Summer Programs | Muskoka Lakes Public Library

Find us set up in Jaspen Park most Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with resources, activities, and so much more. Stop by and try out our button maker, and ask our staff anything MLPL!

July	7th	14th	21st	28th
August	11th	18th	25th

Lindsey Edwards' classes are fun and therapeutic, held Tuesdays at our Bala branch from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Drop-ins are welcome, or you can call Lindsey, 705-706-4036, to pre-register to attend in-person or online. Chairs provided. Bring your own mat, if you wish, for under the chair.

Suggested $10 or pay what you will.

July	8th	15th	22nd	29th
August	5th	12th	19th	26th

Join us for an interactive story time with Sandy Inkster, Tuesdays at our Bala branch, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. These fun, play-based experiences are great for people of all ages.

July	8th	15th	22nd	29th
August	5th	12th	19th	26th*

*Maggie will be facilitating in lieu of Sandy Inkster

Learn cool animal facts and get hands-on with awesome nature activities on Tuesdays at our Bala branch, from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Nature Club is perfect for inquisitive kids, ages 4-10.

July	8th	15th	22nd	29th
August	5th	12th	19th	26th

Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology, then we’re here to try and help! To book your 30 minute session with a staff member, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at our Port Carling branch. Please send an e-mail to info@mlpl.ca or call 705-765-5650 with your technology concern, and to book your 1-on-1 session.

July	8th	22nd
August	5th	19th

A fun-filled half hour of stories and songs, perfect for little ones. Wednesdays at our Port Carling branch, from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

July	2nd	9th	16th	23rd	30th
August	6th	13th	20th	27th

Join us weekly at our Port Carling branch for hands-on workshops and creative fun for adults, curious teens and tweens! Click on each month's tab to read about what is scheduled for each date. Space is limited, and the programs run at various times - please register by calling 705-765-5650 or emailing info@mlpl.ca.

July	2nd	9th	16th	23rd	30th
August	6th	13th	20th	27th

2nd - Simply Watercolour - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Beginner and practiced artists will enjoy this introduction to painting with watercolours. Participants will create a trio of images to take home - ready to frame! All materials are supplied

9th - Sweet Talk with the Cacao Boys - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Chocolate lovers rejoice! Learn about (and taste) artisan chocolate with the Cacao Boys of Bala. Sample boxes will be available for purchase.

16th - OSPCA Crafting for Critters - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - A fun and interactive hour where participants can create animal-friendly toys for their own pets, as well as animals staying at the OSPCA shelters. Suitable for all ages.

23rd - Muskoka Indigenous Friends Cultural Centre Quill Earring Workshop - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Participants will be taught how to make a simple earring using beads and porcupine quills. Teachings will be shared about porcupine harvesting and other ways that quills are used in Indigenous culture.

30th - Mindful Mending - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Come to the Library and experience the collaboration of sewing and meditation. Your brain is connected to sensory experience from your hands and eyes. Heal. Journey. Witness the weaving of the needle and the union in the mind as you refurbish that cherished piece of clothing or textile material item that you just can't bear to toss yet!

Sit amongst like minded souls who find the meditative portion of sewing to be satisfying. Grow your own creative spirit and pick up little ideas or skills as we sew together in this unique workshop. Come see for yourself how Mindfulness and piecing back together something old into something new again, does wonders for you!

Some needles, thread and patchwork materials provided. Bring your own item to repurpose. Sew at your own pace. Bring any extra materials you'd like to share, trade or show off.

6th - OSPCA Crafting for Critters - 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Come to the Port Carling branch and engage in some Arts and Crafts with the OSPCA. There will be supplies on hand for making animal face lunch bags, spirit laundry clips, as well as frog- and bird-faced 3D pop-out cards!

13th - The Ritual of Henna: Art, Cooling and Care Workshop - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Participants will learn about henna's cultural significance, history, and observe a live demonstration where they will get to try applying henna on themselves. Free to attend, but donations to the Muskoka Multicultural Association are gratefully received.

20th - Muskoka Indigenous Friends Cultural Centre Workshop - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come and learn a simple beading on leather technique by making a deer hide keyring, facilitated by Diligent Harvester/Theresa Buker, whose passion and vision is to focus on the well being of the people--the community--the individual.

27th - MuskokaBuilt Initiative - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bring along your laptop or tablet and immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop and come learn about MuskokaBuilt. In addition, anyone interested in adding any specific historical information and/or photos about built heritage in Muskoka, in real time, should bring that along too!

MuskokaBuilt is the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO), Muskoka branch's crowd-sourced database for built heritage across all six municipalities of the District of Muskoka- an important and timely platform for all architecture, history and heritage enthusiasts.

Find us set up in Hanna Park every Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m., with resources, activities, and so much more. Stop by and try out our button maker, and ask our staff anything MLPL!

July	3rd	10th	17th	24th	31st
August	7th	14th	21st	28th

Interested in playing with others in the comfort of the Port Carling branch, in a non-competitive format? Drop in and join the fun from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays on the lower level of the library in Port Carling. For experienced players and those who would like to learn the games. Come solo, with a partner, or team up once here. Coffee provided. Any questions, please call us at 705-765-5650.

July	3rd	10th	17th	24th	31st
August	7th	14th	21st	28th

No need to knit alone! Drop in to the Port Carling branch on Thursdays, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 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! No registration required.

Please note that this is a self-led, drop-in program.

July	3rd	10th	17th	24th	31st
August	7th	14th	21st	28th

Are you 6-12 years old, and interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math? Come join the fun on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at our Port Carling branch.

July	3rd	10th	17th	24th	31st
August	7th	14th	21st	28th

A fun-filled half hour of stories and songs, perfect for little ones. Fridays at our Port Carling branch, from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

July	4th	11th	18th	25th
August	1st	8th	15th	22nd	29th

Learn cool animal facts and get hands-on with awesome nature activities on Fridays at our Port Carling branch, from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Nature Club is perfect for inquisitive kids, ages 4-10.

July	4th	11th	18th	25th
August	1st	8th	15th	2nd	29th

Come to the Port Carling branch on the first and final Friday of each month, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for an all-ages Nintendo Switch event where you can team up, compete, or just chill with a variety of games.

July	4th	25th
August	1st	29th