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Artworks for Adults

3rd Tuesday of the month, Fall 2022 through Spring 2023

10:30 - 11:30

Port Carling

October to May

Nancy Doran will help participants, both beginner or experienced, develop and hone artistic skills by teaching techniques and processes using a variety of mediums. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited for each session: 705-765-5650. Participants must be a Muskoka Lakes Public Library cardholder in good standing. All supplies are included. Cost: $0 

Please do not attend library programs if you are not well.

 Author Events

Muskoka Libraries recordings
  • Kimberly Alexander and Dale Curd

July 8, 2021. Authors Kim Alexander and Dale Curd discuss Living Lightly. View on YouTube. 

  • Jeffrey Archer

October 15, 2022. Jeffrey Archer discusses Next in Line, a Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick novel. View on YouTube. 

  • Linwood Barclay

June 3, 2021. Linwood Barclay (The Noise Downstairs, Broken Promise, The Chase) discusses Find You First. View on YouTube. 

  • Emma Donoghue

November 24, 2020. Emma Donoghue (Room, The Wonder, Akin) discusses The Pull of the Stars. View on YouTube. 

  • Anais Granoffsky

June 23, 2022. Anais Granofsky discusses her memoir, The Girl in the Middle : Growing Up Between Black and White, Rich and Poor. View on YouTube.

Though recognized around the world for her role as Lucy Hernandez on the hit show Degrassi, Anais Granofsky’s true childhood story is largely unknown. 

  • Nadia Hashimi

April 8, 2021. Nadia Hashimi (The Pearl that Broke Its Shell, A House Without Windows) discusses Sparks Like Stars. View on YouTube. 

  • Kate Hilton

May 4, 2021. Kate Hilton (Just Like Family, The Hole in the Middle) discusses Better Luck Next Time. View on YouTube. 

  • Pam Jenoff

August 18, 2021. Pam Jenoff (The Orphan's Tale, The Last Summer on Chelsea Beach, The Lost Girls of Paris) discusses The Woman with the Blue Star. View on YouTube. 

  • Susan Kelly

September 2, 2021. Author and retired registered nurse, Susan P. Kelly discusses her book on wellness, Still Sexy After Sixty: 7 secrets to finding life's sweet spot. View on YouTube. 

  • Hannah Mary McKinnon and Katie Tallo

June 7, 2022. Hannah Mary McKinnon (You Will Remember Me, Sister Dear, The Neighbor) discusses Never Coming Home and Katie Tallo (Dark August) discusses Poison Lilies. View on YouTube. 

  • Susan Nairn

March 25, 2021. Muskoka author, Susan Nairn, discusses The Waking Hours, the first in The Relative series. View on YouTube. 

  • Heather O'Neill

February 24, 2022. Heather O'Neill, bestselling Canadian author (The Lonely Hearts Hotel, Lullabies for Little Criminals, The Girl Who Was Saturday Night), discusses When We Lost Our Heads. View on YouTube.

  • Terry O'Reilly

November 18, 2021. Author and host of CBC Radio’s Under the Influence, Terry O’Reilly,  discusses My Best Mistake. View on YouTube. 

  • Amita Parikh

March 24, 2022. Amita Parikh discusses her debut novel, The Circus Train. View on YouTube. 

  • Glynis Peters

December 4, 2021. Historical fiction author, Glynis Peters, discusses The Red Cross Orphan. View on YouTube. 

  • Kate Quinn

April 28, 2022. Kate Quinn, the New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code, discusses The Diamond Eye. View on YouTube. 

  • Jennifer Robson

February 25, 2021. Jennifer Robson (The Gown, Goodnight from London, Moonlight Over Paris) discusses Our Darkest Night. View on YouTube. 

  •  Lisa Unger

October 26, 2021. Internationally bestselling author, Lisa Unger (Confessions on the 7:45, The Stranger Inside, Under My Skin) discusses Last Girl Ghosted. View on YouTube. 

 

Book Club

2nd Wednesday of the month, fall 2022 through spring 2023

1:00-2:30

Port Carling

Join us the on second Wednesday of the month for thought-provoking  conversation about the books of the month. Some of you only read fiction. Some prefer non-fiction so, most monthes, a fiction title and a non-fiction title will be discussed. Not to worry if you aren't able to read both books. Come out anyway and hear about the thoughts and opinions about each of the books! New members are always welcome! 

