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Join us with our friends from EarlyON Dufferin for songs, stories and a craft. The program will be held indoors for January. 

Meet at EarlyON Dufferin, 30 Centre St. 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.

Every Child Ready to Read Storytime is also offered on Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Mill Library.

The library will not have a storytime during March Break - March 16 to 20. Find the school age programs in the event calendar.

Starting on Tuesday, March 3, the library is hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) at the Mill Library. Eligible individuals with a modest income and simple tax situation can have their 2025 taxes prepared by a volunteer, free of charge. The walk-in clinic to meet with a volunteer are on Tuesdays and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. 

Join us in the Makerspace to learn how to use our Cricut Maker 3, including how to operate the machine and how to use Cricut Design Space. Participants will create a sticker as part of the program. 

This workshop is for adults ages 18 and older. Spots are limited, please register in advance to attend. 

Please note, all programs in our Makerspace require participants to review the Makerspace Guidelines in advance and sign a Waiver. 

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. If the form is unavailable to register, please email libraryprograms@orangeville.ca to have your name added to the meeting list. 

Explore the amazing world of loose parts inspired by children's stories with Alyson Pell from The Sunflower School. This month's program will take inspiration from Call Me Gorgeous! by Giles and Alexandra Milton. 

For ages 2.5 to 6 years with a parent/caregiver. This is a drop-in program.

Loose parts are materials that can be moved, carried, combined, redesigned, lined up, and taken apart and put back together in multiple ways. Loose parts' theory is about remembering that the best play comes from things that allow children to play in many different ways. 

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 at 10:30 a.m on Fridays at the Alder Street library.

Join us in the Makerspace to learn the basics of Laser Engraving, including how a laser engraving machine works, safety procedures, how to design cuts and engravings that can be performed on the XTool P2S. Participants will leave with a coaster that they have engraved. 

This workshop is for adults ages 18 and older. Spots are limited, please register in advance to attend.

Please note, all programs in our Makerspace require participants to review the Makerspace Guidelines in advance and sign a Waiver.