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Sashiko

2025-05-15 13:30:00 2025-05-15 14:30:00 America/New_York Visable Mending: Keep your favourite clothes in rotation indefinitely with the Japanese art of sashiko. Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

Thursday, May 15
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 13:30:00 2025-05-15 14:30:00 America/New_York Visable Mending: Keep your favourite clothes in rotation indefinitely with the Japanese art of sashiko. Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

Bracebridge Library

Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

Keep your favourite clothes in rotation indefinitely with the Japanese art of sashiko.

Learn to restore well-loved garments with the Japanese art of sashiko, an embroidery technique used to restore, reenforce and decorate textiles.
Bring a garment to repair or learn on scrap fabric. 

This is a 16+ program. Please note that we are unable to accommodate guests and/or children of registered participants. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Programs |

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Phone: 705-645-4171
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Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 Closed
(The Bracebridge Library will be closed for the Easter long weekend.)
Sat, Apr 19 Closed
(The Bracebridge Library will be closed for the Easter long weekend.)
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(The Bracebridge Library will be closed for the Easter long weekend.)
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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

Cancelled
Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
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 - Infants Ages 0 - 18 months - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Apr 22, 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 22, 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.
Free Tax Clinics - with The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Tue, Apr 22, 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 22, 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
Rescheduled
MTG Teen Club
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, April 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.
Rainbow Book Club
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Rainbow Book Club is a safe space built to support and connect 2SLGBTQI+ teens and allies.
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Apr 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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, Apr 23, 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.
Create Your Own Custom Puzzle & Box
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Create a custom puzzle while learning about the Bracebridge Library's laser cutter. You will be able to take the puzzle home with a custom-made box.
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 23, 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!
Local Author Talk with Wendie Donabie
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Author Wendie Donabie will talk about her book Views From the Edge of the Earth. A collection of poems, artwork and photography showcasing the beauty of the natural world. Reading followed by Q & A.
Mini Monets (Toddlers: Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Thu, Apr 24, 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 24, 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, Apr 24, 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.
Laser Cut and Colour Whales (Grades 1 - 4) - Group A
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Dive into creativity in this free hands-on Makerspace activity just for kids! Using our laser cutter, each child will create the pieces for an adorable mini orca whale.
Children's Book Club (Grades 1 - 4): Mystery - Grades 1 - 4
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Registration is now closed
Artful Approach - April Showers Paint Night
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Paint night! Unwind and let your creativity out to play! This months theme will be April Showers. All levels welcome.
This event is full
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, Apr 25, 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 25, 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 Lego Club - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join our Homeschool LEGO Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s LEGO collection! Enjoy an afternoon of engineering, constructing, and creating legendary LEGO builds.
Intro to Ukulele
Fri, Apr 25, 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
Earth Day Extravaganza! (Family event) - Family Event
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room,Little Friends Story Room,Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room,Murray D. Locke Reading Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Be an eco hero at our Earth Day Extravaganza! Enjoy sustainable snacks, live children's entertainment, local conservancy group activities, and pot your own plant!
Community Puzzle Swap
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Refresh your puzzle collection this spring!
Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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.
Bouncing Babies - Infants Ages 0 - 18 months - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Apr 29, 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 29, 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.
Free Tax Clinics - with The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Tue, Apr 29, 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 29, 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
Sketch Club!
Tue, Apr 29, 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
Explore the World of 3D Design with TinkerCAD
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Explore 3D design with TinkerCAD! Learn the basics of CAD, unleash your creativity, and discover how designs can be brought to life with 3D printing. No experience needed!
This event is full
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Apr 30, 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 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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 30, 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.
Create Your Own Custom Puzzle & Box
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Create a custom puzzle while learning about the Bracebridge Library's laser cutter. You will be able to take the puzzle home with a custom-made box.
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Wed, Apr 30, 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!
Library Book Club
Wed, Apr 30, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 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!
Hand Lettering 101 - Garden Signs
Thu, May 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Personalize your garden with hand lettered wooden signs. We'll learn basic techniques of contemporary hand lettering.
This event is full
Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, May 01, 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.
Laser Cut and Colour Whales (Grades 1 - 4) - Group A
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Dive into creativity in this free hands-on Makerspace activity just for kids! Using our laser cutter, each child will create the pieces for an adorable mini orca whale.
Relax & Create
Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Relax & Create provides a calm and engaging environment for tweens to enjoy afterschool.
Hand Lettering 101 - Garden Signs
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Personalize your garden with hand lettered wooden signs. We'll learn basic techniques of contemporary hand lettering.
Library Closed - Staff Professional Development Day
Fri, May 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Coulson Family Bracebridge Library
The Library will be closed on Friday, May 2nd for a staff professional development day.