  • November 9

Fiction: The Snow Line by Tessa McWatt

Non-fiction: Cobalt by Charlie Angus

  • December 14

Fiction: Letters Across the Sea by Genevieve Graham

Non-fiction: From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle

  • January 11

Fiction: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good

Non-fiction: Permanent Astonishment by Tomson Highway

  • February 8

Fiction: The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue

Non-fiction: All That Remains by Sue Black

  • March 8

Fiction: The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield

  • April 12

Non-fiction: Confidence Man by Maggie Haberman

  • May 10

Fiction: The Waking Hours by Susan M. Nairn

Non-fiction: The Dangerous River : adventures on the Nahanni by K.M Patterson

  • June 14

Fiction: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

Non-fiction: Blink : the power of thinking without thinking by Malcolm Gladwell

Children's Choir

REGISTRATION FULL

Concert on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

The Muskoka Children's Choir is back! If you have a child that loves to sing, then come on out to the library in Port Carling on registration night held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. Choirmaster Kathy McCarthy suggests children in grades 1 to 6 would enjoy this fun opportunity but she also suggests that if children are keen but are outside the grade range, please come out and have a chat with her on April 6!

 

Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. -6:50 p.m., April 6-June 1, 2023
Each practice will build a general music knowledge and skill, followed by practicing the repertoire of songs for the in-library concert to be held on Friday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m. There is no cost for this program and each child will receive a free Muskoka Children's Choir tshirt!

Creative Kids Art Club

Saturdays

11:00 - 12:00

Port Carling

2023 winter/spring session: January 21 to May 6 

Through guided art activities and using a variety of mediums, children aged 9+ are invited to get creative on Saturday mornings at the library. Participants are required to pre-register for each session by 4:00 p.m. the previous Wednesday and must have a family member with a Muskoka Lakes Public Library card in good standing. 705-765-5650. Cost: $0

Please do not attend library programs if you or your child are not well.

Kniterary

Thursdays

1:00-3:00

2022/2023: September 15 - May 18

Port Carling

No need to knit alone through the fall and winter! Drop in to share patterns, get inspiration, discuss your latest yarn project, or venture into book discussion and conversations with other knitters and needlecrafters of all abilities. Bring your project and get knitting! We encourage you to bring your own mug to also enjoy a cup of tea while knitting and chatting. No registration required. Cost: $0 

Mahjongg and Euchre

Thursdayss

1:00-3:00

Port Carling

Interested in playing with others in the comfort of the library in a non-competitive format? Join us at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays on the lower level of the library in Port Carling in the Elizabeth H. Glen Heritage Room. For experienced players and those who would like to learn the games. Come solo, with a partner, or team up once here. 705-765-5650 muskokalakes@pclib.ca

Reading Challenge 2023

Do you like to set reading goals for the year? Our theme for 2023 is Read Around the World with a different location prompt for each month. Stuck for reading material to fit the challenge? Contact us and we'll help you find books to fit the criteria! Tracking sheets are available at the library or print your own.

Book PromptBook Title You Read            Author                    
January: 

Books set in or about the Arctic or Antarctica (includes Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alaska, Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Russia)

 

 

February:

Books set in Western Europe (includes France, Spain, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Germany, etc.)

 

 

March:

Books set in Africa (includes Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, etc.)

 

 

April:

Books set on an Island (New Zealand, Madagascar, Trinidad, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Sri Lanka, the UK, Puerto Rico, Cuba etc.)

 

 

May:

Books set in Eastern Europe (includes Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, etc.)

 

 

June:

Books set in Australia

 

 

July:

Books set in Southern Asia (includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Afghanistan, etc.)

 

 

August:

Books set in Northern Asia (includes Japan, China, South Korea, North Korea, Mongolia, Russia, etc.)

 

 

September:

Books set on a Mode of Transportation (includes boat, train, plane, etc.)

 

 

October:

Books set in the Middle East (includes Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, etc.)

