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The Mill Street Library is closed for Family Day. The Alder Library is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy your day with your family.

This week, Erin will have a special guest for a musical storytime. Mallory, from Musical Munchkins, will have everyone singing and moving to the beat.

Musical Munchkins is a local music program, where children and their grownups share songs, movement, rhyme and instrument play,

Recommended for age 5 and under. This is a drop-in program.

The musical storytime is also offered on Thursday at the Mill Street location.

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.  

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. 

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 is program is also offered on Friday, 10:30 a.m. at the Alder location.

Due to the pending storm, Social Justice Club is cancelled for this evening (Wednesday, February 12). We look forward to seeing everyone next week.

The Social Justice Club is a chance for youth to connect with one another and discuss issues facing our society (i.e. poverty, bullying, climate change, inequity), with the goal of building kind communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Children and youth ages 7 to 12 will meet every Wednesday from January 15 to March 5 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Through fun activities, participants will learn how to: 

1. Collaborate with likeminded youth.
2. Develop the capacity to become a better world citizen.
3. Lead purposeful and fulfilling lives

Please register to attend. Healthy snacks may be provided, please let the facilitator know if a participant has any allergies. 

Presented in partnership with the Puslinch Assembly of Bahai's.

Teen volunteers ages 15 to 17 are needed to help facilitate the club. Please contact teens@orangeville.ca

For King and Country: The Story of the No. 2 Construction Battalion

Join us for an inspiring evening with Kevin Junor, MMM, OOnt, CD, retired captain and Order of Ontario recipient, in partnership with the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association.

This event will highlight No. 2 Construction Battalion – the first and only all-Black battalion in Canadian military history – sharing the stories of Black veterans and their lasting impact on the nation.

Please note, that due to impending inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled and will no longer take place on Thursday, February 13. Please attend the rescheduled event on Wednesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. at the Mill Street Library. 

Please register to let us know you plan to attend.

This week, Erin will have a special guest for a musical storytime. Mallory, from Musical Munchkins, will have everyone singing and moving to the beat.

Musical Munchkins is a local music program, where children and their grownups share songs, movement, rhyme and instrument play,

Recommended for age 5 and under. This is a drop-in program.

Meet at the Mill Street Library - 6:30 p.m. social; 7:00 p.m. book discussion

It takes a village to support the village! With various community partners, Queer Village hosts events geared towards 2SLGBTQ+ people and their allies who want to meet in safe spaces where everone is welcome. Follow @dufferincountyqueervillage on Facebook and Instagram to stay informed about upcoming events. Please note, Queer Village events are intended for adults 18+. Thank you for your understanding.

The book club is currently full. Please add your name to the waitlist to be notified should a spot become available.