Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories for children 6 months - 3 years and their caregivers, followed by free play time. There is also a fun craft each week to create and you receive a FREE book at the end of each 6-week session.
Held most Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:15am, join us for stories, "wigglers", and crafts revolving around our theme - "Libraries Rock!" Geared for children ages 3-6 years old and their parent or caregiver. Come and have a groovy, good time!
Join us in the lower level of the Iowa State Bank for "Drum Safari"! During this high-energy, interactive performance, children are invited to join a musical “safari” … and the jungle jam begins! This program includes songs, dancing, and, of course, DRUMMING!
Orange City Public Library is pleased to welcome acclaimed Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow. The concert will be held on Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange City Library. Barlow is a warm, accessible performer and storyteller. His unique and skillfully delivered repertoire incorporates favorite traditional pieces as well as his own Celtic-inspired […]
Come to our fourth after-hours Teen Lock-in to celebrate the end of Summer Reading! There will be games, food, and unlimited fun! Permission Slip Required!
The Orange City Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting. Library Board Meeting Agenda- July 2018
The Adult Book Club will meet on August 14 at 5:30 pm to discuss The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls. Copies of the book may be checked out at the front desk. A tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that, despite its profound flaws, gave the author the fiery […]
Amelia Earhart’s courageous exploits and spirited personality made her an international celebrity in the early twentieth century. In this lively living-history program, meet Amelia and learn about her experiences as the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane (1928) and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic (1932). She’ll describe how she […]
Kirkwood Community College Reference Librarian and historical interpreter Sarah S. Uthoff will be presenting a program on famous author and pioneer Laura Ingalls Wilder. It’s 1931 and Laura Ingalls Wilder has invited you, her neighbors, over to talk about her writing. She’s trying to get a book that tells her life story. She’s been rejected […]
Join us to celebrate your and your child's accomplishment of having read 1000 books! We'll spend the night celebrating with a story, craft, snack, graduation caps and a graduation ceremony. If your child has joined this fun, self-paced program and reached their goal, please RSVP by Friday, August 17 for the graduation on Monday, August […]
The Orange City Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting. Agenda for the August 2018 Library Board of Trustee Meeting
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories for children 6 months - 3 years and their caregivers, followed by free play time. There is also a fun craft each week to create and you receive a FREE book at the end of each 6-week session. This fall there are two 6 week sessions: 8/30– 10/11 […]
The library will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Renew materials, place reserves, and find ebooks and audiobooks online through our catalog.
Garden cleanup is always a busy time. There can be many things to consider such as whether to cut back perennials or leave them til spring? Should I fall till or add nutrients to the garden? Maybe start a fall compost? Do I need to winter mulch? What can be planted in the fall? Margaret […]
Come in your pajamas to this evening story time geared for kids ages 3 and up! The overall theme for this session will be “COLORS”. Each evening will have a craft time following the story time. Join us for some family fun!
Food, games, challenges! Come ready to have fun and tell us what you want to see, read, and do at the library! Bring all your friends or come alone to meet and make new friends. Want a reminder call? Get your name on the list by calling Andrea at the library at 712-707-4302. (2nd and […]
The Adult Book Club will meet on September 11 at 5:30 pm to discuss Report from Ground Zero by Dennis Smith. Copies of the book may be checked out at the front desk. The tragic events of September 11, 2001, forever altered the American landscape, both figuratively and literally. Immediately after the jets struck […]
Give your child great literacy exposure with stories, games, rhymes, and crafts that come together in this story time for kids ages 3-6.
Move and groove in this unique story time with active stories, song and dance, and sensory rich toys. Featuring two stories each time, this story time keeps kids moving and is a great introduction to story time. Geared for ages 2-TK.
Friday Flicks for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Enjoy popcorn and kid-friendly movies that have been favorites for new and old generations alike. 9/14 “Despicable Me” An evil villain gets mistaken for a father while trying to figure out a plan to steal the moon. 9/28 “101 Dalmatians” An evil lady attempts to steal many […]
The Orange City Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting. Agenda will be posted in the library and can be accessed here: Library Board Meeting Agenda September 2018
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories for children 6 months - 3 years and their caregivers, followed by free play time. There is also a fun craft each week to create and you receive a FREE book at the end of each 6-week session. This fall there are two 6 week sessions: 8/30– 10/4 […]
Give your child great literacy exposure with stories, games, rhymes, and crafts that come together in this story time for kids ages 3-6.
Food, games, challenges! Come ready to have fun and tell us what you want to see, read, and do at the library! Bring all your friends or come alone to meet and make new friends. Want a reminder call? Get your name on the list by calling Andrea at the library at 712-707-4302. (2nd and […]
Friday Flicks for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Enjoy popcorn and kid-friendly movies that have been favorites for new and old generations alike. 9/14 “Despicable Me” An evil villain gets mistaken for a father while trying to figure out a plan to steal the moon. 9/28 “101 Dalmatians” An evil lady attempts to steal many […]