 

 

November:

Books set in North America (includes Canada, United States, Mexico)

 

 

December:

Books set in South America (includes Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Columbia, etc.)

 

 

Seed Library

Our Seed Library is now open and we are looking for members to join us in growing this season! Free seeds are available at the Port Carling Branch! Our cardholders are welcome to take home up to five mini packets of seeds to get your garden started! The seeds are from Hawthorn Farms and are certified organic, open-pollinated, and non-GMO.

Available seed varieties at this time include:

  • Baby Lettuce Salad Mix
  • Wild Garden Kale Mix
  • Marketmore 76 Cucumber
  • Cosmic Purple Carrot
  • Sugar Snap Pea
  • Misato Rose Winter Radish
  • Golden Scallopini Pattypan Squash
  • Rainbow Chard
  • Black Cherry Tomato
  • San Marzano Tomato

By joining the Muskoka Lakes Public Library Seed Library, you are committing to our mission statement: "borrow | grow | share".

You promise to: Plant the seeds you borrow and care for them to the best of your ability, commit to learn and grow personally through this process (and hopefully grow some food too!), share seeds that you have saved and bring them back to the library so that we can do it all again and again and again!

You can sign up anytime here in the library, and you will be added to our seed community email list where you’ll be sent information, tips, and all kinds of book selections from our collection to help inspire your garden. Let's grow!

Something Learned

Summer 2023

Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., July 5 - August 30

A weekly series of hands-on activities, workshops, and lectures of interest to adults and mature teens. As space for programs is limited, we encourage all program participants to have a Muskoka Lakes Public Library membership and to register for programs as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

All sessions require pre-registration. Some require cash payment.

Please scroll down to Summer 2023 Something Learned for detailed descriptions and further information.

 Self Help / Personal Growth

 Candice's Offerings

  • Self Care Guide 2021

Download this self-directed self care guide. Self care is not selfish. You cannot give others what you don’t have yourself. Self-care encourages you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself so that you can transmit the good feelings to others. Fill your own cup, so you have more of yourself to share with the help of this activity guide.

  • Metamorphose 2022

"I have compiled this offering from various stories and sources, for those seeking something a little different than the narrative of the past few years. It won't be for everyone, but it might just be for you." -Candice

 

Story Time

Pre-school babies and tots, born 2019-2023, and their caregivers are invited to story time on Wednesday mornings. No food is permitted during this time at the library, please. No pre-registration required. Caregivers are required to have a Muskoka Lakes Public Library card in good standing.  Please monitor your child's health and remain at home if they are unwell with fever, coughing, runny nose, etc. Cost: $0

Wednesdays

October - Wednesday before May long weekend

Port Carling

  • 10:30 - 11:00 Arrive to free play in the activity room or outside, weather permitting. Take this time to mix and mingle and chat to other caregivers while the children explore the toys and activities.
  • 11:00 - 11:30 The circle time portion of story time is for active listening, and engagement, for caregivers and the children. We will enjoy picture books, and participate in rhymes, fingerplays, songs with music shakers and scarves. The repeated routines of this half hour will have the children quickly recognizing what comes next! 

Story Trails

Story Trails are a fun way to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors. Community members are invited to visit Hanna Park in Port Carling and the Township of Muskoka Lakes Sports Park in Bala, end of May to mid September, and walk the path as you read the book. Book titles are changed out every two to three weeks. This is a self-guided tour that families can enjoy at their leisure.

Yoga on a Chair for Every Body

Yoga on a Chair for Every Body at our Bala branch (using the Bala community centre) on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. beginning April 4, 2023! Drop-in or call Lindsey, 705-706-4036, to pre-register. Chairs provided. Bring your own mat, if you wish, for under the chair. Suggested $10 or pay what you will.

Summer 2023

Art on a Shelf 

The Art on a Shelf Exhibit has returned this summer, displaying artwork among the book shelves at the library. New this year, is a second exhibit: The Mini Masters Kids' Art Show. 


You will be able to vote for your favourite piece, again this year, by filling out a People’s Choice ballot for both exhibits. And once again, both exhibits will be offering artwork for sale with proceeds going to support your library. Come to the library during July 18 to August 15 to view, enjoy, vote and maybe take home a piece of original artwork!

