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Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | February 2021

Family Day Fun

The Library and the Town of Orangeville Recreation & Events Division present Get Active Orangeville. Check out this interactive activity guide and discover all the ways you can stay active right here in Orangeville. This Family Day weekend, explore all the outdoors has to offer with great trails, skating rinks, parks, and public art. Then get cozy inside with movies, a great book or watch one of our many virtual programs. Pick up your printed version of the Activity Guide through our curbside pick-up on Saturday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mill St. location.

100 Books, 100 Possibilities

2021 Reading Challenge

Can you rise to the challenge to keep reading all year long? Studies show that just six minutes of reading decreases blood pressure, lowers heart rate, and reduces stress by up to 68%. Just imagine if you read 100 books! All ages are welcome to participate. Sign up through Beanstack and start tracking your books today for a chance to win great prizes.

Virtual Programs

Virtual Science Workshops

Two workshops for ages 4 to 12:

Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m.

Be a detective! Solve the mystery of the missing car.

Saturday, February 27, 10 a.m.

Colourful science! Use chemistry to create colours.

Science workshops presented in partnership with Scientists in School. Registration is required to receive a package of materials and the event link.

Virtual Storytimes

Join Shannon for stories and songs on YouTube. New videos every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and on Thursday we will post one of our favourites from 2020. Watch anytime that is convenient for you.

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Orange thREADs

Tues., Feb 16, 1 p.m.

Join this lively group for a virtual conversation about recent reads and all things fibre arts.

This meeting will be facilitated through Microsoft Teams. Instructions will be provided upon registration.

Upcoming session: Tues., March 16, 1 p.m.

Storytelling Series

Mon. March 8, 1:30 p.m.

Featuring Alethia O'Hara Stephenson, President and founder of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association. Listen to the story of how the DCCBA went from an idea to a reality.

Founded in 2020, the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association aims to provide leadership for the continued development and enhancement of the Black community in Dufferin.

More to Explore

Borrow an Ontario Parks Pass

Enjoy a day in an Ontario Provincial Park for free with your library card! The Ontario Parks Day-Use Permit and Vehicle Pass provides complimentary day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants to 100 provincial parks. Permits can be placed on hold and are loaned out for a week at a time.

Grab n' Go Bags

Go on a blind date with a book this Valentine’s Day by requesting a Grab n‘ Go bag. Tell us your favourite book, author or genre and we will surprise you with a few books! We provide Grab n’ Go bags for all ages and interests. Call 519-941-0610 or send us a quick email.

Colour with Flipster Digital Magazines

Colour the day away. Choose from a variety of colouring sheets to download from Flipster. Fun for both adults and children. Search "coloring book" for the four different options.

Virtual Escape Rooms for Teens and Tweens

Are you up for the challenge? Try one of the library's virtual escape rooms.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 24, 5 p.m.

The public are welcome to attend Library Board meetings. If you would like to obtain a link for the February virtual meeting, email by February 22.

If you need any help accessing a library service, or have any other questions, staff are available by phone or email.

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