10:30 AM | Alder Street Library, 275 Alder 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 Thursdays at the Mill Street location.
7:00 PM | Microsoft Teams
Connect with other ravenous readers over our shared love of books at OPL's Virtual Book Chats! Talk about your recent read(s) or just listen in with the goal of adding books to your TBR (To Be Read) list.
Please register to receive the Microsoft Teams link.
Can't attend in October, or want to attend more? Register for upcoming fall dates:
12:00 PM | Town Hall, 87 Broadway, Orangeville
Mayor Lisa Post, along with Sheri Marks, Library Board Chair, will officially proclaim October National Public Library Month and October 20 to 26 as Ontario Public Library Week (OPLW) at a public event at Town Hall on October 23, at 12 p.m.
October is Canadian Library Month - this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public libraries and their important role in our communities. To express our appreciation to our customers, Orangeville Public Library book bags will be available during OPLW at both branches.
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.
2:00 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville
National Grief & Bereavement Day is observed on Tuesday, November 15, followed by National Children’s Grief Awareness Day on November 17. You're invited to create a remembrance butterfly to be included in a special art installation that will be displayed at Headwaters Health Care Centre during the month of November to commemorate these special grief days.
Bethell Hospice in partnership with the Hills of Headwaters Collaborative and Headwaters Health Care Centre will be hosting this free event, where blank butterflies will be distributed to participants who will be able to personalize butterflies in honour of loved ones.
All are welcome, children are encouraged to participate as well. Drop in anytime at the Mill Street Library in the Community Living Room:
Saturday, October 19 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23 - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
National Grief & Bereavement Day and National Children's Grief Awareness Day are observed in November 2024. This special month provides an opportunity to honour the people we have loved and lost.
3:00 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville
Stop by the Mill Street Library any time between 3 and 5 p.m. to chat with Maker Specialist Raghav Patel as he demonstrates how to use the Cricut and Button Maker, some of the equipment that will be available in the upcoming Makerspace.
Create a sticker or button to celebrate Ontarion Public Library Week at your library!
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
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.
6:30 PM | Mill Street Library, 1 Mill Street
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.