Wasaga Beach Public Library

1 on 1 Tech Help
2025-07-31 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-05 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-07 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-12 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-14 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) and 5 more dates | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
1-on-1 appointments to help guide you through your any and all of your technology challenges.

Rhythm of the Beach Drum Circle
2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-26 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!

Sew Savvy: Learn Machine Basics (Adults)
2025-08-06 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.

Flip Flop Summer Sign
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Make a fun sign for your door or deck to welcome summer visitors!

📅 Ages: Adults
📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.Add a splash of summer to your doorstep or poolside with a cheerful flip-flop sign! Perfect for welcoming guests and making the most of those sunny days still ahead.
🖌️ All supplies provided

Bring Your Own Book Club
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-21 13:00 - 14:00 | ON
Join this “virtual book club” via ZOOM where you BYOB – bring your own book!

Stitch-Talk-Walk
2025-08-11 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-18 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-25 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.

Sew Savvy Adults: Reversible Bucket Hat
2025-08-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
For the intermediate or advanced sewer, create a reversible summer hat in this two-part workshop (August 11 & 13).

🎟️ Registration requires a WBPL membership card.
☀️ Stitch your way to summer style!
In this intermediate to advanced sewing class, you’ll learn how to create a reversible adult-sized bucket hat—perfect for sunny days and coordinated outfits. Change your look on the fly with this fun and practical project!
Class Details:🧵 This is a two-part, four-hour workshop. Participants must be available for both dates (August 11 & 13).📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required.
What You’ll Learn:✅ How to follow a bucket hat pattern✅ How to work with fusible interfacing✅ Tips for creating clean, reversible seams and professional finishes
What to Bring:• Two coordinating cotton fabrics, each 40 cm (0.4 m) in length (pre-washed and ironed)• 70 cm of light to medium-weight fusible interfacing (unwashed)

Friends Of The Library Meeting
2025-08-13 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.

Days for Girls Info Session
2025-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Learn about the local, national and global work of “Days for Girls International”, empowering Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.

📌 This program is open to non-members. Wasaga Beach Public Library card is NOT required for registration.
Join Helen from the South Georgian Bay Team of Days for Girls for an inspiring and informative session about the organization’s global mission and local impact.
Days for Girls creates eco-friendly, washable period products for girls and women experiencing menstrual product insecurity—both locally and around the world. Through menstrual health education and advocacy, the organization works to reduce stigma and support access to education, health, and opportunity.
Whether you’re a sewer, crafter, or simply passionate about supporting women and girls, this session is a great way to discover meaningful volunteer opportunities and be part of a powerful movement.
📌 Learn more at daysforgirls.org

Genealogy Interest Group
2025-08-18 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!

Travel Series: Turkey
2025-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
From ancient history and battlefields to turquoise pools and sky-high balloons, discover the culture and stunning landscapes of Turkey.

🎟️ Registration requires a WBPL membership card.
Journey through the cultural heart of Türkiye, where history and natural wonders converge. Explore the iconic monuments of Istanbul, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the opulent Topkapi and Dolmabahçe Palaces. Step back in time at the legendary archaeological site of Ephesus.
In Ankara, the nation’s sophisticated capital, visit the Mausoleum Complex of Atatürk—Türkiye’s revered modern founder—featuring a dedicated museum and the moving Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Marvel at the turquoise thermal pools and dazzling white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Follow the echoes of ancient legends at Troy and view the symbolic Trojan Horse. Trace the historic Silk Road and venture underground in the remarkable city of Göreme. Pay tribute at the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli and Anzac Cove, where soldiers once fought for control of the Dardanelles Strait.
Experience the magic of a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s surreal fairy chimney landscape—an unforgettable way to mark our 55th anniversary.

L’Art de Vous: Créativité et Force / The Art of You: Creativity & Strength
2025-08-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Rejoignez-nous pour une expérience artistique inspirante, créative et pleine de joie!

📌 Ages: Adults and Teens 16+
WBPL Membership is required. Please register each adult participant separately with their library card number.
L’Art de Vous: Créativité et Force / The Art of You: Creativity & Strength🎨 Inspiring & Uplifting Art Sessions at the LibraryHosted by a Case Worker from Colibri – Centre des femmes francophone du comté de Simcoe
FRANÇAISNous sommes ravis de vous inviter à une série de sessions artistiques amusantes et inspirantes à la bibliothèque! Ces ateliers sont centrés sur l’expression de soi, la créativité, et offrent un espace positif et bienveillant pour explorer votre côté artistique. Que vous soyez artiste confirmé ou débutant curieux, ces sessions sont ouvertes à tous et conçues pour être des moments joyeux, détendus et valorisants.
🗓 Programmation mensuelle – le dernier mercredi du mois, de mai à aoûtChaque session propose un projet artistique unique :

Mercredi 27 août | 10 h 30 à midi🎨 Peinture d’Expression Libre

Laissez libre cours à votre imagination et peignez ce que vous ressentez, sans règles ni contraintes.
Pourquoi participer ?Ces ateliers sont des espaces sûrs et inclusifs où vous pouvez créer, vous connecter avec d’autres, et profiter du processus artistique dans une ambiance joyeuse. Peu importe votre niveau, venez comme vous êtes!
ENGLISHWe’re excited to welcome you to a series of creative and empowering art sessions at the library! Led by a case worker from Colibri – Centre des femmes francophone du comté de Simcoe, these sessions are designed to encourage self-expression, build confidence, and connect in a positive and welcoming space. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity.
🗓 Sessions take place on the last Wednesday of each month from May to August. Each month features a unique art project:

Wednesday, August 27 | 10:30 AM – Noon🎨 Free Expression Painting
Let your emotions guide you as you paint freely in a safe, no-rules creative space.
Why join us?These sessions offer a supportive and inclusive environment to create, connect, and explore art in a joyful way. Whether you’re an experienced artist or trying something new, everyone is welcome.
🗣️ Programming is delivered in French with English translation available. English speakers are warmly encouraged to attend.
