Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | September 2020
Phased Re-opening
Our phased re-opening has begun! The Mill St. Library is now open to the public, with restrictions and limited hours. Please enter and exit the library through our Broadway Courtyard entrance. All visitors will be screened by a staff member and are asked to to wear a face covering.

Mill location only: Monday to Saturday
Building Access: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Curbside Pick-up: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Library users will see some service changes in an effort to keep staff and the public safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Library members can browse and check-out our entire collection but we ask that you try to limit your time spent in the library to allow for others to enter. A maximum of 25 people are allowed in the building at any given time. Public computers are available for use for 45 minutes with a limit of one session per day. Some services are by appointment: study space, genealogy and local history research, and exam proctoring. The Alder St. branch remains closed.

Please note, the Mill St. Library will not be open on Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7 for the Labour Day weekend. The Mill St. drop box is open 24/7.
Adult Virtual Programs
Storytelling Series - Celebrate Your Awesome Committee
Monday, Sept. 14, 1:30 p.m.
The Celebrate Your Awesome Committee will inspire and delight with stories of diversity in Dufferin in this month’s storytelling series. Register to receive the link for this virtual discussion.

The Storytelling Series features a new guest speaker on the second Monday of the month and is facilitated in partnership with Community Living Dufferin.
Orange thREADs
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m.
Do you love to knit, sew or crochet? Join us for a virtual chat as we discuss our recent reads and all things fibre arts. This meeting will be facilitated through Microsoft Teams. Instructions will be provided upon registration.
Remember, It's OK
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.
Everyone experiences loss. Join local authors Marina L. Reed and Marian Grace Boyd on Microsoft Teams for an interactive virtual presentation about their latest series on grief, Remember It’s Okay.

Please register to receive the meeting link.

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Programs for Kids
These fun, hands-on virtual Scientists in School STEM workshops are suitable for ages 4 to 12. We have booked three workshops this fall on elementary school Professional Development days. Each session is 60 minutes in length.
Dates:

Friday, September 18
Candy Chemistry - 2 to 3 p.m.

Friday, October 30
Up and Down, all Around -
2 to 3 p.m.

Friday, November 27
Sticky Science - 2 to 3 p.m.


Upon registration, staff will email you to confirm your spot and arrange pick-up of a materials package for the workshop. One package per family.
Virtual Storytime
It is hard to believe we started virtual storytimes almost six months ago! Time flies when you're having fun 😀.

Starting next week, Shannon will have new storytimes on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and throwbacks on Thursdays.

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube channel to catch all of OPL's virtual programs! Please note, in-person library programs are not available at this time.
Browse at Home
September is a busy time for families! We can help by selecting library materials for your family.

Send us an email or call (519-941-0610). Please include your child's age or reading level and the number of books you would like.

Your library has a wealth of material - books and online databases - to help with school projects.

We also have craft kits, with fun activities to do at home, that you can pick-up in library or at curbside while supplies last.
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