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…
Summer Reading Club 2026: There’s Still Plenty of Summer Left!
Summer has a funny way of sliding by. One minute, school is out and the whole summer stretches ahead. The next, someone mentions September and everyone wonders where July went.…
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…
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,…
From Gallery Walls to Library Shelves: Discover VPAG’s New Exhibitions
Art has a way of sparking curiosity, and curiosity doesn’t end when you leave the gallery. That’s why the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) and the Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG)…
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…
On the Air: ORL CEO Danielle Hubbard Shares the Magic of Summer Reading Club
If you’ve been listening to local radio lately, you’ve probably heard the ORL’s Summer Reading Club campaign making waves across the…airwaves. The ORL’s CEO, Danielle Hubbard, recently joined Summit Osoyoos…
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…
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…