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Summer Reading Meet-up and Activity Club (Grades 1-6)

(Grades 1-6)
2026-08-21 14:00:00 2026-08-21 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Meet-up and Activity Club (Grades 1-6) A fun program where readers can chat about their summer reading and enjoy creative activities like making flip-book monsters, comics, writing haikus, and more. Come get creative, and have fun! Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

Friday, August 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Bracebridge Library

Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

A fun program where readers can chat about their summer reading and enjoy creative activities like making flip-book monsters, comics, writing haikus, and more. Come get creative, and have fun!

A fun, casual program where readers can chat about what they're reading over the summer and enjoy creative activities like making flip-book monsters, creating comics, writing haikus, and more. Come share stories, get creative, and have fun!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Children's Weekly Programs | Book club | Arts and Crafts |

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

Mon, Aug 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 22 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 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 want to see which programs you are registered for, you can do that on our website.

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

Whether you are registering for a program or booking a room, you need a valid Bracebridge Library card. You can renew your existing card or apply for a new one online or in person.

Upcoming Events

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Cancelled
Sing-Along Song Circle (Ages 0-6) - A musical gathering for little ones and their families
Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bracebridge Library
Sing along to songs kids love, and dance if the music moves you. The songs will be led with the help of an acoustic guitar and shakers will be available.
TD Summer Reading Club: Underwater Character Treasure Hunt - DROP IN Treasure Hunt
Mon, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Dive into this treasure hunt adventure! Use your detective skills to find all of the TD Summer Reading Club characters on the checklist. Drop in during the scheduled hours for an ocean of fun!
Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner Blackletter
Mon, Aug 17, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Bracebridge Library
Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful gothic style lettering? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a dip pen, and learn a segment of a beginner blackletter alphabet!
This event is full
Cancelled
DIY Cricut Creations (Grades 6-11) - (Teens/Tween)
Mon, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Have fun and create something unique with Cricut Creations. This program will run up to 4:30 if necessary.
Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner Blackletter
Mon, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bracebridge Library
Ever wanted to know how to create beautiful gothic style lettering? Let's dip into it! Learn how to use a dip pen, and learn a segment of a beginner blackletter alphabet!
This event is full
Mermaid Magic Crafts- Grades 4-8
Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
These stories and crafts are perfect for all the mermaid believers out there! There’s nothing more magical than a shimmering mermaid tail, ready to be decorated with a splash of imagination!
DIY Activity Hour (Grades 6-10) - (Grades 6-10))
Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Get creative with fun DIY projects
Sketchers on the Loose - In Bracebridge Bay Park
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bracebridge Bay Park
Bring your trusty sketchbook & favorite art supplies, enjoy the fresh air with friends and sketch the scenery at Bracebridge Bay Park and neighboring Kelvin Grove park.
Cancelled
Summer Parachute Club (18 months to 4 yrs.) - Toddler/Preschool: 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library
Get ready to parachute into fun! Enjoy a story, songs, and parachute games! The parachute is ready for summer and some OUTDOOR (weather dependent) excitement!
Toadstool Stories and Crafts (JK to Gr. 3) - Pull up a toadstool for a story followed by a craft!
Wed, Aug 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Pull up a toadstool or a cushion for a story, then let your creativity shine with a craft. Each week features a new tale and a simple craft. The perfect way to spend a summer morning at the library.
Homeschool Club: Summer Meet Up - Ages 3-12 yrs. - Stay in touch over the summer!
Wed, Aug 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Stay in touch with your homeschool friends over the summer! We will share a read aloud, visit, and craft. Game Day? Follow Along Day? Show and Tell Day? It's your summer, help plan our time together.
Cancelled
Beginner Guitar for Tweens (Grade 5-8)
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bracebridge Library
Learn to play guitar and dive in to strumming some of your favorite songs.
Harry Potter Crafts- Grades 4-8
Wed, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Make Harry Potter inspired crafts with your fantastical imagination! Whether you belong to the house of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw, we celebrate the world of Hogwarts together!
Where Do I Start? Living Well for Less - Practical tips to make your money go further
Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Discover practical ways to make your money go further. Learn simple strategies for saving on groceries, planning budget-friendly meals, reducing household expenses, community resources and more.
Historic Building Walk - Dominion Street
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library
