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The Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. |
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Our Summer Reading Program will begin June 1. This year's theme is "Plant a Seed, Read". Events are posted on our website and registration is open. Check out our entryway bulletin board, online calendar, or this landing page for more info.
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Hi Readers,
Celebrate the Day of the Child/Day of the Book with us on May 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Children will receive a passport and travel the world at this bilingual event featuring crafts and activities, a story, and free books!
Dia de Los Ninos / Dia de Los Libros is an annual event celebrated in libraries across the United States. It recognizes the importance of literacy on the lives of children around the world.
Warm regards, Lisa Johnson |
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Featured this Month:
Library Book Bike | |
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The Orange City Public Library's book bike will provide a new way for us to connect with the community outside of our physical walls. We're envisioning story times around town, visits to the Farmer's Market, deliveries to retirement communities, and other pop-up adventures.
The ebike was custom ordered from Icicle |
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Tricycles, a company that builds cargo bikes for use around the world. Staff member Amy Nonhof designed the wrap that surrounds the front cargo box. It pays homage to Orange City's Dutch store fronts, the Tulip Festival, and of course books!
The cargo box features bookshelves and a chalkboard with pamphlet holders, along with a fold-down counter and holsters for an umbrella. Last but not least, the e-assist feature will help us power through with heavy loads and up hills. |
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We want to thank the community and the local Kiwanis Club for their financial support towards the bike. Funds from past book sales went towards the purchase and Kiwanis donated $1,300 for safety equipment and accessories.
The library is excited to debut our new book bike during Tulip Festival. Watch for us in Thursday afternoon's parade and at our story time near the shelter at Windmill Park. |
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| We are still collecting survey results to help us develop and plan programs and events for the community to attend, learn from, and enjoy. If you have not already filled out the survey please take the opportunity to do so now. Your feedback is important to us, so upon your completion of the survey your name will be put into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Responses will be accepted until June 1. Households with multiple age groups may complete the survey once for each age group applicable.
* Click here for the survey. |
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Book Talk:
"More Than Enough" by Anna Quindlen | |
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Oh, how I love a good character novel, and Anna Quindlen has delivered once again. This time we are invited into the life of Polly Goodman, a high school English teacher whose life is fraught with the kinds of challenges so many of us must face: family issues, broken relationships, and infertility. We walk beside Polly as she navigates each of these —sometimes with grace, but often with the angst of regret and worry.
Anna Quindlen's gift for characterization is remarkable. We recognize each person in Polly's circle as someone we too have encountered: a distant mother, a close friend, a failing father. Best |
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of all, a husband whose effortless love keeps Polly grounded. As the story evolves, Polly's circle widens, and her search for truth brings the past and future together in a beautiful collision.
I loved this book. I loved the way the story unfolded slowly and the feeling of being present in the daily lives of these flesh and blood characters. For me, a book like this is the perfect example of why I read. -Submitted by Gail |
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This year's Summer Reading theme is "Plant a Seed, Read". All of our events are listed on our website calendar and you can register for those you wish to attend. We recommend signing up early as spaces fill up fast! Our All Ages events do not require registration.
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Whether you are a master or a beginner, whether 5 or 50, all are welcome at chess club! Join instructor Jake Peters every Thursday, where he will provide opportunities to play chess, offer individual and group coaching, and demonstrate the lessons and exercises he has developed throughout his years of coaching. If you want to learn, grow at, or simply play chess, please join us!
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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 our next dog therapy session, every second Monday of the month.
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Join us in celebrating the start of our Summer Reading Program! Meet us at Windmill Park for yard games, Reading Challenge Sign-ups, tasty treats, and more!
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Attending the Anastasia musical, but wanting more of a Romanov fix? Join us for a Book Discussion about I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon! This historical fiction novel asks the question: Did Anastasia Romanov survive the Russian Revolution, or was Anna Anderson, the woman who notoriously claimed her identity, an impostor?
Join us at Kweken Co. for a rousing book discussion, and hear a bit from Anastasia Night Show directors Leanne and Jack Bonnecroy! |
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Celebrate Day of the Child/Day of the Book at the library! Children will receive a "passport" and travel the world at this bilingual event featuring crafts and activities, a story, and free books!
Día de Los Niños/Día de Los Libros (Day of Children/Day of Books) is an event libraries across the United States celebrate close to the Mexican holiday El Día del Niño (Day of the Child). Día celebrates literacy and the cultures of children all around the world. |
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Join us for a special Story Time during Tulip Festival weekend! On Friday, May 15 at 9:30 AM, gather near the shelter at Windmill Park - just look for the book bike! If there is inclement weather we will have Story Time in the Library.
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Grades 5-12: Sign up to be one of our Summer Reading Volunteens! In order to volunteer, we need you to sign up to attend one orientation session, which will take you through the expectations and requirements of volunteering. If neither training dates work, but you’re interested in volunteering, contact Victoria at vbrander@orangecitylibrary.org or by calling the library! A parent or guardian must also attend the training to sign the Volunteer Waiver.
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Read for May:
National Mental Health Awareness Month | |
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