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Birding made easy—Sustainable Orangeville launches free backpack lending program

Sustainable Orangeville has launched a new initiative making nature exploration more accessible to all residents—the Birding Backpack program.

Orangeville Public Library card holders can sign out one of three birding backpacks from either the Mill Street or Alder Street branch. Each pack contains:

• binoculars
• a bird identification guide
• helpful resources for finding, tracking and sharing sightings (such as through the eBird platform)

Birding is a fun, engaging and low-barrier way to connect with...

Apply for an Online Library Card

If you have never had an Orangeville Library card, please apply for an Online Library Card. If you already have an Orangeville Library Card but need assistance retrieving your number or PIN, please contact [email protected] Your online library card will give you immediate access to online services including eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers, magazines and online courses with LinkedIn Learning. This temporary card is issued for a two month period.  Who can apply for a library card? Residents of...

Library Hours Change

The Alder St. Library closes at 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 6 p.m. on Friday. Library hours

Celebrating 15 years of service: Orangeville Public Library announces retirement of CEO

An important hub for Orangeville and its surrounding areas, the Orangeville Public Library (OPL) has become a place of innovation and community connection under the leadership of Darla Fraser. Since joining the library in 2010, Fraser has been a passionate advocate for literacy, serving as chief executive officer (CEO). After 15 years of dedicated service, Fraser will be retiring later this year.

The Orangeville Public Library Board and the Town of Orangeville are celebrating Fraser and the role...

Orangeville Food Bank Vending Machine at Mill Library

Variety of options continue to be available for just 25 cents at Mill Street Library

In June, the Orangeville Food Bank partnered with the Town of Orangeville and Orangeville Public Library to launch a community vending machine. The machine was housed in Town Hall temporarily until construction was completed at the Mill Street branch of the Orangeville Public Library.

The healthy food vending machine has now moved to its permanent home at the Mill Street Library, which re-opened on November 21....