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Adopt A Rock

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2025-08-16 13:30:00 2025-08-16 15:30:00 America/New_York Adopt A Rock Drop in and paint your own pet rock! All ages welcome, and each pet gets a little box you can decorate as its new home. No feeding or walking required. Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

Saturday, August 16
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-16 13:30:00 2025-08-16 15:30:00 America/New_York Adopt A Rock Drop in and paint your own pet rock! All ages welcome, and each pet gets a little box you can decorate as its new home. No feeding or walking required. Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

Bracebridge Library

Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

Drop in and paint your own pet rock! All ages welcome, and each pet gets a little box you can decorate as its new home. No feeding or walking required.

Stop in and create your own painted pet rock! We'll have everything you need to turn an ordinary stone into an extraordinary companion—paint, brushes, googly eyes, and more. Make it cute, creepy, or totally wild! Each pet rock will go home in its own little box, which you can decorate to make the perfect new home. This all-ages drop-in activity is quick, fun, and full of personality—just like your new pet!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Tween Program | Teen Program | Children's Programs | Adult Programs |

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Bracebridge Library
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

We're closed Monday August 04 due to The Bracebridge Library will be closed for the Civic Holiday.
Mon, Aug 04 Closed
(The Bracebridge Library will be closed for the Civic Holiday.)
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed
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About the Library

The Bracebridge Library is located within the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre at 34 Salmon Avenue. It is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a makerspace, recording studio, study rooms, meeting rooms, and much more for you to explore!

If you are trying to see what programs you are registered for, you can do that on our website.

And you can book one of the library's rooms online, too!

Whether you are looking to register for a program or book a room, you need a valid Bracebridge Library card. You can renew your existing card or apply for a new one on our website. 

