Drop-in to the Family Department for a fun art project that all skill levels will enjoy! Best part? Leave the mess here! This program runs every *Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m. and *Monday from 4:30-7 p.m. No registration is required. *Closed September 1 & September 22

Try yoga from the comfort of a chair with Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, Melanie Rimkay. The cost is $25 cash for four in-library classes. This new session begins on Tuesday September 2nd at 10:30 a.m. and runs every Tuesday until September 23rd. (Please note: The Library is CLOSED on Tuesday, September 30th.) Thi ...

Start your engines! Teens ages 13-18 are invited to go for gold at our first ever Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament! The tournament will run on Tuesday, September 16 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Program Room 2. No registration is required, but please arrive on time to secure your spot in the bracket!

We are proud to present the premiere of a short documentary: Voices: Lighting a Pathway to Indigenous Inclusion at the Library on Tuesday, September 16 at 6 p.m. Film synopsis: "Not just powerful people, but everyday working Canadians are being challenged — even mandated to forge paths toward Indigenous partnerships. Me ...

Have you always wanted to try Chair Yoga? This September, in recognition of International Pain Awareness Month, we’re introducing a special second four-week Chair Yoga series alongside our regular session—perfect for anyone living with chronic pain. This gentle, beginner-friendly program focuses on mindful movement, breath ...

Join our welcoming French Conversation Circle to practice your French speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. We will be meeting in the Program Room on the first floor of the Library. For more information or to register, please contact La Cle at 705-549-3116 or email formation@lacle.ca

Join Hilarie from the Bougie Mermaid to create stunning glass fusion art on Thursday, September 18th at 6 p.m. Choose from three unique designs to express your personal style! All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. For ages 18+, $25 per person. (Please bring your payment in cash to the progr ...

Join Angelia Brooks, Indigenous Coordinator for Empower Simcoe’s EarlyON Child and Family Centre, for a special community storytime that will celebrate culture, community, and connection! Through tales, songs, and stories, Angelia shares the rich storytelling traditions of her heritage in a way that’s engaging and accessib ...

Think the library is a quiet place? It won't be on Friday, September 19th at 6 p.m.! You're invited to grab your unmodified nerf guns and join Team Werewolf or Team Vampire. Then, under the cover of (fluorescent) moonlight, battle it out in an all-out Nerf Capture the Flag showdown in the stacks. You will be sorted into ...

Join local artist Ashley Lacourciere on Saturday, September 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Makerspace for a hands-on workshop in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Create your own orange shirt pin with beaded detail and take time for reflection as we remember Residential School Survivors and t ...

Come visit our Family Department for an EXTRA SPECIAL Saturday! Every week, enjoy a fresh selection of self-guided activities tailored and created by our enthusiastic Children’s staff just for you! Drop-in between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is not required.

Join local artist Ashley Lacourciere on Saturday, September 20 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Makerspace for a hands-on workshop in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Create your own orange shirt pin with beaded detail and take time for reflection as we remember Residential School Survivors and the chi ...

Drop-in to the Family Department for a fun art project that all skill levels will enjoy! Best part? Leave the mess here! This program runs every *Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m. and *Monday from 4:30-7 p.m. No registration is required. *Closed September 1 & September 22

Join VON Canada SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) for an exercise class for seniors 55+. SMART's gentle exercises are for those that want to improve their strength, balance and flexibility regardless of their current physical ability. For more information and to register, call the Orillia SMART team at 7 ...

Join us for stories, songs, tickles, and bounces, in this 4-week baby and caregiver program. Each program will end with a baby play time and caregiver social. This program is best for babies from birth until walking. This program runs in the Family Program Room on the following Tuesdays: September 23 CLOSED Septe ...

Try yoga from the comfort of a chair with Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, Melanie Rimkay. The cost is $25 cash for four in-library classes. This new session begins on Tuesday September 2nd at 10:30 a.m. and runs every Tuesday until September 23rd. (Please note: The Library is CLOSED on Tuesday, September 30th.) Thi ...

Join us for stories, songs, tickles, and bounces, in this 4-week baby and caregiver program. Each program will end with a baby play time and caregiver social. This program is best for babies from birth until walking. This program runs in the Family Program Room on the following Tuesdays: September 23 CLOSED Septe ...

Children ages 6-8 are invited to join us on Tuesday, September 23 from 6-7 p.m. for an exciting evening program to enjoy all their favourite recess games and win prizes! From classic games, like Octopus and skipping, to creative new challenges, there's something for everyone. Perfect for kids who love to move, laugh, and ...

Join us for a fun-filled hour of wiggles, giggles, and interactive play at Toddler Storytime! This lively 5-week program is perfect for little ones (ages walking-36 months) with a variety of stories, songs, art, and activities that encourage a love of reading and fuel the imagination! This registered program runs every W ...

Have you always wanted to try Chair Yoga? This September, in recognition of International Pain Awareness Month, we’re introducing a special second four-week Chair Yoga series alongside our regular session—perfect for anyone living with chronic pain. This gentle, beginner-friendly program focuses on mindful movement, breath ...

Join our welcoming French Conversation Circle to practice your French speaking skills. Everyone is welcome. We will be meeting in the Program Room on the first floor of the Library. For more information or to register, please contact La Cle at 705-549-3116 or email formation@lacle.ca

Join us on Thursday, September 25 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for Sing and Sign—a special storytime that blends books, songs, and fun with simple American Sign Language (ASL)! Designed for young children and their caregivers, this engaging program introduces basic signs alongside favorite stories and songs, helping little ones b ...

Join us on Thursday, September 25 at 1:30 p.m. as we welcome Wendy McQuaig, author of Behind the Pickle Jar. This emotionally powerful novel of historical fiction takes the reader on a journey through yesteryear, from horse-drawn buggies and church socials to the present-day world of social media and smart phones. It is es ...

Unleash your creativity at our Teen Makerspace Night! Join us for Faux Stained-Glass Windows on Thursday, September 25th from 6-7 p.m. in the Makerspace (2nd Floor); drop-in & free! For teens ages 13-18. Supplies are first-come-first-serve.

Join Therapeutic Arts Practitioners Lindsey and Molli to make art with personal meaning! This monthly program will help you learn to use art as a tool for processing experiences and expressing emotions through creative prompts, which are beneficial to your emotional and mental wellness. You don’t need to be an artist or f ...