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…
Big Feelings, Little Readers: Explore the ORL Reads Big Emotions Booklist
Being little can come with some very big feelings. Happiness, sadness, anger, worry, excitement, frustration. Children can experience all of them, sometimes several before breakfast. Learning to recognize those feelings,…
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,…
ORL Reads Children’s Booklist: Be Prepared, Forest Fires
Wildfires are part of life in many of the communities the ORL serves. They can also bring big questions for children. Our latest ORL Reads list brings together 26 picture…
A Final Splash of (Adult) Summer Reading Club Fun
Summer may be sailing by, but there’s still plenty of time to make a splash in the Okanagan Regional Library’s Adult Summer Reading Club. If you’ve been participating all summer,…
Summer Doldrums? New Youth Services Reading Lists To The Rescue!
Halfway through summer. Games have been played. Adventures had. Snack cupboard raided. Siblings pestered. If you’re hearing “I’m bored!” on repeat, the Okanagan Regional Library is here to help. Our…
Still Time to Dive In: Join the Adult Summer Reading Club
Halfway through summer and looking for your next adventure? The Okanagan Regional Library’s Adult Summer Reading Club is still making waves, and there’s plenty of time to jump in. Whether…
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…
Win a Kobo! Adult Summer Reading Club 2026
From beach reads and backyard page-turners to audiobooks on road trips, summer has a way of creating a little extra space for stories. The Okanagan Regional Library’s Adult Summer Reading…
Discover Pride Month Picks on Kanopy
June is Pride Month, and Kanopy’s Celebrate Pride Month collection offers a thoughtful lineup of films, documentaries, and stories exploring identity, creativity, friendship, family, and community. Whether you enjoy heartfelt…