Upcoming Events

Green Gables Picnic - Ages 8 - 12
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Celebrate the beloved legacy of Anne of Green Gables with snacks, crafts and activities inspired by life in Avonlea. Menu: Lemonade, fruit tarts, ice cream
Create Your Own Custom Puzzle & Box Group 2
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
A fun, hands-on way to explore Makerspace technology and take home something uniquely yours.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Life Sized Clue! Ages 10 - 17 - Tween/Teen: Ages 10-17
Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Immerse yourself in the world of Clue! Move through the life-size game as a classic Clue character and race to solve the mystery before your competitors.
Toddler Time Drop-in (Ages 18 - 36 months) - Toddlers: Ages 18 – 36 months
Mon, Aug 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
It's Toddler Time at the library! Drop-in for self-guided exploration of our Toddler-favourite activities including sensory bins, felt boards, puppets, books, toys, and more!
Therapeutic Paws
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
Therapeutic Paws of Canada will offer their Paws with Love to Share program the first Monday of each month. Enjoy a special pet visitation and enhance your wellness with a human/animal connection.
Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner Copperplate
Mon, Aug 11, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Bracebridge Library - Murray D. Locke Reading Room
Let's dip into calligraphy! In this program we will learn the building blocks of Copperplate script, a flowing, cursive style of calligraphy popular on wedding invitations, greeting cards and more!
Bouncing Babies Drop-in (Ages 0 - 18 months) - Infants: Ages 0 - 18 months
Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Explore sensory experiences perfect for baby while connecting with other parents. Enjoy our baby ball-pit, toys, books, music, and more! Join our circle at 10:20 for group songs and lap bounces.
Ancestry 101
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition, an online genealogy resource, accessible with your Bracebridge Library card.
Bugs in the Mud! (Ages 4 - 7) - Children ages 4 - 7
Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Get messy and explore with Bugs in the Mud, a hands-on environmental science program. Get your hands dirty digging through real mud and water samples from local sources to find and identify bugs.
Folklore and Nature Creations (Ages 6 - 10) - Children ages 6 - 10
Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Discover mythical creatures through stories and folklore, then create nature inspired crafts to bring their magic to life.
This event is full
Bumble Bee Buzz
Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Get the buzz on bumble bees!
Buttons & Bookmarks - Ages 13 - 17 - Teens: Ages 13 - 17
Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Create amazing, personalized buttons and bookmarks using our sublimation printer, markers, and heat press.
Sketchers On The Loose - At Annie Williams Memorial Park
Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Annie Williams Memorial Park
Bring your trusty sketchbook & favorite art supplies, enjoy the fresh air with friends and sketch the scenery at Annie Williams Memorial Park.
Story Voyage (Ages 3 - 9) - Children ages 3 - 9
Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Set sail on a story voyage through longer books full of rich stories. Stay focused with sensory toys, and small snacks, while enjoying a storytelling journey.
This event is full
Crafty Chaos (Ages 10 - 17) - Tween/Teen: Ages 10-17
Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
A creative free-for-all for tweens and teens! Try fun, fast crafts like bracelets, perler beads, and folded paper—no experience needed.
Community Quilt Sewing "B"
Wed, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Join us on our Sewing "B" days to socialize and sew a quilt block for the Library's Bracebridge 150 Community Quilt. Sign up for a quilt block at the Information Desk anytime after July 2nd.
Crafternoon: Positively Ponies! (Ages 6-10) - Cascade of Pony Colour! (Ages 6-10)
Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Dream and create your very own sun catcher with ponies! Decorate your ponies to the fullest so they dance in the sunlight! With sparkles, paint, charms and beads, this Crafternoon is one to remember.
This event is full
3D printed Beach Surfer Jeep for teens
Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Come, learn to print and assemble this little beach buggy.
Adult Board Game Night
Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Join us for a fun night of board games. Enjoy classic games like Scrabble or Clue, or interactive games like Trivia or Pictionary, or test your strategy skills with variety of card games. All welcome!
Creature Creations (18 months - 5 years) - Toddler/Preschool 18 months – 5 years
Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Welcome to the wonderful world of wildlife! Enjoy animal activities perfect for Toddlers and Preschoolers including stories, songs and puppets, then make a marvelous, messy creature craft each week.
This event is full
Stories & STEM (Ages 6 - 12)
Thu, Aug 14, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join us for fun STEM-themed books that explore science, tech, engineering, and math—plus a hands-on activity, perfect for curious minds ready to discover and learn!
Magnificent Memory Boxes
Thu, Aug 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Decorate a magnificent memory box to hold precious photos and nostalgic memorabilia. Collage, decoupage, and adorn your memory box with photos, papers, buttons, lace, paint, and more. BYO photos.
This event is full
Laser Cut Cardstock Gliders (Tweens: Ages 10 - 13)
Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Come and learn about our Glowforge laser and make your very own glider!
Magnificent Memory Boxes
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Decorate a magnificent memory box to hold precious photos and nostalgic memorabilia. Collage, decoupage, and adorn your memory box with photos, papers, buttons, lace, paint, and more. BYO photos.
Ctrl + Alt + Create! (Ages 8 - 12) - Summer Code Club (Ages 8 - 12)
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Dive into coding this summer! Explore projects at your own pace using Fiero Code in a fun, creative, and supportive environment. For ages 8–12.
This event is full
Sew Your Own Reusable Snack Bags!
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Make your own reusable snack bags! Learn basic sewing skills to create eco-friendly bags perfect for snacks or sandwiches. Great for beginners and a fun way to reduce waste.
This event is full
Stunning Scrapbooking - Bring your own photos!
Fri, Aug 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Showcase your favourite photos on a scrapbooking layout using collage techniques. From babies to birthdays, vacations to weddings, give new life to your cherished memories and images. BYO photos.
Create Your Own Custom Puzzle & Box Group 2
Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
A fun, hands-on way to explore Makerspace technology and take home something uniquely yours.
Registration is now closed
Climate Change in Muskoka - with Lauren Saville
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Guest speaker and the District of Muskoka's Climate Change Coordinator Lauren Saville will speak about the impacts of climate change in Muskoka, actions being taken, and how you can help.
Adopt A Rock - All Ages
Sat, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Drop in and paint your own pet rock! All ages welcome, and each pet gets a little box you can decorate as its new home. No feeding or walking required.
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