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 to make new friends. (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 4-5pm: 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/15, 3/10, 3/24, 4/14, 4/28)
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 spring there are two 6 week sessions: 1/16– 2/20 […]
Friday Flicks are for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Enjoy popcorn and kid-friendly movies that have been favorites for new and old generations alike. Call the library at 707-4302 for more specific information. 1/17 - Attempting to rescue a princess, a green ogre finds out the princess is hiding a secret. 1/24 & 1/31 - […]
Celebrate Day of Children/Day of Books at the Orange City Public Library! Día de Los Niños/Día de Los Libros is on Saturday, May 2, from 9 am -12 pm. This bilingual event will include crafts and activities, stories, a game of lotería, snacks from around the world, and free books! From 9:00-12:00, participants can learn […]
Friday Flicks are for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Enjoy popcorn and kid-friendly movies that have been favorites for new and old generations alike. Call the library at 707-4302 for more specific information. 1/17 - Attempting to rescue a princess, a green ogre finds out the princess is hiding a secret. 1/24 & 1/31 - […]
Love LEGOs? Be a part of our virtual LEGO community! Check our Facebook page (Orange City Public Library) each Monday at 1:00 pm for a link to our weekly LEGO challenge. Complete the challenge and post a picture of your finished product in the comments of that week’s challenge post. Be sure to join the […]
Do you have what it takes to escape from a digital escape room? Can you escape in record time? Check the library Facebook page or your READsquared mission page for the link and complete it individually or with friends over a video chat platform. Time yourself and report your time to the library and we […]
Stories and “wigglers” are geared for children ages 3 - 6 and their parent or caregiver. To receive the Zoom link by email, fill out the form. Be sure to join the summer reading program-it's all online and can be found here! Register to earn prizes, unlock games, and receive a certificate!
Do you like to write? Or maybe you even imagine yourself being an author one day? Join this club to explore letters, poetry, graphic novels and more as you write your very own fractured fairy tale! Registration and Zoom with mic and camera required. To receive the Zoom link by email, fill out this form. […]
Do you like to laugh? Let’s read funny books together, written by authors such as Robert Munsch, John Lithgow, Becky Citra, Willy Claflin, Nina Laden, and Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Registration and Zoom with mic and camera required. To receive the Zoom link by email, fill out this form. Be sure to join the summer reading […]
What is a fairy tale without a castle? Travel through time and take a virtual vacation to some of the world's most beautiful castles. Learn about each castle's history and unique design, and enjoy some fun castle trivia. Please check out the mission on READsquared and/or the YouTube links below: Using the Medieval Castles tab,navigate […]
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories for children 6 months - 3 years and their caregivers. To receive the Zoom link by email, fill out this form. Be sure to join the summer reading program-it's all online and can be found here! Register to earn prizes, unlock games, and receive a certificate!
Stories and “wigglers” are geared for children ages 3 - 6 and their parent or caregiver. To receive the Zoom link by email, fill out the form. Be sure to join the summer reading program-it's all online and can be found here! Register to earn prizes, unlock games, and receive a certificate!
Do you like to read? Join us as we read some adventurous books together such as The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and The Tale of Despereaux. Registration and Zoom with mic and camera required. To receive the Zoom link by email, fill out this form. Be sure to join the summer reading program-it's all […]
This summer Darrin Crow brings a set of folk tales, myths, and true tales that are sure to fire the imaginations of young and old alike! From Thor and Loki on a wild road trip around Midgard to Iowans who used their imaginations and changed the world, this program will leave your audiences eager to […]
Join us on a photo adventure as you use the clues and prompts to complete our scavenger hunt around Orange City. Extra points for creativity! Please check out the mission on READsquared!
Explore the fascinating history of Mesa Verde National Park, located in southwest Colorado, under the guidance of Seasonal Park Ranger and Orange City resident Ann Lundberg. “Visit” the ancient Pueblo people and the cave dwellings that served as their homes for over 700 years! Please check out the mission on READsquared and/or the YouTube link […]
Stories and “wigglers” are geared for children ages 3 - 6 and their parent or caregiver. To receive the Zoom link by email, fill out the form. Be sure to join the summer reading program-it's all online and can be found here! Register to earn prizes, unlock games, and receive a certificate!
It’s a week-long journey through a magical world! Check out the mission on READsquared for game, craft, and snack ideas so you can plan a party for your own family. Dress in costume and send your picture to the library so we can share our distance parties together!
Legends of the Past: Remove your shoes and set your blanket under your favorite tree. Lean onto the trunk and take in the stories of long ago, passed down from grandparents to young for generations. Find out how to start your own story or song based on your relationship with nature. We will practice our […]
Calligraphy is an ancient art defined and recognized as beautiful writing. Learn and practice the techniques of creative lettering and calligraphy under the instruction of Lauren McDonald, and create your own beautiful piece of art. Please check out the mission on READsquared and/or click here for the YouTube link. For more calligraphy fun use "Creative […]
Stories and “wigglers” are geared for children ages 3 - 6 and their parent or caregiver. To receive the Zoom link by email, fill out the form. Be sure to join the summer reading program-it's all online and can be found here! Register to earn prizes, unlock games, and receive a certificate!
You have the chance to create your dream home - what would it look like? Where would it be? We challenge you to use recycled items from your own home to make your dream home come to life. Please check out the mission on READsquared!
Love animals? Join us virtually for a trip to the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, SD! Please check out the mission on READsquared and/or the zoom link found below. Please join just before 10:00 am so you don't miss any animal showings! https://zoom.us/j/91637877282?pwd=RzVQSmVXR2VNK0tuNW5zZVVjcWVpUT09 Meeting ID: 916 3787 7282 Password: skunk Please call the library […]
Learn about the art of growing cilantro, chives, dill, oregano, parsley, and sage in both the outdoor and indoor environments with horticulturist Dawn Henderson. You will also be shown how to harvest and dry these wonderfully delicious culinary herbs. Please check out the mission on READsquared and/or click on the the YouTube link here.
