The Shepherd’s Table

Living Water Community Church 1005 8th St SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Free food, fun and fellowship. Everyone is Welcome! The Shepherd's Table will take place at Living Water Community Church.  Thursday, March 31 at 6:00 pm.  

Cornucopia Farm & CSA

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Learn about Community Sustained Agriculture and the services provided by The Cornucopia Farm and CSA, located outside Sioux Center. The farm is small, an effort at sustainable, biodynamic, organic, production of food sold locally, with goals of being nutrient dense and wholesome. "We grow four acres of vegetables, using biodegradable mulches, foliar feeding, and Organic […]

dutch costume exchange

Stadscentrum 207 Central Avenue NE, Orange City, IA, United States

The annual Tulip Festival Dutch costume exchange is set for Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2016. The event will take place from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Stadscentrum, located on the corner of Central Avenue and Second Street North in Orange City. Individuals interested in selling Dutch costumes can bring them to the Orange City Tulip Festival and […]

Homeschool Technology Class- Internet Basics

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Homeschooled students are invited to learn how to access and navigate websites, as well as perform basic search engine searches. Students will be able to identify and use browser functions, access and navigate websites, search Google, and do basic website evaluation for reliability.   Basic mousing and keyboarding skills are required.  

An Epidemic of Violence

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

An Epidemic of Violence: Why are Children Migrating from Central America? As part of its Spanish Services program, the library will host a presentation entitled, “An Epidemic of Violence: Why are Children Migrating from Central America?”  Brady Dyson, 2015 graduate of Northwestern College, was inspired to present about the situation in El Salvador after he […]

National Library Week

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

  Celebrate National Library Week with the Orange City Public Library!  We will be holding several great events during National Library Week to celebrate. Join us! Sign up for our Literary Eats Event, to be held on Monday, April 11 at 6:00 pm. All are invited to participate in this event. Pick up a recipe […]

Literary Eats

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Celebrate the start of National Library Week by attending our Literary Eats event! Librarians have selected recipes inspired by some of our favorite books. Come in to the library to pick up a recipe packet. Once you've looked through the recipes, you are invited to sign up to prepare one of the recipes to share […]

Book Club: Motion to Suppress by Perri O’Shaughnesy

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Adult Book Club will meet to discuss Perri O'Shaughnesy's legal thriller 'Motion to Suppress' as part of our year long Mystery Book Club.  Books are available at the desk. About the Book: Returning from her late shift as a barmaid at a casino at South Lake Tahoe, Barbie-doll double Misty Patterson strikes her violent husband […]

National Library Week Chamber Coffee

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

  All are invited to the Chamber Coffee that the Orange City Public Library will host on Friday, April 15th, celebrating National Library Week. This year's theme for National Library Week is Libraries Transform and focuses on increasing public awareness of the value, impact and services provided by libraries and library professionals.

2016 All Iowa Reads Book Discussion-Lila by Marilyn Robinson

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

    Marilynne Robinson's book Lila has been selected by the Iowa Center for the Book to be the 2016 "All Iowa Reads" selection.  The purpose of All Iowa Reads is to foster a sense of unity through reading.  Iowans statewide are encouraged to come together in their communities to read and talk about a […]

Día de los Niños – Día de los Libros

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

The Orange City Public Library will host its second annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros celebration on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This year’s Día celebration will begin at 9:00 am with a bilingual storytime, which is open to English speakers and Spanish speakers alike.  From 9:00-12:00, […]

Book Club: Winner Take All by Barry Eisler

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

It's a Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss Barry Eisler's suspense novel Winner Take All as part of our year long Mystery Book Club.  Books are available at the desk.

“First in the Nation” Iowa Caucuses Display

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

First in the Nation: Shaping Presidential Politics Since 1972 Featuring images, film clips, newspaper articles and nearly 200 artifacts from 1972 to 2012, First in the Nation explores candidates’ journeys through the Iowa caucus cycle. From early visits to the state to declaring a presidential bid, follow the path that candidates take as they organize […]

Tulip Festival

    Orange City’s Tulip Festival is an annual celebration each third weekend in May. Known for its tulips and night show as well as its authentic Dutch costumes, dances and food, Tulip Festival presents itself as a prominent event in the state of Iowa. Visitors from across the nation come to immerse themselves in […]

Ordinary Grace- One Book, One Sioux County

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join other readers in Sioux County for our One Book One Sioux County program. This year's book is Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. Get a copy of the book at the front desk of the Orange City Public Library and join the discussion on April 25th at 5:30 pm. One Book One Sioux County, […]

Yoga

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Yoga instructor Andrea Van Voorst will offer six weeks of free yoga classes at the library during Summer Reading. Andrea has been teaching yoga at the library privately since April and we want to give you the chance to experience her classes too! Come in comfortable clothes, and bring a yoga mat if you own […]

Yoga

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Yoga instructor Andrea Van Voorst will offer six weeks of free yoga classes at the library during Summer Reading. Andrea has been teaching yoga at the library privately since April and we want to give you the chance to experience her classes too! Come in comfortable clothes, and bring a yoga mat if you own […]

Summer Reading Opening Ceremony

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Kick-off the 6 weeks of Summer Reading with the Hanson Family and our Annual Ice Cream Social! Enjoy the Hanson's show at City Hall and then join us for Ice Cream. Don't forget to pick up your reading packet so you can start earning prizes right away! The Hanson Family from Kanawha, Iowa, will perform for […]

Story Time

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join us on some Tuesday and every Thursday morning at 10 am during the Summer Reading Program for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, do fingerplays and crafts, all related to our program On Your Mark, Get Set... Read! Story Time is geared for children ages 3-6. Under 3 are welcome with an adult. […]

Teen Read-In

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Tired of reading on your own?  Come to the Teen Read-In, get comfortable, & read with friends.  Snacks are provided.  

Strolling Stories

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join us on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am throughout our Summer Reading Program to read short stories together, and then discuss as we walk around the downtown area.   Dress comfortably for a 30 minute walk through Orange City.

Story Time

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join us on some Tuesday and every Thursday morning at 10 am during the Summer Reading Program for Story Time! We'll read books, sing songs, do fingerplays and crafts, all related to our program On Your Mark, Get Set... Read! Story Time is geared for children ages 3-6. Under 3 are welcome with an adult. […]

Fun with Food for Teens

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Tired of the same old snacks? Come to Fun with Food and learn how to make easy, delicious, and healthy snacks. Be sure to come hungry, because you'll get to taste everything we make! Snacks include: Hummus Dip Granola and Trail Mix Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Energy Balls Cucumber Hummus Turkey Roll-Ups

Fun with Food for Adults

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Tired of the same old snacks? Come to Fun with Food and learn how to make easy, delicious, and healthy snacks. Be sure to come hungry, because you'll get to taste everything we make! Snacks include: Hummus Dip Granola and Trail Mix Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Energy Balls Cucumber Hummus Turkey Roll-Ups  

Chamber Coffee & HWY 10 Plaza Open Houses

Highway 10 Plaza 642 8th St SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Come to the new Highway 10 Plaza and visit the open houses of Verizon - Cellular Only and Edward Jones - Josh Goslinga after their ribbon cuttings this Friday! This week's 9:30am Chamber Coffee is sponsored by Josh Goslinga & Cellular Only and will be held after the ribbon cuttings.