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Ancestry Library Edition
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Ancestry Library 101

Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition, an online genealogy resource, accessible with your library card. Learn how to search for best results and how to interpret what the information means.

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Bracebridge Library
[email protected]
Phone: 705-645-4171
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 12:00PM to 4:00PM
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About the Library

The Bracebridge Library is located within the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre at 34 Salmon Ave. The Library is a state-of-the-art facility with a makerspace, multipurpose room, & more! 

Upcoming Events

Mini Monets (Toddlers: Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come get messy at Mini Monets! Your little ones will love listening to a story, singing songs, exploring sensory activities, and creating experiential art!
Registration is now closed
Picasso Preschoolers (Ages 3 - 5) - Preschool: Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Dress for a mess and create a different piece of art each week at our Picasso Preschoolers program. Enjoy process based art projects, colourful stories, and catchy songs!
Registration is now closed
Clay Candle Holders
Thu, Jan 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Join us and create these charming candle holders to give warmth to this cold season! In this program we will mold and sculpt clay into candles holders for your home.
Registration is now closed
Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come get messy at Amazing Art! Have fun exploring and playing with paint, glitter, and glue galore while learning hands-on art techniques.
Registration is now closed
Makerspace 101 for Kids (Grades 1 - 4)- Group A - (Grades 1 - 4)
Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Master the Makerspace with this hands-on introduction to our marvellous machines.  Make your own custom stickers and buttons, learn how the 3D printer and laser cutter work, and more. 
Registration is now closed
MTG Tween Club
Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
MTG Tween Club offers a fun and dynamic introduction to the world of Magic: The Gathering for kids ages 10-13.
Registration is now closed
Fiero Code for Kids! (Grades 1 - 4) - (Grades 1 - 4)
Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Do you like video games? Have you ever wanted to learn how to code? Come learn the basics of coding with Fiero Code and create your own video game!
Registration is now closed
Clay Candle Holders
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Join us and create these charming candle holders to give warmth to this cold season! In this program we will mold and sculpt clay into candles holders for your home.
Registration is now closed
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
The Puppets have taken over Storytime! Come join us for a fun filled Friday morning of stories, songs, music, and games… led by the Library Puppets!
Junior Homeschool Meet-up (Ages 3 - 5) - (Ages 3 - 5)
Fri, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Join us for dynamic guided activities including art, games, science, and music. Junior Homeschool Group is the perfect place to connect with other homeschool families and learn something new.
Homeschool Robotics Club (Ages 6 - 12) - (Ages 6 - 12)
Fri, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join our Homeschool Robotics Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s robotics collection! Enjoy hands-on experimenting, an introduction to coding, and design your own radical robots.
This event is full
Saturday Morning PJ Storytime (Ages 3 - 9) - Ages 3 - 9 years old
Sat, Jan 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Stay in your jammies and bring the whole family to our Saturday Morning PJ Storytime! Enjoy songs, stories, good morning stretches, and a cereal snack to start your weekend off right.
Local Author Talk with Nancy Beal
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Author Nancy Beal will talk about her book The Endurable Alex Tilly. An authorized biography of the man beneath the world-famous hat. The author will read excerpts followed by Q & A.
Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
It's Toddler Time at the library! Join us for songs, stories, and sensory play every Monday morning. Enjoy toddler favourite activities including puppets, felt boards, sensory bins and crafts.
Bouncing Babies - Group A (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Bring baby to the library for songs, puppets, lap bounces, stories, and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! This program is best for babies who are upright and ready to get moving!
This event is full
Ancestry 101
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition, an online genealogy resource, accessible with your library card. Learn how to search for best results and how to interpret what the information means.
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Learn to play the game of Mah Jongg. Developed in 19th century China, the game has become popular all over the world. These intro sessions will teach you the basics and have you saying "Mah Jongg!"
This event is full
Bouncing Babies - Groub B (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Bring baby to the library for songs, puppets, lap bounces, stories, and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! This program is best for babies who are upright and ready to get moving!
Art Attack! (Grades 1 - 4) - Grades 1 - 4
Tue, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Express yourself through art at our Art Attack program. Draw, paint, glue, collage, and sculpt your way to fun each Tuesday after school. Dress for mess!
