Check-It Out Newsletter

Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | July 2022

TD Summer Reading Club

Read to win! Venture into magical realms where fantastic creatures roam and anything can (and will) happen! Join the TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) to encourage reading all summer long while having fun by participating in exciting programs.

TDSRC program brochure - July 4 to August 27

Register and log your reading until August 26 with Beanstack. Read independently, as a family, listen to audiobooks or attend a storytime. Download the app for easy tracking. Children ages 12 and under can register.

Learn more about Beanstack

In-person reporting is back!

In addition to being able to track your minutes read in Beanstack at any time, you can also come in-person and report on your reading. Chat about your favourite books, characters or your next read with Kyla and Annika and spin the wheel to complete a fun activity.

Mondays at Alder - 4 to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays at local parks - 9 to 11 a.m.

Wednesdays at Mill - 12 to 2 p.m.

Drop-in Programs - Mill St. Library

TD Kids Club - Wednesdays - 2 p.m.

Create and explore with Annika and Kyla at the TD Kids Club. For ages 5 - 7 years. Meet downstairs in the meeting room.

Every Child Ready to Read Storytime - Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. Recommended for 5 and under.

Every Child Ready to Read with Baby - Thursdays - 1 p.m. Recommended for 12 months and under.

Books & Loose Parts - Wednesday, July 13, 10 a.m.

Explore the amazing world of loose parts inspired by children’s stories with Heather Jackson of The Sunflower School. For ages 2.5 to 6 years with parent/caregiver.

Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, July 30, 2 p.m. - Bring the whole family to see Sing 2 in the meeting room.

Let's get outside

These programs will rotate to various parks around Orangeville. Check the events calendar for weekly park locations. Please note, if there is inclement weather the program may take place in Storyland at the Mill Street Library. Please check our social media pages the morning of the event to be sure of the location.

In addition to an interactive storytime, the Neighbourhood Block Box and the Town's recreation program leaders will be on site to deliver fun games and activities for everyone (Tuesdays and Saturdays).

Events Calendar

STEM Workshops on Mondays

The University of Waterloo's Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) team is back to deliver more fun and educational STEM workshops for ages 8 to 12 years. There are two virtual workshops per age group. Head to our website events calendar to learn more and to register.

Grade 1 - 3 on July 11 and August 8

Grade 4 - 6 on July 18 and August 15

Grade 7 - 9 on July 25 and August 22

Get together and make new friends

Mondays - 2:30 p.m.

Register weekly to invent and explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts. Meet at the Alder Street Library. For ages 8 to 12 years.

Tuesdays - 2 p.m.

TD Tween Club - Drop in and enjoy games, DIY and more! Meet at the Mill Street Library. For ages 8 to 12 years.

Escape Rooms - Spots are filling up fast for the Thursday, July 28 (Harry Potter) and Thursday, August 25 (Jurassic Park) escape rooms (two sessions per day). The challenges are designed for Tweens. Registration is required.

Puzzle Lending Library - Check out the new puzzle library on the top floor of the Mill Street Library. A wide variety of puzzles (300 to 1000 pieces) are available to take home. You can check out two puzzles at a time with your library card. The loan period is 4 weeks.

Teens at Alder

Teen Advisory Group - Join Tanis for fun activities and opportunities to earn your community service hours on Friday, July 8 at 4 p.m.

Teen Chronicles - Join OPL's Teen book club on Friday, July 22 at 4 p.m.

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