Orleans Public Library

10/21/2026

See what's new this week at the Orleans Public Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=6049-42 ***

10/20/2026

We had a great group of kids and teens at our October Homeschool Connections meet-up today! The youth enjoyed pumpkin painting and sharing their favorite things about the fall season.

Thanks to Purdue Extension- Orange County for their continued support and collaboration in helping making this program possible!

Homeschooled youth (elementary age & up) are invited to join us next month! Registration is required to attend!

📅 Tuesday, November 10
🕐 1:00 PM
📞 Call 812-865-3270 to register

10/20/2026

Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 years old this month! Check out this gorgeous new children's graphic novel release, now available for check out! 🐻

10/19/2026

We're ready to welcome our friends back after fall break! Storytime is at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! 📖

10/17/2026

Congratulations to Esme! She made the closest guess of how many gummy bears are in the jar at our Winnie-the-Pooh 100th Celebration! 🎉🐻

10/15/2026

🏡 Homeschool Connections at the Orleans Public Library 📚

Looking for homeschool support, community, and a chance to connect with other homeschooling families? Join us for Homeschool Connections, a monthly gathering for homeschooling families to share ideas, build connections, and help shape future meetings.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Adults: Connect with other homeschool parents to share tips, resources, and conversation.

🎨 School-age youth: Enjoy fun icebreakers and an activity while getting to know other homeschool students and making new friends.

Whether you are new to homeschooling or have years of experience, we would love for you to join us!

📍 Location: Orleans Public Library
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📅 Dates:
• October 20, 2026 (Join us for Connection and Pumpkin painting!)
• November 10, 2026
• December 8, 2026

💙 FREE PROGRAM!

Please RSVP to the Orleans Public Library by calling (812) 865-3270 or visiting the reference desk.

Questions or accommodations? Please contact Purdue Extension–Orange County at 812-723-7107 or [email protected]

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Purdue Extension–Orange County at 812-723-7107 or [email protected]

We hope to see you there! 🌟

10/14/2026

Maybe Fall Break is the perfect time to start this new Reading Club to earn a kids meal from Phat Daddy’s BBQ!!

📚🐷 HEY, PHAT KIDS! THE PHAT GUY IS CHECKING ON YOU! 🐷📚

Alright, kiddos! The Phat Guy has a question…

HAVE YOU BEEN READING YOUR 15 MINUTES EVERY DAY?! 👀📖

That’s right! Just 15 minutes a day! That’s less time than it takes the Phat Guy to decide what he’s having for lunch. And trust me, that’s a BIG decision! 😂🍖

Our Phat Kids Reading Club is underway, and we want to see those reading logs filling up!

Need something good to read? The Phat Guy has a few suggestions!

📗 FOR OUR LITTLE BOOKWORMS (Ages 4–7):
The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems 🐦

A hilarious story about a pigeon who will do just about ANYTHING to avoid taking a bath. Sounds like a few kids the Phat Guy knows! 😂

📘 FOR OUR GROWING READERS (Ages 8–12):
Dog Man by Dav Pilkey 🐶👮

Part dog, part police officer, and ALL kinds of ridiculous! Full of silly adventures and illustrations. Perfect for kids who think reading is boring!

📕 FOR OUR TEEN READERS (Ages 13+):
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 🏹

Adventure, courage, survival, and some pretty big decisions! A great pick for teens who love a story that keeps them turning pages.

DON’T HAVE YOUR READING LOG YET?

📍 Stop by Phat Daddy’s BBQ and pick one up!

📩 Can’t make it to the restaurant? Send us a message with your email address, and we’ll send you a copy you can print at home!

🏡 Homeschool families, you’re included too!

And remember, kids, 15 minutes a day adds up to 105 minutes of reading every week! That’s a whole lot of adventures waiting to happen.

Keep reading, fill out those logs, and work toward earning your FREE PHAT KIDS MEAL! 🍔📚

❤️ The Phat Guy believes that feeding little minds is just as important as feeding little bellies.

NOW THE PHAT GUY WANTS TO KNOW…

👇 KIDS, what book are you reading right now?

👇 PARENTS & TEACHERS, what books do YOUR kids absolutely LOVE?

Drop your recommendations below! Let’s help some kids discover their next favorite book!

10/14/2026

See what's new this week at the Orleans Public Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=6049-41 ***

10/12/2026

A friendly reminder that there is NO Storytime this week for fall break. Families can enjoy our story walk, beginning on the northside of Historic Congress Square all this week! 🍁

Storytime will resume Tuesday, October 20, and Wednesday, October 21, at 10:30 AM!

*the library is open regular operating hours this week*
Tuesday 10 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-6 PM
Thursday 10 AM-5 PM
Friday 10 AM-5 PM
Saturday 9 AM-1 PM
Sunday & Monday CLOSED

10/10/2026

Congratulations to our winner! Enoch won a copy of "Takeaways" signed by author Lisa Pieterse-Carson!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and attended our special storytime at the Fall Fun Festival today! 🍁