Registration begins Tuesday, May 30th for our Summer Story Times.
Story Times are available for babies through grade 2. Story Times are held weekly and begin the week of June 12, concluding the week of July 24.
There will be no Story Times the week of July 3.
Register by clicking on the appropriate age group on our website calendar or by contacting the Children's Deparatment at 330-683-1065.
Celebrate summer & our Summer Reading Program theme, "All Together Now," by attending our free kick-off event Saturday, June 3rd from 10:00am-12:00pm! There will be games, activities, popcorn, cotton candy, and community service vehicles. While you're here you can pick out your first summer reading books, too!
The Summer Reading Program will run May 27 - August 5. Additional details can be found under the 'Adults,' 'Children,' or 'Teens' section of our webpage.
Visit the Orrville Public Library Thursday, May 4th as we celebrate Star Wars day with activities and cardboard cutouts of your favorite characters throughout the library.
What can you make in a waffle iron? Cinnamon Rolls? Pizza? Cookies? Come find out on Thursday, May 18th from 5:00pm-6:30pm.
Open to those in Grades 6-12. Registration begins May 1st on our website calendar, or stop by the Information Desk.
*Please be aware that food items may contain allergens. By registering for this program parent/guardians waive OPL responsibility for any allergic reactions.
StoryWalk® is a fun, educational activity that places a children's storybook along a walking trail within the community. This project was created to help build children's interest in reading while encouraging healthy outdoor activity for all. Stories along the Storybook Trail will change monthly April-November with a break during winter months.
The 2023 StoryWalk® will feature:
April - "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr.
May - "Mother Goose Rhymes Las Rimas de Mama Oca"
June - "Bug Hunt" by Editors of Storey Publishing
Kids in grades 3-6 will enjoy using a variety of creative techniques and media as part of our monthly first-Friday Crafternoon series. On Friday, June at 4 p.m. we will be making a roll-up card for dad.
Registration is required and begins on Monday, May 15. Register below or by contacting the Children's Department at 330-683-1065.
Have you been dreaming of warm days and being in your garden? We are once again offering our popular Seed Exchange. If you have leftover seeds or are maybe looking for something new to try, this is the place to go! Stop in anytime to check out our display area of free seeds.
If donating seeds, please be sure to label the container with the type of plant and the year of the seed. Bags and tags will be provided, if needed. Anyone can participate, whether you donate or not.
Seed saving and gardening books will also be on display.
Stop by the library to get your dog's ticket home. We are once again a satellite location for you to purchase your 2021 dog license. The cost is $16 per dog. We accept cash and checks. We will also need the auditor's reminder notification you received in the mail. Licenses are available during normal business hours and can be purchased until January 30.
