The Orange County Public Libraries will be closed on Sat. Dec. 23, 2023 as part of the Christmas holiday. Items may be renewed online or using our mobile app OCPLVA Items may be returned using the book slot near the entry door at each library branch. Visit our downloadables page for digital content you can access even when we are closed. Over 1 million items are available including eBooks, downloadable ... Read More
The Orange County Public Libraries will be closed Mon. Dec. 25, 2023 for the Christmas holiday. Items may be renewed online or using our mobile app OCPLVA Items may be returned using the book slot near the entry door at each library branch. Visit our downloadables page for digital content you can access even when we are closed. Over 1 million items are available including eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, streaming video ... Read More
Cozy Up With a Good Book - Adult Reading Program 2024 Sign-Up starting Jan. 16th and read through March 16th Open to readers age 18 and up. Spin to Win a prize at Sign Up and after each book read (up to a max of 4). We have hand cream, lip balm, candles, cocoa and shower steamers up for grabs. Enter to win a grand prize after each book read ... Read More
Craft Your Own Bouquet of Washi Flowers Join Katie to learn this easy to duplicate method to craft flowers that don't fade or die. Program is free, and all supplies are provided. Program is open to adults and pre-registration is requested to ensure ample supplies for all participants. Stop in to the Main Library or call (540) 672-3811 to register
Join us at the Main Library for an informative and timely program on how to get the best from the upcoming Solar Eclipse Seating is limited due our meeting room capacity Each of the first 50 attendees will receive 2 pairs of solar eclipse viewing glasses provided through a grant from StarNet. Interested in learning more about the rare Solar Eclipse occurring in the United States on April 8th? Larry ... Read More
Join Karen and Steve McCurdy with the Butterfly Society of Virginia to learn about butterflies and moths in your yard About our expert speakers: Karen and Steve McCurdy have been active members and volunteers of the Butterfly Society of Virginia since moving to Virginia Beach in 2003 and have served jointly on the BSV Board since 2009. They have also served as docents at NBG’s native butterfly house since 2010. ... Read More
New York Times Bestselling author, Douglas Brunt is joining us online to chat about his debut non-fiction work, on Wednesday, May 1st at 3 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with The Orange County Public Library! This instant bestseller reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s great inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. Watch live and have the opportunity ... Read More
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door . . . Join Nina Simon online to chat about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths on Wednesday, May 8th at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with the Orange County Public Library. Nina is the author of the Reese Witherspoon Sunshine Book Club selected novel "Mother-Daughter Murder Night." This event is suitable for ... Read More
Matt Shindell, For the Love of Mars, Monday, June 3rd Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, its geologic kinship with Earth, and its potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet's place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient ... Read More
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we chat with the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers and her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching. The next installment is full of unbelievable twists and tension as it continues to follow Millie Calloway. She used to clean other ... Read More
LVA on the Go The Library of Virginia’s custom-made van brings some of the agency’s vast resources and staff expertise across the commonwealth. Partnering with public libraries and other organizations, LVA ambassadors will help visitors engage with local history, family history, educational materials and more. The Library of Virginia is coming to Orange! Join us on September 14, 2024 for a visit from LVA On the Go to explore research ... Read More
Join Katie to craft your own recycled book page raven wreath just in time for spooky season! This program is free for the first 12 people to attend and all supplies are provided. Please register at the Main Library in person or call (540) 672-3811
