Adults

The Library offers a variety of free monthly programs and special events to enlighten and entertain adults.

Check out our Event Calendar for a list of all upcoming programs and events.

Program details

Explore our monthly adult programs. Whether you are looking to discuss literature, find a supportive community or learn a new skill, our adult programs have something for everyone.

100% Certainty Book Club

Program logo text The 100% Certainty Project Death: Something to Talk About A Community Initiative

Join Bethell Hospice and the Orangeville Public Library as we read and discuss books that explore themes of life, love and loss.

Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m., Mill Library

At our spring session we will read and discuss The Friend by Sigrid Nunez, winner of The National Book Award
The New York Times bestselling story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog.

When a woman unexpectedly loses her lifelong best friend and mentor, she finds herself burdened with the unwanted dog he has left behind. Her own battle against grief is intensified by the mute suffering of the dog, a huge Great Dane traumatized by the inexplicable disappearance of its master, and by the threat of eviction: dogs are prohibited in her apartment building.
While others worry that grief has made her a victim of magical thinking, the woman refuses to be separated from the dog except for brief periods of time. Isolated from the rest of the world, increasingly obsessed with the dog's care, determined to read its mind and fathom its heart, she comes dangerously close to unraveling. But while troubles abound, rich and surprising rewards lie in store for both of them. Elegiac and searching, The Friend is both a meditation on loss and a celebration of human-canine devotion.

Copies of the book are available to borrow. Please register in advance (If the registration form is not available, please email [email protected] or call 519-278-6801).

Check out our Event Calendar for more information.

After Hours Write Club

The After Hours Write Club is a writing workshop facilitated by local author Anthony Carnovale. The group meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Mill Street Library.

Please register in advance to attend this program and don't forget to pack your writing supplies and, if you're like Anthony, a good cup of coffee. (If the registration form is not available, please email [email protected] or call 519-278-6801).

Check out our Event Calendar for more events and information.

Check It Out Book Club

Looking for great reads and good company to discuss them with? Jump into the world of books with the Check it Out Book Club. This club will utilize our library Book Club in a Bag kits and discussion guides to explore a wide range of genres.

Copies of the book are available to borrow. There is currently a waiting list for the book club. (If the registration form is not available, please email [email protected] or call 519-278-6801).

Travel into the world of books, explore popular genres and enjoy lively discussion.

Next Chapter Book Club

The Next Chapter Book Club is a new general interest book club that will meet bi-monthly at the Mill Street Library.

The Book Club is currently full. Please add your name to the waiting list. (If the registration form is not available, please email [email protected] or call 519-278-6801).

Coffee, Conversation and Books

Come out to Coffee, Conversation & Books and chat with local authors while enjoying a warm cup of coffee. We partner with Grand Valley and Shelburne libraries to feature local authors in Dufferin County coffee shops. Registration required - sign up online through your library.

Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. - Mochaberry, 177 Broadway (hosted by Orangeville Public Library) - Descending into Darkness by Jessica Lee Sheppard

Wednesday, October 22, at 7 p.m. - Shelburne Public Library, 201 Owen Sound Street - Till the Swallows Awaken by Hugh Russell

Check our Event Calendar for upcoming dates, locations and featured authors.

Experts in the Library

Join us once a month to connect, discover and soar with various experts covering all kinds of topics including financial literacy, healthy living, technology, sustainability and more!

Sunday, April 27, 1 to 3 p.m. - meet at the Mill Library - Creating Nature Connections: a nature Journaling Workshop - all ages welcome

Join Bilie 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 (recommended for 8+). Please note, as this workshop involves a visit to Mill Square park (located just one block away at the corner of Mill St. and Little York St.) we ask that parents remain with their children for the duration of the program (we hope you join in the fun too!). Don't forget to dress for the weather.

Please register to let us know you plan to attend. If the registration form is not available, please email [email protected] or call 519-278-6801.

Thursday, May 29, 7 p.m. - Mill Library - Dyslexia - Rethinking Reading Differences

Join teacher, author and educational consultant Linda Kent as she explains why dyslexia is not a lack of intelligence but a different way of learning - one that often leads to great strength in areas of creativity, problem solving, and big picture thinking.

Registration is required to attend. If the registration form is unavailable, please email [email protected] or call 519-278-6801 to add your name to the attendance list.

Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - Mill Library - Alex Lam

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 [email protected]

Check out our Event Calendar for upcoming dates and presenters. Registration may be required.

Orange thREADs

For readers and craft enthusiasts, Orange thREADs is a monthly stitchery group that combines reading and crafty creations. Knit, crochet or cross-stitch while discussing books.

Drop-in to this monthly program, no registration required. Orange thREADs meets on the third Tuesday every month at 1 p.m.

Check our Event Calendar for upcoming dates.

Queer Village Book Club

A monthly book club with a new community partner – Queer Village.

The book club is currently full. Please add your name to the waitlist to be notified should a spot become available. (If the registration form is not available, please email [email protected] or call 519-278-6801).

Check our Event Calendar for upcoming dates.