Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | September 2022 |
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Open House - Saturday, October 1 |
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The Orangeville Public Library Board is excited to kick off Public Library Month with an Open House event: Connect, Discover, Soar! on Saturday, October 1. We would be delighted if you could join us to celebrate the launch of our new branding and Strategic Plan.
Building on the aspirations of the community, we will unveil our new and exciting vision. Thank you to all the individuals who provided their feedback in the 2021 Community Survey. You spoke, and we listened.
The event is scheduled to take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Mill Street Library where library staff will showcase a variety of services and programs that the public can explore. Presentations and speeches to the community start at 2:30 p.m., with cake and refreshments to follow. Drop by any time during the afternoon.
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Join us for a Storytime!
Mondays - Adventures in the Park - 10:00 a.m. - check the events calendar for park locations
Tuesdays - Every Child Ready to Read for Everyone - meet in Storyland at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday from September 20 to November 22.
Thursdays - Every Child Ready to Read for Everyone - meet in Storyland at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday from September 22 to November 24.
Thursdays - Every Child Ready to Read with Baby - meet in Storyland at 1 p.m. every Thursday from September 22 to November 24.
Saturdays - Family Storytime - meet at the Alder St. location - check the events calendar for dates
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Science Literacy Week Online Workshops |
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Thanks to the amazing Engineering Science Quest team from the University of Waterloo, we are celebrating Science Literacy Week (Sept. 19-23) with a series of virtual after-school workshops for children in grades 1 to 10. Please register in advance.
Monday - grades 1 & 2 - pick up kit of supplies in advance
Tuesday - grades 3 & 4 - pick up kit of supplies in advance
Wednesday - grades 5 & 6 - pick up kit of supplies in advance
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Tween Club - A monthly after school club dedicated to all things tween (ages 8 to 12). Join Nicole for Minute to Win It Challenges on Monday, September 26, 4:30 p.m. in the Mill Street meeting room.
Family Movie Matinee - Bring the whole family to the Mill St. Library on Saturday, September 17, 2 p.m. for a movie screening of "Turning Red". (Rated PG) No registration required and don't forget to bring your own snacks
Fiero Code - Have fun while learning to code for ages 8 to 18! Create websites, animation, apps, video games and more with Fiero Code. To create a Fiero Code Club account, click "Sign up" with your library card at the bottom of the sign in page.
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In learning the truth, we can work together towards reconciliation.
Join us on Friday, September 30 for a movie screening of The Road Forward. A musical documentary by Marie Clements, The Road Forward connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history - the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s - with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. The movie’s stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats. Please register to reserve your seat and feel free to bring your own snacks.
During our storytimes, the week of September 26, the library will be sharing stories about Indigenous history and culture.
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Book Clubs at the Library |
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Travel into the world of books and enjoy a lively discussion.
Queer Village Book Club - A new book club with a new community partner – Queer Village. The book club will run monthly from Sept.- Dec. The first meeting is on Thursday, Sept 29, 7 p.m. Mill St. Library. Copies of The Change Room by Karen Connelly are available. Please register to reserve your spot.
Check-It-Out Book Club - this monthly book club is currently full. Add your name to the waiting list.
100% Certainty Book Club - Presented in partnership with Hospice Dufferin, the next meeting is Thursday, December 1 at 1:30 p.m. Check the events calendar for the book selection.
For readers and craft enthusiasts, Orange thREADs is a monthly stitchery group that combines reading and crafty creations. Knit, crochet or cross-stitch while discussing books. Orange thREADs meets on the third Tuesday of every month, 1 p.m. at the Mill St. Library.
Start a Book Club - Fall into a good book with good friends by borrowing one of our Book Club in a Bag kits.
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Teen Advisory Group - Join Tanis on Friday, September 16 at 4 p.m. Special guest Sara MacRae, Manager of Climate and Energy, will introduce the Youth Climate Activation Circle. YCAC is a volunteer program to empower Dufferin youth (ages 16 - 25) to advance local climate solutions.
Teen Chronicles - Join OPL's Teen book club on Friday, September 23 at 4 p.m. Teen Chronicles = books, snacks, friends and fun. You can earn community service hours by leading one of our book chats.
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We Look Forward to Seeing You |
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Mill Street Library is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Alder Street is open 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Library Board Meeting - Wednesday, September 28, 5 p.m. at the Mill St. Library.
Need a library card? Apply for a card online! |
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