 

Want to be a participating artist?

  • The Art on a Shelf Exhibit is open to adults, and youth in grades 9 through 12.
  • The Mini Masters Kids' Art Show is open to children in grades 1 through 8. 
  • If you have a MLP library card in good standing, you can pick up your free canvas board as of Saturday, June 3 with a deadline to return the finished masterpiece by July 8.

This is your chance to show off your creativity – use any medium to create any image.


People’s Choice winners will be counted and announced on August 16 – Good luck!

Farmer's Market

Thursdays, July through August 9:00 - 2:00 Hanna Park, Port Carling

 
Find us set up under the Muskoka Lakes Public Library tent at the Farmer's Market at Hanna Park in Port Carling on fair-weather Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during July and August. We'll have activities and crafts to explore.
Family Fun Day with Climb Aboard

Tuesday, July 25 10:00 a.m. to noon Port Carling

Join us for a fun-filled morning of free family fun, outside at the back of the library!

We're blocking off the whole lower parking lot for this event! We'll have animal presentations from Zoo to You, a variety of construction vehicles, emergency vehicles, waste management vehicle, school bus, and more for young and old to explore at our Climb Aboard event, as well as other activities for family members to enjoy. Free!  

Mah Jongg and Euchre

For adults and mature teens who are interested in playing with others in the comfort of the library in a non-competitive format. Join us at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays on the lower level of the library in Port Carling in the Elizabeth H. Glen Heritage Room. For experienced players and those who would like to learn the games. Come solo, with a partner, or team up once here. 705-765-5650 muskokalakes@pclib.ca

Nature Club
Tuesdays, July through August 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Port Carling
 
Each week we will explore a different theme, discover some neat facts about animals or plants, and create fun activities and projects. Drop in with your family for the MLPL Nature Club under the tent, outside on the lower patio of the Port Carling branch.  Due to the types of activities we have planned, this program is best suited for ages 4-10. Free.
Painting with Nancy Hunter

Each 2-hour class will walk you through the process of creating a small painting, step-by-step, from start to finish. You will leave the class relaxed with your finished painting! No painting experience is required. Please bring a good sense of humour and adventure!
Age of participants: 6 to 106
Price: $40
Contact info for registration and more information: art@nancyhunter.ca or text 705 790 1412
Maximum numbers per class: 16 painters
What’s supplied: I supply all materials. Dress for a mess!

  • July 28 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Port Carling

Night Sky in Watercolour
Size of painting produced: 5x7 painting in an 8x10 frame

  • August 18 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Port Carling

Sunset Canoe in Acrylic
Size of painting produced: 11x14 canvas

Re(ad)-Connect Adult/Child Book Club 

Fridays 

11:00 a.m. to noon 

Port Carling

July 7 through August 25  

This program is best suited for adults and youth, with reading buddies aged 4-12.

Do you have fond memories of snuggling up on a lap or gathering around a grown-up who was reading a chapter book to you? Some books just beg to be shared by reading out loud (a great skill for babysitters!)

Join us as we reconnect with the time honoured tradition and discover the benefits of reading classic children's literature with family and friends. Each week we will discuss a familiar childhood classic in an unstructured format, so come and share your recollections and experiences with us!

Read a great book with someone new, and help them make memories of their own. 705-765-5650 muskokalakes@pclib.ca No registration required. Weekly drop-in. Cost: $0 

 

  • July 7: The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett
  • July 14: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis
  • July 21: Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery
  • July 28: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame
  • August 4: Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White
  • August 11: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling
  • August 18: Little House on the Prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • August 25: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl
Something Learned

Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., July 5 - August 30

A weekly series of hands-on activities, workshops, and lectures of interest to adults and mature teens. As space for programs is limited, we encourage all program participants to have a Muskoka Lakes Public Library membership and to register for programs as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

All sessions require pre-registration. Some require cash payment.

  • July 5 Painting with Nancy Doran

Join Nancy for an hour of painting and instruction on how to create your won 'On the Beach' masterpiece using acrylic paints. All materials supplied. $5.00. Limited to 10 participants.

