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 ...

High school students are invited to join us on the second floor near the Young Adult section and/or in the Fire Place room for reserved study space, snacks, supplies and self guided study break fun (with prizes!) Join us on the following dates: -January 19, 20, 21, 22 (2-8 p.m.) -January 26, 27 (2-8 p.m.)

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.

Join Jayne, our resident genealogy enthusiast, on Tuesday, January 20 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Local History Room for step-by-step guidance on starting your family tree. Ideal for beginners or anyone needing a refresher. Bring your laptop and any family details you have, and start building your tree. Please register; spa ...

Drop-in for stories, songs, tickles, and bounces, in this baby and caregiver program. Each program will end with a baby play time and caregiver social. This 5-week program will be held every Tuesday from January 20-February 17 in the Family Program Room.

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 ...

Join us for stories, songs, tickles, and bounces, in this 5-week baby and caregiver program. Each program will end with a baby play time and caregiver social. This program is best for babies from birth until walking. This program runs in the Family Program Room on every Tuesday from January 20th-Feburary 17th. Pl ...

Join Jayne, our resident genealogy enthusiast, on Tuesday, January 20 from 1–3 p.m. in the Local History Room for an introduction to using Ancestry.com (Library Edition) for family history research. This popular subscription site is available for free onsite at the Library. Whether you’re new to genealogy or have dabbled be ...

High school students are invited to join us on the second floor near the Young Adult section and/or in the Fire Place room for reserved study space, snacks, supplies and self guided study break fun (with prizes!) Join us on the following dates: -January 19, 20, 21, 22 (2-8 p.m.) -January 26, 27 (2-8 p.m.)

Wiggle, giggle, and grow! Join us for a lively drop-in storytime designed just for toddlers (ages walking-36 months) and their caregivers. We’ll share short stories, sing silly songs, and play! With creative activities that build early literacy skills, little ones can explore and learn in a fun and vibrant social settin ...

High school students are invited to join us on the second floor near the Young Adult section and/or in the Fire Place room for reserved study space, snacks, supplies and self guided study break fun (with prizes!) Join us on the following dates: -January 19, 20, 21, 22 (2-8 p.m.) -January 26, 27 (2-8 p.m.)

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 ...

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 Clé at 705-549-3116 or email formation@lacle.ca

Come one, come all to Super Storytime at the library! This no-registration-required program is perfect for families with young children to enjoy stories, songs, and activities that inspire creativity and early learning. Drop-in to share the magic of reading with your little one—no commitment needed! This drop-in progr ...

High school students are invited to join us on the second floor near the Young Adult section and/or in the Fire Place room for reserved study space, snacks, supplies and self guided study break fun (with prizes!) Join us on the following dates: -January 19, 20, 21, 22 (2-8 p.m.) -January 26, 27 (2-8 p.m.)

Join Therapeutic Arts Practitioners Lindsey and Molli to make art with personal meaning! This monthly program will help you learn to use art as a tool for processing experiences and expressing emotions through creative prompts, which are beneficial to your emotional and mental wellness. You don’t need to be an artist or f ...

Do you have a passion for art but a complete lack of talent and skill? Then Bad Art Night is the program for you! Join us for a night of creative fun and pizza. Create one of a kind disasterpieces and earn prizes for your terribleness. For ages 18+. Must be a library member in good standing to register. Please bring $5 ca ...

Celebrate Family Literacy Day with us at Scout Valley! The Orillia Public Library has teamed up with Couchiching Conservancy for a unique walk in the woods, ending at Regan House (325 Line 15 N, Orillia, ON) with a warm drink, a craft, and a place to enter our scavenger hunt prize draw. This free program will be held on S ...

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.

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.

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 ...

High school students are invited to join us on the second floor near the Young Adult section and/or in the Fire Place room for reserved study space, snacks, supplies and self guided study break fun (with prizes!) Join us on the following dates: -January 19, 20, 21, 22 (2-8 p.m.) -January 26, 27 (2-8 p.m.)

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.

Spread the love this Valentine's Day with our Adult Take and Make Kits! Each kit comes with supplies to make ten Valentine's Day cards that will be shared with seniors around the community. Kits are available for pick-up at the Check-Out Desk beginning Tuesday, January 27. (Please note: Completed cards must be returned no ...

Drop-in for stories, songs, tickles, and bounces, in this baby and caregiver program. Each program will end with a baby play time and caregiver social. This 5-week program will be held every Tuesday from January 20-February 17 in the Family Program Room.