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Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter |November 2024

Crime Writers Panel

Sunday, November 3, 2 to 4 p.m., Mill St.

From political crime thrillers to paranormal novels and noir mystery, there’s something for every literary crime enthusiast at the next Experts in the Library. Join us on November 3 for a thrilling book talk featuring six authors from the Crime Writers of Canada. At this special presentation, authors Jim McDonald, Hyacinthe M. Miller, Peter Thomas Pontsa, Kris Purdy, Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson and Angela van Breemen will walk through their writing process and provide valuable writing tips.

Following the panel discussion, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions or purchase a book and have it signed. No pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be served.

Check the website calendar for additional information and author bios.

WOW: Women Talk Travel

Saturday, November 30, 2 to 4 p.m.

Join us at Mill St. for Stories to Inspire Your Sense of Adventure at the annual Words the Orangeville Way (WOW) literary event! Whether your idea of travel involves climbing aboard a train, paddling a peaceful river, hiking to a mountain top, walking in Paris, or reading about these adventures from the comfort of a favourite chair, our WOW event is for you.

Enjoy a conversation between three travel authors (Nicola Ross (40 Days and 40 Hikes: Loving the Bruce Trail One Loop at a Time), Marlis Butcher (Park Bagger: Adventures in the Canadian National Parks) and Pamela Mulloy (Off the Tracks: A Meditation on Train Journeys in a Time of No Travel). Expert moderator Bernadette Hardaker will lead the discussion.

WOW is presented in partnership with BookLore. Light refreshments provided. Book sales and signing to follow. Please RSVP at BookLore or through the library online.

Connect

Three women sitting on a couch with books

Tuesday, November 12 and 26, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Mill St. - The After Hours Write Club is a writing workshop facilitated by local author Anthony Carnovale. Please register in advance to attend this program and don't forget to pack your writing supplies. The group meets every second Tuesday.

Friday, November 15, 7 p.m., Mill St. - In partnership with Dufferin Child and Family Services, an educational evening for the community in recognition of Trans Awareness Week (November 13 - 19). Presented and created by Trans Youth in the DCAFS 2SLGBTQ+ GLOW group. Registration is required Learn more

Tuesday, November 19, 1 p.m., Mill St. - Orange thREADs - Share your passion for reading and all things fibre arts. Join this friendly group in the Mill St. community room for an afternoon of conversation and connection. Family Transition Place will join the meeting briefly to receive Orange thREADs annual donation for the women and children using their services.

Tuesday, November 26, 7 - 8 p.m. (online) - Virtual Book Chat - Connect with other ravenous readers over our shared love of books at OPL's Virtual Book Chats! Talk about your recent read(s) or just listen in with the goal of adding books to your TBR (To Be Read) list. Please register to receive the Microsoft Teams link.

Thursday, December 5, 7 p.m., Mill St. - 100% Certainty Book Club - This month we are reading Grief is a Thing with Feathers by Max Porter. Copies of the book are available to borrow. Please register in advance.

Wednesday, December 18, 7 p.m., Mochaberry Cafe - Coffee, Conversation and Books features local author historian and storyteller, Cynthia Young. Learn more

Discover

Drop in storytimes at both locations. It's never too early to get your child ready to read. Fall storytimes run until November 29.

Mondays - Adventures in the Park - 10 a.m. at Princess of Wales Park, 2 Saxon Street

Tuesdays - ECRR Storytime (5 and under) - 10:30 a.m. at the Alder Library

Wednesdays - ECRR with Babies (newborn to 18 months) - 1 p.m. in Storyland at the Mill Library

Thursdays - ECRR Storytime (5 and under) - 10:30 a.m. in Storyland at the Mill Library

Fridays - ECRR with Babies (newborn to 18 months) - 10:30 a.m. at the Alder Library

Books and Loose Parts

Wed., November 13, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Explore the amazing world of loose parts inspired by children's stories with Alyson Pell from The Sunflower School. The featured book this month is The Tree in Me by Corinna Luyken. Explore through loose parts how humans are strong, creative and connected to others. For ages 2.5 to 6 years with a parent/caregiver. This is a drop in program at the Mill Library.

Additional date: Wednesday, December 11

Tales on the Trail

Island Lake CVC - Natural Playground

Visit Island Lake in November to discover local veteran stories provided by the Museum of Dufferin (MOD) in honour of Remembrance Day.

Borrow a CVC Family Pass with your library card.

Visit our Events Calendar

PA Day Programs

Sticky Science Workshop

Friday, November 22, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Mill St.

Scientists in School is coming to the Orangeville Public Library to offer two fun STEM workshops. Get sticky with it! Discover the science of sticky. Make your own glue from food products and test them to see how they hold. Create your own sticky art. And of course, there will be silly putty!

This workshop is suitable for children ages 4 to 12. Registration for each child is required to participate and space is limited.

Magical Science Workshop

Friday, November 29, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Mill St.

Discover a magical force that will levitate particles. Scatter light and create illusions that will thrill your audience. Experiment with colourful teas and unusual potions on this magical science adventure!

This workshop is suitable for children ages 4 to 12. Registration for each child is required to participate and space is limited.

Soar at the Library After School

Social Justice Club meets on Wednesdays (November 6, 13, and 20) in the meeting room from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Mill Library. Through discussion and hands on activities, children ages 7 to 12 learn about the bigger issues facing our society and how small actions like helping others and caring for the environment can make a difference. Please register in advance. Teens ages 13+ are invited to volunteer - contact teens@orangeville.ca to learn more.

Monday, November 25, 4:30 p.m. - After School Club meets at the Mill Library. Can mathematics also be art? Can art also be mathematical? Join Shelley for a creative exploration of the relationship between math and art! No registration is required.

Friday, November 8, 4 p.m. - Teen Advisory Group meets in the Alder Library. Contact teens@orangeville.ca for more information.

Friday, November 22, 4 p.m. - Teen Chronicles book club meets in the Alder Library.

Stranger Things Teen Escape Room

Friday, November 29, 5 to 8 p.m., Mill Library - Grab a group of friends and test your Stranger Things knowledge. Think you know about the Upside Down and all there is to know about 1980s Hawkins, Indiana? You better brush up to be able to solve these riddles and escape!

This program has been developed by teens in the library's Teen Advisory Group and is a chance for teens ages 13 to 17 to participate in a teen led program! Only those between the ages of 13 and 17 are eligible to participate. Registration is required.

Books are just the beginning

Staff Training Day - Both locations will be closed on Monday, November 18 for staff training and development.

Library Board Meeting - The next meeting of the Library Board is on Wednesday, November 27, 5 p.m. at the Mill Library.

This year’s Treaties Recognition Week is November 5 – 11. Watch these videos to hear Indigenous speakers share their knowledge about the importance of treaties, treaty relationships and rights in Ontario.

Big Library Reads - From November 7 - 21, Tracy Occomy Crowder’s "Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key" (Junior Fiction) is available for free as an ebook and audiobook on the Libby app without waitlists or holds.

The 2024 Together We Read Canada program will feature Going to Beautiful by Anthony Bidulka. Going to Beautiful will be available in ebook and audiobook format for unlimited access on Libby between November 25 and December 9.

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