Summer Special Events | Muskoka Lakes Public Library

The Art on A Shelf Exhibit returns this summer, inviting both adults and youth in grades 9 and up, to display artwork among the book shelves at our Port Carling branch. In addition, there will be a second exhibit – the Mini Masters Kids Art Show exhibits the mini creations from children in grades 1 through 8. This is your chance to show off your creativity – use any medium to create any image.

Want to be a participating artist? You can pick up your free canvas board, at both Bala and Port Carling branches, as of Tuesday, June 24 with a deadline to return the finished masterpiece by Friday, July 18th.

Canvas Pickups - Port Carling and Bala	June 24th - July 18th
Art on the Shelf Exhibit - Port Carling	July 22nd - August 16th
Mini Masters Exhibit - Port Carling	July 22nd - August 16th
People's Choice Voting - Port Carling	July 22nd - August 16th
People's Choice Announced - Port Carling	August 19th

The Art on A Shelf Exhibit returns this summer, inviting both adults and youth in grades 9 and up, to display artwork among the book shelves at our Port Carling branch. In addition, there will be a second exhibit – The Mini Masters Kids Art Show will be an exhibit of mini creations from children in grades 1 through 8.

Visitors will be able to vote for their favourite piece, with People’s Choice ballots available to fill out. Many of the artworks from both exhibits will be available to purchase, with proceeds going to support your library.

Come to the library during July 22nd to August 16th to view, enjoy, vote and maybe take home a piece of artwork created by a local artist!

Stop by the Bala branch all summer long to paint a rock which we will add to our ever growing rock snake, and while you're there, leave your artistic mark on the drop box! Special paint markers will be provided, along with rocks for our Make-a-Snake.

Launching on June 23rd at both locations, you'll be able to enjoy a rotating collection of stories while you visit two of the Township of Muskoka Lakes' parks. Muskoka Lakes Public Library installs a Story Trail at Jaspen Park in Bala, as well as Hanna Park in Port Carling.

Come to either branch to pick up a reading log, geared to your level of reading. Every time you visit the library, bring your reading log with you. Every read will earn you a bead, and every tenth entry will earn you a brag tag! How long will your necklace be, by the end of the summer? We can't wait to find out!
Beading for Reading begins on Friday June 27th, and ends on Saturday August 30th.