Calendar - Orangeville Public Library

Welcome aboard Kids Club: Deep Divers, for ages 5-8! Dive into the science of water with storytime, fun activities, and experiments! Join us on at 10:30 a.m. in the Mill St. Meeting Room— we hope to sea you there! No registration is required.

The next Kids Club is on Wednesday, August 26, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Mill Street Library.

19 Aug

Baby Storytime

1:00 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

July 29 - Meet Lilly in the Mill Street meeting room.

Ignite your baby’s love for reading through fun and interactive activities. baby storytime is on Wednesdays, July 8 to August 19, 1 to 1:30 p.m. in Storyland at the Mill Library.

This drop in program is for 18 months and under with a caregiver. No registration is required.

19 Aug

Next Chapter Book Club

7:00 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

The Next Chapter Book Club is a general interest book club that meets monthly at the Mill Street Library.

The group is reading by Fishnets & Fantasies by Jane Doucet.

The 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.

20 Aug

Summer Storytime

10:30 AM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

Special guests Fire Prevention Inspector Kelly Condon and Sparky the Dog will be at Storytime on August 20. Meet in Storyland at 10:30 a.m.

All ages. No registration is required.

20 Aug

Tween Club

1:30 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

Welcome aboard Tween Club: Wave Makers, for ages 9-12! Dive into the importance of water to all, with read-alouds, activities, and games! Join us on at 1:30 p.m. in the Mill St. Meeting Room— we hope to sea you there! No registration is required.

This is the last Tween Club of the summer. Thanks to all the participants for making this program so much fun!

20 Aug

Queer Village Book Club

6:30 PM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

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. If the form is unavailable, please email libraryprograms@orangeville.ca to express your interest and add your name to the waitlist.

21 Aug

Teen Arts Night

7:00 PM | Alder Street Library, 275 Alder Street

Join us for a fun evening of button making, designing friendship bracelets, painting a 3D-printed figurine, and explore the new Makerspace at the Alder Library.

Please register in advance as this event is being held after the library closes for the evening.

22 Aug

Craft Closet Clear Out

10:00 AM | 1 Mill Street, Orangeville

Drop in Mondays at Alder and Saturdays at Mill during open hours for a self-directed craft activity using a variety of supplies. Adult supervision required for children under 9.

23 Aug

Adult Nature Journaling Workshop 3

1:00 PM | 1 Mill Street

Join us for a fun and engaging 2-hour Nature Journaling workshop for adults of all experience levels presented and led by nature educator, Billie Jo Reid from Pine & Ponder Outdoors.

Registration is required to take part.

Attendees will meet at the Orangeville Public Library on Mill Street and then walk together to Mill Creek Park.

Through curiosity, wonder, and observation, participants will explore nature and record their discoveries using simple journaling techniques. This is a relaxed and enjoyable way to slow down, connect with nature, and spark creativity.

Please bring water, any snacks you want, something to sit on (blanket, folding chair), and anything else you need to feel comfortable outdoors (dress accordingly).

This workshop is part of a summer series offered three times, you are more than welcome to join us for one or all sessions (registration is for each individual date).

Other upcoming dates:

Sunday, June 28 - 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, July 26 - 1 to 3 p.m.