Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | March 2024 |
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Author Afternoon - Saturday, March 23, 2 p.m. |
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Hot off the press! Best-selling author Robert Rotenberg is coming to Mill Street Library on Saturday, March 23, at 2 p.m. to discuss his gripping new crime thriller What We Buried. Presented in partnership with BookLore, there will be book sales and signing to follow the presentation. Please register in advance to let us know you will be attending this exciting book talk. |
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Orangeville Public Library has an exciting line-up of programs to entertain and amaze during March Break. The five live entertainment events in the morning are presented by professional children's performers. Each show requires a $4 ticket per person (parent/caregiver and children) and last approximately 45 minutes. You can save $2 by purchasing tickets to three different shows for $10. Tickets are on sale at both library locations and can be purchased at the door on the day of the show while supplies last (payment at the door is cash only). Note: infants seated on a parent's lap do not require a ticket.
New Venue: Orangeville District Secondary School (O.D.S.S.), 22 Faulkner Street, Orangeville. Please enter the school's back door from the parking lot (beside the sports field). There will be directions to the cafetorium.
There are also in-library programs at 2 p.m. in the afternoon. Please register in advance. Find more details about the ticketed shows and free programs here. |
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100% Certainty Book Club - Thursday, May 2
Denison Avenue by Daniel Innes (illustrations) and Christina Wong (text) follows the elderly Wong Cho Sum, who, living in Toronto’s gentrifying Chinatown–Kensington Market, begins to collect bottles and cans after the sudden loss of her husband as a way to fill her days and keep grief and loneliness at bay. In her long walks around the city, Cho Sum meets new friends, confronts classism and racism, and learns how to build a life as a widow in a neighbourhood that is being destroyed and rebuilt, leaving elders like her behind.
The Book Club will meet to talk about the book on Thursday, May 2, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Mill Street location. Copies of Denison Avenue are now available in both locations of the library. Once you have registered for the event, a library staff member will contact you to pick up your copy.
Presented in partnership with Hospice Dufferin.
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Tuesday, March 19, 1 p.m. - Orange thREADs - Share your passion for reading and all things fibre arts. Join this friendly group in the Mill St. meeting room for an afternoon of conversation and connection. New members are always welcome.
Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. - Expert in the Library - In recognition of Fraud Prevention Month, Auxiliary officer Jason Miles of the Dufferin OPP Detachment will explain how fraud has evolved over the years, and how to ensure you don't fall victim to the different types of scams. Please register to let us know you plan to attend.
Headwaters Writers Guild - This local writers' group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. every other Sunday at the Mill Street Library. Led by group members, participants work on writing prompts and share recent projects. Upcoming dates: March 10 and 24
Tax Clinic - From March 4 to April 25, the library is hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) at the Mill Street Library. Eligible individuals with a modest income and simple tax situation can have their 2023 taxes prepared by a volunteer, free of charge. The walk-in clinic to meet with a volunteer is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. More
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Every Child Ready to Read early literacy programs will be back the week of Tuesday, April 2.
Mondays - Adventures in the Park - 10 a.m. at the Village Green Park, 53 Hewitt Street - March 18 and March 25.
Tuesday, March 26 - Books and Loose Parts - 1 p.m. at the Mill Street Library. Explore the amazing world of loose parts inspired by children’s stories with Heather Jackson of The Sunflower School. The featured book is Button by Melissa Butler. For ages 2.5 to 6 years with a parent/caregiver. The next program is on Tuesday, April 23.
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Teen Trivia - Disney Edition |
The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is hosting another teen trivia night on Friday, March 15 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mill Street Library. Join us for fun, lots of yummy snacks and test your knowledge of all things Disney trivia, including Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars. There are prizes to be won!
This program is for teens ages 13 to 17. Please register in advance to attend. |
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Friday, March 8, 4 p.m. - Teen Advisory Group meets in the Alder Street Library. TAG provides an opportunity for youth to share their ideas about the library's teen programs, services and collection.
Friday, March 22, 4 p.m. - Teen Chronicles book club meets in the Alder Street Library.
Monday, March 25, 4:30 p.m. - After School Club, for ages 7 - 12, meets in the Mill Street meeting room.
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Easter Holiday Hours: Both locations will be closed on Friday, March 29, Sunday, March 31 and Monday, April 1. The Mill Street Library and Alder Street branch are open on Saturday, March 30. Library hours
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