Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | January 2022
Curbside Pick-up at Mill Street
With the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, the health and safety of customers and staff is paramount. We made the difficult decision to temporarily close both locations to in-person visits and are offering curbside service only. Curbside pick-up is available Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mill Street Library.

Although the two locations are temporarily closed for in-person visits, staff are available to help select material, answer questions and provide tech help. Curbside printing, printing and lamination of vaccination certificates, Grab n' Go orders (personalized staff selections based on your reading interests for all ages), craft kits, bus passes and garbage tags are available.
My OPL - your new online catalogue
We are excited to introduce you to MyOPL, an online catalogue designed from the ground up to help you find everything offered in one easy to search. Our new online catalogue offers:

  • Smarter searching: see the most relevant results first, smart search tries to guess what you want even if you make a spelling mistake, all book formats will be grouped together so you can find what you want faster, and you can narrow your search easily and save a preferred format such as Large Print
  • Better browsing: discover what's new, what's on order, staff picks, award winners, and more!
  • Personal features: designate your preferred pickup location, add personal reviews, build reading and "for later" lists

We've created a user guide to help get you started but we would love to give you a personal tour! Ask our friendly staff, or request a one-on-one tech help appointment. Printed copies of the user guide are available for pick-up.
ESQ Space Force STEM Club
Coming Soon

Blast off into Space with ESQ (Engineering Science Quest) and explore what is beyond our world. Participants will engage in various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics such as circuity, coding, physics, and astronomy through hands-on virtual activities. STEM Club activities are provided for junior (grade 1 to 3), intermediate (grade 4 to 6) and senior (grade 7 and 8) children on a monthly basis from February to May. 
 
This program is presented in partnership with ESQ from the University of Waterloo and is undertaken with the financial support of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).  
Virtual Tween Club - Monday, January 24 at 4 p.m. Register to join Nicole for some Winter STEM fun. Play games and learn how to make snow! For ages 8 to 12. Pick up material in advance at Mill St.
Storytime - at home and in the park
Join Ms. Shannon for a virtual storytime every Tuesday starting at 10 a.m.

Please note: Due to copyright restrictions, weekly storytimes are no longer visible directly on the Orangeville Public Library YouTube Channel. To access the videos in 2022 you must follow the direct links provided in the event calendar or on our social media pages.
Stories in the Park will be offered on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Please register with EarlyON on a weekly basis as capacity is limited. Check the calendar for times and park locations. There is also a new ZOOM Infant Time on Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m.
Virtual Programs
Storytelling Series - January 19
Unlock your inner storyteller with author Mohammed Maxwel Hasan on Wednesday, January 19 at 7 p.m.

Mohammed enjoys the wonders of effective storytelling and public speaking. Mohammed has written two books: "Can't Escape" is a story about a youth wanting to become the world's greatest public speaker and "Street Star" is about a homeless girl wanting to become an astronaut. More

Register to receive the link to this live virtual event.
Orange thREADs - Enjoy a virtual conversation on Tuesday, January 18 at 1 p.m. Get reading recommendations and share your passion for fibre arts. Register to receive event link.
Teens at the Library
The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is the perfect opportunity to make new friends and help out the library while earning your volunteer hours. We welcome new members - apply online.

TAG meets virtually on a monthly basis. Join Tanis on Friday, January 14 at 4:30 p.m. to meet our TAG members. Register to receive the event link.

Teen Chronicles is a teen-led book club. Earn community service hours for leading the discussion. The group meets online on Friday, January 21 at 4:30 p.m. Register to receive the event link
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