7:00 PM | Mill Street Library, 1 Mill Street
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.
1:00 PM | Mill Street Library, 1 Mill Street
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 program is also offered on Fridays 10:30 a.m. at the Alder Street location.
4:00 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville
Become better world citizens and make a difference in our community.
Children and youth will meet every Wednesday from October 2 to November 20 (8 weeks) for one hour. Participants are encouraged to attend every week as each session will build on the knowledge shared in the previous session.
The Social Justice Club is a chance for youth to connect with one another, discuss issues facing our society (i.e. poverty, bullying, climate change, inequity), all while learning how to build a more just society.
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.
Ages 7 to 10 will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Please register in advance to attend.
Ages 11 to 14 will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Please register in advance to attend.
Healthy snacks may be provided for this group after school, please let the facilitator know if a participant has any allergies to avoid.
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
7:00 PM | Mill Street Library, 1 Mill Street
Jump into the world of books with the Check it Out Book Club. This club will utilize our library Book Club in a Bag kits and discussion guides to explore a wide range of genres.
The Check It Out Book Club is currently full. Please add your name to the waiting list.
10:30 AM | Mill Street Library, 1 Mill Street
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.