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Reading Buddies
2025-04-02 17:00:00 2025-04-02 17:45:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies Our Reading Buddies program pairs teen volunteers with children to read books together and engage in fun literacy-building activities! Bracebridge Library - Murray D. Locke Reading Room, Arno D. Liebster Tutorial Room (B)

Wednesday, April 02
5:00pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-02 17:00:00 2025-04-02 17:45:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies Our Reading Buddies program pairs teen volunteers with children to read books together and engage in fun literacy-building activities! Bracebridge Library - Murray D. Locke Reading Room, Arno D. Liebster Tutorial Room (B)

Bracebridge Library

Murray D. Locke Reading Room, Arno D. Liebster Tutorial Room (B)

Our Reading Buddies program pairs teen volunteers with children to read books together and engage in fun literacy-building activities!

Our Reading Buddies program pairs teen volunteers with children to read books together and engage in fun literacy-building activities. Each session will feature interactive reading time where the teens guide the children in reading aloud, followed by activities like games or book discussions to reinforce comprehension. This program aims to improve reading skills in a supportive environment while also fostering connections between generations. Teens will gain valuable volunteer experience and leadership skills, while children will gain confidence in their reading abilities and develop a love for books. The program is designed to be both educational and fun, ensuring a positive experience for all participants.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Children's Weekly Programs | Children's Programs |

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Bracebridge Library
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Phone: 705-645-4171
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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

Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Mar 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.
This event is full
Cancelled
Mindful March Storytimes (Ages 18 months - 5 years) - (Ages 18 months - 5 years)
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
Join us for stories, good morning stretches, music and movement, and mindful activities perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
Magic: The Gathering March Break
Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
This March Break Camp offers a fun and dynamic introduction to the world of Magic: The Gathering!
Registration is now closed
Full STEAM Ahead! Messy March Break for Grades 1 - 4 - Grades 1 - 4
Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Experiment and explore exciting science, engineering, and art projects! Monday: Oceanology Tuesday: Art Explosion Wednesday: Paleontology Thursday: Art Engineers Friday: Astronomy
Registration is now closed
Youth Advisory Committee
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
High Schoolers can gain volunteer hours by helping shape the services and programs offered by the library.
Cancelled
Reading Buddies
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Bracebridge Library
Our Reading Buddies program pairs teen volunteers with children to read books together and engage in fun literacy-building activities!
Adult Board Game Night
Wed, Mar 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.
Mindful March Storytimes (Ages 18 months - 5 years) - (Ages 18 months - 5 years)
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Join us for stories, good morning stretches, music and movement, and mindful activities perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
Magic: The Gathering March Break
Thu, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
This March Break Camp offers a fun and dynamic introduction to the world of Magic: The Gathering!
Registration is now closed
Full STEAM Ahead! Messy March Break for Grades 1 - 4 - Grades 1 - 4
Thu, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Experiment and explore exciting science, engineering, and art projects! Monday: Oceanology Tuesday: Art Explosion Wednesday: Paleontology Thursday: Art Engineers Friday: Astronomy
This event is full
Disney Trivia Night!
Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Inviting all heroes, villains, princes, and princesses! Teams of 4 will battle it out to claim the crown for our Disney Trivia Night! Costumes encouraged! This is a 19+ Event Photo ID required.
This event is full
Mindful March Storytimes (Ages 18 months - 5 years) - (Ages 18 months - 5 years)
Fri, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Join us for stories, good morning stretches, music and movement, and mindful activities perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
Magic: The Gathering March Break
Fri, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
This March Break Camp offers a fun and dynamic introduction to the world of Magic: The Gathering!
Registration is now closed
Full STEAM Ahead! Messy March Break for Grades 1 - 4 - Grades 1 - 4
Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Experiment and explore exciting science, engineering, and art projects! Monday: Oceanology Tuesday: Art Explosion Wednesday: Paleontology Thursday: Art Engineers Friday: Astronomy
This event is full
Artist Demo & Workshop with Hannah Elizabeth: - Character Design
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Professional illustrator Hannah Elizabeth tells of her work bringing characters to life. She shows us how she approaches a design brief from rough sketch to finish. Then she has an assignment for you!
Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, Mar 17, 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.
This event is full
Dip into Calligraphy - Blackletter for Beginners
Mon, Mar 17, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful gothic lettering? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a dip pen, and learn a segment of a beginner blackletter alphabet!  
Dip into Calligraphy - Blackletter for Beginners
Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful gothic lettering? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a dip pen, and learn a segment of a beginner blackletter alphabet!  
Cancelled
Bouncing Babies - Group A (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Mar 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library
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!
Bouncing Babies - Infants Ages 0 - 18 months - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Mar 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Connect with other parents while baby enjoys stories and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! Join our library team for guided activities including puppets, songs, and lap bounces.
Ancestry 101
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Cancelled
Bouncing Babies - Groub B (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
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!
Free Tax Clinics - with The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offers free tax preparation services for individuals, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities with moderate incomes.
Bracebridge Library Board Meeting
Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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
MTG Teen Club
Tue, Mar 18, 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.
Sketch Club!
Tue, Mar 18, 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
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Mar 19, 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
Cancelled
Homeschool Meet-Up (Ages 6 - 10) - Ages 6 – 10
Wed, Mar 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library
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!
Homeschool Meet-up: Therapy Dog Reading Hour (Ages 6 - 10) - Ages 6 - 10
Wed, Mar 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library
Join Therapeutic Paws of Canada at a special edition Homeschool Meet-up with a visit from a therapy dog and their handler. Learn about the career of a therapy dog and read stories to the dog together.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Super STEM! - Grades 1 – 4
Wed, Mar 19, 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!
Youth Advisory Committee
Wed, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
High Schoolers can gain volunteer hours by helping shape the services and programs offered by the library.
Cancelled
Reading Buddies
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Bracebridge Library
Our Reading Buddies program pairs teen volunteers with children to read books together and engage in fun literacy-building activities!
Mini Monets (Toddlers: Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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!
Aluminum Embossing: - Bookmarks
Thu, Mar 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Join us as we learn to manipulate aluminium to create beautiful patterns and designs.
This event is full
Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, Mar 20, 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.
MTG Tween Club
Thu, Mar 20, 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.
Aluminum Embossing: - Bookmarks
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Join us as we learn to manipulate aluminium to create beautiful patterns and designs.
This event is full
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 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 Makerspace Club (Ages 6 - 12) - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Mar 21, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Join our Homeschool Makerspace Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s Makerspace! Enjoy an afternoon of crafting with our 3D printers, laser cutter, and other marvellous machines.
This event is full
Saturday Morning PJ Storytime (Ages 3 - 9) - Ages 3 - 9 years old
Sat, Mar 22, 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.
Adapting to Climate Change
Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Join the District of Muskoka's Community Climate Coordinator for a presentation on the impacts of climate change in Muskoka. Learn what actions are being taken and how the community can help.
Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, Mar 24, 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.
Dip Into Calligraphy - Copperplate for Beginners
Mon, Mar 24, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful lettering? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a pointed pen to create beautiful, flowing Copperplate script.
Dip Into Calligraphy - Copperplate for Beginners
Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful lettering? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a pointed pen to create beautiful, flowing Copperplate script.
Cancelled
Bouncing Babies - Group A (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Mar 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library
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!
Bouncing Babies - Infants Ages 0 - 18 months - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Mar 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Connect with other parents while baby enjoys stories and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! Join our library team for guided activities including puppets, songs, and lap bounces.
Ancestry 101
Tue, Mar 25, 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.
Cancelled
Bouncing Babies - Groub B (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
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!
Free Tax Clinics - with The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offers free tax preparation services for individuals, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities with moderate incomes.
Art Attack! (Grades 1 - 4) - Grades 1 - 4
Tue, Mar 25, 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
Live at the Library: Open Mic Night at the Library
Tue, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library
