Wasaga Beach Public Library

Friday Afternoon Book Club
2025-03-07 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-21 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join the fun! Friday Afternoon Book Club usually meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month. This group is fragrance-free.

Tech Building Blocks: Essential Computer Skills
2025-03-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
New to computers? This 3-week course covers the basics—mouse, internet, and email—step by step. No experience needed!

📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.
New to computers? This three-week course is designed for absolute beginners, covering essential computer skills step by step. You’ll learn how to use a mouse and keyboard, browse the internet, and send emails with confidence. We take our time with each topic, ensuring you fully understand each skill before moving forward.
📅 Course Dates: March 7, 14, and 21
📌 This is a three-week program, participants are registering for all sessions.
What you need: A laptop and a wired or wireless mouse.
🔹 Please note: This course focuses on computers only—tablets and phones will not be covered.
Course Schedule:
✅ Week 1 (March 7): Mouse & Keyboard Basics
✅ Week 2 (March 14): Navigating the Internet
✅ Week 3 (March 21): Writing & Sending Emails
Join us and gain the confidence to use a computer independently!

Stitch-Talk-Walk
2025-03-10 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-17 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-24 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-31 13:30 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us every Monday for a cozy knitting and crochet circle at the library! Get creative, enjoy conversation, and take a walk on the track.

Rhythm of the Beach Drum Circle
2025-03-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Drumming with your hands and getting into the rhythm with the group can be therapeutic, hypnotic or just plain fun!

Wasaga Writers Club
2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Experienced and amateur writers are welcome to join meetings to share writing, seek critiques and enjoy the creative process.

Sew Savvy Open Studio (Adults)
2025-03-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us for Sew Savvy: Open Studio, where you’ll have access to an on-site sewing coach ready to support you every step of the way.

Literacy Workshop: It Begins With a Word
2025-03-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
You don’t have to be a teacher to teach literacy.

📅 Ages: Adults
📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.
Join veteran educator and multi-published author Arlene F. Marks as she walks you through some of the many (sneaky) ways to empower youngsters through reading and writing. There is a hands-on component, so bring writing tools and be prepared to have fun. This workshop is appropriate for parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers of children of all ages.
About the facilitator: Arlene F. Marks has more than 20 years of classroom teaching experience and is the author of one literacy program (for grades 9 through 12) and co-author of another (for grades 4 through 8). She has also delivered writing workshops at numerous literary conferences and has led in-service literacy-teaching seminars for other educators. Since retiring from the classroom, Arlene has written and published more than a dozen novels. To find out more, visit her website: www.thewritersnest.ca
Arlene’s fiction novels and non-fiction resources will be available for purchase at the event.

Friends Of The Library Meeting
2025-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library | Remax Room South, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, L9Z 2X2, Canada
Whether you’re a book enthusiast, a community advocate, or someone simply looking to make a positive impact, joining the Friends Of The Library is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for literature and learning.
Discover how you can contribute to the growth of our library, promote literacy initiatives, and foster a sense of community spirit. Join us as we help shape the future of our library and create a vibrant hub for knowledge and cultural exchange.

Growing the Romantics: Lilacs, Peonies and Roses
2025-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Looking forward to the blooms and fragrances of the next growing season?

📅 Ages: Adults
📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.
Master Gardener Christine March will take you on a captivating journey through the world of flowers that have inspired artists, poets, and gardeners for centuries. Discover the timeless beauty of lilacs, peonies, and roses, and learn how to grow these beloved blooms. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Christine will share expert tips to help you bring the romance and allure of these flowers to your own garden. Feel free to bring a pen and notebook to jot down your notes.
About the Presenter:
Christine March’s love of gardening blossomed after planting her first tulip bulbs in her Toronto backyard. Since then, she has become a passionate home gardener and a certified Master Gardener. Christine’s experience includes working with some of Toronto’s top floral and horticultural designers and serving with the Toronto Master Gardeners since 2009. After relocating to Creemore in 2017, she joined the Simcoe County Master Gardeners and became active in local gardening organizations, including serving on the Board of the Creemore Horticultural Society.
Christine finds joy in maintaining her Zone 5b perennial garden with her husband, Ron, and cherishes the time spent gardening alongside her two young grandsons.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and cultivate your passion for gardening!

