Looking for a storytime without the commitment of registering for a 5-week session? Join us for stories and fun at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays From January 27th - February 24th in the Family Department! There is no registration required for this engaging program, come when it works for you! After the storytime, extend the fun wit ...

Create beautiful Valentine’s Day cards to impress your special someone! Join us in the OPL Makerspace to learn how to use the Cricut machine to create intricate personalized cards that will stand out among the rest. No experience necessary. Ages 14+. Library card required. All supplies provided. $3 per person.

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Love all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math? Drop-in to the Family Department on Saturdays between 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for some self-directed family STEAM fun! This family-friendly program includes fun challenges, activities, and projects; no registration required!

The Simcoe County Branch Ontario Ancestors will once again welcome in person attendance at our NEW VENUE: NORTHWEST BARRIE UNITED CHURCH, 464 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie on Saturday Feb 4th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM This will be a Hybrid Meeting for those attending virtually. Registration is required and can be done using the l ...

Introducing local artist Aliyah Beckles. Join us for a screening of her new film, Reduced and a reading from her book, We Are Here: Stories From Southern Georgian Bay BIPOC Women. You wont want to miss it!

The Orillia Concert Band presents a delightful evening of Show Biz Broadway music. Hum and clap along as you head Off to See the Wizard! Climb Every Mountain with Seventy-Six Trombones under a Blue Moon and With A Little Bit of Luck you can Consider Yourself Part of the fun. Music Director: Randy Hoover Guest Artist: Ch ...

Mariposa in Concert’s wildly popular ‘An Evening of Blues & Gospel’ Show returns Feb. 4, 2023 with another incredible lineup of all-star vocalists and musicians assembled, arranged and directed by Orillia’s own JUNO award winning producer, Lance Anderson. This is our 11th annual Blues & Gospel Show and people enthuse that i ...

Join us Sundays 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. or Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. for some crafty family fun! Each week try out something new! AND leave the mess here! This program runs from Sunday, January 22nd - Wednesday, February 22nd.

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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. For more information and to register, call the Orillia SMART team at 705-3 ...

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Encourage the love of reading with your toddler through stories, songs, rhymes, wiggles and a hands-on activity. Toddler Time is for one and two year olds. This is a 30 minute program followed by play time/ parent social time. This 5-week program runs every Tuesday from January 24th – February 21st at 10:30 a.m. in the Fami ...

Thinking of doing your family tree and need some help getting started? Have you started your family tree but hit a brick wall? We want to help! Our OPL Genealogy enthusiast Jayne Turvey will book a forty minute one-on-one appointment with you Tuesdays between 2:00-4:00 p.m. by video conference, phone or in person. Email Ja ...

Join Host/Moderator Stephen Davids, MA, for a free online biweekly workshop for inspired local writers. This program runs every other week from 7-9 p.m. Just Write Orillia is modelled on an MA workshop format of host/moderator-facilitated peer assessment, improvement and encouragement. Be prepared to write and bring somethi ...

Itsy Bitsy Babies is a program for babies ages 0- 14 months and their caregivers. Develop early connections for a lifetime of language and literacy learning! This 30 minute program is followed by 15 minutes of play time/parent social time. This 5-week program runs every Wednesday from January 25th - February 22nd at 10:15 ...

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Itsy Bitsy Babies is a program for babies ages 0- 14 months and their caregivers. Develop early connections for a lifetime of language and literacy learning! This 30 minute program is followed by 15 minutes of play time/parent social time. This 5-week program runs every Wednesday from January 25th - February 22nd at 11:15 ...

Did you unwrap a new Android device over the holidays, or maybe you want to learn more about that Android operated cell phone you have in your back pocket? Join Emerging Technologies Librarian Alexandra as she takes you on a four week All Android journey! Bring in your own Android operated cell phone or tablet and discover ...

Join our English Conversation Circle to have fun and practice speaking English, connect with your community and share your settlement experience. Come join our welcoming ECC conversation group in the program room on the main floor. You can contact the Welcome Centre directly for more services at mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca. ...

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Join us Sundays 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. or Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. for some crafty family fun! Each week try out something new! AND leave the mess here! This program runs from Sunday, January 22nd - Wednesday, February 22nd.

Join our welcoming French Conversation Circle to practice your French speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. For more information or to register, please contact La Cle at 705-549-3116 or email formation@lacle.ca

Preschool Storytime provides language and literacy fun for 3-5 year-olds featuring stories, songs, rhymes and a related craft. These story souvenirs will offer your child the opportunity to retell the stories at home. This 30 minute program is followed by 30 minutes of play time/parent social time. This program runs 10:30 ...

Drop-in to the Library's program room every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. throughout January and February to turn off your mind chatter and tap into the well being and calm that result from practicing meditation. Each session will include a short sequence of mindful movement and discussion about the basics of meditation. This ...