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Holiday Break: Smurf STEAM (All Ages)
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Holiday Break: Smurf STEAM (All Ages)
Saturday SPECIAL
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Family Art
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VON SMART Exercise Class
Family Art
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Chair Yoga
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English Conversation Circle
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French Conversation Circle
Ukulele Jam
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Mini Kindies (Ages 3-5): Drop-In
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Saturday SPECIAL
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Family Art
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VON SMART Exercise Class
Family Art
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Chair Yoga
Homeschool Hangout: Dig It!
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English Conversation Circle
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French Conversation Circle
Genealogy Club
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OPL Storytime @ EarlyON (Orillia Centre)
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Saturday SPECIAL
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Family Art
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VON SMART Exercise Class
Teen Exam Cram!
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Build Your Family Tree by Discovering Your Roots
Babytime: Drop-In
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Toddler Time: Drop-In
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French Conversation Circle
Super Storytime: Drop-In
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Bad Art Night
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Passport to Nature: Story Walk (All Ages)
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Family Art
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VON SMART Exercise Class
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Spread the Love: Valentines For Seniors
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January 1, 2026  to  January 31, 2026
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JAN
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Holiday Break: Smurf STEAM (All Ages)

Friday, January 2, 2026 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Smurf your way into science, tech, engineering, art, and math with this Smurf-tastic STEAM drop-in event! Join us for a blue-tiful blend of creativity and curiosity as we explore fun, hands-on activities inspired by the world of the Smurfs. Drop-in to the Family Dept. on Friday, January 2 or Saturday, January 3 betwee ...
JAN
3

Holiday Break: Smurf STEAM (All Ages)

Saturday, January 3, 2026 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Smurf your way into science, tech, engineering, art, and math with this Smurf-tastic STEAM drop-in event! Join us for a blue-tiful blend of creativity and curiosity as we explore fun, hands-on activities inspired by the world of the Smurfs. Drop-in to the Family Dept. on Friday, January 2 or Saturday, January 3 betwee ...
JAN
3

Saturday SPECIAL

Saturday, January 3, 2026 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Come visit our Family Department for an EXTRA SPECIAL Saturday! Every week, enjoy a fresh selection of self-guided activities tailored and created by our enthusiastic Children’s staff just for you! Drop-in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is not required.
JAN
4

Family Art

Sunday, January 4, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
36 Mississaga St West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Drop-in to the Family Department for a fun art project that all skill levels will enjoy! Best part? Leave the mess here! This program runs every Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m. and Monday from 3:30-7 p.m. No registration is required.
JAN
5

VON SMART Exercise Class

Monday, January 5, 2026 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
36 Mississaga Street West Orillia, Ontario L3V 3A6
Join VON Canada SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) for an exercise class for seniors 55+. SMART's gentle exercises are for those that want to improve their strength, balance and flexibility regardless of their current physical ability. For more information and to register, call the Orillia SMART team at 7 ...
JAN
5

Family Art

Monday, January 5, 2026 - 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
36 Mississaga St West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Drop-in to the Family Department for a fun art project that all skill levels will enjoy! Best part? Leave the mess here! This program runs every Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m. and Monday from 3:30-7 p.m. No registration is required.
JAN
6

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
36 Mississaga Street West Orillia, Ontario L3V 3A6
Try yoga from the comfort of a chair with Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, Melanie Rimkay. The cost is $24 cash for four in-library classes. This new session begins on Tuesday January 6th at 10:30 a.m. and runs every Tuesday until January 27th. This class is ideal for anyone with knee/hip replacements or balance is ...
JAN
7

English Conversation Circle

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
36 Mississaga Street West Orillia, Ontario, L3V 3A6
Join our English Conversation Circle to have fun and practice speaking English, connect with your community and share your settlement experience. This free program is run by the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Mobile Unit every Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Library's Program Room. Note that, if the Program Room is boo ...
JAN
8

French Conversation Circle

Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
36 Mississaga Street West Orillia, Ontario L3V 3A6
Join our welcoming French Conversation Circle to practice your French speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. We will be meeting in the Program Room on the first floor of the Library. For more information or to register, please contact La Cle at 705-549-3116 or email formation@lacle.ca
JAN
8

Ukulele Jam

Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm
36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Bring your ukulele to the Library for a fun jam! Hosted by the Sunshine Ukulele Network (S.U.N.). All skill levels welcome; no registration required.
JAN
9

Mini Kindies (Ages 3-5): Drop-In

Friday, January 9, 2026 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
36 Mississaga St West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Mini Kindies (Ages 3-5): Stop and Go! Ready, set, kindergarten! Join us for a high-energy program packed with games, songs, and silly fun that helps preschoolers practice the skills they’ll need for school. We’ll zoom through colours, letters, and numbers, play movement games, and learn how to take turns—all while laugh ...
JAN
10

