Calendar - Orangeville Public Library

Become a Treasure Tracker and dive into discovery this week at Kids Club (ages 5-8). With storytime, crafts, and fun activities, we know it'll be pond-erful! Join us in the Mill Street meeting room. We'll see you there. No registration is required.

Kids Club is every Wednesday until August 26, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Mill Street Library.

22 Jul

Baby Storytime

1:00 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

Ignite your baby’s love for reading through fun and interactive activities. baby storytime is on Wednesdays, July 8 to August 19, 1 to 1:30 p.m. in Storyland at the Mill Library.

This drop in program is for 18 months and under with a caregiver. No registration is required.

22 Jul

Check it Out Book Club

7:00 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

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.

This month the group is reading James by Percival Everett.

The Check It Out Book Club is currently full. Please add your name to the waiting list. If the form is unavailable, please email libraryprograms@orangeville.ca to express your interest in having your name added to the waitlist.

23 Jul

Summer Storytime - Alder

10:30 AM | 275 Alder Street, Alder Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities.

This special edition of Summer Storytime will take place at the Alder Street Recreation Centre with our friends from Town of Orangeville Aquatics! Dive into stories with us and learn all about water safety. Special craft to follow.

All ages. No registration is required.

23 Jul

Tween Club

1:30 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

Become a Legend Seeker and dive into myths and legends at Tween Club (ages 9-12)! With a bok chat, crafts, fun STEAM activities, and more, we know you'll be kraken up with us! Join us in the Mill Street meeting room! We'll see you there! No registration is required.

Every Thursday until August 20, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Mill Street Library

23 Jul

Queer Village Book Club

6:30 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

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. If the form is unavailable, please email libraryprograms@orangeville.ca to express your interest and add your name to the waitlist.

24 Jul

Teen Chronicles

4:00 PM | Alder Street Library

Chat about your favourite books, discover new ones and meet friends. The Teen Chronicles Book Club meets monthly at the Alder Library.

Teens can earn volunteer hours by leading one of the meetings or writing book reviews.

25 Jul

Family Fun: Family Trivia Challenge

10:30 AM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

Team up and think fast to prove what your family knows! Bring the whole family to this fun program at the Mill Street Library.

Please register in advance.

26 Jul

Adult Nature Journaling Workshop 2

1:00 PM | 1 Mill Street

Join us for a fun and engaging 2-hour Nature Journaling workshop for adults of all experience levels presented and led by nature educator, Billie Jo Reid from Pine & Ponder Outdoors.

Registration is required to take part.

Attendees will meet at the Orangeville Public Library on Mill Street and then walk together to Mill Creek Park.

Through curiosity, wonder, and observation, participants will explore nature and record their discoveries using simple journaling techniques. This is a relaxed and enjoyable way to slow down, connect with nature, and spark creativity.

Please bring water, any snacks you want, something to sit on (blanket, folding chair), and anything else you need to feel comfortable outdoors (dress accordingly).

This workshop is part of a summer series offered three times, you are more than welcome to join us for one or all sessions (registration is for each individual date).

Other upcoming dates:

Sunday, June 28 - 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, August 23 - 1 to 3 p.m.