Concert Series: Shane Cloutier
2025-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Spend an afternoon with local renowned singer songwriter the fabulous Shane Cloutier!

🎟️ Registration requires a WBPL membership card.
Shane Cloutier, a gifted singer-songwriter from Ontario, Canada, has captivated audiences with his heartfelt acoustic anthems. Drawing from personal experiences, perseverance, and self-reflection, Shane’s music resonates deeply with listeners.
What sets him apart is his emotionally powerful voice and masterful guitar work, infused with heavy metal influences that add an unconventional edge to his folk-inspired sound.
Originally from Orillia, ON, Shane now calls Collingwood home, where he continues to grow his career within a vibrant musical community and connect with his dedicated fan base.

Photo Detectives: Identify the Era Through Clothing Cues
2025-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Are you researching your family’s history and having trouble dating your inherited photos?

📅 Ages: Adults
📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.
A picture can be worth a thousand words, as the saying goes. Join us with guest speaker Judith, who will share her knowledge of fashion and clothing styles through the decades.
She will help to reveal some of the mysteries and stories to be told in old photos based on visual cues around clothing. Learn about clothing styles and trends through the decades, military dress, and accessories worn, such as hats and jewelry you may see in your photographic treasures.
Learn some detective skills to assist in dating your photos to narrow in on a photo’s era. Judith will focus her presentation on the late 1800s to WW1. Feel free to bring a photo of interest you’d like to learn more about and Judith will try her best to unravel the mysteries within by revealing what she sees.
About the speaker:
Judith is a local retiree with a background in museum archives and a specialization in the collection management of textiles. She is a historical interpreter and volunteer with the Collingwood Museum.

Genealogy Interest Group
2025-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join others who share your love of genealogy!

Sew Savvy: Learn Machine Basics (Adults)
2025-03-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Learn the basics of machine sewing in this one-session class for beginners.

Bring Your Own Book Club
2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 | ON
Join this “virtual book club” via ZOOM where you BYOB – bring your own book!

Wasaga Mosaic Mural Tile Painting: Adults
2025-03-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Help contribute to a collaborative community art project!

Tech Class: Apple iPhones and iPads
2025-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
This beginner-friendly program covers the fundamentals of using your iPhone or iPad.

Bee Inspired: Beekeeping 101
2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a beekeeper?

📅 Ages: Adults
📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.
Join us for an engaging and interactive session with local beekeeping expert James Clarkson of Collingwood Honey Farms! Dive into the fascinating world of hive management, honey production, and the essential role of bees in our ecosystem. Whether you’re new to beekeeping or looking to expand your knowledge, this session will cover everything from the basics to the buzz-worthy details that make beekeeping so rewarding.

What You’ll Learn:
🐝 The Vital Role of Pollination – Understand how bees support biodiversity and food production.
🏡 Hive Setup & Beekeeping Tools – Get an up-close look at essential equipment and techniques.
⏳ Time Commitment & Colony Care – Learn what it takes to maintain a thriving hive.
🍯 Honey Harvesting Secrets – Discover the process from hive to jar.
You’ll leave with a newfound appreciation for bees—and maybe even inspiration to start your own backyard hive!

Additional Details:
✨ Bee products will be available for purchase.
📍 Learn more about upcoming beekeeping courses and supplies at Collingwood Honey Farms.

Registration Information:
🔹 WBPL membership required – Have your library card number ready to register.
Don’t miss this sweet opportunity to explore the wonders of beekeeping and become a steward of the environment! 🌿🐝

Driftwood Macrame Mobile
2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Learn simple macramé!

📅 Ages: Adults
📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create a beautiful driftwood mobile, accented with wooden beads and a delicate macramé feather. This step-by-step session is perfect for adding a touch of Zen to your home.
All supplies are provided.

Registration Information:
🔹 WBPL membership required – Have your library card number ready to register.
📞 Interested but don’t have a WBPL library card for registration? Contact the library for more information at 705-429-5481 during business hours.
🚨 Coming soon: One registration per library card—please register each guest separately.