MTG Teen Club
Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Murray D. Locke Reading Room
MTG Teen Club will introduce participants to the world of Magic: The Gathering through a mix of gameplay, creative workshops, and local community exploration.
Software to 3D Printing for Tweens (Grades 5 - 8) Group A
Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab,Mackay Family Makerspace
Learn basic CAD to 3D Print your own creation. In this 2 week session learn how to use CAD to design a small item, then export to a slicer and print on our 3D printers. Pick up project following week.
Registration is now closed
Sketch Club!
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Draw with us every other Tuesday! Freely experiment, capture the world around you and draw silly pictures that make you happy. All levels welcome, no skill required! Supplies and snacks provided!
This event is full
Cancelled
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
Get ready for Parachute Club! Your child will be excited to play parachute games, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and nurture a love for reading.
Homeschool Meet-Up (Ages 6 - 10) - Ages 6 – 10
Wed, Jan 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Connect with other local Homeschool families and experience the wonderful world of STEAM. Join us each Wednesday for guided art lessons, science experiments, engineering challenges, and more!
Super STEM! - Grades 1 – 4
Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Experiment with sticky science and kaboom chemistry, complete extreme engineering challenges, explore our robotics collection, and more at Super STEM!
This event is full
Youth Advisory Committee
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Murray D. Locke Reading Room
High Schoolers can gain volunteer hours by helping shape the services and programs offered by the library.
Mini Monets (Toddlers: Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come get messy at Mini Monets! Your little ones will love listening to a story, singing songs, exploring sensory activities, and creating experiential art!
Picasso Preschoolers (Ages 3 - 5) - Preschool: Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Dress for a mess and create a different piece of art each week at our Picasso Preschoolers program. Enjoy process based art projects, colourful stories, and catchy songs!
Dip into Calligraphy: - A Beginner's Guide
Thu, Jan 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful letters and script? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a dip pen, and what you need to get started!
This event is full
Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come get messy at Amazing Art! Have fun exploring and playing with paint, glitter, and glue galore while learning hands-on art techniques.
Makerspace 101 for Kids (Grades 1 - 4)- Group A - (Grades 1 - 4)
Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Master the Makerspace with this hands-on introduction to our marvellous machines.  Make your own custom stickers and buttons, learn how the 3D printer and laser cutter work, and more. 
Registration is now closed
Children's Book Club: Ocean Reads (Grades 1-4) - Grades 1-4
Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join us for snacks, discussion, an activity inspired by our theme of the month, and a sneak peek at next month’s read. January's theme is Read about the Ocean - pirates, mermaids, sharks and more!
Dip into Calligraphy: - A Beginner's Guide
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful letters and script? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a dip pen, and what you need to get started!
This event is full
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
The Puppets have taken over Storytime! Come join us for a fun filled Friday morning of stories, songs, music, and games… led by the Library Puppets!
Junior Homeschool Meet-up (Ages 3 - 5) - (Ages 3 - 5)
Fri, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Join us for dynamic guided activities including art, games, science, and music. Junior Homeschool Group is the perfect place to connect with other homeschool families and learn something new.
Homeschool Robotics Club (Ages 6 - 12) - (Ages 6 - 12)
Fri, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join our Homeschool Robotics Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s robotics collection! Enjoy hands-on experimenting, an introduction to coding, and design your own radical robots.
This event is full
Minecraft Adventure - Family Literacy Day
Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join us for a fun, creative, and educational Family Literacy Day. Come in and immerse yourselves in the world of Minecraft!
Family Literacy Day - Minecraft Adventure
Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library
Join us for a fun, creative, and educational Family Literacy Day. Come in and immerse yourselves in the world of Minecraft!
Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
It's Toddler Time at the library! Join us for songs, stories, and sensory play every Monday morning. Enjoy toddler favourite activities including puppets, felt boards, sensory bins and crafts.
Bouncing Babies - Group A (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Bring baby to the library for songs, puppets, lap bounces, stories, and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! This program is best for babies who are upright and ready to get moving!
This event is full
Ancestry 101
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition, an online genealogy resource, accessible with your library card. Learn how to search for best results and how to interpret what the information means.
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Learn to play the game of Mah Jongg. Developed in 19th century China, the game has become popular all over the world. These intro sessions will teach you the basics and have you saying "Mah Jongg!"
