Culture Days

Celebrate Culture Days with us at the Orillia Public Library!

Join us on Saturday, September 21 for some creative programs!

-Guided Art Tours: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Melissa Robertson will guide you on a tour of notable artworks from the Library’s permanent art collection on Saturday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Discover the work of local artists who have created in and about the Sunshine City for centuries, and experience the featured work of great masters including Arthur Shilling, Elizabeth Wyn Wood, and Franklin Carmichael.  Everyone welcome! No registration required.  Meet in the Library Lobby.

-Orillia's Musical Past: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Drop-in to the Library's Local History Room and pore through the archives on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and learn interesting tidbits about the people and places that make up Orillia's musical past. Brief tours of the Local History Room are also available upon request. Everyone welcome.

-Art Adventure: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Children and families are invited to drop-in and unleash their creativity on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Celebrate Culture Days by exploring different artistic mediums at various stations throughout the Family Dept.  No registration required; all ages.

-Paint Your Own Souvenir Keychain: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stop by the Makerspace to paint your own personalized souvenir keychain on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Plus, learn more about the exciting creative possibilities in the Makerspace and unleash your imagination!  This hands-on activity is open to all ages. Don't miss out on the fun!

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