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).

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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).

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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, 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]

Saturday, July 12, 2 p.m. - Mill Library - Exploring AI: Ethical Questions and Social Impacts

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.

Please register to let us know you plan to attend.

Amanda Narvali is currently working towards her Doctorate of Philosophy at the University of Guelph. Her doctoral research is focused on the "Gendered Harms of Artificial Intelligence." Her work illuminates the harms of AI-generated pornography, the risks and benefits of data-based approaches to health and examines the promise of AI as a technology that can realize personalized medicine. Her philosophical interests include AI Ethics, Feminist Philosophy, Clinical Ethics, and Bioethics. Amanda holds an MA in Philosophy from Western University and a BA in Philosophy and Creative Writing from the University of Guelph.

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.

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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.