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Presented by Scientists in School, participants of this workshop will find fun with just soap and water... you'll be astonished when you investigate surface tension; explore the chemistry behind bath bombs; and make your own to use at home. It will be an explosion of chemical fun!

Please note, children ages 4 and 5 require an adult to help navigate the workshop activities. This workshop is now full. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist please do so, and a library staff member will be in touch should a spot open up. 

Youth ages 5 and up are invited to come to the new Makerspace for a tour! We will introduce everyone to the equipment in the new makerspace, get acquainted with the laser engraving, 3D printing, embroidery, robotics, and more! Demonstrations of the button maker and cricut will be made. 

Tour will start promptly at 11 a.m. each day from March 16 to 20. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the start time to get a spot. 

Looking for more maker fun? Drop by the Makerspace during Open Lab hours throughout the March Break (daily, March 16 to 20) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. to create something! Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis. 

Please note, all programs in our Makerspace require participants to review the Makerspace Guidelines in advance and sign a Waiver.  Makers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the Makerspace.

Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon movie in the library! The Dog Man movie is based off of Dav Pilkey's popular Dog Man book series. This movie tells the story of how a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job and then a life-saving surgery changes the course of history when Dog Man is born. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as long as he isn't distracted by squirrels, as he doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis: the feline supervillain Petey the Cat. But the rivalry between Dog Man and Petey is upended by the arrival of an adorable kitten clone of Petey, Lil Petey, who changes the game for both of them. 

This program does not require registration and is drop-in.

Bring your own snacks. Colouring and Dog Man activities provided. 

You are invited to an interactive murder mystery, set during a 1950s dinner party where a murder has occurred and everyone is a suspect! Watch our TAG members act out scenes, and work as a group to examine case files and evidence, and solve the crime. For teens ages 13 to 17. 

Registration is closed as the event is now full.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.