September news and events

Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | September 2021

Calling all young scientists!

Next week, OPL is offering five virtual after-school workshops hosted by the experts at UW Engineering Outreach. Suitable for children in grades 1 to 5. Each session is one hour.

Click on the link below to register for each workshop to reserve your spot. You will receive the link for the Live Stream instructions via email. Pick up a science kit in advance at Mill St. to conduct experiments at home.

Monday, September 20, 4 p.m. - Today's Forecast - build three weather instruments

Tuesday, September 21, 4 p.m. - Salted Waters of Tomorrow - make a salinity tester

Wednesday, September 22, 4 p.m. - Cloudy with a Chance of Science - make a cloud mobile

Thursday, September 23, 4 p.m. - Go with the Flow - design and build flood barriers

Friday, September 24, 4 p.m. - Guardians of the World - develop an online game using block-based coding

Adult Programs

Storytelling Series

Enjoy an in-person evening with journalist Tabitha Wells, as she discusses stories that shape our community - Tuesday, September 21, 7 p.m. at the Mill Street Library.

Please register in advance to attend this in-person event as space is limited.

Orange thREADs

Enjoy a virtual conversation about recent reads and all things fibre arts. Orange thREADs meets on Tuesday, September 21, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Meets on the third Tuesday of every month.

Truth and Reconciliation

Truth and Reconciliation Week is Sept 27 – Oct 1. The library will be sharing resources about Indigenous history and culture, and the residential school system in commemoration of Orange Shirt Day on Sept 30. Learn together through book lists, guest speakers and more.

Storytime

Stories in the Park

Join us with our friends from EarlyON for Toddlers on the Go at 9:30 a.m. and Infant Time (babies) on Wednesdays in Village Green Park (48 Hewitt St.). Rember to bring a blanket to sit on!

Please register on a weekly basis.

Virtual Storytime with Shannon will return with new recordings in October and November. Check out our YouTube channel to watch storytime with your little one. There is a great selection for you to enjoy anytime!

OPL YouTube

Tweens and Teens

Tween Club

Join Nicole for a roaring good time on Monday, September 27, 4 to 5 p.m.. Find out what your dinosaur name is and create a DIY fossil at this virtual event suitable for ages 8 to 12. Register to receive the event link. Pick up a package of supplies in advance at Mill St..

Teen Chronicles

Teen-led discussion of recent hot reads on Friday, September 17 at 4:30 p.m. This month will feature BIPOC Authors.

Teen Advisory Group

Get involved with your library. Join Tanis on Friday, October 8 at 4:30 p.m. for a virtual Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting.

Find it Online

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LinkedIn Learning Courses

Over 6000 courses taught by industry experts in business, technology, and creative skills such as design and photography. Learn a new skill online at your own pace. To get started, login with your library card and PIN.

Newspapers and Magazines

Online access to newspapers (same day as publication) and magazines from over 100 countries in over 60 languages. Includes the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun and National Post. Login with your library card and PIN.

Download the Libby App

Borrow eBooks and audiobooks to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. Enter your library card number and search for Orangeville Public Library. Loan period is 14 days and books are automatically returned.

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Thank you

We cannot thank you enough for completing the online survey!

The community's response to the library's survey surpassed our expectations. The Board is excited to announce the lucky winner of the iPad Air at this month's meeting - Wed., September 22 at 5 p.m.

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