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In his visually striking presentation, Al Pace shares his personal journey of how canoeing wilderness rivers of the Northwest Territories over 45-years has influenced his creative process working in high-fired stoneware. From the big-sky, tundra landscapes north of the Arctic Circle to the rugged and raw peaks of the Mackenzie Mountains, Al's bold forms and layered glazes often reflect the textures and rhythms of this mysterious northern landscape. Al's life-journey combines his love of adventure with his passion for creating vessels with a distinctly Canadian flavour.

Al Pace

One of Canada’s most accomplished Wilderness River Guides, Al has guided over 100 canoe expeditions on 26 northern waterways spanning thousands of river-miles. Al and his wife, Lin Ward, operate Canoe North Adventures from their Outfitting Centre and Lodge in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories. Al is also an accomplished Studio-Potter creating original high-fired stoneware vessels for more than 45-years from his Hockley Valley Studio and Home.

Please register to let us know that you plan to attend.

Join us with our friends from EarlyON Dufferin for songs, stories and a craft in the park. 

Meet at Village Green Park, 53 Hewitt Street, at 10 a.m.

Take part in this interactive program that has something for everyone. Sing songs, listen to stories and rhymes, and play games that encourage literacy and learning.

Talking, singing, reading and playing are the key skills and fun ways to help your child get ready to read. Developing early literacy skills makes it easier for children to learn to read once they begin school, and helps to foster a lifelong love of reading and learning. No registration is required.

Recommended for age 5 and under. This is a drop-in program.

This program is also offered on Thursdays at the Mill Street location.

Share your passion for reading and all things fibre arts with Orange thREADs. Join this friendly group for an afternoon of conversation and connection. New members are always welcome. 

Orange thREADs meet on the third Tuesday of every month.  

The After Hours Write Club is a writing workshop facilitated by local author Anthony Carnovale.  Meet at the Mill Street Library at 7 p.m.

Please register in advance to attend this program and don't forget to pack your writing supplies and, if you're like Anthony, a good cup of coffee. 

The creative writing group is currently full.

Give your child a jumpstart to a love of reading by engaging in fun, interactive activities with your baby. This is a drop-in program for newborns to 18 months.

There will be time to socialize with other new parents after the program.

Every Child Ready to Read is an early childhood literacy program for children from birth to age five. Library staff will demonstrate ways to help children get ready to read, incorporating five activities: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. 

This is program is also offered on Friday, 10:30 a.m. at the Alder location.

The Social Justice Club is a chance for youth to connect with one another and discuss issues facing our society (i.e. poverty, bullying, climate change, inequity), with the goal of building kind communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Children and youth ages 7 to 12 will meet every Wednesday from January 15 to March 5 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Through fun activities, participants will learn how to: 

1. Collaborate with likeminded youth. 
2. Develop the capacity to become a better world citizen. 
3. Lead purposeful and fulfilling lives.

Please register to attend.

Healthy snacks may be provided, please let the facilitator know if a participant has any allergies. 

Presented in partnership with the Puslinch Assembly of Bahai's.

Teen volunteers ages 15 to 17 are needed to help facilitate the club. Please contact teens@orangeville.ca 

Take part in this interactive program that has something for everyone. Sing songs, listen to stories and rhymes, and play games that encourage literacy and learning.

Talking, singing, reading and playing are the key skills and fun ways to help your child get ready to read. Developing early literacy skills makes it easier for children to learn to read once they begin school, and helps to foster a lifelong love of reading and learning. No registration is required.

Recommended for age 5 and under. This is a drop-in program.

This program is also offered on Tuesdays at the Alder Street location.

Meet at the Mill Street Library - 6:30 p.m. social; 7:00 p.m. book discussion

It takes a village to support the village! With various community partners, Queer Village hosts events geared towards 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies who want to meet in safe spaces where everone is welcome. Follow @dufferincountyqueervillage on Facebook and Instagram to stay informed about upcoming events. Please note, Queer Village events are intended for adults 18+. Thank you for your understanding.

The book club is currently full. Please add your name to the waitlist to be notified should a spot become available.