  • July 12 Birding: Romping in the Woods with Dinosaurs

A lively talk about the wonderful world of birding in Muskoka with educator Hazel Stuart: how to start, what you need, how to bird, and where to find the little guys. Make friends with birds today! No fee. Limited to 20 participants.

  • July 19 Yoga with Candice Sheriff

A gentle learning session about Yoga and breathwork. Mats supplied, or bring your own. No fee. Limited to 10 participants.

  • July 26 Mah Jongg 101

Learn the basics and the history of the ancient, and very popular, game of Mah Jongg. No fee. Limited to 16 participants.

  • August 2 Clothing Fun with Candice

Screen print a t-shirt to add to your summer wardrobe! Materials provided including T-shirt. $10.00. Limited to 15 participants.

  • August 9 Painting with Nancy Doran

Join Nancy for an hour of painting and instruction on how to create your won 'Lake View' masterpiece using acrylic paints. All materials supplied. $5.00. Limited to 10 participants.

  • August 16 "This Blessed Plot, this Earth, this Realm,"... this Planet

The world is in crisis; the water is rising, the heat is blasting, the fresh water is drying, the storms are bigger and the population is exploding. Not to worry, by 2050 all that will have changed. An optimist talk by educator Hazel Stuart on what is going on to help Mother Earth recover. No fee. Limited to 20 participants.

  • August 23 Knive Skills

Up your kitchen game with The Brackenrig Butcher! Reed Curry will teach you about using the right knife for the right job. No fee. Limited to 20 participants.

  •  August 30 Chocolate!

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Learn (and taste!) about artisan chocolate with The Cacao Boys of Bala. $5.00. Limited to 20 participants. 

 

S.T.E.A.M.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths

Fridays 11:00 a.m. to noon, July 7 to August 25

A weekly series of hands-on activities for children 8 to 12 years old. 

As space for programs is limited, all program participants require a Muskoka Lakes Public Library membership. Register for programs as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

All sessions require pre-registration. Some require cash payment. Limited to 8 participants.

  • July 7 Painting

 Learn landscape painting techniques and produce your own masterpiece. $5.00

  • July 14 Mandalas

 Learn techniques of dot mandalas to create your own masterpiece. $5.00

  • July 21 Drawing

 Learn three dimensional shading techniques using a variety of media. $5.00

  • July 28 Wooden bookmarks

 Design your own wooden bookmark using a variety of media. $5.00

  • August 4 Bridges

Learn the different types of bridge design by constructing bridges using popsicle sticks and hot glue. $5.00.

  • August 11 Mousetrap Cars

Experiment with how to convert different types of mechanical forces to power a car using a mousetrap. $15.00 

  • August 18 Catapults

Build a catapult to discover the relationship between torque and speed to launch a projectile across the room. $5.00

  • August 25 Electric Circuits

Explore various real world electric circuits as you build using LEDs and and batteries. $10.00

Story Time with Sandy Inkster in Bala

Tuesdays 11:00-11:45, July 4 to August 8, Bala

Muskoka Lakes Public Library invites you to visit our library in Bala to join Sandy Inkster for an interactive story time experience! Sandy will have fun with you exploring storybooks and having adventures with activities featuring art, science, language, math, music, mindfulness, and physical movement. These fun, play-based experiences are great for people of all ages! Free! Fair weather dates we will gather on the lawn outside. Rain days we will gather inside. 

Story Time in Port Carling

Wednesdays 10:30-11:00, July 5 to August 30, Port Carling

Muskoka Reads! A story time with guests from the community! 

  • July 5 Hatchet's Rowing Centre
  • July 12 Author Les Daken with his two blind dachshunds.
  • July 19 Baker/chef, Sue Ramdat
  • July 26 Author (Hooray for DNA!) Pauline Thompson
  • August 2 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabe-Kwe Trisha Cowie with her jingle dress
  • August 9 
  • August 16
  • August 23
  • August 30
Yoga in a Chair for Every Body in Bala
Yoga on a Chair for Every Body at our Bala branch (using the Bala community centre) on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. beginning April 4, 2023! Drop-in or call Lindsey Edwards, 705-706-4036, to pre-register. Chairs provided. Bring your own mat, if you wish, for under the chair. Suggested $10 or pay what you will.

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