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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.

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 

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 Street location.

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 in on the conversation with Orangeville Public Library's Teen book club. The group meets monthly at the Alder Street location to share their latest reads and discuss a different theme.

Lead a book chat to earn community service hours.

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with a family storytime and magic show! Ms. Erin and special guest Marty the Magician will share the wonders of reading together as a family in this fun and engaging program filled with stories and magic tricks.  

Family Literacy Day takes place annually on January 27 to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. 

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.

We are all Storytellers.  Storytelling connects people together.  Storytelling teaches us about the world around us, introduces new ideas, provides a way to express what you love and what excites you.  January 27th is Family Literacy Day and we will be creating our own StoryCubes to take home and share with friends and family.

After School Club is for children ages 7 - 12 and no registration is required. 

Please note, guardians of children 9 and under must remain in the library for the duration of the program. Thank you for your cooperation.

Upcoming dates:  Monday, February 24 and Monday, March 31