Join Juli-Anne and Andrew James, founders of Streams Community Hub, on Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. Learn how they took their dream, turned it into a reality, and continue to inspire local youth to do the same.

Please register to attend either the in-person event at the Alder Street Library or to receive the Microsoft Teams link to tune in from home.

Based in Shelburne, Streams Community Hub provides children and youth aged 4-17 with a broad range of arts programs including music, theatre, graphic and visual arts, circus arts, film and photography, textiles and cooking.

Orange thREADs - Join this friendly group on Tuesday, February 21, 1 p.m. at the Alder Street Library for an afternoon of fellowship and conversation.

Teen Chronicles - Join OPL's Teen book club on Friday, February 24 at 4 p.m., at the Alder Street Library.

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the many contributions of Black Canadians to Canada’s history and culture.

Visit the library and browse our topical book displays or find reading recommendation lists in our online catalogue. From picture books to memoirs, discover new voices in February and throughout the year.

Hoopla - Five new BingePass collections were just added to Hoopla. Using only one borrow, you can access an entire collection of educational children's videos or books for seven days.

Check out the new Fiero Code Challenge for a chance to win a robot. The challenge is open until March 31. Fiero Code is a self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages 8-18.

Tween Club - Join Nicole on Monday, February 27, 4:30 p.m. at the Alder Street Library. How well do you know your Disney? Challenge yourself and your friends with a fun trivia contest on Kahoot. The monthly Tween Club is for ages 8 to 12 years.

Teen Advisory Group - Join Tanis on Friday, February 10 at 4 p.m., at the Alder Street Library. Bring book recommendations for our annual "Blind Date with a Book".

Family Day - Enjoy a variety of activities at the Alder Recreation Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year's special costume character is from Paw Patrol!

Mondays - Adventures in the Park - February 13 and 27, March 6 and 13, at 10:00 a.m. - Village Green Park, 53 Hewitt St.

Tuesdays - Every Child Ready to Read for Everyone at Alder - 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays - Every Child Ready to Read for Everyone at Alder - 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays - Every Child Ready to Read with Baby at Alder - 1 p.m.

Enjoy stories, rhymes and singing to build early literacy skills and get your child ready to read.

From March 6 to April 25, the library is hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) at the train station located at 49 Town Line. The train station is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The CVITP program helps individuals and families e-file their 2022 tax return. Those with a modest income and a simple tax situation are eligible for this service. The walk-in clinic to meet with a volunteer takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday from10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is also a drop-off service available from Monday to Friday at the train station.

Learn more about the free tax clinic.

Family Day Weekend hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Alder, Sunday closed at both locations, Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alder. The train station is closed on Family Day.

Renovation News - check out the latest video on the Mill Street renovation!

The next Library Board Meeting is on Wednesday, February 22, 5 p.m. at the Alder Street Recreation Centre.