Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | August 2022 |
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Sign up for a Writing Workshop in August. Join Anthony Carnovale for this four part creative writing series open to all levels of writers (18+).
Please register for each session separately (August 2, 9, 16). On Tuesday, August 23, we will host an open mic event where participants are encouraged (not required) to share their writing.
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Join library staff and Hospice Dufferin for the 100% Certainty Book Club on Thursday, September 1, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Through great books and stimulating conversation, we work together to destigmatize grief and loss. This month the book club will be reading: From the Ashes: My Story of Being Metis, Homeless and Finding My Way by Jessie Thistle.
Copies of the book are available to borrow. Please register in advance to arrange book pick-up.
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Summer Reading Challenges |
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Read to Win
For adults and teens, ages 13 and up, there are two summer reading challenges. Download Beanstack and log every book read between July 1 and September 2 to unlock tickets for the chance to win gift certificates to local eateries, cafes, yoga, and so much more.
Just follow these easy steps to get started:
- Download the Beanstack Tracker App to your phone or tablet or access Beanstack online.
- Search for Orangeville Public Library and sign up for an account if you don’t already have one.
- Select the Ravenous Reads Summer Reading Challenge or the Sweet Summer Reading Challenge.
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A representative from the Museum of Dufferin (MOD) will be at the Mill Street Library on Saturday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop in to find out more about Collecting the Community.
Upcoming date: Friday, August 12
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Thank you to everyone who has dropped poppies off for The Poppy Project. The results are very impressive so far, but we could definitely use more. Poppies can be dropped off at the library up until October.
Find patterns and more information here
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There is still plenty of time to join the summer fun at the Orangeville Public Library. Children ages 12 and under can register for the TD Summer Reading Club by downloading the Beanstack Tracker App to a mobile device. Track minutes read online to earn badges for a chance to win gift certificate prizes from Orangeville businesses including art supplies, pizza, games, ice cream and more.
TD Summer Reading Club Storywalk®
This year’s featured story is “Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox", written and illustrated by Danielle Daniel. Presented in partnership with the Orangeville BIA, families are invited to get outside and discover each new page of the book in the windows of downtown businesses from July 30 to September 5. Start at the Mill Street Library and explore Downtown Orangeville to find and read the rest of the story.
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Mondays
- Adventures in the Park with EarlyON - 10 a.m. - August 8, 15, 22 and 29 - register weekly - opens Thursday before program
- Maker Mondays - 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Alder - register weekly - link in events calendar - no program August 1
Tuesdays
- L'Heure Du Conte French-English Storytime - 11 a.m. - drop-in program in local parks
- TD Tween Club for ages 8 to 12 years - 2 p.m. drop-in, Mill St.
Wednesdays
- TD Kids Club for ages 5 to 7 years - 2 p.m. drop-in, Mill St.
Thursdays
- Every Child Ready to Read Storytime - 10:30 a.m. - drop-in program in Storyland
- Every Child Ready to Read with Babies - 1 p.m. - drop-in program in Storyland
Saturdays
- Family Storytime - 10:30 a.m. - drop-in program in local parks
- Monthly Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, July 30, 2 p.m., Mill St. meeting room - Sing 2
- Monthly Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, August 20, 2 p.m., Mill St. meeting room - Encanto
Save the date: TDSRC Finale - Saturday, August 27, 10:30 a.m.
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The University of Waterloo's Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) team is back to deliver more fun and educational online STEM workshops for ages 6 to 14 years. Please register in advance.
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Teen Advisory Group - Join Tanis for fun activities and opportunities to earn your community service hours on Friday, August 12 at 4 p.m.
Teen Chronicles - Join OPL's Teen book club on Friday, August 26 at 4 p.m. Allison will lead a discussion on historical fiction.
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Mill Street Library is open on Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alder Street is closed Saturday to Monday and Mill Street is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe long weekend.
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