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Storybook Theatre (Grades 2-6)

Shadow Puppets!
2026-10-03 13:00:00 2026-10-03 14:00:00 America/New_York Storybook Theatre (Grades 2-6) Listen to a classic story, all told through shadow puppets! Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room, Santa's Village Children's Craft Room

Saturday, October 03
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Bracebridge Library

Little Friends Story Room, Santa's Village Children's Craft Room

Listen to a classic story, all told through shadow puppets!

Watch a shadow puppet show, then make your own shadow puppets in the craft room and play out your own story!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

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

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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!

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Upcoming Events

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Little Songbirds (12-36 months)
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Sing and play with Miss Addie!
Little Explorers Club Preschool STEM (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Simple STEM activities for preschoolers.
Registration is now closed
Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner Blackletter
Mon, Sep 28, 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
Dip into Calligraphy - Beginner Blackletter
Mon, Sep 28, 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!
Library Lego Club (Grades 1-5) DROP IN!
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join in for some creative Lego play!
Bouncing Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Tue, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library
Explore sensory experiences perfect for baby while connecting with other parents. Enjoy toys, books, music, baby ball pit, and more!
Little Homeschoolers (3-5 years) - Preschool
Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Welcome to a fun-filled program for little homeschoolers who love stories, creativity, and learning! Join us as we read exciting books, discover new ideas, and make awesome crafts together!
Youth Crew (Grades 9-12) DROP IN - Volunteer Program
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Join the Youth Crew at the library and get the VOLUNTEER HOURS you need in a welcoming and dynamic environment. There is a strong focus on craft prep for upcoming events and programs. Snacks provided!
Graphic Novel Club (Grades 4-8)
Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
Sketch Club!
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Draw with us every other Tuesday! Freely experiment, capture the world around you and draw silly pictures that make you happy. All levels welcome, no skill required! Supplies and snacks provided!
Parachute Club - Toddler/Preschool: 2 – 4 yrs
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 to go, are you?! Parents may need to support children attending this program.
Library Book Club
Wed, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Welcome to the Library Book Club. Each month we share a book on different genres and subjects. Expand your reading, you might surprise yourself. Suggested reading lists provided. Everyone welcome.
Homeschool Club: Author Spotlight (Grade 1 to 8)
Wed, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Experience the individuals behind the stories. Enjoy a read aloud and craft/activity inspired by the author themselves, one of their characters, or one of their books in general.
Paint Your Plushy- (Grades 2-6)
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Bring your favorite plushy or toy to the library and paint their portrait on a mini canvas! Come for a program where you can explore your artistic side and spend time with your cuddly companion!
STEM Explorers Club (Grades 1-6)
Wed, Sep 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Hands-on STEM fun for curious minds!
Library Book Club
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Welcome to the Library Book Club. Each month we share a book on different genres and subjects. Expand your reading, you might surprise yourself. Suggested reading lists provided. Everyone welcome.
Autumn Acorns Preschool Club (Ages 3-5)
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Fall into fun with the Autumn Acorns Preschool Club! Leave the rustling leaves outside while you listen to an engaging story, then get creative with a hands on craft.
The Muskoka Breastfeeding Support Group - Support Group
Thu, Oct 01, 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.
Paint, Cut & Create: Pumpkin Garland - All Ages
Thu, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Celebrate fall by making your own pumpkin garland! Decorate cardstock with fall colours, then turn your designs into pumpkins using the Cricut and assemble your garland. No Cricut experience needed.
This event is full
Character and Author Spotlight Series (J.K. to Gr. 3)
Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
A new story adventure every week! Get to know a different character or author through a fun read-aloud, then bring their world to life with a hands-on craft.
Clay Creations- (Grades 2-5)
Thu, Oct 01, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board 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!
Bookish Crafts (Grades 3-6)
Thu, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Cozy bookish crafts!
Historic Building Walk - Manitoba Street
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library
Take a stroll through time as we explore the fascinating stories behind some of the historic buildings on Manitoba Street. Learn what they used to be and how they shaped the heart of our community.
Musical Designs
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Come join us for a craft night where we are painting old records, tapes and CDs! No experience is required.
This event is full
Ancestry 101
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Bracebridge Library - Conklin Construction Media Lab
Learn how to use Ancestry Library and Heritage Quest, online genealogy resources available with your library card. Learn how to maximize your search results and properly interpret the information.
Stories and Movement (Ages 18-36 Months)
Fri, Oct 02, 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.
Library Players Bi-Weekly Song Circle - Musical fun for all ages: unplugged folk and country jam
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Bring an acoustic instrument, a shaker, or just your voice to play and sing along with classic folk and country songs.
Paint, Cut & Create: Pumpkin Garland - All Ages
Fri, Oct 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Celebrate fall by making your own pumpkin garland! Decorate cardstock with fall colours, then turn your designs into pumpkins using the Cricut and assemble your garland. No Cricut experience needed.
This event is full
Crafts at Hogwarts (Grades 4-8)
Fri, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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!
Stuffy Storytime (Ages 3-10) DROP IN!
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Enjoy a lazy Saturday a.m. story time with your stuffy! Pajamas welcome too! With stories, songs, and a cereal snack to get your weekend started! (Stuffies not mandatory if they prefer to stay home)
Community Connections Café - Community Connections Café
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Drop in for a relaxed, welcoming space to connect, learn, and explore local supports.
Storybook Theatre (Grades 2-6) - Shadow Puppets!
Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room,Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Listen to a classic story, all told through shadow puppets!
Little Songbirds (12-36 months)
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Sing and play with Miss Addie!
Little Explorers Club Preschool STEM (Ages 3-5)
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Simple STEM activities for preschoolers.
Therapeutic Paws
Mon, Oct 05, 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's Copperplate
Mon, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
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
Library Lego Club (Grades 1-5) DROP IN!
Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Join in for some creative Lego play!
Design Your Own Stationery
Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Castle Peak Retirement Residence Multipurpose Room
Beautify your to-do list and a personal flair to cards, envelopes and notepads by designing your own stationery!
This event is full
Bouncing Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Bracebridge Library
Explore sensory experiences perfect for baby while connecting with other parents. Enjoy toys, books, music, baby ball pit, and more!
Little Homeschoolers (3-5 years) - Preschool
Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bracebridge Library - Santa's Village Children's Craft Room
Welcome to a fun-filled program for little homeschoolers who love stories, creativity, and learning! Join us as we read exciting books, discover new ideas, and make awesome crafts together!
Paws to Read (Grades 2 - 5) - Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Little Friends Story Room
Practice your reading skills with Child Certified Therapy Dogs who love to hear stories from children. This is an opportunity for children who are already reading, to practice reading out loud.
Youth Crew (Grades 9-12) DROP IN - Volunteer Program
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bracebridge Library - Lyle and Margaret Cathcart Board Room
Join the Youth Crew at the library and get the VOLUNTEER HOURS you need in a welcoming and dynamic environment. There is a strong focus on craft prep for upcoming events and programs. Snacks provided!
Graphic Novel Club (Grades 4-8)
Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
Art Journalling.
Tue, Oct 06, 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. Snacks, prompts and art supplies provided.
Hobbies and Hangouts (Grades 9-12)
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bracebridge Library - MacKay Family Makerspace
Come hang out at the library! Disconnect from social media and meet new friends in real life.
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