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The Norwich Library is collecting dress-up items, costumes, wigs, chunky jewelry, capes and other items that can be used or transformed into a costume! Please consider dropping off your used items to support this free community program.

The Ingersoll Public Library presentsTEEN HERO QUESTEvery Tuesday, starting on October 1st, we will post a mission on our Facebook & Instagram accounts (@oxfordcountylibrary). You must solve the clue and travel to the mission site (somewhere in Ingersoll) and complete the mission posted in the w...read more

Can you work as a team to solve the mystery and escape the Upside Down? Sign up as a team or join a group and work together to solve our strange escape room. Register for only one timeslot please. Max 6 per team. Open to teens in grades 7 to 12.

Drop in to Tavistock Library after school this week to create your very own soft pillows without a hitch or a stitch!No registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Can you work as a team to solve the mystery and escape the Upside Down? Sign up as a team or join a group and work together to solve our strange escape room. Register for only one timeslot please. Max 6 per team. Open to teens in grades 7 to 12.

Toddler Songs & Storytime DROP-IN PROGRAM Together we will boost our early literacy skills with songs, stories, and movement. In each session, we will make a craft. Program takes place in the Tillsonburg Branch Program Room. Best suited for parents/caregivers with children ages 2-6 years. W...read more

Wednesdays beginning October 2nd - 30th(No Program for the month of September, November 6th or 13th)Toddler Songs & StorytimeDrop In Program - No Registration required  Together we will boost our early literacy skills with songs, stories, and movement! Held in-person at the Ingersoll L...read more

Join us for Storytime.   Each week we will read great books, sing songs and end with a fun craft or activity.  This is a great way to spend time with your kids, grandkids or the kids you care for.   This program is geared towards children under 5.   Wednesday morni...read more

Need a job? Want to work? Whether you're unemployed, just getting into the workforce or already have a job and are looking to transition into another role or industry, Community Employment Services is here to help. 

Apply for our Fall/Winter session on Wednesday evenings October 2nd to December 4th from 6:30-7:30pm. This program is for children ages 6-12 who are struggling or reluctant readers. Let us help them discover the joy of reading! For more information and to apply, complete the online application ...read more

You can borrow more than just books! Did you know that you can borrow guitars, ukuleles, provincial park passes, kitchen appliances, and more? Drop by the Tavistock library Oct 3-5 during open hours to browse and borrow a selection of these unconventional library items.

Come play with us! Early learning activities include arts and crafts, dramatic play, sensory play, games, songs and stories will be featured during this drop-in program.

NOR- Squad Zone

Can you work as a team to solve the mystery and escape the Upside Down? Sign up as a team or join a group and work together to solve our strange escape room. Register for only one timeslot please. Max 6 per team. Open to teens in grades 7 to 12.

We'll be using shaved crayons, wax paper and hair dryers to make pumpkin suncatchers for you to decorate your home with! All ages welcome, registration not required. 

Drop in every Friday at the Ingersoll Library for Friday Film for Adults!Upcoming films:- October 4: A Hundrend Lies - Follows the Journey of Ricky, a 25 year-old musician from Toronto, while he navigates the volatile terrain and overcomes personal adversity. (1hr 35m) - October 11: I Don't...read more

NOR- Techie Tinkering Time

Join us at The Indigo Lounge in Tillsonburg for a library staff led discussion about this year's Oxford Reads Title "Everyone in this Room will Someday be Dead". No registration required.

Come watch a family-friendly movie, make crafts, and eat snacks after-hours at Tillsonburg branch! This month we will be screening Fireheart (2022). Meet a firefighter! We will be joined by Tillsonburg Fire Rescue who will be speaking about fire safety and how firefighters are community helpers!Fire...read more

Join us at the Tavistock Library to watch Hocus Pocus and kick of spooky season! This movie is rated PG.Free popcorn and water will be provided.

Celebrate Archives Month by joining us on October 5th, 1:30-3:30pm, for this special, one-time event! Learn the technical terms and concepts necessary for identifying, acquiring, and preserving rare and collectible modern books.

Join us at the Ingersoll Library branch on October 5th from 2-3pm to meet local author Nichola Zacher, and her dog Marley! Hear Nichola read from her books, which star Marley as the main character!Drop in, no registration needed. 

Join us at the Ingersoll library branch for a presentation with Death Doula Jayne Dill, as she shares what a Death Doulas role is, and covers important topics relating to dying well, such as informed consent, what palliative care and hospice care are, community access, building your commun...read more

Drop by the Princeton Library to make some paper bag turkeys!

Drop by the Princeton Library every Tuesday after school from 4 pm to 5 pm for a self directed activity and snack. 

