Closed for New Year’s – Beginning at 1 pm on December 31
The library will be closing at 1 pm on Tuesday, December 31 and will reopen at 9 am on Thursday, January 2.
Join our conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This class will meet on January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3.
Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other digital devices? Need help navigating the internet, setting up an email account, or using library e-resources? We're here to help! A knowledgeable staff member will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with your tech-related inquiries. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics […]
Join us for our Monthly Book Club, where book lovers come together to discuss a wide range of literary genres, from contemporary fiction to timeless classics. Each month, we select a new book to dive into and explore its themes, characters, and plot twists in a friendly and welcoming environment. Whether you're a seasoned reader […]
Looking to feel more comfortable around dogs? Need a little extra love? Or do you just love dogs? Join us at our next dog therapy session! Optional registration below. Register once for the entire series to receive reminder emails.
Join our conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This class will meet on January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3.
Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other digital devices? Need help navigating the internet, setting up an email account, or using library e-resources? We're here to help! A knowledgeable staff member will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with your tech-related inquiries. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics […]
You go out for coffee with your extroverted friend, under the guise of reading together. They engage in small talk, asking you what you're reading and vise versa. You think you're finished talking and begin reading, only to be interrupted again, and again, and again. What was once companionable silence has turned into a conversation. […]
Join us at the library for a collaborative Minecraft extravaganza with TD3 Innovative Gaming! Compete to build the best gingerbread house on your own or with your friends! For grades 3-8; computers and accounts will be provided. Register below. Registration and $10 payment is required for this event. Winter/Spring 2025 Minecraft Dates: January 17 - Gingerbread […]
Winter Reading Challenge January 20- March 1: Winter Reading Challenge - Illuminate Your Mind The 2025 Winter Reading Challenge will run from January 20 until March 1 for all ages. Children ages 0-10 are challenged to read 500 minutes, and everyone ages 11+ are challenged to read 5 books! You could win: food could win […]
Pick up an art kit between January 6 and 17, and then return it to the library by January 18 to be included in our Tiny Art Show! The exhibition will run from January 20-January 31. Open to participants of all ages.
Join our conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This class will meet on January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3.
This Art Class is designed especially for 3-year-old children, combining fun and education in a vibrant, imaginative setting. Led by art educator Kim Byma, this class promises a delightful and enriching experience for every young participant. An adult helper must attend to assist the child. Register below. Registration is required for this event. Register separately […]
This Art Class is designed especially for 4-5 year old children, combining fun and education in a vibrant, imaginative setting. Led by art educator Kim Byma, this class promises a delightful and enriching experience for every young participant. An adult helper must attend to assist the child. Register below. Registration is required for this event. Register […]
Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other digital devices? Need help navigating the internet, setting up an email account, or using library e-resources? We're here to help! A knowledgeable staff member will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with your tech-related inquiries. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics […]
Move and groove in this unique story time with active stories, song and dance, and sensory-rich toys. Featuring Five Little Ducks, this story time keeps kids moving and is a great introduction to story time. Designed for ages birth-3 and caretakers, but all are welcome! Meets every Wednesday morning at 9:30 am from January 22-March […]
Join us for stories, wigglers, and crafts geared for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers, but all are welcome! Meets every Thursday morning at 9:30 am from January 23-March 27 Optional registration below. Register once for the entire series to receive reminder emails.
Calling all young builders and creative minds! Join us for our Early Out Lego program. This fun and engaging program is designed for kids grades K-4 to explore their creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and have a blast building with LEGO bricks. Register below. Registration is required for this event. Register separately for each date you […]
Nine Square Feet is partnering with 45 Iowa libraries to host the largest simultaneous statewide seed swap ever on National Seed Swap Day. And the Orange City Public Library is one of them! Like a traditional seed swap, "swappers" are encouraged to bring packaged and labeled seeds, saved from plants grown last year, to swap […]
This Art Class is designed especially for 3-year-old children, combining fun and education in a vibrant, imaginative setting. Led by art educator Kim Byma, this class promises a delightful and enriching experience for every young participant. An adult helper must attend to assist the child. Register below. Registration is required for this event. Register separately […]
This Art Class is designed especially for 4-5 year old children, combining fun and education in a vibrant, imaginative setting. Led by art educator Kim Byma, this class promises a delightful and enriching experience for every young participant. An adult helper must attend to assist the child. Register below. Registration is required for this event. Register […]
Join our conversation class for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners. Practice your Spanish speaking skills in a casual and friendly setting to increase your confidence with the language. This class will meet on January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3.
Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other digital devices? Need help navigating the internet, setting up an email account, or using library e-resources? We're here to help! A knowledgeable staff member will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with your tech-related inquiries. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics […]
Join us for a collagraph and Styrofoam printmaking class, led by local art teacher Amy Sharar! Collagraph printmaking involves building up pieces of cardboard to make layers, whereas a Styrofoam printing plate is created by making indents into the Styrofoam. This class is perfect for tweens and teens eager to explore their artistic side. Discover […]
Move and groove in this unique story time with active stories, song and dance, and sensory-rich toys. Featuring Five Little Ducks, this story time keeps kids moving and is a great introduction to story time. Designed for ages birth-3 and caretakers, but all are welcome! Meets every Wednesday morning at 9:30 am from January 22-March […]
Join us for stories, wigglers, and crafts geared for children ages 3–6 and their caregivers, but all are welcome! Meets every Thursday morning at 9:30 am from January 23-March 27 Optional registration below. Register once for the entire series to receive reminder emails.
Calling all young builders and creative minds! Join us for our Early Out Lego program. This fun and engaging program is designed for kids grades K-4 to explore their creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and have a blast building with LEGO bricks. Register below. Registration is required for this event. Register separately for each date you […]
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