We will be getting our groove on with family activities that include music, movement and make-believe. The 30 minute program is followed by 30 minutes of play time/parent social time. All ages welcome!

Represent your favorite fandom! Join us in the Teen Section every other Friday for crafts, trivia and so much more! Drop in and Free. November 2nd- Stranger Things November 16th- Doctor Who November 23rd- Game of Thrones

Join us Saturdays for a relaxing morning of stories, art and hands on activities for the whole family! No registration required. November 3- "Vroom Vroom" storytime November 10- "Messy Mud" storytime November 17- "Opposites" storytime November 24- "Sounds All Around" storytime

Lightfoot Days is a weekend filled with musician’s stories, songs and memorabilia in honour of Orillia native, Gordon Lightfoot.

Create personalized vinyl cut outs to decorate your phone, water bottles, notebook, windows and more using OPL's amazing Cricut machine! We'll show you how to design, cut and apply your amazing designs. Kids in grades 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

All Seats $80.00 Join us for an intimate evening with our Hometown Legend as we celebrate his 80th Birthday. Monies raised will go to support both the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital and The Orillia Opera House.

One of the largest Christmas parades North of Toronto! Over 100 floats, bands & Santa himself usher in the season! Theme to be announced. 1:00 pm, Downtown Orillia, 705-326-4424 or 1-888-326-4424 (Non-perishable food collection for Orillia Food Bank / Bucket Brigade collection by Orillia Kiwanis Club in support of a great p ...

Join us after the Santa Claus Parade and write a letter to Santa!

Drop by the Teen Section and try out some Insta-worthy nail art! Free. No registration required.

People with early stages of dementia are welcome to come with their caregiver to this drop-in social time. Puzzles and activities, opportunity to ask questions and share experiences, enjoy each other’s company. No registration required.

Learn tools and techniques you can use to turn your digital photos into beautiful printable photobooks to treasure for decades. Please register. $2.

Book lovers - drop-in to share what you're reading or gather suggestions from other readers durings this relaxed hour of bookish conversation. Book Chatter will run on the third Tuesday of every month. Email us for more information.

Drop in with your yarn and knit away the afternoon with our lively group of knitters and crocheters. We do not offer lessons at this group. This is a space for yarn enthusiasts to knit in public. We meet in our Fireplace Room on the second floor of the library.

Typewriters are making a comeback! Bring the whole family and use these vintage, fun, creativity-coaxing machines of mechanical magic to write a letter, type a story, create a poem or even make some art. No batteries, hydro or Wi-Fi signal required! Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Free!

Tuesdays starting September 4th, running every other week, 6:45 – 7:45. Do you have a talent for creative writing? Want to improve? Join Host/Moderator, Stephen Davids, MA at this free biweekly workshop group for inspired local writers. Just Write Orillia is modelled on an MA workshop format of host/moderator-facilitate ...

Join VON Canada SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) for an exercise class for seniors 55+. SMART's gentle exercises are for those that want to improve their strength, balance and flexibility regardless of their current physical ability. This session is held every Wednesday morning from 10:-- a.m.-11:00 a.m. ...

Join Nathalie of Le Clé as she leads a friendly group who get together to practice and improve their French speaking skills. All skill levels welcome. Please register.

Join VON Canada SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) for an exercise class for seniors 55+. SMART's gentle exercises are for those that want to improve their strength, balance and flexibility regardless of their current physical ability. This session is held every Wednesday morning from 10:-- a.m.-11:00 a.m. ...

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