What the Research Says: Libraries Matter More Than Ever
What do libraries contribute to their communities? It’s a question that feels easy to answer…until you try to put it into words. Is it the books? The quiet corners? The…
The Reading Challenge – Our New Favourites
There’s something satisfying about a reading goal. One book leads to another, and before long, you’ve travelled through entirely different worlds without leaving your favourite chair. The Okanagan Regional Library…
Charter Day: Understanding the Rights That Shape Canada
What does it mean to have rights and freedoms protected by law? Charter Day, observed on April 17, offers a moment to consider this question and reflect on one of…
From Tide Pools to Tree Canopies: Meet Illustrator Jana Curll Online
There’s something special about seeing how a story comes to life through lines, colour, and imagination. This spring, the ORL invites young readers and curious creators to step inside the…
April Reads a Little Differently. It’s Poetry Month!
April invites a more reflective kind of reading. A few lines at a time. A pause between pages. An image that lingers. National Poetry Month is a chance to explore…
All the Feels Winter Reading Challenge: Congrats to Our Winners!
The ORL’s All the Feels Winter Reading Challenge wrapped up at the end of January, and we’re delighted to announce our prize winners. Congratulations to: R. Wilson, the Mission Branch…
World Storytelling Day: Stories That Shine in the Dark
Sometimes a story begins with “once upon a time.” Sometimes it begins with a question, a mystery, or a moment of curiosity that sends a character on an adventure. Wherever…
So You Like Narwhal and Jelly!
Narwhal loves waffles. Jelly loves facts. Together, they make one of the ocean’s most delightful duos. If your young reader can’t get enough of the cheerful adventures in the Narwhal…
Make Waves With Summer Reading Club 2026
Something big is making waves at the ORL. Summer Reading Club 2026 is on its way, and this year’s theme is Under the Sea. Launching system-wide on Monday, June 15,…
The Quiet Work Behind Great Libraries
When people think about libraries, they often picture shelves of books, quiet tables, and welcoming public spaces. Less visible is the steady, behind-the-scenes work that helps make those spaces possible.…