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America 250 Homecoming Picnic
2026-07-11 13:00:00 2026-07-11 17:00:00 America/New_York America 250 Homecoming Picnic Bring your friends & family to the Orange Branch for an afternoon of fun. Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with live music, food trucks, games, & more! Orange Branch Library - Orange Imagination Garden, Orange Programming Room

Saturday, July 11
1:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-11 13:00:00 2026-07-11 17:00:00 America/New_York America 250 Homecoming Picnic Bring your friends & family to the Orange Branch for an afternoon of fun. Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with live music, food trucks, games, & more! Orange Branch Library - Orange Imagination Garden, Orange Programming Room

Orange Branch Library

Orange Imagination Garden, Orange Programming Room

Bring your friends & family to the Orange Branch for an afternoon of fun. Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with live music, food trucks, games, & more!

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join your neighbors in the Imagination Garden for a picnic! The first 50 families in attendance will receive a celebration kit from the America 250-Ohio commission. (While supplies last.) Historical figures Ida B. Wells and Sacagawea will be attending the picnic. Chat with them to learn about their American experiences! 

The picnic will be opened with remarks from Delaware County Commissioner Jeff Benton and Orange Township Trustee Erica Fouss at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy a musical performance by the Central Ohio Symphony at 2 p.m. 

Games: Lawn games will include: 

  • Giant Connect 4
  • Cornhole

Food: Bring your own snacks or enjoy a meal from a local food truck. Food trucks expected to attend: 

Parking: Additional parking will be available at The Animal Health Organization (TAHO) and Penguin Crossing Academy parking lots, located on Gooding Blvd. across the street from the Orange Branch Library. Please do not park on Gooding Blvd. Additional opportunities for parking and walking along the walking/bike paths are available.  

This program is presented in partnership with Orange Township. 

Orange Branch Library
askorange@delawarelibrary.org
Phone: 740-549-2665
Branch manager
Ashley Mensah
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About the branch

The Orange Branch Library is located in Orange Township just north of the township's fire station, park and pool. At 33,000 square feet, this branch has a drive-up book drop and drive through pick-up window, along with many other special sustainable building features. The building also houses our Outreach Services Department and the Imagination Garden. 

DCDL welcomes all people to our programs and events. If you require ASL interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, please contact us at pr@delawarelibrary.org.

Upcoming events

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Orange Afternoon ESOL Class
Mon, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267. First-time students will need to attend an Orientation Class.
Orange Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Orange Programming Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!
Writing Group
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Orange Community Room
A group dedicated to writing where members motivate, support, and provide feedback on each other's work. Registration required.
Orange Afternoon ESOL Class
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267. First-time students will need to attend an Orientation Class.
Orange Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Orange Programming Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!
Orange Preschool Storytime with Special Guest
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Orange Programming Room
Join us, Prosecutor Melissa Schiffel, and a therapy animal friend at the Delaware Library for a Storytime that features books, rhymes, and songs!
Orange Afternoon Book Club
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Community Room
Do you like to share your ideas and reactions about titles you've read? Like to discover others' thoughts and opinions? Join a book club for a fun, entertaining discussion.
Dairy Delicacies with Bring the Farm to You
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Orange Programming Room
Participants will share the joy of making and eating their home-made dairy products while learning the science that makes it happen! Ages 9-12. Registration required.
Mobile Health Clinic
Fri, Jul 17, 9:15am - 2:15pm
Orange Imagination Garden
Visit the DPHD Mobile Health Clinic! The clinic will offer immunizations, health screenings, cribs for kids, and health resources to interested participants. No appointment necessary.
Orange Baby Storytime
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Orange Programming Room
Caregivers are guided through interactive rhymes, songs, and stories with their little ones!
Orange Afternoon ESOL Class
Mon, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267. First-time students will need to attend an Orientation Class.
Hooked: An Introduction to Fishing
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Orange Community Room
Get hooked on fishing! Join us and learn about the gear, fishing regulations, sportfish of Ohio, and some of the local areas with one of the Division of Wildlife’s fish management team.
Orange Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Orange Programming Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!
Delaware Toastmasters Club @ Orange
Tue, Jul 21, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Offsite TBD
Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
Orange Afternoon ESOL Class
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267. First-time students will need to attend an Orientation Class.
Orange Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Orange Programming Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!
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