Drop in after school this week AND the next week to make your very own Paper Mache Pets!No registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Toddler Songs & Storytime DROP-IN PROGRAM Together we will boost our early literacy skills with songs, stories, and movement. In each session, we will make a craft. Program takes place in the Tillsonburg Branch Program Room. Best suited for parents/caregivers with children ages 2-6 years. W...read more

Browse our collection of donated items and find or create a costume to take home! This event is FREE and no registration is required

Take part in an traditional craft that turns and twists stems of wheat, turning them into little gems of woven wonders! Typically know as 'corn dollies' throughout Britain and much of Europe (where wheat was often known as corn), these hark back centuries to pagan times when the do...read more

You are cordially invited to our Oxford Reads Murder Mystery Night at the Plattsville library branch. This will be a truly killer event you won't want to miss! This event is for adults 18+, and participants will receive a character and will participate in the game to solve the mystery. Costumes ...read more

Drop in - Ages 12 and underDrop by the Ingersoll Library program room between 10am - 12pm for a PA Day program where we will be decorating Oxford County Library tote bags! We will be using paint so dress for creativity!Available while supplies lastProgram room doors will open at 10am

Join us at Thamesford Branch on October 11th from 1:30 - 2:30pm to paint and decorate a mini-pumpkin based on your favourite book character! Craft program please dress to get messy!

Join us at Tavistock Library on October 12th from 12pm-1pm to paint and decorate a mini-pumpkin based on your favourite books! Please register once per person! (once per pumpkin).

Delivered in simple, easy to understand language, our monthly, one-hour Tech Discovery Workshops are designed to help community members increase their skills and knowledge in information technology. These workshops are held in the Program Room of the Tillsonburg Library and will appeal to community ...read more

Drop in after school this week to finish up your Paper Mache Pets!No registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Join us at the Thamesford Branch on October 15th from 6:00-6:45pm to paint and decorate a mini-pumpkin based on your favourite book character! Craft program please dress to get messy!

Connect with knitters & crocheters. This group will meet on Tuesdays beginning October 15, 6-7 p.m. All levels of experience welcome. If you'd like to learn to knit or crochet, we can get you started. Adults and teens only, please.

Toddler Songs & Storytime DROP-IN PROGRAM Together we will boost our early literacy skills with songs, stories, and movement. In each session, we will make a craft. Program takes place in the Tillsonburg Branch Program Room. Best suited for parents/caregivers with children ages 2-6 years. W...read more

This month we are discussing...Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

Come for a fun evening of creating 4 different designs of Christmas Cards. Each participant will have the chance to make at least 4 Christmas cards, complete with envelopes! Limited space--please pre-register for this event. Suitable for ages 16 and up.

Ages 12 and under - Drop in*While supplies last2:30pm-4:30pmDrop by the Ingersoll library program room to paint a mini pumpkin! 

Learn a new language, brush up on forgotten words or simply connect with other Spanish speaking members of your community.

Transform a drawstring backpack by decorating it with pre-cut, spooky vinyl decals. Ages 5+ 

Movie: HalloweentownLength: 1:24:00Rating: GMovie starts playing at 10:30am. Free popcorn provided.  

The Innerkip Library will be hosting Little Hobby Hill Farm for a fun and educational visit with some little critters! We'll have rabbits, chickens, ducks, and guinea pigs for you to cuddle and then learn some interesting facts about egg incubation. We'll also have apple cider to make it the...read more

Join library staff and Oxford EarlyON staff for an outdoor Halloween Story Stroll on Kinsmen Participark Trail. We will be reading "The Ghosts Went Floating" by Kim Norman. Children can enjoy the story stroll, seasonal activities, and trick-or-treat with us!Drop-In between 1-4pm. Parking i...read more

Interested in learning new ways to research your family's history? Join us for our monthly Discover Your Past program, which covers different topics, skills, and resources related to local history and family tree research. Click for more information.

A book club for kids age 6-12 to read something new and share their love of books together!Step 1: Fill out this form to register for the book club: https://forms.gle/YP3Ui8UpuvFpHp9dAStep 2: Our librarian will select a surprise book for you and will contact you when it's ready for pick upS...read more

Get your spooky on! We're making glowing ghost lights out of clay and flameless tea lights. We can't wait to see your creations! Ages 6 and up (younger children will require assistance).  Limited spaces, register early. 

Let’s get crafty with a spooky Halloween inspired craft by making a haunted terrarium – perfect for a tiny ghost! Open to teens in grades 7-12. Registration required.

Join us for a haunted walking tour of Ingersoll. Hear the chilling tales of murder, sea (pond) monsters and mayham! Learn about the cold depths of Ingersoll’s old log damns and fiery mysteries of old downtown and explosive close calls.  Duration 90min.Registration Required

Toddler Songs & Storytime DROP-IN PROGRAM Together we will boost our early literacy skills with songs, stories, and movement. In each session, we will make a craft. Program takes place in the Tillsonburg Branch Program Room. Best suited for parents/caregivers with children ages 2-6 years. W...read more

Let’s get crafty with a spooky Halloween inspired craft by making a haunted terrarium – perfect for a tiny ghost! Open to teens in grades 7-12. Registration required.

