10:30 AM | Alder Street Library, 275 Alder 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 at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Mill Street library.
4:00 PM | Alder Street Library, 275 Alder Street
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.
10:00 AM | Village Green Park, 53 Hewitt St.
Join us with our friends from EarlyON Dufferin for songs, stories and a craft in the park.
Meet at Village Green Park, 53 Hewitt Street, at 10 a.m.
4:30 PM | 1 Mill Street
Fall leaves us in awe with its colourful magic. Come explore your artistic side as we create interesting mixed media masterpieces inspired by fall leaves.
Ages 7-12, no registration required.
This is a drop in program. Please note, guardians of children 9 and under must remain in the library for the duration of the program. Thank you for your cooperation.
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.
Every Child Ready to Read Storytime is also offered on Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Mill Library.
7:00 PM | 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. If the form is unavailable to register, please email libraryprograms@orangeville.ca to have your name added to the meeting list.
1:00 PM | 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 at 10:30 a.m on Fridays at the Alder Street library.
7:00 PM | 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. If the form is unavailable, please email libraryprograms@orangeville.ca to express your interest in having your name added to the waitlist.
7:00 PM | 1 Mill Street
Join esteemed knowledge keeper and storyteller Bomgiizhik Isaac Murdoch, as he launches a new book of Anishiinabe traditional stories for all ages - The Power of the Little People.
Isaac Murdoch is a renowned indigenous artist and activist who shares the wisdom and culture of First Nations through powerful storytelling. Serpent River First Nation Isaac Murdoch is celebrated for his unwavering dedication to social justice, environmental conservation, and the preservation of First Nations culture and wisdom. With his exceptional ability to captivate audiences through his immersive experience style, unforgettable stories and passionate words of wisdom, Isaac has earned recognition throughout Turtle Island. Apart from his speaking engagements, Isaac is also a world-renowned artist, signer and songwriter, educator, and consultant.
Learn more - Issac Murdoch's biography
Please register in advance. Light refreshments included.