Bouncing Babies - Groub B (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Bring baby to the library for songs, puppets, lap bounces, stories, and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! This program is best for babies who are upright and ready to get moving!
Play with Polymer Clay!
Tue, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library
Create a custom piece with polymer clay! We will show you basics of polymer clay and introduce you to the possibilities of this fun medium.
This event is full
Art Attack! (Grades 1 - 4) - Grades 1 - 4
Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Express yourself through art at our Art Attack program. Draw, paint, glue, collage, and sculpt your way to fun each Tuesday after school. Dress for mess!
This event is full
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
Get ready for Parachute Club! Your child will be excited to play parachute games, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and nurture a love for reading.
This event is full
Homeschool Meet-Up (Ages 6 - 10) - Ages 6 – 10
Wed, Jan 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Connect with other local Homeschool families and experience the wonderful world of STEAM. Join us each Wednesday for guided art lessons, science experiments, engineering challenges, and more!
Library Book Club
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Welcome to the Library Book Club! Each month we share books on a different genre or subject. Suggested reading lists available.
This event is full
Super STEM! - Grades 1 – 4
Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Experiment with sticky science and kaboom chemistry, complete extreme engineering challenges, explore our robotics collection, and more at Super STEM!
This event is full
Youth Advisory Committee
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Murray D. Locke Reading Room
High Schoolers can gain volunteer hours by helping shape the services and programs offered by the library.
Library Book Club
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Welcome to the Library Book Club! Each month we share books on a different genre or subject. Suggested reading lists available.
Mini Monets (Toddlers: Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come get messy at Mini Monets! Your little ones will love listening to a story, singing songs, exploring sensory activities, and creating experiential art!
Picasso Preschoolers (Ages 3 - 5) - Preschool: Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Dress for a mess and create a different piece of art each week at our Picasso Preschoolers program. Enjoy process based art projects, colourful stories, and catchy songs!
Rescheduled
Play with Polymer Clay!
Thu, Jan 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New date Tuesday, January 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library
Create a custom piece with polymer clay! We will show you basics of polymer clay and introduce you to the possibilities of this fun medium.
Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come get messy at Amazing Art! Have fun exploring and playing with paint, glitter, and glue galore while learning hands-on art techniques.
Makerspace 101 for Kids (Grades 1 - 4)- Group A - (Grades 1 - 4)
Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Master the Makerspace with this hands-on introduction to our marvellous machines.  Make your own custom stickers and buttons, learn how the 3D printer and laser cutter work, and more. 
Registration is now closed
Play with Polymer Clay!
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Create a custom piece with polymer clay! We will show you basics of polymer clay and introduce you to the possibilities of this fun medium.
This event is full
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
The Puppets have taken over Storytime! Come join us for a fun filled Friday morning of stories, songs, music, and games… led by the Library Puppets!
Junior Homeschool Meet-up (Ages 3 - 5) - (Ages 3 - 5)
Fri, Jan 31, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Join us for dynamic guided activities including art, games, science, and music. Junior Homeschool Group is the perfect place to connect with other homeschool families and learn something new.
Homeschool Robotics Club (Ages 6 - 12) - (Ages 6 - 12)
Fri, Jan 31, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join our Homeschool Robotics Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s robotics collection! Enjoy hands-on experimenting, an introduction to coding, and design your own radical robots.
This event is full
PD Day Sublimation Fun!
Fri, Jan 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Join us this PD Day at the library to create your very own sublimation printed project! Use sublimation pens and design a unique bookmark. Ages 6-10.
Saturday Morning PJ Storytime (Ages 3 - 9) - Ages 3 - 9 years old
Sat, Feb 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Stay in your jammies and bring the whole family to our Saturday Morning PJ Storytime! Enjoy songs, stories, good morning stretches, and a cereal snack to start your weekend off right.
Therapeutic Paws
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
Therapeutic Paws of Canada will offer their Paws With Love to Share program every month. Enjoy a special pet visitation and enhance your wellness with a human/animal connection. Drop-in program.
Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
It's Toddler Time at the library! Join us for songs, stories, and sensory play every Monday morning. Enjoy toddler favourite activities including puppets, felt boards, sensory bins and crafts.