Cancelled
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
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!
Cancelled
Junior Homeschool Meet-up (Ages 3 - 5) - (Ages 3 - 5)
Fri, May 02, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library
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.
Say Yes To Your Dress!
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Arno D. Liebster Tutorial Room (B),Kenneth Carmen Veitch Local History Room,Lynn Woodruff Jacob Tutorial Room (A)
The Library is offering free dresses, suits and formal attire to any teen or tween in the market for them. If you need to find your outfit for a grade 8 grad, a prom, or for any other occasion.
Therapeutic Paws
Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 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 - Infants Ages 0 - 18 months - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.
Art Attack! (Grades 1 - 4) - Grades 1 - 4
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.
Explore the World of 3D Design with TinkerCAD
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Explore 3D design with TinkerCAD! Learn the basics of CAD, unleash your creativity, and discover how designs can be brought to life with 3D printing. No experience needed!
This event is full
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.
Create Your Own Custom Puzzle & Box
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Create a custom puzzle while learning about the Bracebridge Library's laser cutter. You will be able to take the puzzle home with a custom-made box.
This event is full
Reading Buddies
Wed, May 07, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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!
Spring Floral Arrangments
Thu, May 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
What better way to welcome the change of season in your home than with a fresh floral arrangement. All materials provided. Just bring your creativity and get ready to tap into your inner florist!
This event is full
Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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.
Spring Floral Arrangments
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
What better way to welcome the change of season in your home than with a fresh floral arrangement. All materials provided. Just bring your creativity and get ready to tap into your inner florist!
This event is full
Cancelled
Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
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!
Cancelled
Junior Homeschool Meet-up (Ages 3 - 5) - (Ages 3 - 5)
Fri, May 09, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library
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.
Cancelled
Homeschool Lego Club - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, May 09, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Join our Homeschool LEGO Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s LEGO collection! Enjoy an afternoon of engineering, constructing, and creating legendary LEGO builds.
Saturday Morning PJ Storytime (Ages 3 - 9) - Ages 3 - 9 years old
Sat, May 10, 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.
Author Talk with Dennis Garnhum: Toward Beauty - Reigniting a creative life on the Camino de Santiago
Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Author Dennis Garnhum will talk about his book Toward Beauty. Part memoir, part travelogue, the author will read excerpts that will shine light on his pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago.
Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, May 12, 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 - Blackletter for Beginners
Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 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!  
Bouncing Babies - Infants Ages 0 - 18 months - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 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.
Bracebridge Library Board Meeting
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Monthly meeting of the Bracebridge Library Board.
Homeschool Research Group - Pollination - Ages 11 - 17 - Middle/High School Homeschoolers
Tue, May 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
May's topic is Pollination. We will each choose an aspect of that topic, then research and prepare a project to present at the May meeting. Enjoy refreshments, and learn about next month's topic.
Art Attack! (Grades 1 - 4) - Grades 1 - 4
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board 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
Explore the World of 3D Design with TinkerCAD
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Explore 3D design with TinkerCAD! Learn the basics of CAD, unleash your creativity, and discover how designs can be brought to life with 3D printing. No experience needed!
This event is full
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lynn Woodruff Jacob Tutorial Room (A)
High Schoolers can gain volunteer hours by helping shape the services and programs offered by the library.
Create Your Own Custom Puzzle & Box
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Create a custom puzzle while learning about the Bracebridge Library's laser cutter. You will be able to take the puzzle home with a custom-made box.
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Reading Buddies
Wed, May 14, 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!
Fab Fibre Arts: Weaving (Tweens: Grades 5 - 8) - Tweens: Grades 5 - 8
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Explore the world of weaving and learn how to create patterns and images with yarn and other fibres through hand-weaving projects. This is a two-part program, registration is for both weeks.
Adult Board Game Night
Wed, May 14, 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, May 15, 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, May 15, 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!
Visable Mending: - Sashiko
Thu, May 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Keep your favourite clothes in rotation indefinitely with the Japanese art of sashiko.
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Amazing Art! (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners) - (Junior and Senior Kindergarteners)
Thu, May 15, 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.
Laser Cut and Colour Whales (Grades 1 - 4) - Group B
Thu, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Dive into creativity in this free hands-on Makerspace activity just for kids! Using our laser cutter, each child will create the pieces for an adorable mini orca whale.
Fiero Code for Kids! (Grades 1 - 4) - (Grades 1 - 4)
Thu, May 15, 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!
Visable Mending: - Sashiko
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Keep your favourite clothes in rotation indefinitely with the Japanese art of sashiko.
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Puppet Storytime (Toddler/Preschool: 18 months - 5 years) - Toddler and Preschool: Ages 18 months - 5 years
Fri, May 16, 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, May 16, 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 Lego Club - Ages 6 - 12
Fri, May 16, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join our Homeschool LEGO Club and explore the Bracebridge Library’s LEGO collection! Enjoy an afternoon of engineering, constructing, and creating legendary LEGO builds.
Homeschool Meet-up: Intro to 3D Printing - Ages 6-10 years
Fri, May 16, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
A beginners entry into the paths to 3d printing and the final process.
Saturday Morning PJ Storytime (Ages 3 - 9) - Ages 3 - 9 years old
Sat, May 17, 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.
Muskoka Parry Sound Genealogy Group Meeting
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
MPS Genealogy Group meeting will include a tour and overview of the resources in the Ken Veitch Local History Room and a fascinating local history story presented by Lisa Rance. All welcome.
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