Saturday SPECIAL

Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Come visit our Family Department for an EXTRA SPECIAL Saturday! Every week, enjoy a fresh selection of self-guided activities tailored and created by our enthusiastic Children’s staff just for you! Drop-in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is not required.
JAN
11

Family Art

Sunday, January 11, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
36 Mississaga St West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Drop-in to the Family Department for a fun art project that all skill levels will enjoy! Best part? Leave the mess here! This program runs every Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m. and Monday from 3:30-7 p.m. No registration is required.
JAN
12

VON SMART Exercise Class

Monday, January 12, 2026 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
36 Mississaga Street West Orillia, Ontario L3V 3A6
Join VON Canada SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) for an exercise class for seniors 55+. SMART's gentle exercises are for those that want to improve their strength, balance and flexibility regardless of their current physical ability. For more information and to register, call the Orillia SMART team at 7 ...
JAN
12

Family Art

Monday, January 12, 2026 - 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
36 Mississaga St West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Drop-in to the Family Department for a fun art project that all skill levels will enjoy! Best part? Leave the mess here! This program runs every Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m. and Monday from 3:30-7 p.m. No registration is required.
JAN
13

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
36 Mississaga Street West Orillia, Ontario L3V 3A6
Try yoga from the comfort of a chair with Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, Melanie Rimkay. The cost is $24 cash for four in-library classes. This new session begins on Tuesday January 6th at 10:30 a.m. and runs every Tuesday until January 27th. This class is ideal for anyone with knee/hip replacements or balance is ...
JAN
13

Homeschool Hangout: Dig It!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Homeschool Hangout: Dig It! (Recommended for Ages 6-12) Calling all curious kids and families! Unearth the secrets of the past in this hands-on program all about rocks and fossils. Get ready to crack open a geode and the mysteries of Earth’s history. Perfect for homeschoolers ages 6-12 and their grown-ups—because learning ...
JAN
13

Fierte Simcoe Pride - Creative Gathering

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
36 Mississaga St W, Orillia, ON L3V 3A6
Fierte Simcoe Pride (FSP) Queer Craft Circles are monthly drop-ins for all ages (youth, adults, and families) who are looking for a supportive and accessible space to explore their identity, express themselves, and build community. Each month will feature a new craft with most of the materials provided. You are also welcome ...
JAN
13

Primary Party: Video BINGO Blast!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
36 Mississaga St West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Primary Party: Video BINGO Blast (Ages 6-8 years) Love books? Love BINGO? Then this program is for you! Join us, on Tuesday, January 13 from 6-7 p.m., for a high-energy game of BINGO with a twist—each square is inspired by your favourite stories and characters. Watch short book-themed clips, mark your cards, and shout “B ...
JAN
14

English Conversation Circle

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
36 Mississaga Street West Orillia, Ontario, L3V 3A6
Join our English Conversation Circle to have fun and practice speaking English, connect with your community and share your settlement experience. This free program is run by the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Mobile Unit every Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Library's Program Room. Note that, if the Program Room is boo ...
JAN
15

French Conversation Circle

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
36 Mississaga Street West Orillia, Ontario L3V 3A6
Join our welcoming French Conversation Circle to practice your French speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. We will be meeting in the Program Room on the first floor of the Library. For more information or to register, please contact La Cle at 705-549-3116 or email formation@lacle.ca
JAN
15

Genealogy Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
36 Mississaga Street West Orillia, Ontario L3V 3A6
The OPL’s Genealogy Club meets the third Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 2:00 p.m. Our members have an interest in genealogy and enjoy meeting with other like-minded people, a mix of experienced genealogists and newbies. Each month, a different topic is presented, either by members of the club, or profe ...
JAN
15

Teen Makerspace Night: To Be Read (TBR) Jars

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Get started on your 2026 reading goals by creating your own customized TBR (To Be Read) Jar on Thursday, January 15 from 6-7 p.m. in the Makerspace (2nd Floor); drop-in & free! For teens ages 13-18. Supplies are first-come-first-serve.
JAN
16

OPL Storytime @ EarlyON (Orillia Centre)

Friday, January 16, 2026 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am
250 West St. N. Unit 2, Orillia, ON
Did you know we partner with EarlyON to share library information and a storytime during their Stay, Play, and Learn for children ages 0-6? Visits are from 9:30-11 a.m., with storytime usually around 10:30 a.m. (centres are open 9 a.m.-12 p.m.). You must register through EarlyON to attend. Check EarlyON Simcoe Nort ...
JAN
17

Saturday SPECIAL

Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Come visit our Family Department for an EXTRA SPECIAL Saturday! Every week, enjoy a fresh selection of self-guided activities tailored and created by our enthusiastic Children’s staff just for you! Drop-in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is not required.
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