Join us April 10-15 to celebrate National Library Week! Visit our Facebook page each day to answer a trivia question for a chance to win a prize. Iowa author Melissa Tagg will visit on April 11 at 1:30 pm. Learn about her writing and how small-town life influences her novels. Take in a special library-themed […]
"Marketing ReBoot" Designed to inform and inspire business owners and managers around business development: //Why Loud is Losing (And Where You Can Win) //Turn Social Media into Business Media //Marketing Solutions Sessions Businesses and organizations are looking for answers to their questions about the future. Kyle Sexton brings a fresh perspective on marketing strategy, pricing, social […]
Bring your friends & make fun crafts every month! April's craft will be decorating rocks with sharpie markers. Check the OC Teen Advisory Board Facebook page for details.
Award-winning Iowa author of nine novels, Melissa Tagg, will chat about her writing journey, and specifically, about how small-town life influences her inspirational contemporary novels. She'll weave in stories of her years attending college and living in Northwest Iowa. Melissa Tagg is a former reporter, current nonprofit grant-writer and total Iowa girl. The second book in […]
The Adult Book Club will meet on April 11 at 5:30 pm to discuss Catherine Ryan Hyde's When I Found You. Copies of the book may be checked out at the front desk. While duck hunting one morning, childless, middle-aged Nathan McCann finds a newborn abandoned in the woods. To his shock, the child—wrapped in […]
Come in to the library for a special library-themed story time in honor of National Library Week! Read a few Lola books and make a number book during craft time!
Close out National Library Week for joining us for a Chamber Coffee. Enjoy treats and coffee while learning about library offerings and visiting with library staff.
The library will be closed the morning of April 18 and reopen at 1:30 pm. Log in to your account online to perform reserves, renewals, and digital downloads.
The Orange City Library & Old Factory Coffee Shop are partnering to show “A Film About Coffee”. Join us for OFCS coffee and to learn about the processes, preferences, & preparations that create the best cups of coffee. A Film About Coffee follows the production of coffee from farms in Honduras and harvests in […]
Northwestern College’s Chamber Orchestra and Women’s Choir will perform a concert Friday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
The Orange City Public Library will launch its third annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros celebration on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Join the library as we celebrate diversity and literacy through a variety of activities, crafts, and stories! Activities will begin at 9:00 am in the library and will continue until noon. […]
The Adult Book Club will meet on May 9 at 5:30 pm to discuss the Christopher Award winning memoir, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson. Copies of the book may be checked out at the front desk. This, the only memoir published by a former Schindler’s list child, perfectly captures the innocence of a […]
Orange City's 77th annual Tulip Festival will take place May 18-20, 2017. Visit www.octulipfestival.com for more information. Founded by Dutch settlers, Orange City’s citizens sought a way to keep their prominent heritage thriving. What began in 1936 as a small celebration led to over 75 years of what is now known as Tulip Festival. Orange […]
The library will be closed on Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day. Renew materials, place reserves, and find ebooks and audiobooks online through our catalog.
Join us for the summer reading program kick-off event featuring the Hanson Family jugglers and unicyclists followed by our annual ice cream social.
The Adult Book Club will meet on July 6 at 5:30 pm to discuss the 2017 One Book One Sioux County selection The Boys in the Bunkhouse by Dan Barry. Copies of the book may be checked out at the front desk. In the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, dozens of men, all with […]
Teens? Do you love animals? Do you want a way to help? Come make DIY Pet Toys to be donated to the Siouxland Humane Society. Toys may be braided ropes and other no-sew toys for cats and dogs.
Join us for an adventurous time with the local naturalist exploring our theme "Build a Better World". Whether talking about your own role in nature or the plant and animal kingdoms, you're always sure to learn something fun!
Have you read all the books about tidying, but can't get motivated? Professional organizer Erica De Jong is going to share tips and techniques for taking control of the clutter.
Use food and your imagination to make incredible edible architecture! Build whatever you can imagine with the most delicious of all the cookies-- wafer cookies-- and frosting. Only limited by your ability to not eat them all before time is up, enjoy this tasty and creative program with your friends!
Join us for story time featuring stories that "Build a Better World". Today we will focus on community helpers - FIREFIGHTERS! We will have a special guest read 3-4 stories, do some movement/song activities and end with a fun craft!
Learn Spanish & English words through stories, songs, and play! Featuring only two stories each time, this story time is a lot like Movin’ & Groovin’ story time with a Spanish flare. Be ready for an energizing, fast paced morning! ¡Aprendan palabras en Español y Inglés a través de cuentos, canciones, y juegos!
Learn Spanish & English words through stories, songs, and play! Featuring only two stories each time, this story time is a lot like Movin’ & Groovin’ story time with a Spanish flare. Be ready for an energizing, fast paced morning! ¡Aprendan palabras en Español y Inglés a través de cuentos, canciones, y juegos!
Come join us for family movie night on Monday nights during the summer reading program (except for June 5). Fresh popcorn and a grand prize entry slip will be given to all who attend! June 12 - Akeelah and the Bee June 19 - The Lego Movie June 26 - Field of Dreams July 3 […]
Ron Rynders of Ground Effects will discuss the benefits of using plants that are native to the region and the important role bees play in pollination. Attendees will have a chance to take home a native plant.
