sometimes you visit the library because you know exactly what you want…and sometimes it’s more fun to explore. Welcome to Library Side Quest, where we invite you to wander a…
3 Awesome ORL Resources for Kids
Books are only the beginning! Your ORL library card opens the door to all kinds of things for kids to watch, discover, explore, and enjoy. You can stream favourite shows,…
Three Most Underrated Online Resources
Think you know everything your ORL library card can do? You might be surprised. The ORL’s Online Resources give you free access to everything from newspapers and research tools to…
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,…
A Larger Digital Bookshelf Has Arrived: Meet the Palace Project!
One of our favourite things is connecting people with books they’ll love. Sometimes it’s the title you’ve been waiting months to read. Sometimes it’s an old favourite you’re ready to…
Celebrating Disability Pride Month at the ORL
Libraries are places where everyone should feel welcome to discover, learn, create, and connect. This July, the ORL is celebrating Disability Pride Month by recognizing disability as a natural part…
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…
Explore Stories from Around the World with LOTE4Kids
From bedtime stories in Punjabi to video read-alongs in American Sign Language (ASL), LOTE4Kids brings thousands of children’s stories from around the world to the ORL’s Online Resources. Whether your…
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…