Check-It Out Newsletter

Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | September 2024

New at the Library!

Self-Checkout has Arrived

Library users can now check out their own library books! No need to wait in line if you are rushing in to pick up books. All you need is your library card (or 14-digit number) and your PIN. The Self-Checkout Station is located in the Mill Street lobby and a second terminal will arrive at Alder shortly.

This is a convenient option for some, but if you would rather have our friendly staff help you, they will be ready at the service desk.

Makerspace Blog

The planning is underway for the new Makerspace that will be located at the Alder Street Recreation Centre. Raghav Patel, the library's Makerspace Specialist, will be writing a regular blog to update you on our process as we transform an empty room into a magical place of creation.

If you have any ideas or questions, you can reach Raghav at rpatel@orangeville.ca .

Children at Play

Community Scanning Day

Drop into the Alder Library between 5 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18 to share your memories and become a part of Dufferin's history!

Laura and Mary from the Museum of Dufferin will be on hand to collect digital scans of community photographs to include in an upcoming exhibition on children and play. Community members will leave with their original photograph, leaving only a digitized copy with the MoD Archival collection.

Photos can be both historic and modern - MoD wants to see moments you have captured of kids being kids - playing sports, with toys, friends, family, on playgrounds and more.

You can also meet Raghav Patel, the library's Makerspace Specialist, who will be demonstrating and speaking to some of the library's new digitization equipment that can help families keep hold of all their memories. This equipment is just the beginning of the exciting new tech we will offer the community.

Connect

group of people sitting in a circle discussing a book

Tuesday, September 17, 1 p.m., Mill St. - Orange thREADs - Share your passion for reading and all things fibre arts. Join this friendly group in the Mill St. community room for an afternoon of conversation and connection. New members are always welcome. This month the group will be donating blankets and hats to the Rotary Club of Panama.

Tuesday, September 17, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Mill St. - The After Hours Write Club is a writing workshop facilitated by local author Anthony Carnovale. Please register in advance to attend this program and don't forget to pack your writing supplies. The group meets every second Tuesday.

Tuesday, September 24, 7 - 8 p.m. (online) - Virtual Book Chat - Connect with other ravenous readers over our shared love of books at OPL's Virtual Book Chats! Talk about your recent read(s) or just listen in with the goal of adding books to your TBR (To Be Read) list. Please register to receive the Microsoft Teams link. Additional dates: October 22 and November 26

Sunday November 3, 2 p.m., Mill St. - Crime Writing Experts Panel: Author Showcase - Join us to hear from members of the Crime Writers of Canada. Experts in the field of crime writing, these authors are local to Southern Ontario and ready to share their varied stories and tips. From political crime thrillers to paranormal novels and noir mystery, there is something for everyone in this author showcase.

Discover

Early literacy drop-in programs start this week and run until November. It's never too early to get your child ready to read.

Mondays - Adventures in the Park - 10 a.m. at Princess of Wales Park, 2 Saxon Street

Tuesdays - ECRR Storytime (5 and under) - 10:30 a.m. at Alder Street

Wednesdays - ECRR with Babies (newborn to 18 months) - 1 p.m. in Storyland at Mill Street

Thursdays - ECRR Storytime (5 and under) - 10:30 a.m. in Storyland at Mill Street

Fridays - ECRR with Babies (newborn to 18 months) - 10:30 a.m. at Alder Street

Visit our Events Calendar

Erin outside reading a story to a little boy

Monday September 16, 10 – 11:30 a.m. - International DOT Day Celebration - Connect and collaborate as we celebrate courage and creativity with the Sunflower School. Join us for a Storytime featuring The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, with activities to follow that will help you make your mark!

Soar

Friday, September 13, 4 p.m. - Teen Advisory Group meets in the Alder Street Library. Meet Raghav Patel, Makerspace Specialist, to learn about plans for the library's new Makerspace and to give your input on what you would like to see. Contact teens@orangeville.ca for more information.

Friday, September 27, 4 p.m. - Teen Chronicles book club meets in the Alder Street Library.

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

Monday, Sept. 23, 4:30 p.m., Mill Street Library

Engage your inner entomophile and join us to learn about some of our insect friends with special guest Don Scallen, a local naturalist and nature writer for In The Hills and ON Nature magazines. Hands-on and interactive, Don will talk about and introduce us to some of the critters that can be found right in your neighbourhood.... if you look closely!

Youth Social Justice Club

Wednesdays, October 1 to November 19

Register for this 8 week workshop for a chance to connect and discuss different lived experiences, common goals and challenges while learning to build a more just society.

There are two groups:

Ages 7 to 10 - 4 to 5 p.m. - register

Ages 11 to 14 - 5 to 6 p.m. - register

Meet in the Mill Street meeting room.

Books are just the beginning

Truth and Reconciliation Week is Sept 23 – 30. The library will be sharing resources about Indigenous history and culture, and the residential school system. Learn together through book lists, events and more.

Check out a CVC/TRCA Family Pass to visit the new Island Lake Conservation Area Crane Gathering Space this month. The vision for the Crane Gathering Space was developed by the Indigenous Roundtable with the support of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, CVC and Smoke Architecture Inc.

Tales on the Trail at Island Lake CVC - "Phyllis's Orange Shirt" by Phyllis Webstad will be on display for the month of September. Starting in October, OPL and CVC are pleased to have our first community led content presented on Tales on the Trail with the Young Artist Showcase (a collection of poems and art developed by our very own After School Club members!). More information to come.

Library Board Meeting - The next meeting of the Library Board is on Wednesday, September 25, 5 p.m. at the Mill Street Library.

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