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Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | October 2022

Find Us at Two Locations

The Mil St. Library is closed for an elevator renovation but our programs and services are available to serve you. We have had a busy first week! We have opened a new satellite location at the Train Station at 49 Town Line. You can pick up holds Monday to Friday and drop off returns (anytime).

We have sent boxes of books over to the Alder St. Library and now have extended hours to serve you - longer days and open seven days a week.

When placing a hold in the online catalogue or the app, select your pick-up location - Alder or the Train Station.

We have created a page on the library's website to keep you updated on the renovation project. Visit orangevillelibrary.ca/reno

Early Literacy Programs

Join us for a Storytime!

Mondays - Adventures in the Park - October 24 and 31 at 10:00 a.m. - Every Kids Park

Tuesdays - Every Child Ready to Read for Everyone at Alder - 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday from October 18 to November 22.

Thursdays - Every Child Ready to Read for Everyone at Alder - 10:30 a.m. every Thursday from October 13 to November 24.

Thursdays - Every Child Ready to Read with Baby at Alder - 1 p.m. every Thursday from October 13 to November 24.

Saturdays - Family Storytime at Alder - 10:30 a.m. every Saturday from October 15 to November 26.

STEM at the Library

Sign up for fun livestream workshops on Tuesdays ( 6 - 7 p.m.) presented by the University of Waterloo Engineering Science Quest (ESQ). Each session is geared to specific ages.

October 18 - grades 6, 7 & 8 - Video Game Designer

October 25 - grades 2 & 3 - Circuit ‘O Lantern - pick up a kit of supplies in advance

November 1 - grades 4 & 5 - A-Mazing Race - pick up a kit of supplies in advance

Check the events calendar for details on the November 8, 15 and 22 workshops.

Tween Club - Join Nicole for Halloween STEM fun on Monday, October 24, 4:30 p.m. at the Alder Street Library. Tween Club is a monthly after school club dedicated to all things tween (ages 8 to 12).

Fiero Code Online - Have fun while learning to code for ages 8 to 18! Join the Fiero Code Challenge for a chance to win cool prizes. Solar System Animation is available until November 30. To create a Fiero Code Club account, click "Sign up" with your library card at the bottom of the sign in page.

Latin American Heritage Month

Celebrate, honour and learn more about Latin American culture

Join us on Thursday, October 20, 7 p.m. at the Orangeville Seniors Centre (26 Bythia St.) for a panel discussion all about Latin American culture. Dufferin residents, Arvandi Komal, Jasmine Meza and Christie Lazo, will share their immigration stories and information about their Latin American-Canadian identities and culture. Please register in advance.

Let's Talk about Books

Kimberly in front of fireplace holding a book.

Queer Village Book Club - Join Orangeville Public Library and Queer Village for a book club discussion on Thursday, October 27, 7 p.m. at the Alder St. Library. This month we are reading Together We Will Go by J. Michael Straczynski. Please register to reserve a copy of the book.

100% Certainty Book Club - The next meeting is on Thursday, December 1, 1:30 to 3 p.m. The selection is The Long Goodbye: A Memoir by Meghan O’Rourke. Copies of the book will be available to borrow. Please register to reserve a copy of the book. The meeting will be held at Hospice Dufferin - 30 Centre Street.

Book pick-up for both book clubs is at the Alder St. Library.

Orange thREADs - Tuesday, October 18 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the Alder St. Library.

Coffee, Conversation & Books - Join Kelly Ann McKnight on Wednesday, October 19, 7 p.m. for a conversation about her book, "The Resilience Way". Meet at the Perked Pierogi on Main Street in Grand Valley. Coffee, Conversation & Books is a partnership between the three libraries in Dufferin County.

Teen Chronicles - Join OPL's Teen book club on Friday, October 28 at 4 p.m. Teen Chronicles = books, snacks, friends and fun. You can earn community service hours by leading one of our book chats.

After Hours Write Club - Tuesday, October 18 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Old Train Station (49 Town Line). Please register to let us know you will attend.

Together We Read Ontario’s next digital book club pick: Still Hopeful: Lessons from a Lifetime of Activism by Maude Barlow. From October 17 to 30, there will be no waitlists and no holds for this title. Download Libby to borrow the ebook or audiobook.

Poppy Project

A huge thank you - we have had incredible community support!

WOW - individuals, community organizations, church groups and children have all made poppies. We are thrilled to have exceeded our goal of 2022 poppies. If you have any poppies to donate, please drop them off at the Alder St. Library or the Old Train Station.

On Tuesday, October 25 from 3 - 6:30 p.m., volunteers are gathering at the Tony Rose Arena in the Dufferin Room to assemble the poppies for display on the Town's clock tower. If you would like to volunteer, please email poppyproject@orangeville.ca

Visit Us at Alder

Visit us at Alder and check out our refreshed and dynamic children’s space. Designed to ignite curiosity and boost discovery. Let your little one's imagination soar as stories take you away.

October is Library Month and October 16 to 22 is Ontario Public Library Week. Stop by either library location to pick-up a complimentary bag featuring the library's new logo!

The Library Board Meeting is on Wednesday, October 26, 5 p.m. at the Train Station - 49 Town Line.

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