Orangeville Public Library | Check It Out Newsletter | June 2025 | |
Author Talk - Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m.
Our June Expert in the Library will recognize Senior's Month with a special presentation from author Alex Lam. Alex will speak to his latest work LONG LIFE Mapping your Well-being with Purpose and Meaning.
As we enjoy longer and healthier lives, we must care for our overall well-being and contemplate our purpose in this world. With increased lifespans comes the responsibility to utilize our time wisely and make the most of the gift of life. Thus, we must ask ourselves: What will we do with this newfound gift of time?
Long Life is not just about extending lifespans, but also about enhancing the quality of life. It's about finding purpose and significance in our lives. It's about grasping the concepts of Wellness and Well-being to devise mindful strategies for achieving fulfillment and satisfaction.
Alex will delve into the new definition of Wellness, the concept of self-care, and the application of a Well-being Competency Model, offering a platform for personal growth and self-discovery.
RSVP by emailing libraryprograms@orangeville.ca
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Coffee, Connversation & Books
Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m., Mochaberry
Meet local author Jessica Lee Sheppard at Mochaberry Cafe. Descending Into Darkness is her debut novel in The Adventures of Izzy Adams series.
Working in her family's funeral home, Izzy Adams is no stranger to death. But when corpses seem to move, and an unseen presence follows her every step, she begins to question what's real... and what isn't. More
Please register to let us know you plan to attend.
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Expert in the Library: Exploring AI
Saturday, July 12, 2 p.m., Mill Library
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Why are tech companies building it? What are the hopes people have for what this technology can accomplish? And how does AI perpetuate gender inequality?
Many businesses, governments, and everyday citizens incorporate AI into various aspects of their work today. This presentation explores the risks and benefits of AI technology from the perspective of a researcher in Ethics and Feminist Philosophy. More
Please register to let us know you plan to attend.
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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 email libraryprograms@orangeville.ca in advance to attend this program and don't forget to pack your writing supplies. See the website events calendar for dates.
Orange thREADs - Tuesday, June 17, 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.
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TD Summer Reading Club Launch
Kick off a summer of reading at this fun-filled family Touch A Truck event! The Orangeville Public Library is partnering with the Town of Orangeville to bring a lineup of trucks for kids to explore. Meet the community helpers who drive the vehicles and learn all about what they do.
This event will take place at the far side of the Alder Street Recreation Centre parking lot - 275 Alder Street. Drop in between 2 and 4 p.m. to take part. No registration is required.
Sign up for the TD Summer Reading Club and pick up a brochure with all the details about our weekly programs.
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Stoytime Fun all Summer
Spend time together enjoying great stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family! See the events calendar on the library's website for more details.
Mondays - Adventures in the Park - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Village Green Park, 53 Hewitt Street. Please note Adventures in the Park will be moving to Kay Cee Gardens in July.
Wednesdays in July and August - ECRR with Babies (newborn to 18 months) - 1 p.m. in Storyland at the Mill Library
Thursdays in July and August - Family Storytime (everyone welcome) - 10:30 a.m. in Storyland at the Mill Library
Books and Loose Parts - Wednesday, June 11 10:30 a.m., Mill Library - Explore the amazing world of loose parts inspired by children's stories with Alyson Pell from The Sunflower School. This month's program will take inspiration from Anywhere Artist by Nikki Slade Robinson. For ages 2.5 to 6 years with a parent/caregiver. This is a drop in program.
Rainbow Storytime - Saturday, June 21 - Meet in Alexandra Park at noon. Storytime with Sapphyre and and Erin will take place beside the gazebo behind Town Hall.This is a drop in program and those attending are welcome to bring their own lawn chair. Drop by the library's information booth at Celebrate your Awesome festivities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to learn all about the programs we have planned for the summer.
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Visit Tales on the Trail in June
This month's Tales on the Trail story features Nibi's Water Song by Sunshine Tenasco. Nibi is the Anishinaabemowin word for water. In Nibi's Water Song , an Indigenous girl is on the search for clean water to drink.
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month in June. The Library offers lots of books and resources to learn about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis history, culture, and experiences.
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World Refulgee Day - Friday, June 20 - We look forward to welcoming students on World Refugee Day for an engaging program with author Nadia Devi Umadat. Following a reading of her beautifully rendered picture book, The Most Beautiful Thing I Have Ever Seen, Nadia will lead students in age-appropriate discussion about the impacts of war/conflicts and the experience of moving to a new place.
If you are a homeschool family and/or caregiver of a child ages 6 to 9 and wish to join us, please RSVP to libraryprograms@orangeville.ca with your preferred time slot 11:15 to 12:15 p.m. or 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. by June 18.
After School Club - Monday, June 23, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the end of the school year with a magic show. Special guest Marty Papernick will perform tricks and then demonstrate how you can amaze family and friends with magic. Drop in program at the Mill Library- no registration is required.
Teen Advisory Group - Friday, June 13, 4 p.m. TAG is having a pizza party! Bring a friend, grab a slice, and join us from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Alder Library.
Teen Chronicles will not meet in June. Join us on Fridays, July 25 and August 22, at the Alder Library..
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Canada Day closure - Both locations of the library will be closed for Canada Day. The library is open June 28 to 30. Library hours
PressReader - Discover free games on PressReader with your library card! Now available on the web-based platform (will be coming to the mobile app at a later date). From the PressReader home page, scroll down until you find the section entitled "Puzzles". Enjoy daily crosswords, sudoku, word searches, pathfinder, make tracks, codeword, and noughts and crosses.
Library Board Meeting - The next meeting of the Library Board is on Wednesday, June 11, 5 p.m. at the Mill Library.
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