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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. 

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 "A Little Stuck" by Oliver Jeffers. 

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.

In March and April, Orangeville Public Library is once again hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). The 2025 free clinic is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Mill Street Library and on Mondays at the Orangeville Seniors Centre. It will run until April 25.

The CVITP program, staffed  by trained volunteers, helps individuals and families e-file their 2024 tax return. From students to seniors, those with a modest income and a simple tax situation are eligible for this service. Find out if you are eligible for the tax program. 

Starting on Monday, March 3:

• Mill Street Library - Walk-in clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (meet with a volunteer on a first-come, first serve basis). 
• Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia Street) - Walk-in clinic on Mondays - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Drop-off at the Mill Street Library with a follow-up telephone interview – during Mill Street open hours

Participants need to bring personal identification, all tax slips, rent or property tax receipts, summary of prescriptions, charitable donations, and other related documents.

For the drop-off service, individuals will present ID, sign a consent form, and leave receipts with library staff. A tax volunteer will follow up to conduct a telephone interview. After the tax return is filed online, the original tax receipts will be mailed back to the participant at no charge. The last drop-off date is Friday, April 25.

CVITP is offered with support from the Canada Revenue Agency. 

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.

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.

This program is also offered on Tuesdays at the Alder Library.

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. 

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 on Wednesday, 1 p.m. at the Mill Library.

Join us for a special Experts in Library presentation featuring Dr. Samra Zafar. In "Unconditional: Break through past limits to transform your future", Samra shares everything she has learned, as a woman, physician and mother, about unlearning the harmful beliefs we store deep within ourselves.

Samra Zafar is an award-winning, internationally renowned speaker, physician, author and educator. She has been recognized among the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, the Top 25 Most Inspirational Women in Canada, and the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants. Please RSVP in advance to attend. 

Refreshments and book signing to follow.

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.