Enjoy Live Performances each morning at Orangeville District Secondary School (22 Faulkner Street). The five shows are presented by professional children's entertainers and are approximately 45 minutes in length. Each show requires a ticket for parents and children (infants on a lap do not need a ticket).

• Monday, March 10, 10 a.m. - Baker Magic Show
• Tuesday, March 11, 10 a.m. - Birds of Prey
• Wednesday, March 12, 10 a.m. - Munsch Goes Wild
• Thursday, March 13, 10 a.m. - The Craig Douglas Juggling Show
• Friday, March 14, 10 a.m. - Movie Screening: Inside Out 2

Tickets are available (cash only) in advance at either library location or at the door on the day of the performance while supplies last.

$4 per ticket

$10 for three tickets to three different shows

$15 for all five shows

Author Event

Saturday, March 22, 2 p.m. Mill Library

Join us for a special Experts in the Library presentation featuring Dr. Samra Zafar. In "Unconditional: Break through past limits to transform your future", Samra shares everything she has learned, as a woman, a physician, and a mother, about unlearning the harmful beliefs we store deep within ourselves.

Samra Zafar is an award-winning, internationally renowned speaker, physician, author and educator. She has been recognized among the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, the Top 25 Most Inspirational Women in Canada, and the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants. Please RSVP in advance to attend. 

Refreshments and book signing to follow.

Coffee, Conversation and Books

Wednesday, April 16, 7 p.m., Grand Valley

Come out to Coffee, Conversation & Books and chat with local authors while enjoying a warm cup of coffee. The first event of 2025 is on Wednesday, April 16, 7 p.m. at the Grand Valley Public Library - 4 Amaranth Street E. - featuring author Sonia Day. This is a drop-in program.

"The Newfoundland Lunch Party: A Sisters of the Soil Novel With Recipes" was released in July 2024. It's a novel about female friendships, fun food and The Rock. This is the second book in the series - The Sisters of the Soil were introduced in The Mexico Lunch Party.

OPL partners with the Grand Valley and Shelburne libraries to feature local authors in Dufferin County coffee shops.

Stronger Together: Braiding Wisdom, Uniting Community - Saturday, March 15 - The Brave Canoe in partnership with the Dufferin Community Foundation and Orangeville Public Library will host a community gatherings at the Mill Library open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants. Two sessions are available based on age group: 12 to 2 p.m. for ages 11 to 18 and 3 to 5 p.m. for ages 18+ Please register in advance.

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.

Orange thREADs - Tuesday, March 18, 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.

Headwaters Writers' Guild Spring Open Mic - Sunday, April 6, 1 to 3 p.m., Mill Library - Join featured Poet Peter Taylor for an afternoon showcasing local writers as they share their work in honour of National Poetry Month. No registrtation is required to attend. Please email if you would like to perform - hwg5.writers@gmail.com.

Every Child Ready to Read Stoytimes

There are no storytimes during March Break. Our drop-in ECRR storytimes start again the week of March 17. 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

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

Teen Trivia Night

Friday, March 14, 7 p.m.

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) hosts their ever popular Trivia Night during the March Break. Open for teens 13 to 17. Grab a friend and register for this fun filled and competitive event. Tasty snacks and laughs included. 

Please register in advance to attend this event.

TAG meets on Friday, March 7 and Friday April 11, 4 p.m. at the Alder Library.

Nature Journaling Worksop

Sunday, April 27, 1 to 3 p.m.

Join Billie Jo Reid, Outdoor and Nature Journal Educator for this hands-on workshop as we travel outdoors and connect with nature through documenting our observations, questions and connections. No artistic ability is required just a love of nature and a sense of wonder and curiosity! Meet in the Community Living Room at our Mill St. location. All ages are welcome. Don't forget to dress for the weather. 

Please register to let us know you plan to attend.

Teen Chronicles - Friday, March 28, 4 p.m. Teen book club meets in the Alder Library.

After School Club - Monday, March 31, 4:30 p.m. Join Shelley at the Mill Library for Fabulous Flyers!