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Statement of Purpose:
To support the library needs of the communities of the Orange School District, exclusively for charitable, educational, and literary purposes, as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

10/05/2026

Grandparents Day 2026 (held on Sun, Sep 27) at 's Orange Branch was a HUGE success! Featuring the Bubble Lady, free East Coast Custard, the Magical Mr. J-strolling magician, the Euclid Beach Rocket Car, Fire Engine touch-a-truck, a Petting Farm, a Pollinator Garden and Meadow Tour, Storytime, a sidewalk chalk showcase, Friends’ Booksale book giveaways, and more, we're sharing a few of our favorite pictures and a deeply heartfelt THANK YOU to our Friends of the Orange Branch Library for making it all come together!

10/03/2026

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Orange Branch hosted Grandparents Day for over 325 library customers. The event included a wide variety of family fun, including performances by the Bubble Lady and Magical Mr. J-strolling magician, free East Coast Custard, exciting rides in the Euclid Beach Rocket Car, Pepper Pike Fire Engine touch-a-truck, a Petting Farm, a Pollinator Garden and Meadow Tour, Storytime with Branch Manager, Chad Lowther, Sidewalk chalk showcase, Friends’ Booksale book giveaways, and more! Grandparents Day was organized and funded by the Friends of the Orange Branch Library. The event serves as an annual celebration of grandparents and provides outstanding support of the library’s role in community engagement. THANK YOU to everyone that came and who worked to make it possible! What a great day!

09/26/2026

☀️ TOMORROW! Grandparents & Community Day! 🎉

Join us from 2–4 PM at the Orange Branch Library for an afternoon packed with FREE family fun!

🫧 Bubble Lady — 2 PM & 2:50 PM
📚 Storytime with Branch Manager Chad Lowther — 3 PM
🎩 Strolling magician — 2–4 PM
🚀 Euclid Beach Rocket Car rides — 2–4 PM
🍦 East Coast Custard Truck — 2–4 PM
🐐 Petting Farm — 2–4 PM
🌼 Pollinator Garden fun — 2–4 PM
🚒 Fire Engine Touch-A-Truck — 2–4 PM*
🎨 Sidewalk chalk — 2–4 PM

And don’t forget to stop at the Friends Welcome Table for your custard sticker, free children’s books, and a chance to win a Kindle! 📚✨

The weather is supposed to be gorgeous — come spend the afternoon with us! 💛

Fire engine/EMS vehicle appearance is subject to emergency calls.

09/16/2026

🎶 Working 9 to 5… and raising a whole lot of readers! 📚💗

September 25 is officially Dolly Parton Day in Ohio! (9/25 — see what they did there? 😉)

We’re celebrating Dolly not just for the songs we all know and love, but for her incredible commitment to childhood literacy. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, more than ONE MILLION Ohio children across all 88 counties have received books and discovered the joy of reading.

Ohio’s public libraries are proud to be part of that story — helping families connect with the Imagination Library, discover early literacy resources, and raise the next generation of readers.

So today, turn up a little Dolly, grab a good book, and celebrate a woman who has shown us just how powerful a little generosity — and a whole lot of reading — can be. 💕📖

Happy Dolly Parton Day, Ohio! ✨

08/25/2026

Stop by and see our three new whimsical outdoor Percussion Play instruments on the library grounds: intertwined cattails, a spiraling dragonfly, and a rainbow xylophone.

A special thanks to Mercedes Wilson's parents, Gail and Larry Wilson, for their generous donation in her memory.

Working closely with branch staff, the Friends and the Wilson family’s gifts supported purchase and installation of these special instruments. These unique additions invite visitors of all ages to discover, create, and find joy through music and play.

An Orange High School alumna and frequent library visitor, Mercedes was remembered as someone who brought joy wherever she went. As one speaker shared at the recent dedication shared, "Mercedes had an energy that just lit up the room. I love how she taught us to live fearlessly, love people, spread joy, and be kind. She taught us how to dance like no one was watching."

07/13/2026

Meet Author Dr. Kelly Anderson at the Orange Branch Library on Monday August 17th at 2pm!

About the author:

Dr. Kelly Anderson is a physician with fellowships in emergency medicine and HIV. She completed the Bookends Novel Fellowship, the Gateless Writing Academy, and is a certified Gateless writing teacher.

She led writing courses for over two thousand women inside her award-winning nonprofit, Understory, designed to bring doctors back to themselves and their instincts. She spent fifteen years working in the Inner-City Family Health Team at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and built the clinical team at Felix Health.

Kelly spent much of her childhood in British Columbia, and now lives in Guelph, Ontario with her husband and sons.

The Wild Beneath is her first novel.

06/11/2026

🦸‍♀️ Don’t miss these SUPER opportunities! 🦸‍♂️

Registration is still open for two inspiring workshops led by Lisa Kollins, founder of The Superhero Project.

The Superhero Project envisions a global community of families and artists who collaboratively create joy while welcoming and celebrating the unique contributions of every child.

These powerful programs offer meaningful insights, practical tools, and an uplifting perspective on inclusion, creativity, and connection.

Learn more and register today:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Superhero-Project---Two-powerful-workshops-in-June-.html?soid=1142267712234&aid=CGI0EvfK71Y

06/02/2026

At the library, every story matters—and every reader belongs.

This June, we celebrate the diversity of our community and the many voices, experiences, and perspectives that make it stronger. Whether you’re discovering a new favorite book, finding resources, connecting with others, or simply enjoying a quiet place to be yourself, there’s a place for you here.

Because reading is for everyone. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

05/21/2026

Discover how a global League of Extraordinary Artists is harnessing the power of the arts as a tool for healing and empowering youth impacted by serious illnesses, disabilities, and complex mental health, developmental or medical needs. The storytelling collaboration begins when kids and teens are interviewed about who they are beyond their diagnosis and how they want to make a positive difference in the world. Each child is matched with an illustrator who designs the heroic alter ego they describe – visual representations of their strength, courage and creativity. Hear how illustrators tackle the challenge of taking art direction from a child and
celebrating their differences, and how this new pantheon of young superheroes can change the world.

This workshop will be facilitated by Superhero Project founder, Lisa Kollins. We encourage you to check the Representational Justice & A New Pantheon of Heroes program on Thurs, June 25 / 6:30 as well. Registration opens May 23! Reserve your spot!

05/08/2026

Moms have spoken… and one of the sweetest Mother’s Day gifts might just be a little extra time to read — especially with someone they love. 📚💐

Stop by the Orange Branch Library and pick out a book Mom would enjoy, whether it’s one she can savor on her own or one you can read together. Stories make some of the very best memories. 💛

Wishing all the amazing moms, grandmas, caregivers, and mother figures a very happy Mother’s Day from the Friends of the Orange Branch Library!

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Pepper Pike, OH

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https://cuyahogalibrary.org/branches/orange, https://friendsoforangelibrary.org/

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