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Apply for an Online Library Card

If you have never had an Orangeville Library card, please apply for an Online Library Card. If you already have an Orangeville Library Card but need assistance retrieving your number or PIN, please contact [email protected] Your online library card will give you immediate access to online services including eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers, magazines and online courses with LinkedIn Learning. This temporary card is issued for a two month period.  Who can apply for a library card? Residents of...

Service Disruption Interlibrary Loans

Orangeville Library’s Interlibrary loan (ILLO) program will be paused during the strike. The library relies on Canada Post to mail books between libraries, so we will not be able to process ILLO requests.

We ask that you continue to return your checked out ILLO items by the due date.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Respect YOUR Rec invites community to take the Respect Pledge

How important are parks, libraries and recreation centres in making the places we live, work, or play feel like a community? The answer is they’re vital.

But when the staff, users, and spaces we rely on are treated disrespectfully, it impacts all of us, putting access to crucial services at risk. In 2024, holes in the Saputo Centre walls, flooded toilets, a trashed washroom at Rotary Park, and broken water features at the Harvey Curry Splash Pad are examples of the continued vandalism occurring...

Experts in the Library welcomes Crime Writers of Canada authors

Can you crack the case? Experts in the Library welcomes Crime Writers of Canada authors

From political crime thrillers to paranormal novels and noir mystery, there’s something for every literary crime enthusiast at the next Experts in the Library.

On November 3, join the Orangeville Public Library for a special guest panel featuring six authors from the Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) for a thrilling discussion.

“Whether you’re a reader or a writer, this is such a great opportunity to discover some...

Local young artists and storytellers featured on Tales on the Trail

Local young artists and storytellers featured on Tales on the Trail at Island Lake

Artists and storytellers from the Orangeville Public Library’s After School Club will be sharing their original work at Island Lake Conservation Area this fall. The Tales on the Trail StoryWalk, located in the Natural Playground, will celebrate these young artists.

Each of the featured artists participated in writing and art workshops earlier this year. In the spring, artist Emma Pink and writer Allison Bothley led...