Open Mic Night at the Library is a community-centred event that invites local performers to share their talents in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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!
This event is full
Library Book Club
Wed, Mar 26, 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.
Super STEM! - Grades 1 – 4
Wed, Mar 26, 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!
Youth Advisory Committee
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
High Schoolers can gain volunteer hours by helping shape the services and programs offered by the library.
Cancelled
Reading Buddies
Wed, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Bracebridge Library
Our Reading Buddies program pairs teen volunteers with children to read books together and engage in fun literacy-building activities!
Library Book Club
Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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!
DIY Propagation Stations
Thu, Mar 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Tap into your green thumb magic! Learn how to propagate some common house plants and create a beautiful station to display them in your home.
This event is full
Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, Mar 27, 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 C - Grades 1-4
Thu, Mar 27, 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.
This event is full
Children's Book Club (Grades 1 - 4): Animal Main Character - Grades 1 - 4
Thu, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join us every month for snacks, discussion, an activity inspired by this month's book, and a sneak peek at next month’s read.
DIY Propagation Stations
Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Tap into your green thumb magic! Learn how to propagate some common house plants and create a beautiful station to display them in your home.
This event is full
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 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 Makerspace Club (Ages 6 - 12) - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Mar 28, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Join our Homeschool Makerspace Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s Makerspace! Enjoy an afternoon of crafting with our 3D printers, laser cutter, and other marvellous machines.
This event is full
Intro to Ukulele
Fri, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Learn the basics of ukulele! Over 4 instructional sessions, you will learn how to tune, read chords and strum out well-known tunes!
This event is full
Saturday Morning PJ Storytime (Ages 3 - 9) - Ages 3 - 9 years old
Sat, Mar 29, 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.
Edible Book Festival
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Get ready for April Fool's Day with our Edible Book Festival! Create food that resembles literary titles. Prizes will be awarded for professional, amateur, and children categories.
Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, Mar 31, 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.
Cancelled
Bouncing Babies - Group A (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Apr 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library
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!
Bouncing Babies - Infants Ages 0 - 18 months - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Apr 01, 9:30am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Connect with other parents while baby enjoys stories and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! Join our library team for guided activities including puppets, songs, and lap bounces.
Ancestry 101
Tue, Apr 01, 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.
Cancelled
Bouncing Babies - Groub B (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
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!
Free Tax Clinics - with The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offers free tax preparation services for individuals, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities with moderate incomes.
Art Attack! (Grades 1 - 4) - Grades 1 - 4
Tue, Apr 01, 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
Software to 3D Printing for Tweens (Grades 5 - 8) Group B
Tue, Apr 01, 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.
Sketch Club!
Tue, Apr 01, 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
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 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!
Youth Advisory Committee
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
High Schoolers can gain volunteer hours by helping shape the services and programs offered by the library.
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Bracebridge Library - Arno D. Liebster Tutorial Room (B),Murray D. Locke Reading Room
Our Reading Buddies program pairs teen volunteers with children to read books together and engage in fun literacy-building activities!
Mini Monets (Toddlers: Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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!
Needle Felting - Baby mobiles
Thu, Apr 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Try your hand at needle felting! Moms to be, new moms, or maybe someone special in your life who is expecting! All are welcome to come and explore this fibre art.
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Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, Apr 03, 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 C - Grades 1-4
Thu, Apr 03, 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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Relax & Create
Thu, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bracebridge Library
Relax & Create provides a calm and engaging environment for tweens to enjoy afterschool.
Needle Felting - Baby mobiles
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Try your hand at needle felting! Moms to be, new moms, or maybe someone special in your life who is expecting! All are welcome to come and explore this fibre art.
This event is full
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 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 Makerspace Club (Ages 6 - 12) - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Apr 04, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Join our Homeschool Makerspace Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s Makerspace! Enjoy an afternoon of crafting with our 3D printers, laser cutter, and other marvellous machines.
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Intro to Ukulele
Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Learn the basics of ukulele! Over 4 instructional sessions, you will learn how to tune, read chords and strum out well-known tunes!
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Saturday Morning PJ Storytime (Ages 3 - 9) - Ages 3 - 9 years old
Sat, Apr 05, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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.
Cancelled
Bouncing Babies - Group A (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Bracebridge Library
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!
Bouncing Babies - Infants Ages 0 - 18 months - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Connect with other parents while baby enjoys stories and sensory play exploration, including our baby ball pit! Join our library team for guided activities including puppets, songs, and lap bounces.
Ancestry 101
Tue, Apr 08, 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.
Cancelled
Bouncing Babies - Groub B (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
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!
Free Tax Clinics - with The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offers free tax preparation services for individuals, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities with moderate incomes.
Bracebridge Library Board Meeting
Tue, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library
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 B
Tue, Apr 08, 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.
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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!
Youth Advisory Committee
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
High Schoolers can gain volunteer hours by helping shape the services and programs offered by the library.
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Bracebridge Library - Arno D. Liebster Tutorial Room (B),Murray D. Locke Reading Room
Our Reading Buddies program pairs teen volunteers with children to read books together and engage in fun literacy-building activities!
Adult Board Game Night
Wed, Apr 09, 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, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 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!
Crepe Paper Daffodils
Thu, Apr 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Cut paste and create! Learn to make life-like Daffodils using crepe paper, wire, and glue.
This event is full
Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, Apr 10, 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 C - Grades 1-4
Thu, Apr 10, 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.
This event is full
MTG Tween Club
Thu, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 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!
Crepe Paper Daffodils
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Cut paste and create! Learn to make life-like Daffodils using crepe paper, wire, and glue.
This event is full
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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 Makerspace Club (Ages 6 - 12) - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Join our Homeschool Makerspace Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s Makerspace! Enjoy an afternoon of crafting with our 3D printers, laser cutter, and other marvellous machines.
This event is full
Intro to Ukulele
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Learn the basics of ukulele! Over 4 instructional sessions, you will learn how to tune, read chords and strum out well-known tunes!
This event is full
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