Phase 1 Re-opening Plan: Our phased re-opening plan starts June 2, with curbside holds pick-up & limited book drop open hours. Find out how it works.
Connect with library staff: Email help@orl.bc.ca. Chat from website or phone 1-844-649-8127: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9AM-5PM, Tuesday: 9AM-7PM, Saturday: 11AM-3PM (PT).
Calling all library lovers! Do you miss all the fun programming and events offered at your favourite library branch?
We are offering programs you can do at home, that are great for adults and seniors. Join the fun!
We have regularly occurring events to join online. Registration may be required for these activities, so click on the links to find out more details on our Events Calendar.
Jackbox Nights - Fridays, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Board Game Design Workshop - Tuesdays, beginning May 19, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
The Office: Trivia Night - Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
War & Peace Weekly - Thursdays, beginning May 14,1:00 to 2:00 PM
Moon of the Crusted Snow - Wednesday, May 27 at 2:00 PM.
French Exit - Tuesday, June 2 at 2:00 PM.
Classics Book Club: Dracula - Wednesday, June 10, 1:00 to 2:00 PM.
You can do these activities any time, at your own pace. Try out something fun and new.
The Okanagan Regional Library is now taking submissions from writers, aspiring writers, poets and those who have never set pen to page but would like to try their hand at the written word. The ORL will create a compilation of these stories and ultimately share them with our community as: The ORL Summer 2020 Write-Off!
How to submit your work
A self-directed film club featuring a movie from our library collection that you can watch online Check out the features, facts, and discussion questions, which can help broaden your appreciation of the film.
View the details and discussion questions
Join Heather in painting a night sky with silhouetted trees on small wooden rounds. Step by step relax, have fun, and create something beautiful.
Watch the tutorial
Do you knit? Crochet? Want to learn? This is fun challenge to do during these crazy times. These cactus plants don't require watering and can be useful (you can use them as pin-cushions, or paperweights).
Get the pattern and instructions
Stay connected, entertained and well read with the Okanagan Regional Library’s Social Distancing BINGO challenge! Explore our websites and other fun resources online while maintaining social distancing. Complete this challenge as a family or as an individual – post to social media and use #libraryfromhome to show us how you are completing our challenges.
Get your BINGO Card