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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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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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Okanagan Regional Library Board Elects 2026 Leadership

Kelowna, BC – 18 February 2026 — The Board of Trustees of the Okanagan Regional Library (the ORL) convened for its Annual General Meeting and Regular Board Meeting on 18…

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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