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Exploring Hobbies for Wellness
2026-07-29 18:00:00 2026-07-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Where Do I Start? 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! Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, July 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-29 18:00:00 2026-07-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Where Do I Start? 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! Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room

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!

Looking to try something new but not sure where to begin?

Hobbies can support mental wellness by helping reduce stress, build confidence, create routine, and encourage social connection. This welcoming, low-pressure session will introduce different hobby ideas, local opportunities, and simple ways to explore interests that fit your lifestyle, energy level, and comfort zone.

Participants can explore:

  • Creative hobbies and hands-on activities
  • Solo hobbies for relaxation and stress relief
  • Social and community-based hobbies
  • Local clubs, groups, and programs
  • Low-cost and beginner-friendly ideas
  • Ways hobbies can support overall well-being

Whether you’re looking to meet new people, rediscover old interests, or simply find something enjoyable to add to your routine, this program is a great place to start.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Information Sessions | Community Support Navigation |

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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Wednesday July 01 due to The Bracebridge Library will be closed for Canada Day.
Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 Closed
(The Bracebridge Library will be closed for Canada Day.)
Thu, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jul 05 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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The Muskoka Breastfeeding Support Group - Support Group
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
3D Printing Open House - All Ages
Thu, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Curious about 3D printing? Drop in to learn how it works, see examples, and explore what you can create. All ages welcome.
Ancestry 101
Fri, Jul 03, 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.
Stuffy Storytime (Ages 3-10) - Ages 3 to 10
Sat, Jul 04, 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!
Bugs in the Mud! (J.K. to Gr. 3) - Brought to you by the District of Muskoka
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Find and identify Bugs in the Mud! Using mud and water samples collected by the District, have fun with this hands on exploration and let your inner biologist out! Learn from the experts!
Therapeutic Paws
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Therapeutic Paws of Canada will offer Paws with Love to Share on the first Monday of each month. Enjoy a special pet visitation and enhance your wellness with a human/animal connection.
Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner Blackletter
Mon, Jul 06, 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
DIY Cricut Creations (Grades 6-11) - (Teens/Tween)
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Have fun and create something unique with Cricut Creations.
Elephant & Piggie Crafts (Ages 3-5) - (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join us for Elephant and Piggie Crafts, where each week we will read a book starring the "bestus friends" and do a fun complementing craft.
Mermaid Magic Crafts- Grades 4-8
Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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.
Harry Potter Crafts- Grades 4-8
Wed, Jul 08, 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!
Historic Building Walk - Dominion Street
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Library Players: Song Circle - Musical morning meetup: folk and country strum and sing
Thu, Jul 09, 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 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 09, 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, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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!
Geometric Painting on Canvas (Adults/Teens)
Thu, Jul 09, 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
Adult & Teen 3D Design Club - 14+
Thu, Jul 09, 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!
Stories And Movement (18-36 Months) - (18-36 Months)
Fri, Jul 10, 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 10, 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, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 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!
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