Back to School with OPL

Orangeville Public Library offers resources for students of all ages. Our friendly staff are here to help you get the most out of your school year.

Get a Library Card: Your Access Pass

Drop by either location with residential ID to sign up for a library card. Fill out the online application form for instant access to the digital collection.

Learning Resources for Kids

To access our databases and find ‘how to’ tutorials visit Kids Stuff

Books and More

Hoopla Kids - Hoopla offers a Kids Mode setting where all content (books, movies, comics and more) is suitable for children 12 years of age or younger.

OverDrive Kids – discover eBooks and audiobooks – all the latest titles to engage your young reader.

TumbleBook Library - includes animated talking picture books, early reader chapter books, children’s classics, graphic novels, YA/Teen novels, educational videos from National Geographic, and more.

What to Read Next
Novelist K-8 - Help kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Browse for fiction and nonfiction suggestions.

STEM at the Library

Fiero Code - Learn to code with Fiero. Create video games, apps and animations, program robots and make your own website with HTML and CSS. Kids work through the fun tutorials at their own pace.

SmartSpots

The library has 10 mobile SmartSpots (wireless hotspots) for families who may not have Internet at home or lack reliable broadband Internet. All you need is a Wi-Fi-ready device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to use this device. A SmartSpot can be checked out for seven days. Place a hold with your library card.

Chromebooks

Upper Grand District School Board students have access to Chromebooks at each branch. All you need to get started is your UGDSB login and a library card.

Students who are 14+, or a parent/guardian, may borrow a Chromebook for one week. When you are finished, please return the Chromebook inside the library.

French Language Material

The library has many resources to support your child’s language learning as they move through school

French picture books, easy readers and chapter books are available at both library locations. Ideal for K-6

Launchpads - Children can learn basic French and experience language immersion as they dive into interactive storybooks and games

Online Resources:

OverDrive provides French eBooks and audiobooks - use the language setting in preferences
TumbleBookLibrary – French animated storybooks for kids
PressReader offers newspapers and magazines

Homework

Canadian Resource Centre - The largest of its kind, this database features full-text Canadian content, including magazines, reference books, photos, maps, and images from the Canadian Press.

Our Ontario - Search newspapers, photographs, maps, videos, and oral histories.

Toronto Star Archives - Students can explore the politics, society and events of Southern Ontario from 1894 to 2018 in full-page copies of the original paper.

Online Courses

LinkedIn Learning - Access more than 16,000 video courses taught by industry experts in Microsoft products, business, technology, and creative skills such as design and photography.

Early Literacy Programs: Getting Ready for School

Adventures in the Park (6 and under) – Mondays, 10 a.m. at the Princess of Wales Park (2 Saxon St.) - September

Every Child Ready to Read for Everyone ( 5 and under) – Tuesdays at Alder and Thursdays at Mill, 10:30 a.m. - September 10 to November 28

Every Child Ready to Read with Babies (18 months and under) – Wednesdays, 1 p.m. at Mill and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. at Alder - September 11 to November 29

All of the pre-school programs are drop-in.

Check the events calendar for the latest updates and any inclement weather changes.