Oxford County Library branch programs and events
Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Oxford County Library! Registration required where noted.
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Travel with Oxford County Library
10:00 am Travel with Oxford County Library Fridays, October 1 & 8, 10 a.m.All Locations Ready, Set, TravelJoin us for a virtual tour of Ireland, the setting of Oxford Reads 2021 title Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue. You can find information about travel to Ireland and other great locations near and far at your local library.Follow the library on Facebook to watch this travel ...read more
Storybook Pumpkin Contest
9am Storybook Pumpkin Contest Friday, Oct. 1, 9amAll Locations Grab the whole family because it's time to get creepy and creative! The Storybook Pumpkin contest is back and running the entire month of October! Decorate a pumpkin as your favourite book character, snap a picture, and send it in for your chance to win a prize.New this year are age categories s...read more
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Virtual Tech Talk: Changes to Overdrive!
1:00pm Virtual Tech Talk: Changes to Overdrive! Monday, Oct. 4, 1:00pmAll Locations Join us on Facebook Live for our bi-weekly virtual tech talks! Every other week we will be joined by either Ryan or Vicki, our Digital Literacy & Local History Technicians, who will explore a variety of tech topics! This week is all about Overdrive. Join us to learn about the changes t...read more
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The Hub for Parents and Caregivers
12:30pm The Hub for Parents and Caregivers Tuesday, Oct. 5, 12:30pmAll Locations The Hub for Parents & Caregivers is a virtual space for parents and caregivers of children and youth in Elgin or Oxford counties. It is a space where parents and caregivers can be reminded that they are not alone, both through learning about wellness resources in their communities, and conn...read more
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Art in the Park
5:00-6:00pm Art in the Park Wednesday, Oct. 6, 5:00-6:00pmSouthridge Park, Tillsonburg Join OCL staff in the park for a fall-themed story, craft, and fun! Ideal for ages 5 and up, but all are welcome, with a limit of 10 families max. All attendees will be required to follow physical distancing and gathering protocols in accordance with Southwestern Public Health.NOTE: Registration is ...read more
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Art in the Park
5:00-6:00pm Art in the Park Thursday, Oct. 7, 5:00-6:00pmVictoria Park, Ingersoll Join OCL staff under the pavilion at Victoria Park, Ingersoll for a fall-themed story, craft, and fun! Ideal for ages 5 and up, but all are welcome, with a limit of 10 families max. All attendees will be required to follow physical distancing and gathering protocols in accordance with Southwestern P...read more
Oxford Reads: The Pull of the Stars Trivia
6:00pm Oxford Reads: The Pull of the Stars Trivia Thursday, Oct. 7, 6:00pmAll Locations Put on your thinking caps and join Oxford County Library and Woodstock Public Library for a special Thursday Night Trivia where we'll test your knowledge of Ireland, Irish history, and Emma Donoghue's The Pull of the Stars, our Oxford Reads 2021 title. A link to the trivia game&nbs...read more
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Oxford Reads: Woodstock Public Library’s Afternoon Lawn Chair Book Club
2:00 pm Oxford Reads: Woodstock Public Library’s Afternoon Lawn Chair Book Club Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2:00 pmWoodstock Public Library **PLEASE NOTE: This event is being hosted by the Woodstock Public Library as part of our #OxfordReads community reading partnership.Join Woodstock Public Library’s Afternoon Lawn Chair Book Club. Weather permitting we will be gathering on the lawn on the east side of the Woodstock Public...read more
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Oxford Reads: Traditional Irish Cooking Class (Virtual)
5:30PM Oxford Reads: Traditional Irish Cooking Class (Virtual) Thursday, Oct. 14, 5:30PMVirtual Join Kim Quigley online to learn how to make traditional Irish recipes, inspired by our Oxford Reads title "The Pull of the Stars" by Emma Donoghue!The class will be hosted on Zoom, and participants will sent an ingredients list prior to the class, so you can cook along with Kim.
