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Summer Reading Challenge

Travel & Adventure
2026-09-11 09:00:00 2026-09-11 10:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Challenge Adventure awaits with the Summer Reading Challenge. The theme is Adventure & Travel. By train, by plane, by ferry, or foot - it's time to feed your dreams of wanderlust by reading 8 books in 88 days. Bracebridge Library -

Friday, September 11
9:00am - 10:00am

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Adventure awaits with the Summer Reading Challenge. The theme is Adventure & Travel. By train, by plane, by ferry, or foot - it's time to feed your dreams of wanderlust by reading 8 books in 88 days.

Adventure awaits with the Summer Reading Challenge. This year's theme is Adventure & Travel. By train, by plane, by ferry, or foot, two wheels or four - it's time to feed your dreams of wanderlust by reading 8 books in 88 days. Topics may include adventure, travel, vacations, road trips, stories set in different countries or by international authors. Register and receive your logbook, ballot and suggested reading list. Read 8 books in 88 days and return your ballot for a chance to win a prize. Challenge runs from June 15 to September 11. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Book club |

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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!

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Ancestry 101
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest, online genealogy resources available with your library card. Learn how to maximize your results and properly interpret your results.
Stories And Movement (18-36 Months) - (18-36 Months)
Fri, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 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!
Local History Open House
Fri, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Kenneth Carman Veitch Local History Room
A local history show and tell! Learn about our local history resources: photos & postcards, settlers biographies, Tweedsmuir archives, Essiac information & more. Everyone welcome. Come share a story.
Summer Reading Meet-up and Activity Club (Grades 1-6) - (Grades 1-6)
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
A casual meet up for kids to engage in fun activities all summer long.
Registration is now closed
Learn to Hem: 4 Essential Stitches - All Ages Welcome
Fri, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Learn four essential hand-sewing stitches commonly used for hemming and mending. Create a stitch sampler for future reference and take home a hem ruler to help with your next project.
Clay Creations- Grades 4-8
Fri, Jul 31, 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 01, 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!
Mermaid Magic Crafts- Grades 4-8
Tue, Aug 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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.
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Beginner Guitar for Tweens (Grade 5-8)
Wed, Aug 05, 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 05, 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!
This event is full
Local Author Talk: Carolin Rathbun -
Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Carolin Rathbun is the author of Love Notes to Your Soul. With a foundation in life coaching, Carolin blends higher wisdom with practical tools to help you reconnect with your inner truth.
Historic Building Walk - Dominion Street
Thu, Aug 06, 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.
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All About Shells- Grades 4-8
Thu, Aug 06, 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!
The Muskoka Breastfeeding Support Group - Support Group
Thu, Aug 06, 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 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join in for some creative Lego play!
Chris Paul "Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants" Author Reading! - Author Visit: Chris Paul (Rainbows) Farias
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Join the colourful Chris Paul for a special live reading from their new book, Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants, during their Ontario tour. Books will be available for purchase and signing! Don't miss it!
Kids' 3D Design Club - Grades 4 - 8
Thu, Aug 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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!
Geometric Painting on Canvas (Adults/Teens)
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Create a bold geometric design on canvas while exploring colour and symmetry. No experience needed. All materials provided!
This event is full
Stories And Movement (18-36 Months) - (18-36 Months)
Fri, Aug 07, 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 07, 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!
Summer Reading Meet-up and Activity Club (Grades 1-6) - (Grades 1-6)
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
A casual meet up for kids to engage in fun activities all summer long.
Clay Creations- Grades 4-8
Fri, Aug 07, 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 08, 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!
The Mom Social - A space for moms to meet, mingle, and make friends.
Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library
A relaxed afternoon for moms to connect, create and build new friendships. Move at your own pace between simple activity stations designed to help you meet other moms in a friendly environment.
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