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This month we're kicking off our fall season! Adults, don't miss out on the fun on September 19, sign up your team of 4 now for our Pizza, Puzzles, & Pitchers event. Check out our Online Calendar to see what other events will be happening this fall and sign up for those you wish to attend.
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Hi Readers!
As students head back to school, the Orange City Public Library invites families to make the library part of their fall routine. September’s calendar is packed with programs that spark creativity, build literacy, and foster community connection.
Young learners can move and groove at Sensory Story Time and dive into tales during Preschool Story Time. On September 16, the library will host Art Classes for 3–5-year-olds, encouraging self-expression and fine motor skills. School-age children can explore STEM and play at LEGO Club (Sept. 19), Dominoes (Sept. 26), and Maker Space (Oct. 3). Teens can celebrate their favorite wizarding world at the Harry Potter Party on September 23.
Adults can join the English Conversation Class on Monday evenings or relax with Pizza, Puzzles, & Pitchers on September 19. Book lovers can connect at the Introvert Book Club on September 30.
The library is here to support learning, creativity, and connection all school year long. Visit orangecitylibrary.org/events for details and registration.
Lisa Johnson - Director |
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FEATURED THIS MONTH:
Library Programs | |
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The start of the new school year ushers in a fresh season of programming at the Orange City Public Library. We're brimming with activities for every age and interest! Cozy up with story times for little ones, get creative with LEGO Club, or delve into the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Adults can unwind at our Introvert Book Club, learn a new art skill, or gather friends for a lively night at Pizza, Puzzles, & Pitchers.
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With programs like these—and so many more—the library is more than books. It’s a place to connect, learn, and enjoy the season together.
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BOOK TALK:
Book Review: I See You’ve Called in Dead | |
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Bud Stanley has a good life — at least at first glance. He loves his job writing obituaries for a New York City newspaper. He’s happily married to Jen, the love of his life who laughs at his jokes and always holds his hand. They’re expecting a child and couldn’t be happier. But when Jen suffers a miscarriage, everything changes. She stops laughing, stops holding his hand, and eventually leaves him for an Englishman she once dated. Even after the divorce, Bud clings to hope for reconciliation, but the reality is far from kind.
Dating proves to be a disaster. His first blind date |
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brings along her ex-boyfriend — a sure sign things won’t go smoothly. From there, Bud’s life spirals downward. He drinks too much, sleeps too late, and wallows in self-pity. In a drunken haze, he writes his own obituary — embellishing the truth — and accidentally posts it on the newspaper’s website. Unable to delete it, he’s suspended pending an investigation. Ironically, the company software now lists him as deceased, and you can’t fire a dead man.
During his suspension, Bud is forced to confront his life. Much of his time is spent with his best friend and landlord, Tim. Their banter is sharp, funny, and heartfelt, painting a vivid picture of what true friendship looks like.
Things take another turn when Bud attends the wake of his former mother-in-law, where he faces Jen and her new husband. Overwhelmed, he steps outside and meets Clara — a young woman with her own painful past, who attends funerals of strangers as a way of coping. She invites Bud to join her at another service later in the week. What begins as an unlikely meeting blossoms into a unique and deeply moving relationship.
This novel will make you both laugh and cry. Through colorful chapters, readers get to know not just Bud, but also his lively neighbors — including Leo, a remarkable 7-year-old boy. The author skillfully pulls you into the characters’ lives, making their struggles and triumphs feel real. We can all see ourselves in Bud’s journey: heartbreak, loss, mistakes, and the search for meaning.
I highly recommend I See You’ve Called in Dead. It’s a touching, witty, and relatable read that will resonate with anyone who has ever faced life’s unexpected detours. -Submitted by Bill |
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Click on the event titles to sign up for these events.
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Looking to feel more comfortable around dogs? Need a little extra love? Or do you just love dogs? Join us at this drop-in dog therapy session!
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Questions about your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other digital devices? Need help navigating the internet, setting up an email account, or using library e-resources?
A knowledgeable staff member will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with your tech-related inquiries. |
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These Art Classes are designed especially for 3 year-old and 4-5 year-old children, combining fun and education in a vibrant, imaginative setting. Led by art educator Kim Byma, these classes promise a delightful and enriching experience for every young participant.
*Registration and an adult helper required. |
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Move and groove in this unique story time with active stories, song and dance, and sensory-rich toys. Featuring Clifford’s Bedtime by Norman Bridwell, this story time keeps kids moving and is a great introduction to story time. Designed for ages birth-3 and caretakers, but all are welcome!
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Join us for this season’s Story Times for books, songs, crafts, and more! This season, we will be focusing on the themes of Community and Friendship. Each week we will look at a different aspect of those themes, as well as doing some fun literacy activities!
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LEGO CLUB
Friday, September 19 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
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Kindergarten-4th Grade: Calling all young builders and creative minds! Join us for our Early Out LEGO program. This fun and engaging program is designed for kids grades K-4 to explore their creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and have a blast building with LEGO bricks. *Registration required.
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Meet librarian Victoria in front of the library before walking over to the Orange City Fire Station for this special Story Time! While there, we will get to read some books about fire fighters and hear from the Orange City Fire Fighters about their jobs!*Registration requested.
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5th-12th Grade: Don your wizarding robes and hats, and join us for an evening at Hogwarts! At this event, there will be crafts, trivia, games, and snacks, all inspired by the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. From movie watchers to lovers of the book, there will be fun for all at the Harry Potter Party! (Costumes not required but encouraged.) *Registration required.
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DOMINOES
Friday, September 25 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
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Kindergarten-4th Grade: Get ready to set up, and then knock down, some crazy domino chains! Each session, we will be learning a new strategy for setting up more complex domino structures, and after setting them up, get to knock them all down! *Registration required.
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English Conversation Class for intermediate to advanced learners.
To sign up for the class, contact Anna. |
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Join us for food, fun, and fizz at the Gezellig event center in downtown Orange City. Register your team of 4 to join in the fun and compete to win a gift card and themed puzzle!
The first team to finish a large 1-topping pizza, a pitcher (of beer or pop), and a 500-piece puzzle wins. The cost is $100 per team of 4 people. *Registration required by September 11. |
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Come share your current read with others, then quietly read uninterrupted in our cozy reading nook! No socializing required!
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READ FOR SEPTEMBER:
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) | |
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