Adults

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, December 4, 7 p.m. at the Mill Library.

We will read and discuss Tin Man by Sarah Winman, an unforgettable and heartbreaking novel celebrating love in all its forms, and the little moments that make up the life of one man. 

Ellis and Michael are twelve-year-old boys when they first become friends, and for a long time it is just the two of them, cycling the streets of Oxford, teaching themselves how to swim, discovering poetry, and dodging the fists of overbearing fathers. And then one day this closest of friendships grows into something more.

But then we fast-forward a decade or so, to find that Ellis is married to Annie, and Michael is nowhere in sight. Which leads to the question: What happened in the years between?

With beautiful prose and characters that are so real they jump off the page, Tin Man is a love letter to human kindness and friendship, and to loss and living.

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 519-941-0610).

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 519-941-0610). 

Check out our Event Calendar for more events and information.

Author Talk

Wednesday, October 29, 7 p.m., Mill Library - Isaac Murdoch

Join esteemed knowledge keeper and storyteller Bomgiizhik Isaac Murdoch, as he launches a new book of Anishiinabe traditional stories for all ages - The Power of the Little People.

Please register in advance. Light refreshments included.

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 519-941-0610). 

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

Next Chapter Book Club

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, October 22, at 7 p.m. - Shelburne Public Library, 201 Owen Sound Street - Till the Swallows Awaken by Hugh Russell. Sign up online through the Shelburne library.

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! 

Thursday, October 16, 7 p.m., Mill St. - Tarot for Newbies

Unlocking the myth, mystery and magic

Join Peter LeBlanc in an engaging 90-minute Tarot talk as he breaks down the structure of a Tarot deck, explores the basic meanings of the cards, and offers accessible ways to incorporate Tarot into daily life. The session starts by demystifying the deck and its myths, explaining its two main components: the Major Arcana, which represents big life themes, and the Minor Arcana, which covers everyday experiences.

Peter provides you with clear explanations of the cards in plain language that removes mystical jargon and focuses on practical interpretations. He stresses that Tarot isn’t about predicting the future, but rather about using the cards as tools for reflection, self-awareness, and personal growth. The focus of this workshop is on making the Tarot welcoming, simple, accessible and relevant for all.

Thursday, November 6, 7 p.m., Mill St. - Honouring Our Heroes

In honour of Remembrance Day, Lieutenant Colonel Ron Alkema will share the history and stories of the soldiers whose names are inscribed on the Dufferin County Memorial to the fallen of the Great War in Alexandra Park. 

Please register to reserve your spot. 

Check out our Event Calendar for upcoming dates and presenters.

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 519-941-0610). 

Check our Event Calendar for upcoming dates.