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Oxford Reads Virtual Gala with Emma Donoghue
7:00PM Oxford Reads Virtual Gala with Emma Donoghue Saturday, Oct. 16, 7:00PMZoom Virtual event held on Zoom Get your free tickets at http://oxfordreads.ca Oxford County Library and Woodstock Public Library are excited to hold the 2021 Oxford Reads Gala featuring award-winning author and this year’s Oxford Reads pick, Emma Donoghue.Hosted by CB...read more
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Virtual Tech Talk: Novelist Plus
1:00PM Virtual Tech Talk: Novelist Plus Monday, Oct. 18, 1:00PMAll Locations Join us on Facebook Live for our bi-weekly virtual tech talks! Every other week we will be joined by either Ryan or Vicki, our Digital Literacy & Local History Technicians, who will explore a variety of tech topics! This week we will dive into Novelist Plus, a valuable readers resource...read more
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Virtual Reading Buddies-Fall/Winter Session
5:00pm Virtual Reading Buddies-Fall/Winter Session Tuesday, Oct. 19, 5:00pmAll Locations The Reading Buddies Program offers free, one-on-one help with volunteers to children in Grades 1-4 who are having difficulty reading by: Providing a safe and welcoming environment that inspires a love of reading Creating a positive relationship with a volunteer reading partner Motivating children to...read more
The Hub for Parents and Caregivers
7:00pm The Hub for Parents and Caregivers Tuesday, Oct. 19, 7:00pmAll Locations The Hub for Parents & Caregivers is a virtual space for parents and caregivers of children and youth in Elgin or Oxford counties. It is a space where parents and caregivers can be reminded that they are not alone, both through learning about wellness resources in their communities, and conn...read more
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Art in the Park
5:00-6:00pm Art in the Park Wednesday, Oct. 20, 5:00-6:00pmCoronation Park, Tillsonburg Join OCL staff in the park for a fall-themed story, craft, and fun! Ideal for ages 5 and up, but all are welcome, with a limit of 10 families max. All attendees will be required to follow physical distancing and gathering protocols in accordance with Southwestern Public Health.NOTE: Registration is ...read more
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Art in the Park
5:00-6:00pm Art in the Park Thursday, Oct. 21, 5:00-6:00pmVictoria Park, Ingersoll Join OCL staff under the pavilion at Victoria Park, Ingersoll for a fall-themed story, craft, and fun! Ideal for ages 5 and up, but all are welcome, with a limit of 10 families max. All attendees will be required to follow physical distancing and gathering protocols in accordance with Southwestern P...read more
Hoopla Hangout: Nine Perfect Strangers
7:00 pm Hoopla Hangout: Nine Perfect Strangers Thursday, Oct. 21, 7:00 pmAll Locations For this month's physically distant book club we will be reading Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty. Join us on Instagram Live on Thursday October 21st at 7pm for a live discussion about the book hosted by Sarah, our Systems Support Librarian, and Ellen, our Ingersoll Community Librarian. ...read more
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Mystery Book Club (ages 7-12)
9pm Mystery Book Club (ages 7-12) Friday, Oct. 22, 9pmAll Locations This book club is not like the others! Once you register, the library will pick a book for you, wrap it up so you don't know what we picked, then you check it out and unwrap it at home and see what you've got! If you'd like to meet the other members of the club, talk about your book, and...read more
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Playful Park Adventures
10:00am Playful Park Adventures Wednesday, Oct. 27, 10:00amAll Locations Hey Ingersoll families!The EarlyON team will be joined by the Oxford County Library's Ox on the Run program as we continue to offer outdoor programs in parks and on trails!Join us at Westfield Park for an hour of songs, rhymes, stories and adventures...in person! We can'...read more
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Playful Park Adventures
10:00am Playful Park Adventures Thursday, Oct. 28, 10:00amMemorial Park, Embro *WEAR YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME!*Hey Embro families!The EarlyON team will be joined by the Oxford County Library's Ox on the Run program as we continue to offer outdoor programs in parks and on trails!Join us at Memorial Park for an hour of songs, rhymes, stories and adventures...in ...read more
Crafty Night In-Fall Swag Decor (Adults)
6pm Crafty Night In-Fall Swag Decor (Adults) Thursday, Oct. 28, 6pmAll Locations Virtual Adult craft program on ZoomRegistration Required$3.00 Supply costJoin Leslie and Shannon for a virtual night of creating our own unique fall swag decor!Register on the program calendar or call 519 485-2505. Email is required for virtual programs. Pick up your supply kit at the Ingersoll...read more
Spooky Halloween Trivia
6:00pm Spooky Halloween Trivia Thursday, Oct. 28, 6:00pmAll Locations Thursday Night Trivia returns with a Spooky Halloween edition! Trivia is open to all ages, but ideal for teens & adults. We'll post the link on our Facebook page at 6pm, and you have until midnight to compete.DetailsThursday, October 286pm to midnightAll agesLink on Facebook
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