Bouncing Babies - Group A (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Bring baby to the library for songs, puppets, lap bounces, stories, and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! This program is best for babies who are upright and ready to get moving!
This event is full
Ancestry 101
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition, an online genealogy resource, accessible with your library card. Learn how to search for best results and how to interpret what the information means.
Bouncing Babies - Groub B (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Bring baby to the library for songs, puppets, lap bounces, stories, and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! This program is best for babies who are upright and ready to get moving!
Homeschool Research Group - Welcome & Intros - Ages 11-18 - Middle/High School Homeschoolers
Tue, Feb 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Welcome to our first Homeschool Research group! Come meet the group, enjoy refreshments, and learn about next month's topic. Bring something to present to the group about your favourite hobby.
Art Attack! (Grades 1 - 4) - Grades 1 - 4
Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Express yourself through art at our Art Attack program. Draw, paint, glue, collage, and sculpt your way to fun each Tuesday after school. Dress for mess!
Sketch Club!
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Draw with us every other Tuesday! Freely experiment, capture the world around you and draw silly pictures that make you happy. All levels welcome, no skill required! Supplies and snacks provided!
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
Get ready for Parachute Club! Your child will be excited to play parachute games, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and nurture a love for reading.
This event is full
Homeschool Meet-Up (Ages 6 - 10) - Ages 6 – 10
Wed, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Connect with other local Homeschool families and experience the wonderful world of STEAM. Join us each Wednesday for guided art lessons, science experiments, engineering challenges, and more!
Super STEM! - Grades 1 – 4
Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Experiment with sticky science and kaboom chemistry, complete extreme engineering challenges, explore our robotics collection, and more at Super STEM!
This event is full
Youth Advisory Committee
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Murray D. Locke Reading Room
High Schoolers can gain volunteer hours by helping shape the services and programs offered by the library.
Local Author Talk with Beverley Brewer
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Author Beverley Brewer will talk about her book Dance Into The Light: a memoir. An inspiring and moving journey dealing with addiction and suicide. The author will read excerpts followed by Q & A.
Mini Monets (Toddlers: Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Thu, Feb 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come get messy at Mini Monets! Your little ones will love listening to a story, singing songs, exploring sensory activities, and creating experiential art!
Picasso Preschoolers (Ages 3 - 5) - Preschool: Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Dress for a mess and create a different piece of art each week at our Picasso Preschoolers program. Enjoy process based art projects, colourful stories, and catchy songs!
Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come get messy at Amazing Art! Have fun exploring and playing with paint, glitter, and glue galore while learning hands-on art techniques.
Makerspace 101 for Kids (Grades 1 - 4)- Group A - (Grades 1 - 4)
Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Master the Makerspace with this hands-on introduction to our marvellous machines.  Make your own custom stickers and buttons, learn how the 3D printer and laser cutter work, and more. 
Registration is now closed
Relax & Create
Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bracebridge Library
Relax & Create provides a calm and engaging environment for tweens to enjoy afterschool.
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
The Puppets have taken over Storytime! Come join us for a fun filled Friday morning of stories, songs, music, and games… led by the Library Puppets!
Junior Homeschool Meet-up (Ages 3 - 5) - (Ages 3 - 5)
Fri, Feb 07, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Join us for dynamic guided activities including art, games, science, and music. Junior Homeschool Group is the perfect place to connect with other homeschool families and learn something new.
Homeschool Robotics Club (Ages 6 - 12) - (Ages 6 - 12)
Fri, Feb 07, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join our Homeschool Robotics Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s robotics collection! Enjoy hands-on experimenting, an introduction to coding, and design your own radical robots.
This event is full
Science Spectacular! National Women in Science Day - Ages 3 - 9 years old
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room,Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Celebrate National Women in Science Day with special guest scientists. Meet the amazing women who bring science to life in Muskoka, learn about their fields, and experiment with hands-on activities.
Blind Date with a Book
Mon, Feb 10, All day
Bracebridge Library
Blind date with a book is back! No registration required.
Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
It's Toddler Time at the library! Join us for songs, stories, and sensory play every Monday morning. Enjoy toddler favourite activities including puppets, felt boards, sensory bins and crafts.
