Okanagan Regional Library

• Okanagan libraries switch over to late fine-free model

  While late fines will no longer be charged, patrons will still be responsible for replacing the cost of lost or damaged items, officials said.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
  
• Okanagan Regional Library to receive $1.67M provincial funding grant

  NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says provincial funding for local libraries will benefit people.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2023
  
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• Over 15,000 books for sale in Kelowna library fundraiser

  After taking a hiatus due to the pandemic, the Kelowna friends of the library book sale has returned. The fundraiser supports all Okanagan Regional Library branches.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2022
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• ‘I am heartbroken’: Oyama, B.C. residents say library closure will mean the loss of a community hub

  The Okanagan Regional Library is shutting down the Oyama branch arguing the money will be better spent expanding services elsewhere.

  News

  Oct 1, 2021
• Coronavirus: Okanagan Regional Library branches reopening to public

  "Phase three of our COVID-19 reopening plan we are calling browse and borrow so it's the first time we are having customers back in our building browsing since we closed back in March."

  Jul 24, 2020
• Coronavirus: Okanagan Regional Library cancels programming, branches still open

  The library said it will be waiving new fines for the period of March 16 -April 30.  

  Mar 16, 2020
• Sign Language storytime in Lake Country library makes learning fun and inclusive

  "Everyone needs to learn how to sign."

  Feb 18, 2020
• Loan program for thermal imaging cameras may help Okanagan residents save money on energy bills

  The project is called 'See the Heat', a new loan program for FLIR — or forward-looking infrared — cameras.

  Environment

  Feb 3, 2020
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• Okanagan library board won’t intervene in Kelowna’s Drag Queen Story Time

  The board said it received roughly 350 pieces of correspondence both for and against the event.

  Politics

  Nov 20, 2019
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• Dozens attend community water forum at Kelowna library hosted by UBC Okanagan

  A panel of experts weighed in on the need for better forest management in order to combat flooding and wildfires.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2019