Our lives are filled with stories! Meet local author, Nicole Baart, to discover the inspiration for her stories and learn about her writing process. You may even be inspired to write a story of your own! Please check out the mission on READsquared and/or click on the YouTube link right here!
Can you take a classic fairy tale and put an Orange City spin on it? We will provide the writing prompt; you write the story and email it back to the library. Library staff will read all entries. The winner receives OC chamber bucks as a prize! Please check out the mission on READsquared!
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!
If you participated in the summer reading program, we will meet up at the local pool for a fun open swim time! (No ticket required.) 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!
Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the Oak Grove Woods as you engage in Nature Journaling under the expert leadership of our local naturalist, Sunday Ford. Gather up your favorite journal, pen/pencil, water bottle, and sense of wonder and adventure. Be prepared to be renewed and refreshed! Please check out the mission on READsquared […]
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!
Learn about therapy dogs and their benefits from Libby Karssen, local dog trainer, in a Zoom Room Interview Session! Sign up here to get the link to our zoom room emailed to you or click here! All are welcome! Stay tuned for opportunities to meet the dogs. The first session will be November 9 at […]
What's not to be eaten but sweet as candy? Free books! Come to the library on Halloween for a treat!
Join us for a movie at the Trinity Reformed Church Parking lot. FREE Fairy Fun or Pirate Pack bags available for pick up at the library anytime beginning October 24. The first 50 cars will receive a treat bag from the Orange City Chamber! This live-action movie featuring a tiny fairy and a grown-up "lost […]
Who's a good doggy? We think you'll agree that Lottie and Layla, certified therapy dogs of Libby Karssen, are good dogs. Take a break from the stress of the world to spend time with these loving furry friends! Sign up here or by visiting the library or calling us at 712-707-4302! If this date and […]
Who’s a good doggy? We think you’ll agree that Lottie and Layla, certified therapy dogs of Libby Karssen, are good dogs. Take a break from the stress of the world to spend time with these loving furry friends! Sign up here by visiting the library or calling us at 712-707-4302! If this date and time […]
Libby Karssen and her therapy dogs come to the library to spread some good cheer! Well trained, calm, and friendly, Lottie and Layla come ready to play and be petted. All are welcome! Sign up here or by contacting the library.
Friday Flicks are for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Enjoy kid-friendly movies that have been favorites for new and old generations alike. Call the library at 707-4302 for more specific information. LIMITED to 13 students. REGISTER HERE for this week's movie. You will receive a registration confirmation subject to availability. This event is NOT […]
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 and their parent or caregiver from. This series occurs weekly from January 12-March 16. […]
Join other middle school students for fun events on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from January 12-April 27. REGISTER HERE and vote for your favorite activities.
Join us virtually 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 from January 14-February 18. REGISTER HERE for Session 1. We will notify […]
Give your child great literacy exposure with stories, games, and crafts that come together in this story time for kids ages 3-6 from January 14-March 18. REGISTER HERE to attend this program which is limited to 13 people. This spring we will be exploring "Bridge to Reading" books. Check out the website at www.bridgetoreading.com.
Libby Karssen and her therapy dogs come to the library to spread some good cheer! Well trained, calm, and friendly, Lottie and Layla come ready to play and be petted. All are welcome! Sign up here or by contacting the library.
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 and their parent or caregiver from. This series occurs weekly from January 12-March 16. […]
Join us virtually 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 from January 14-February 18. REGISTER HERE for Session 1. We will notify […]
Give your child great literacy exposure with stories, games, and crafts that come together in this story time for kids ages 3-6 from January 14-March 18. REGISTER HERE to attend this program which is limited to 13 people. This spring we will be exploring "Bridge to Reading" books. Check out the website at www.bridgetoreading.com.
Friday Flicks are for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Enjoy kid-friendly movies that have been favorites for new and old generations alike. Call the library at 707-4302 for more specific information. LIMITED to 13 students. REGISTER HERE for this week's movie. You will receive a registration confirmation subject to availability. This event is NOT […]
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 and their parent or caregiver from. This series occurs weekly from January 12-March 16. […]
Join other middle school students for fun events on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from January 12-April 27. REGISTER HERE and vote for your favorite activities.
"...build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...it's a totally new kind of math club!" We are starting Season 1 this spring for K-2nd graders on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 running from January 27-March 17. Limited to 12 people. REGISTER HERE. You will receive a confirmation email if you are in the club or […]
