Calendar

Join Tanis for fun activities and to learn about volunteer opportunities at the library. 

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) provides an opportunity for local youth to share their ideas about the library's teen programs, services and collection. Members can earn high school community service volunteer hours. 

Summer Events:

Makerspace preview: Cricut; Wednesday, July 9 (4 to 6 p.m., Mill Library) - register

Teen Advisory Group: Friday, July 11 and Friday, August 8 (4 to 5 p.m., Alder Library)

Nature Journaling Workshop: Sunday, July 13 (1 to 3 p.m., Mill Library) - register

Teen trivia night: Friday, July 18 (7 to 8 p.m., Mill Library) - please email teens@orangeville.ca if you plan to attend this event.

Teen Chronicles book club: Friday, July 25 and Friday, August 22 (4 to 5 p.m. Alder Library)

Intro to D&D - Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., July 15 to August 26 - register

Crafty Creations is on Saturdays at Mill and Mondays at Alder. We provide an assortment of craft materials; you provide the creativity!

For children of all ages with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program with a new craft every week - available while supplies last.

Register for this 8 week learn-to-play workshop for beginners and get to know how to run your own adventures!

When: Saturdays, July 5 to August 23, 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Mill Street Library

Age: 10 to 13

Registration in advance for all 8 weeks is required to attend, spots are limited. Parents or adult guardians are encouraged to join the fun with their tween. 

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Why are tech companies building it? What are the hopes people have for what this technology can accomplish? And how does AI perpetuate gender inequality? Many businesses, governments, and everyday citizens incorporate AI into various aspects of their work today. This presentation explores the risks and benefits of AI technology from the perspective of a researcher in Ethics and Feminist Philosophy. 

Please register to let us know you plan to attend. If the registration form is unavailable, please email libraryprograms@orangeville.ca to add your name to the attendance list. 

Amanda Narvali is currently working towards her Doctorate of Philosophy at the University of Guelph. Her doctoral research is focused on the "Gendered Harms of Artificial Intelligence." Her work illuminates the harms of AI-generated pornography, the risks and benefits of data-based approaches to health and examines the promise of AI as a technology that can realize personalized medicine. Her philosophical interests include AI Ethics, Feminist Philosophy, Clinical Ethics, and Bioethics. Amanda holds an MA in Philosophy from Western University and a BA in Philosophy and Creative Writing from the University of Guelph.

Join Billie Jo Reid, Outdoor and Nature Journal Educator for this hands-on workshop. No artistic ability is required, just a love of nature and a sense of wonder and curiosity! Meet in the community living room at the Mill Library and we will go to the park together as a group.

Ages 13 to 17 years. Please register in advance.

Please note, this workshop involves a visit to Mill Square park (located just one block away at the corner of Mill St. and Little York St.). 

If there is inclement weather, this program will move to the Mill Library.

Join us with our friends from EarlyON Dufferin for songs, stories and a craft in the park. This week's special guest is Cassandra Brennan who will help us make art in the park. Cassandra (they/them) is a Drama Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist working in Orangeville. They offer support to all ages with Art as Therapy and through the Art Hive Foundation. They are eager to share in some summer fun with you all this summer!

Adventures in the Park is outdoors in parks around the community. The summer program will be at Kay Cee Gardens, 29 Bythia St., and will feature special storytime guests. 

Recommended for age 6 and under.

Crafty Creations is on Saturdays at Mill and Mondays at Alder. We provide an assortment of craft materials; you provide the creativity!

For children of all ages with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in program with a new craft every week - available while supplies last.

Adults ages 18 and older are invited to join us for a preview of our makerspace with a focus on our Cricut machine - we will be using it to make a customized vinyl sticker. 

You'll also learn about all of the amazing equipment and activities for you to explore soon at the Library's new makerspace. 

This workshop is for adults who are 18 years of age and older. Spots are limited, please register to attend. 

Looking for a similar workshop for another age group? Check out the following dates: 

Wednesday July 9, 4pm-6pm, Cricut, ages 13-17
Tuesday July 22, 10am-12pm, Cricut, ages 9-12
Wednesday July 23, 4pm-6pm, Cricut, ages 5-8 (with an adult)

Share your passion for reading and all things fibre arts with Orange thREADs. Join this friendly group for an afternoon of conversation and connection. New members are always welcome. 

Orange thREADs meet on the third Tuesday of every month.