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Chris Paul "Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants" Author Reading!

Author Visit: Chris Paul (Rainbows) Farias
2026-08-06 14:00:00 2026-08-06 15:00:00 America/New_York Chris Paul "Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pants" Author Reading! 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! Bracebridge Library -

Thursday, August 06
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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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!

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!

This is a drop in event, no registration required!

About Chris:

Chris is an award-winning strategist and queer advocate, known for joyful viral moments. Their advocacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth recently earned them the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Chris has built a highly engaged community of nearly 400,000 followers who regularly participate in their storytelling, advocacy, and events.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Information Sessions |

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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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Summer Parachute Club (18 months to 4 yrs.) - Toddler/Preschool: 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
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!
Registration is now closed
Toadstool Stories and Crafts (JK to Gr. 3) - Pull up a toadstool for a story followed by a craft!
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Registration is now closed
Homeschool Club: Summer Meet Up - Ages 3-12 yrs. - Stay in touch over the summer!
Wed, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose 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.
Registration is now closed
Beginner Guitar for Tweens (Grade 5-8)
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Learn to play guitar and dive in to strumming some of your favorite songs.
Registration is now closed
Harry Potter Crafts- Grades 4-8
Wed, Jul 29, 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!
Registration is now closed
Exploring Hobbies for Wellness - Hobby Sampling Stations
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Find Joy in New Interests! Hobbies aren’t just about passing time. They can support mental wellness and help build connection. Explore new hobby ideas and local community opportunities!
Registration is now closed
Beginner Guitar for Tweens & Teens (Grade 6-10)
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Learn to play guitar and dive in to strumming some of your favorite songs.
Registration is now closed
Library Players: Song Circle - Musical morning meetup: folk and country strum and sing
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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.
Learn to Hem: 4 Essential Stitches - All Ages Welcome
Thu, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Library Lego Club (Grades 1-5) - (Grades 1-5)
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join in for some creative Lego play!
Graphic Novel Club (Grades 4-8)
Thu, Jul 30, 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!
Colouring Therapy Night (Adult/Teens) - (Adults/Teens)
Thu, Jul 30, 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
Registration is now closed
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.
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.
Summer Parachute Club (18 months to 4 yrs.) - Toddler/Preschool: 18 mo – 4 yrs
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
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 - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose 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.
This event is full
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
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