Take a stroll through time as we explore the fascinating stories behind some of the historic buildings on Dominion Street. Learn what they used to be and how the shaped the heart of our community.
This event is full
Cancelled
Library Players: Song Circle - Musical morning meetup: folk and country strum and sing
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Bring your guitar or another stringed instrument to play and sing along with classic folk and country songs.
All About Shells- Grades 4-8
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Head over to the library for a fun shell craft! You don’t need a trip to the beach to discover nature’s treasures, we’ve got plenty waiting for you right here at the library!
TD Summer Reading Club: Underwater Character Treasure Hunt - DROP IN Treasure Hunt
Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Dive into this treasure hunt adventure! Use your detective skills to find all of the TD Summer Reading Club characters on the checklist. Drop in during the scheduled hours for an ocean of fun!
The Muskoka Breastfeeding Support Group - Support Group
Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Breastfeeding? Have questions or need support? Looking to connect with other parents? Join our free Breastfeeding Support Group for parents across Muskoka.
Library Lego Club (Grades 1-5) - (Grades 1-5)
Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join in for some creative Lego play!
Kids' 3D Design Club - Grades 4 - 8
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Join us every other week in July & August to explore the world of 3D design in the Media Lab across from the Makerspace. Share ideas and create your own models - all you need is your library card!
Graphic Novel Club (Grades 4-8)
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming environment where young artists will learn how to create their own graphic novel!
Adult & Teen 3D Design Club - 14+
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Explore 3D design every other week in July & August in the Media Lab across from the Makerspace. Connect with others, share ideas, and create your own models - all you need is your library card!
Colouring Therapy Night (Adult/Teens) - (Adults/Teens)
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Take some time to relax in a quiet and calm environment to enjoy some colouring therapy
Stories And Movement (18-36 Months) - (18-36 Months)
Fri, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Stories and Movement is a lively toddler program featuring short stories and fun songs that get little ones dancing, moving, and enjoying books together.
Horse Tails- Grades 4-8
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Come to the library for a fun-filled session featuring stories about some of the world’s greatest horses, followed by a creative horse-themed craft!
Felt a Friend - Needle Felting
Fri, Aug 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Learn to conjure a whimsical creature out of tufts of wool and a needle.
This event is full
Summer Reading Meet-up and Activity Club (Grades 1-6) - (Grades 1-6)
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
A fun program where readers can chat about their summer reading and enjoy creative activities like making flip-book monsters, comics, writing haikus, and more. Come get creative, and have fun!
Clay Creations- Grades 4-8
Fri, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join us at the library for some clay creations! This is the opportunity to enjoy playing with polymer clay and creating the things you love most!
Stuffy Storytime (Ages 3-10) - Ages 3 to 10
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Grab your shades and your stuffy and head to the library for a lazy Saturday a.m. story time! PJ's welcome too! Stories, felt boards, rhymes, and a cereal snack to get your weekend started!
Cancelled
Sing-Along Song Circle (Ages 0-6) - A musical gathering for little ones and their families
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bracebridge Library
Sing along to songs kids love, and dance if the music moves you. The songs will be led with the help of an acoustic guitar and shakers will be available.
TD Summer Reading Club: Underwater Character Treasure Hunt - DROP IN Treasure Hunt
Mon, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Dive into this treasure hunt adventure! Use your detective skills to find all of the TD Summer Reading Club characters on the checklist. Drop in during the scheduled hours for an ocean of fun!
Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner's Copperplate
Mon, Aug 24, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Bracebridge Library
Would you like to know how to write in beautiful flowing script? Let's dip into it! From beginners to seasoned scribes, all are welcome.
This event is full
DIY Cricut Creations (Grades 6-11) - (Teens/Tween)
Mon, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Have fun and create something unique with Cricut Creations. This program will run up to 4:30 if necessary.
This event is full
Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner's Copperplate
Mon, Aug 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Would you like to know how to write in beautiful flowing script? Let's dip into it! From beginners to seasoned scribes, all are welcome.
Mermaid Magic Crafts- Grades 4-8
Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
These stories and crafts are perfect for all the mermaid believers out there! There’s nothing more magical than a shimmering mermaid tail, ready to be decorated with a splash of imagination!
DIY Activity Hour (Grades 6-10) - (Grades 6-10))
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Get creative with fun DIY projects
Art Journalling
Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Take a moment for yourself every other Tuesday as we gather to explore the world of art journaling. Prompts and art supplies provided.
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