Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | February 2024 |
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Join us on Saturday, February 10 |
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Orangeville Public Library is ready to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Mill Street Branch. On February 10, between 1 and 4 p.m., the community is invited to visit the library and join in on the festivities while exploring the changes. Activities will be held throughout the library, including a showcase of services, storytimes at 1 and 3 p.m., tech activities, and crafts for kids.
An official ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments. Learn more
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Celebrate Black History Month |
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February is Black History Month. The theme for 2024 is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. It symbolizes the significant past and present contributions of Black people in Canada, with a focus on nurturing future opportunities. To celebrate Black History Month, we encourage you to learn more about the history and achievements of Black Canadians, and to read books by Black authors. Find displays of books at both locations. Libby has eBooks and audiobooks for all ages.
Check out Tales on the Trail at Island Lake, currently featuring local author Amaya James' story AFRO No! Meet Willie O'Ree by Elizabeth MacLeod is on display at Terra Cotta Conservation Area and will be at Island Lake later this month. A CVC/TRCA Family General Admission pass is available to check out with your library card. |
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Tuesday, February 13, 7 p.m., Mill
Join romance expert and author Tricia Daniels for Blind Date with a Book. A fun filled night that might just have you falling in love with a new book, genre, or series! Hidden gems of romance will be wrapped in brown paper with just a few teasers to help you decide which book is right for you.
Drop by either location to go on a blind date with a book! Check out one of our wrapped books. You won’t know the title or author but if you are willing to be adventurous you may find something new that you will love.
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Tuesday, February 6 and 20, 7 p.m. - After Hours Write Club at Mill Street. Please register to let us know you plan to attend and don't forget to pack your writing supplies.
Tuesday, February 16, 1 p.m. - Orange thREADs- Share your passion for reading and all things fibre arts. Join this friendly group in the Mill St. meeting room for an afternoon of conversation and connection. New members are always welcome.
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Tuesday, February 27, 1 p.m., Mill |
Explore the amazing world of loose parts inspired by children’s stories with Heather Jackson of The Sunflower School. The featured book is The Most Magnificent Idea by Ashley Spires. This story is about how a child can create magical things with loose parts.
For ages 2.5 to 6 years with a parent/caregiver. The next program is on Tuesday, March 26.
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Early literacy programs will run weekly until Thursday, March 7. There will be a break to allow for school-age March Break programs from March 11 to 15.
Mondays - Adventures in the Park - 10 a.m. at the Village Green Park, 53 Hewitt Street
Tuesdays - ECRR Storytime (5 and under) - 10:30 a.m. at Alder Street
Wednesdays - ECRR with Babies (newborn to 12 months) - 1 p.m. at Mill Street
Thursdays - ECRR Storytime (5 and under) - 10:30 a.m. at Mill Street
Thursdays - ECRR with Babies (newborn to 12 months) - 1 p.m. at Alder Street
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Soar with us after school |
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Friday, February 9, 4 p.m. - Teen Advisory Group meets in the Alder Street Library. TAG provides an opportunity for youth to share their ideas about the library's teen programs, services and collection. Members can earn high school community service volunteer hours.
Friday, February 23, 4 p.m. - Teen Chronicles book club meets in the Alder Street Library.
Monday, February 26, 4:30 p.m. - After School Club, for children ages 7 - 12, meets in the Mill Street meeting room. Join Anna for an upcycled monster book craft. No registration is required.
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Board Meeting: The next meeting of the Library Board is on Wednesday, February 28, 5 p.m. at the Mill Street Library.
From February 19 to 25, Heritage Orangeville invites the community to learn more about the Town’s history as part of Heritage Week. Displays will be available at the Mill Street Library and the Alder Street Recreation Centre, providing photographs and information about Orangeville’s heritage. To discover more, you can browse the local history collection at the Mill Street location or access the Museum of Dufferin online research database.
Tax Clinic: From March 4 to April 25, the library is hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) at the Mill Street Library. Eligible individuals with a modest income and simple tax situation can have their 2023 taxes prepared by a volunteer, free of charge. The walk-in clinic to meet with a volunteer will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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