Celebrate the season with this fabulous fall craft. Kits will be available for pick up on October 2nd. For Adult Library members ages 18+. Register now.

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 ...

We are thrilled to welcome Ian and Will Ferguson to the Library on Monday, October 2nd at 7:00 p.m.! The authors of this year's Big Read, "I Only Read Murder" will chat about the writing of the book and take questions from the audience. A book signing will follow. (Manticore Books will be on hand with copies for purchase ...

Caregivers, share a love of learning with your busy toddlers (walking to 36 months) in this 5-week program full of stories, rhymes, wiggles, crafts, and play. Tuesday, September 26 - Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration begins Friday, September 15, 2023 at 10 a.m.

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 ...

Join us for stories, songs, tickles and bounces, in this 5-session baby (newborn to walking) and caregiver program. Each week will end with a baby play time and caregiver social. Wednesday, September 27 - Wednesday, October 25, 2023 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. A library membership is required to register. Registration beg ...

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. ...

Drop-in to the Family Department for a fun art project that all skill levels will enjoy! Best part? Leave the mess here! Wednesdays 4:30-7 p.m. OR Sundays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Note, the same art project will be available on Wednesday and Sunday. No registration is required.

ROCKTOBERFEST is back at Couchiching Craft Brewing Company in downtown Orillia! Enjoy live music, great brews on tap, beer stein holding contests, and a German spelling bee on October 4! Here's who is on the schedule: Sept. 29 at 8 pm: Jeff Young Sept. 30 at 8 pm: Rick Robichaud Oct 4 at 7 pm: German Spelling Bee Oct. 6 ...

Join our welcoming French Conversation Circle to practice your French speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. We will be meeting in the Program Room on the first floor of the Library. For more information or to register, please contact La Cle at 705-549-3116 or email formation@lacle.ca

Looking for a fun storytime without the commitment of registering? Then swoop into the Family Program Room on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. beginning September 28th to build early literacy skills with your little ones through reading, singing, talking, writing, and playing together! No registration is required! This St ...

Please join us, on the weekend of November 3-5, to celebrate the music and the legacy of Orillia's favourite son Gordon Lightfoot. Canada's foremost Lightfoot tribute band, 'Classic Lightfoot Live', will kick off the festivities with a 7:30 performance at St. Paul's Centre on Friday evening. Tickets are now on sale throug ...

Join us every Thursday from 6-7 p.m. for an evening of crafting, books, snacks, games and more. No registration is required but all materials are on a first-come, first serve basis. Free for teens ages 13-18; meet us on the 2nd floor near the Young Adult book section. October 5th - Get Ghosted Paint Night Try your han ...

Dwayne Gretzky are Canada’s reigning champs of nostalgia and a can’t miss live music experience; a curated nostalgia trip that captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar. A 10+ piece juggernaut that brings to life the greatest songs of all time, this talented group of Toronto musicia ...

2023 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour celebrates 40 years Do you love art? Do you love fall colours? So do we! We are 30 artists/crafts people who will open our studios to exhibit work at 20 locations in Simcoe County during this year’s 40th Anniversary 2023 Images Studio Tour. We are proud to be one of Ontario’s fin ...

ROCKTOBERFEST is back at Couchiching Craft Brewing Company in downtown Orillia! Enjoy live music, great brews on tap, beer stein holding contests, and a German spelling bee on October 4! Here's who is on the schedule: Sept. 29 at 8 pm: Jeff Young Sept. 30 at 8 pm: Rick Robichaud Oct 4 at 7 pm: German Spelling Bee Oct. 6 ...

This is two hours of short-form improvisation comedy brought to by the Old Dance Hall Players, Orillia's own improv comedy team. Clever, stupid, inane, ridiculous, brilliant. This show will have it all. All Seats - $28 For tickets please see the Orillia Opera House website. Tickets on sale August 5 at 11am.

We are excited to invite you to join our second annual Walk This Way to Open Doors for Women fundraising event! Walk This Way helps us to raise awareness and let victims of violence know that Green Haven Shelter for Women is here to assist them as they transition out of abusive situations. REGISTER TODAY We want the com ...

A historic Orillia tradition, The Orillia Farmers' Market has been in service since the 1840's, offering a large range of locally produced foods, handmade crafts from around the country, and regularly scheduled special events for the family. Our growers look forward to Saturdays at the Market, where they offer fresh-picke ...

Come investigate the world of STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, art, math) with us on Saturday's 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.! Activities, crafts, projects, and experiments will keep your family entertained! No registration is required for this drop-in program.

ROCKTOBERFEST is back at Couchiching Craft Brewing Company in downtown Orillia! Enjoy live music, great brews on tap, beer stein holding contests, and a German spelling bee on October 4! Here's who is on the schedule: Sept. 29 at 8 pm: Jeff Young Sept. 30 at 8 pm: Rick Robichaud Oct 4 at 7 pm: German Spelling Bee Oct. 6 ...

ROCKTOBERFEST is back at Couchiching Craft Brewing Company in downtown Orillia! Enjoy live music, great brews on tap, beer stein holding contests, and a German spelling bee on October 4! Here's who is on the schedule: Sept. 29 at 8 pm: Jeff Young Sept. 30 at 8 pm: Rick Robichaud Oct 4 at 7 pm: German Spelling Bee Oct. 6 ...

Drop-in to the Family Department for a fun art project that all skill levels will enjoy! Best part? Leave the mess here! Wednesdays 4:30-7 p.m. OR Sundays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Note, the same art project will be available on Wednesday and Sunday. No registration is required.

2023 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour celebrates 40 years Do you love art? Do you love fall colours? So do we! We are 30 artists/crafts people who will open our studios to exhibit work at 20 locations in Simcoe County during this year’s 40th Anniversary 2023 Images Studio Tour. We are proud to be one of Ontario’s fin ...

Canadian Blood Services is urging everyone who can to donate blood or plasma to help boost supplies. Same day and open appointment spots are often available at donation events. Book now on blood.ca, use the GiveBlood app or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283).