Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | November 2020
Design a Kids' Library Card
How cool would it be to have your design on a library card. Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to submit original artwork before Dec. 1 at noon for a chance to have it featured on OPL's new kids' library card. Learn more about how to participate. Good luck - we can't wait to see your colourful design!

Read to Win
Get excited about your fall reading by signing up for the 5 to Try Fall Reading Challenge on Beanstack. Log all the books you read between now and Dec. 21 (the official last day of fall) for a chance to win gift certificates from local businesses. Earn extra chances to win by reading books from the following 5 genres: Memoir/Biography, Travel, Book to Film, Banned Book, Indigenous Authors. Open to all ages!
WOW Save the Date
If you have enjoyed Harry Posner's engaging interviews of authors in the past, you do not want to miss Words the Orangeville Way 2020 on Sunday, November 29 at 1 p.m. Dufferin County's favourite Poet Laureate will interview best-selling author Catherine Gildiner on her latest book: Good Morning, Monster. You can even score a copy of the book before the event as the first 25 registrants will receive a complimentary copy. Watch the website for registration information. This virtual event is presented in partnership with BookLore.
Join us Online
Virtual Storytelling Series
Monday, November 9, 1:30 p.m.
In commemoration of Remembrance Day, Master Warrant Officer Charles Simpson CD (Ret) and Sergeant Daryl Janssen will share their experiences serving our country with the Canadian Armed Forces. Brought to you by Orangeville Public Library and Community Living Dufferin.
BigLibraryRead: Available to Download
Join the BigLibraryRead digital book club! Borrow the ebook or audiobook of ‘Reverie’ by Ryan La Sala with no waitlist or holds. Available to download until Nov. 16.


Ryan La Sala's book is a YA fantasy about what happens when your dreams chase you back. Register to join a live virtual discussion with the author on Nov. 10, 2 p.m.
Orange thREADs
Tuesday, November 17, 1 p.m.
Do you love to knit, sew or crochet? Join us for a virtual chat as we discuss our recent reads and all things fibre arts. This meeting will be facilitated through Microsoft Teams. Instructions will be provided upon registration.
Writers' Virtual Open Mic Night
Thursday, December 3, 7 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment as local writers share their talent at this virtual Open Mic event hosted in partnership with the Headwaters Writers' Guild, including a reading from Master of Ceremonies: Dufferin County Poet Laureate and local author, Harry Posner.

Register in advance to get the event link and/or to secure your spot as a speaker and share your written work.
Programs for Kids
Virtual Storytime
Join Shannon every Tuesday for a virtual storytime starting at 10 a.m. You can also watch at a time that is convenient for you. There will be a new theme each week.

Nov. 10 - Remembrance Day
Nov. 17 - Spread Kindness
Nov. 24 - Slowing Down

Please note, in-person library programs are not available at this time.

Subscribe to the Library's YouTube channel to catch all of OPL's virtual programs!
New Hours to Serve You
The Library is adding an additional hour for in-person visits to the library. Starting Monday, Nov. 9, the library will be open until 5 p.m. This change is in response to feedback from families who have asked for more time to visit the library after school. With the cooler weather, the public entrance to the library will also move back to Mill Street next Monday.

NEW - Open Hours at Mill Street: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday (effective Nov. 9). A face covering is required.

Curbside Pick-up at Mill Street: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday

The Alder Street branch is closed.
Library Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 25
The Library Board will meet on Wed. Nov. 25,
5 p.m., at the Mill Street Library. If you would like to attend, please contact Deb Vatanen at dvatanen@orangeville.ca.

If you have a question for the Board, please email infolibrary@orangeville.ca or call
519-941-0610 before 5 p.m. on Nov. 25
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