Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | May 2022
Author Evening with Peyton Thomas
Dufferin Child and Family Services - Glow Youth group and the Library present an evening with teen fiction author and Toronto based journalist Peyton Thomas. Celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia as Peyton discusses the importance of social justice and transgender rights in the context of his debut novel: Both Sides Now.

Both Sides Now was named a young adult book to watch for by the New York Times and one of the top 10 young adult books of 2021 by the Globe and Mail. Peyton's writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, Billboard, and Pitchfork, among other publications. Register for the Microsoft Teams event link.
The Art of the Story
Storytelling Series
Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m.

Larry Kurtz is the Founder & Artistic Director of the Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival. On Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m., he will share stories about what it's like, and what it takes, to bring a musical dream to life. Register online to reserve your seat.

The 2022 Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is June 3 to 5.
100% Certainty Book Club
Thursday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m.

Join the Orangeville Public Library and Hospice Dufferin as we read, converse and work together to lessen our discomfort facing death. This next book selection is “The End of Your Life Book Club”.

Please register - copies of the book are available for pick-up at the Mill St. location.
Fun for Kids
Every Child Ready to Read with five paper doll figures
ECRR Storytime - Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. in Storyland (Mill St.). Choose the day that works for you! Erin will present the same program on both Tuesday and Thursday each week. Drop-in program recommended for age 5 and under.

ECRR with Babies - Give your child a jumpstart to a love of reading by engaging in fun, interactive activities with your baby. Meet Lesley in Storyland (Mill St.) on Thursdays at 1 p.m. This is a drop-in program for newborns to 12 months.
Family Storytime with five colourful cartoon characters
NEW Saturdays - May 7 to June 11

Drop in and join us for stories, songs and fun at the Alder St. location on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome.

Looking for dates and times? - check out the events calendar for all the May programs.
Books and Loose Parts
Wednesday, May 11, 10 a.m. at Mill

Explore the amazing world of loose parts inspired by children’s stories with Heather Jackson of The Sunflower School. The featured book is "Spots in a Box" by Helen Ward. Drop-in program for ages 2.5 to 6 years with parent/caregiver.

Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, June 15, 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 13, 10 to 11 a.m.
STEM at the Library
May 11 and May 12 - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

To celebrate Science Odyssey week, the library is offering two Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) hands-on virtual workshops.

May 11 - The Well-Balanced Earth activity is for students in grades 1 to 3. Register

May 12 - The Trashketball activity is for students in grades 4 to 6. Register
Teens and Tweens
Teen Advisory Group - Join Tanis on Friday, May 13 at 4 p.m. Meet at the Alder St. branch. Register to let us know you will be coming and we will have snacks ready!

Teen Chronicles - Join OPL's Teen book club on Friday, May 27 at 4 p.m. at Alder St. This month's theme is poetry. Register to let us know you will be coming.

Tween Club - Join Nicole on Monday, May 30 at 4 p.m. in the Mill St. meeting room to play a spin game and then create a shooting star craft and abstract hand art. Register to let us know you are coming.
Poppy Project comes to Orangeville
Coming Together as a Community
Put your knitting or crochet skills to work for this grassroots initiative to create a display of poppies on the clock tower in downtown Orangeville in time for Remembrance Day. Learn more by visiting orangeville.ca/news

Participants are asked to source their own red and black yarn and use a pattern that is available online at www.orangeville.ca/poppyproject or pick-up a printed copy at the library. Completed poppies can be dropped off at either library location.

There will be a special presentation on this exciting project on Tuesday, May 17, 1 p.m. at the Orange thREADs meeting (Mill St.).
Flowers and Books
The Friends of Orangeville Public Library are holding their popular Plant and Book Sale at the Mill Street Library. All proceeds support the library.

Plant Sale - Saturday
Saturday, May 28 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Book Sale - Friday to Sunday
Friday, May 27 | Noon - 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 28 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 29 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The book sale is by donation - you set the price! The Friends will have reusable book bags on sale - heavy canvas for $10.00. Stop by and fill a bag with gently used books.
Library Hours
The Mill St. Library is open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Alder branch is open Monday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Victoria Day Weekend - the Library is open at both locations on Saturday, May 21. The library will be closed on Sunday, May 22 and Monday, May 23.
Library Board Meeting

The next meeting is on Wednesday, May 25, 5 p.m. at the Mill St. location. Please contact Jillian at jmoule@orangeville.ca for additional information.
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