Join Oxford County Library artist, Dianne at our Plattsville Oxford Reads Painting Program inspired by this year's Oxford Reads selection, Everyone in this Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin. Be prepared to amaze yourself as your create your own masterpiece. All supplies will be provided,...read more

Homeschooling families residing in Tillsonburg and Area can meet and socialize once a month in the library Children's Area. Guided STEAM-based learning sessions by library staff will take place in our Program Room for ages 4-12 at 10:00am. These sessions will take place once a month on a Thursda...read more

Join us on Thursday Oct 24 from 5-6pm for an amazing early evening of fun and food with Jed Lau.  If you are interested in taking notes bring a piece of paper and pen.  This is an adult only program, only the person registered is allowed to be in the basement and to recieve the food. ...read more

Adult Craft Program, Ages 18+Registration Required$5.00 supply cost can be paid night-of6pm start time at the Ingersoll Library Join Leslie and Shannon to make a folded book witch!*This program is held after open hours at the Ingersoll Library

Join us on October 24th, 7-8pm, for this special presentation about the history and impact of Andrew Carnegie’s library building program in Ontario. Registration opens in late September; see the online program calendar for details.

Join us for a haunted walking tour of Ingersoll. Hear the chilling tales of murder, sea (pond) monsters and mayham! Learn about the cold depths of Ingersoll’s old log damns and fiery mysteries of old downtown and explosive close calls.  Duration 90min.Registration Required

Everything in this terrarium is dead! Join Ox on the Run for a fun, craft-filled evening making Cemeterrariums at the Beachville District Museum! All supplies will be provided, registration required.Please note that this is an adult event, 18+. 

Costumes encouraged, bring your own bag!Event is rain or shine10am-12pmDrop by, all ages welcomeFirefighters, a bookmobile, machinery - oh my! Trick or treat in the lngersoll library’s parking lot and meet some community helpers and their trucks! The Ingersoll Kiwanis Club will be offering a B...read more

Saturday, October 26th, Drop-in,  2-5pm at the Tillsonburg BranchCelebrate Halloween and International Bat Week with us! Learn all about bats, hear bat stories, and create your own bat puppet! Monster mash your way through the library with our scavenger hunt! Receive a prize for completing the ...read more

Maker Mondays      REGISTRATION REQUIRED7 Mondays from October 28th to December 16th at 6:00pm to 7:25pm, no program December 2ndParticipants create a new project at the library each week from painting, robotics, to food art! This program is for ages...read more

This month's film is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024, comedy/sci-fi, 115 minutes), starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, and Finn Wolfhard.  

Have fun creating a unique piece of art using an unexpected material — pebbles. This free program will run Tuesday October 29 from 1:00 - 3:00pm. All supplies will be provided.Registration is required as space is limited.

Brownsville Library's Book Club meets the last Tuesday of every month to chat about our monthly book over a cup of tea and a treat.October's Book: The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. Grab your copy in branch today!

CANCELLED - Please join us for the November Games Night instead. ING Game Night- Tues. October 29th 5-7pmDrop in program. No registration required. Adults. A free drop-in games night for adults 18+. There will be board games, card games, and snacks. Bring a game you would like to...read more

Join us at the Thamesford Branch on Tuesday October 29 from 6pm-7pm for a how-to seminar with professional organizer, Hannah from Everyday Organized. Please register in advance to secure your spot.

Drop-in and join us after school on Wednesdays for various engaging activities for grades 1-8.Some projects require two parts so that it allows drying time in between steps. No registration required.

Toddler Songs & Storytime DROP-IN PROGRAM Together we will boost our early literacy skills with songs, stories, and movement. In each session, we will make a craft. Program takes place in the Tillsonburg Branch Program Room. Best suited for parents/caregivers with children ages 2-6 years. W...read more

Staff are available to help with questions related to: computer basics, library platforms, phone and tablet usage.

Join Oxford County Library artist, Dianne at our Norwich Oxford Reads Painting Program inspired by this year's Oxford Reads selection, Everyone in this Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin. Be prepared to amaze yourself as your create your own masterpiece. All supplies will be provided, reg...read more

Movie Night for Teens! Come out to the Princeton library movie theatre on October 30th to watch E.T.  Doors will open at 4:45 pm and movie starts playing at 5:00 pm.  Free popcorn provided. Recommended for ages 12+, everyone welcome. 

Join us for a Halloween themed Tales for Tots! Feel free to dress up! There will be songs and stories followed by play and creativity stations. This program is recommended for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. 

Monthly meetings. Teens & Adults welcome. Drop-in

This month we are discussing...The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne