Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | January 2024
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Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Join us at the Mill Street Library on Saturday for a Family Literacy Day party as we celebrate 25 years of Family Literacy Day!

Drop-in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for fun literacy activities including creating with plasticine. Family storytimes will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Storyland.
Early Literacy
Man with a little boy in lap reading a book
Take part in interactive programs that have something for everyone. Sing songs, listen to stories and rhymes, and play games that encourage literacy and learning. Drop in to discover a love of reading with your little one!

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

Tuesday, January 23 - Books and Loose Parts - 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Mill Street. Explore the amazing world of loose parts inspired by children’s stories with Heather Jackson of The Sunflower School. The featured book is Bear and Wolf by Daniel Salmieri. For ages 2.5 to 6 years with a parent/caregiver. Additional dates: February 27 and March 26
School Age
Friday, January 12 - Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 4 p.m. in the Alder Street Libray.

Friday, January 26 - Teen Chronicles book club 4 p.m. in the Alder Street Library.

Monday, January 29 - After School Club 4:30 p.m. at Mill Street - Join Anna for an interactive STEM program.

Wednesday, February 7 - Celebrate World Read Aloud Day, 4:30 p.m. at Mill Street. School age children and their families are invited for an interactive reading of Why Not Me? with local author Steve Anderson. Please register in advance to let us know you plan to attend.

Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mill - French Legend - Des légendes en français. This is a four Saturday series (January 20 and 27, February 3 and 10) for ages 9 to 12 years. The workshop will be delivered in French. For more information and to register (please register for each workshop you plan to attend).
New Speakers Series for 2024

Join us once a month to connect, discover and soar with various experts covering all kinds of topics including financial literacy, healthy living, technology, sustainability and more!
Wednesday, January 31, 7 p.m., Microsoft Teams

At Making ©ents, Professional Financial Advisor Ken Krakar will provide information on budget/cashflow and debt management so you can start 2024 off right!

This event will be held virtually, please register to receive the meeting link.
Tuesday, February 13, 7 p.m.,
Mill Street

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.

Please register in advance.
Connect

Tuesday, January 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.

Tuesday, January 23 - After Hours Write Club 7 p.m. at Mill Street. Please register to let us know you plan to attend and don't forget to pack your writing supplies.

Thursday, February 1 -100% Certainty Book Club 7 p.m. at Mill Street. Copies of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano are available to borrow. Please register in advance.
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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.

Library App: We are currently experiencing some trouble with the Library App. We are working on getting this fixed as soon as possible. In the interim, please use the online catalogue for your holds and renewals. https://orangeville.bibliocommons.com

What were people reading in 2023? Here are the top checkouts in different book categories. 

Save the Date! The Mill Street Library Grand Reopening will take place on Saturday, February 10. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. with a presentation at 2 p.m.
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