Bouncing Babies - Group A (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Bring baby to the library for songs, puppets, lap bounces, stories, and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! This program is best for babies who are upright and ready to get moving!
This event is full
Ancestry 101
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition, an online genealogy resource, accessible with your library card. Learn how to search for best results and how to interpret what the information means.
Bouncing Babies - Groub B (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Bring baby to the library for songs, puppets, lap bounces, stories, and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! This program is best for babies who are upright and ready to get moving!
Bracebridge Library Board Meeting
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Monthly meeting of the Bracebridge Library Board.
Art Attack! (Grades 1 - 4) - Grades 1 - 4
Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Express yourself through art at our Art Attack program. Draw, paint, glue, collage, and sculpt your way to fun each Tuesday after school. Dress for mess!
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
Get ready for Parachute Club! Your child will be excited to play parachute games, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and nurture a love for reading.
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Homeschool Meet-Up (Ages 6 - 10) - Ages 6 – 10
Wed, Feb 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Connect with other local Homeschool families and experience the wonderful world of STEAM. Join us each Wednesday for guided art lessons, science experiments, engineering challenges, and more!
Super STEM! - Grades 1 – 4
Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Experiment with sticky science and kaboom chemistry, complete extreme engineering challenges, explore our robotics collection, and more at Super STEM!
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Youth Advisory Committee
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Murray D. Locke Reading Room
High Schoolers can gain volunteer hours by helping shape the services and programs offered by the library.
Fab Fibre Arts: Sewing (Tweens: Grades 5 - 8) - Tweens: Grades 5 - 8
Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Learn how to create plushies and fabric pictures using a variety of sewing stitches and techniques, including pattern making and appliques. This is a two-part program, registration is for both weeks.
Adult Board Game Night
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Pick a card or roll the dice at the Adult Board Game Night. Enjoy classic board games, strategy card games and new favourites. Join us for fun, games and refreshments.
Mini Monets (Toddlers: Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come get messy at Mini Monets! Your little ones will love listening to a story, singing songs, exploring sensory activities, and creating experiential art!
Picasso Preschoolers (Ages 3 - 5) - Preschool: Ages 3 - 5
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Dress for a mess and create a different piece of art each week at our Picasso Preschoolers program. Enjoy process based art projects, colourful stories, and catchy songs!
Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come get messy at Amazing Art! Have fun exploring and playing with paint, glitter, and glue galore while learning hands-on art techniques.
Makerspace 101 for Kids (Grades 1 - 4) - Group B - (Grades 1- 4)
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Mackay Family Makerspace
Master the Makerspace with this hands-on introduction to our marvellous machines. Make your own custom stickers and buttons, learn how the 3D printer and laser cutter work, and more.
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MTG Tween Club
Thu, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
MTG Tween Club offers a fun and dynamic introduction to the world of Magic: The Gathering for kids ages 10-13.
Fiero Code for Kids! (Grades 1 - 4) - (Grades 1 - 4)
Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Do you like video games? Have you ever wanted to learn how to code? Come learn the basics of coding with Fiero Code and create your own video game!
Partner Paint Night
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Bring a friend or loved one and join us for our partner paint night!
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
The Puppets have taken over Storytime! Come join us for a fun filled Friday morning of stories, songs, music, and games… led by the Library Puppets!
Junior Homeschool Meet-up (Ages 3 - 5) - (Ages 3 - 5)
Fri, Feb 14, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Join us for dynamic guided activities including art, games, science, and music. Junior Homeschool Group is the perfect place to connect with other homeschool families and learn something new.
Homeschool Robotics Club (Ages 6 - 12) - (Ages 6 - 12)
Fri, Feb 14, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join our Homeschool Robotics Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s robotics collection! Enjoy hands-on experimenting, an introduction to coding, and design your own radical robots.
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Saturday Morning PJ Storytime (Ages 3 - 9) - Ages 3 - 9 years old
Sat, Feb 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Stay in your jammies and bring the whole family to our Saturday Morning PJ Storytime! Enjoy songs, stories, good morning stretches, and a cereal snack to start your weekend off right.
Family Play Day (Families with Children ages 3 - 12) - (Families with Children ages 3 - 12)
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
It’s all fun and games at Family Play Day! Warm up and unwind during the Family Day weekend with an afternoon of games and puzzles at the library.
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