After Hours Write Club - Every other Tuesday, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Mill Library - 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. See the website events calendar for dates.

Nature Journaling Workshop for Adults - Sunday, August 17, 1 to 3 p.m. - Join Billie Jo Reid, outdoor and nature journal educator, for this hands-on workshop. No artistic ability is required. Meet at the Mill Library and then go as a group to the Mill Sqaure Park. Please register in advance.

Orange thREADs - Tuesday, August 19, 1 p.m., Mill Library - Share your passion for reading and all things fibre arts. Join this friendly group at the Mill Library in the Community Living Room for an afternoon of conversation and connection. New members are always welcome.

Mark your Calendar

Story Sharing Circle - Tuesday, September 23, 7 p.m., Mill Library. Join community champion Farzaneh Peterson and our Program and Research Coordinator, Shannon McGrady as we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a story sharing circle. Participants are invited to read a book(s) by an Indigenous author of their choosing throughout the month of September and then join in circle with others as we share what we learned and the impact it had on our journey of learning the truths.Registration coming soon.

100% Certainty Book Club - Join Bethell Hospice and the Orangeville Public Library as we read and discuss books that explore themes of life, love and loss. The next meeting is on Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m., Mill Library. Copies of the The Measure by Nikki Erlick are available to borrow. Registration coming soon.

Tuesday, August 5, 6 to 8 p.m., Movie Night - Enjoy the magic of the modern classic, Moana. Your night will be made even more special by spending time in the Orangeville Public Library after hours! We encourage participants to wear their comfiest pajamas and bring their favourite blankets. We’ve got the snacks covered! Please register to let us know you plan to attend.

Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Around the World Scavenger Hunt - Drop by the Mill St. Library to take part in a scavenger hunt! Complete challenges while getting to know your local library and the world around you better! No registration is required, just stop by the front desk and ask for a scavenger hunt map.

Tuesday, August 19, 6 to 8 p.m., Match Game - How well do you know your family? Now it’s time to put that knowledge to the test! In Match Game, two families will battle it out to see who knows their family best. If you can guess your family members’ answers to silly questions, you may just be going home with a prize! Please register - there are three time slots available (6:00, 6:45, and 7:30) with each game lasting about 30 minutes. This game works best with teams of 4 to 6 people.

Teen Summer Reading Challenge - Ages 13 to 17

Log every book you read this summer, until August 24, for a chance to win great prizes. Every time you finish a summer read, quickly complete the entry form to tell us about the book. Completed forms will be entered into a weekly draw. There are eight draws over the summer so there is lots of opportunity to win! Each week opens on Monday and closes on Sunday at midnight.

Attend Teen events to earn prize ballots:

• Teen Advisory Group - Friday, August 8, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Alder Library
• Makerspace preview: 3D printing -Tuesday, August 12, 10 a.m. -12 p.m., Mill Library Register
• Teen Chronicles book club - Friday, August 22, 4 to 5 p.m. Alder Library