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,…
Love The Princess In Black? Try These Next!
If The Princess in Black is on constant repeat at your house, you’re not alone. Brave heroes, secret identities, monsters, and a healthy dose of silliness make it a favourite…
A Big Thank You to Summerland’s Kid Café Crew
Family Literacy Day is all about showing how learning can happen through everyday experiences, and the Summerland Branch’s Kid Café did just that. During the in-person activity, children stepped into…
Soup’s On: Cozy Stories for Soup-er Kids!
Soup’s on! From overflowing cooking pots to flying spoons, soup (for some reason?) has a habit of turning up in the most memorable children’s stories. Put together by the ORL’s…
Safer Internet Day: Building Healthy Digital Habits Together
Safer Internet Day on 10 February 2026 is a global reminder that the internet can be a powerful tool when it is used thoughtfully and with care. For families especially,…
Monster Readers, Meet Your Prize Draw Winners!
November’s Monster Reader Card Drive brought out some seriously creative creatures, and we’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Create Your Own Monster Contest prize draw. We received a…
Helping Young Readers Build Confidence, One Page at a Time
Reading doesn’t look the same for everyone, and that’s okay. For some readers, building confidence takes time. Whether you’re supporting a child who finds reading challenging or simply looking for…
No Words Just Awesome Amazing Creative (Card Drive) Monsters!
…actually a few words: a great big THANK YOU to everyone who visited their library during our annual Card Drive and submitted these super-fun monster drawings! The winner of our…