Calendar - Orangeville Public Library

Join us in the Makerspace for a taste test of different creative projects. Learn more about 3D Printing, smart cutting, and more! This workshop is geared for youth aged 9 to13 years.

Please register in advance as space is limited.

Meet in the Makerspace at the Alder Street branch.

5 Aug

Kids Club

10:30 AM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

Welcome aboard Kids Club: Special Edition, for ages 5-8! Dive into a special guest visit from Dufferin Waste with games, fun activities, and more! Join us in the Mill St. meeting room. We hope to 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.

5 Aug

Baby Storytime

1:00 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

July 29 - Meet Lilly in the Mill Street meeting room.

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.

6 Aug

Summer Storytime

10:30 AM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities on Thursdays, July 2 to August 20, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Mill St. Library.

Please note, the Thursday, July 23 Storytime will take place at the Alder Recreation facility - 275 Alder Street with our friends from Town of Orangeville aquatics.

All ages. No registration is required.

6 Aug

Tween Club: Writing with Anita Yasuda

1:30 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

On Thursday, August 6 we welcome special guest Anita Yasuda, award winning children's author, for a writing presentation. Get your pencils and pens ready as we dive into the behind the scenes of how to write a book. This program will include a read-aloud of Anita's Forest of Reading nominated non-fiction book: "Up, up, Ever up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains". This book explores gender barriers and how Tabei organized an all-women expedition to summit Mount Everts and become the first woman to reach the peak.

Ages 9 to 12 welcome. No registration is required.

Tween Club is every Thursday August 20, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Mill Street Library

8 Aug

Craft Closet Clear Out

10:00 AM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

Drop in Mondays at Alder and Saturdays at Mill during open hours for a self-directed craft activity using a variety of supplies. Adult supervision required for children under 9.

8 Aug

Family Fun: Crafting with Books

10:30 AM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

Turn stories into artistic masterpieces, one page at a time. Bring the whole family to this fun program at the Mill Street Library!

Registration is required.

9 Aug

Family Nature Journaling Workshop 3

1:00 PM | 1 Mill Street

Join us for a fun and engaging 2-hour family Nature Journaling workshop presented and led by nature educator, Billie Jo Reid from Pine & Ponder Outdoors. This workshop is designed for all experience levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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 experience for the whole family!

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 - 10 a.m. to 12 p..m. (rescheduled)

Sunday, July 12 - 1 to 3 p.m.